APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A TOWED DEVICE POWERED BY A TOW VEHICLE

摘要

An apparatus and a system directed to a towed device powered by a tow vehicle. The apparatus and system include a woodchipper configured to be mounted on a towed vehicle, with the towed vehicle configured to be towed behind the tow vehicle. Additionally, a motor may be coupled to the woodchipper to provide power to the woodchipper. A power converter obtains power from the tow vehicle from a power takeoff coupled to the tow vehicle. Further, one or more power transfer lines connect the power converter with the motor to communicate motor-operating power from the power converter to the motor.

主权项

1. An engineless woodchipper system for powering a woodchipper with a tow vehicle, comprising:
a woodchipper configured to be mounted on a towed vehicle, wherein the towed vehicle is configured to be towed behind the tow vehicle, wherein the tow vehicle and the towed vehicle are configured to operate on a highway at highway speeds; a motor coupled to the woodchipper and operable to provide power to a cutting mechanism of the woodchipper; a power takeoff coupled to the tow vehicle and operable to obtain mechanical power from the tow vehicle; a power converter engaged with the power takeoff, wherein the power converter is configured to convert the mechanical power obtained by the power takeoff into a motor-operating power operable to power the motor attached to the woodchipper; and one or more power transfer lines connecting the power converter with the motor and operable to communicate the motor-operating power from the power converter to the motor.