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Method and systems for an auxiliary power unit

US10895199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Transportation IP Holdings, LLC · US

Inventors

Kaushik D. Sondur · Bengaluru, IN
Giri Balu · Bengaluru, IN
Sasikumar Vishwanathan Mudaliar · Bengaluru, IN
Tharunendra Sekhar · Bengaluru, IN
Jayaprakash Sabarad · Bengaluru, IN
Rajeev Verma · Savanuru, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 24, 2018
Grant date	Jan 19, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 19, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T30/00
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and systems are provided for an auxiliary power unit of a vehicle that provides electrical power and compressed air while a main engine of the vehicle is not running. In one example, an auxiliary power unit (APU) comprises: an engine, an alternator, and a compressor, all mounted to a common base frame in a triangular arrangement with the alternator and compressor arranged adjacent to one another and each of the alternator and compressor rotationally coupled with the engine through a gearbox spaced between the engine and each of the compressor and alternator.

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