Auxiliary power module

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 at least one auxiliary power module, such as a generator, at least one hydraulic motor mechanically connected to the generator for driving the generator, and a fluid connector fluidly connected to the hydraulic motor and configured to mate with a coupler to fluidly connect the hydraulic motor to a hydraulic pump on the mobile platform. 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. An auxiliary power module removably connectable to a mobile platform to be powered by a prime mover mounted on the platform, wherein the mobile platform includes a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid to body hydraulics of the mobile platform for work or propulsion functions during typical operation of the mobile platform, the auxiliary power module including:
a housing; at least one auxiliary power device contained within the housing, wherein the auxiliary power device is a generator; at least one hydraulic motor contained within the housing and mechanically connected to the auxiliary power device for driving the auxiliary power device; a fluid connector fluidly connected to the hydraulic motor and configured to mate with a fluid connector on the mobile platform to fluidly connect the hydraulic motor to the hydraulic pump on the mobile platform; and a mounting system for coupling the auxiliary power module to the mobile platform, the mounting system including: a cradle for supporting the auxiliary power module on which a bottom of the housing removably rests, and a mounting bracket configured to be coupled to the mobile platform and to the cradle to secure the auxiliary power module to the mobile platform, the mounting bracket including a moveable arm for enabling raising, lowering, and supporting of the cradle supporting the auxiliary power module, wherein the auxiliary power module is configured to be demountable from the mobile platform when the fluid connector is disconnected from the fluid connector on the mobile platform, the auxiliary power module being contained as a unit within the housing when the auxiliary power module is demounted from the mobile platform.