Transport climate control system with an accessory power distribution unit for managing transport climate control loads
US11203262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2310/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power distribution unit (PDU) for use with an electrically powered accessory is disclosed. The PDU includes at least one power input configured to receive electrical power from an electrical supply equipment and/or a second power source. The PDU also includes an accessory power interface configured to provide power to the electrically powered accessory. The PDU further includes a vehicle power interface configured to provide power to a vehicle electrical system of the vehicle. Also the PDU includes at least one switch configured to selectively connect the at least one power input to a power bus, and selectively connect the power bus to at least one of the accessory power interface and the vehicle power interface. The PDU also includes a controller configured to control the at least one switch to provide power to the electrically powered accessory and/or the vehicle electrical storage device of the vehicle electrical system.
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