Auxiliary modules mounted on a vehicle

摘要

Provided is an auxiliary power module removably connectable to a mobile platform, such as a municipal vehicle having a prime mover mounted thereon for powering the auxiliary power module. The auxiliary power module includes a connector configured to be fluidly connected to a connector on the vehicle, a hydraulic motor fluidly connected to the connector through a hydraulic circuit, and an auxiliary device, such as a generator, mechanically driven by the hydraulic motor. When the auxiliary power module is connected to the municipal vehicle, the existing vehicle hydraulic circuit may be used with the auxiliary power module to provide output power from the generator during emergency and disaster situations.

主权项

1. A power source including:
a prime mover mounted on a mobile platform; a hydraulic pump driven by the prime mover; a first connector fluidly connected to the hydraulic pump through a hydraulic circuit; an auxiliary power module removably connected to the mobile platform, the auxiliary power module including:
a second connector configured to be fluidly connected to the first connector;a hydraulic motor fluidly connected to the second connector through a hydraulic circuit; andan auxiliary device mechanically driven by the hydraulic motor, wherein the auxiliary device is a generator, sump pump, vacuum pump, welder, or emergency lighting; and a snow plow mount mounted on a front of the mobile platform and connected to the auxiliary power module, wherein the hydraulic pump is fluidly connected to the hydraulic motor when the first and second connectors are fluidly connected.