System and method for trailer propulsion
US11787487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/0828
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The vehicle system can include: a set of vehicle couplings (e.g., a tractor interface, a trailer interface, etc.); a chassis, a battery pack, an electric powertrain, a sensor suite, and a controller. The modular vehicle system can optionally include landing gear, a suspension, and any other suitable set of components. The vehicle system functions to structurally support and/or tow a trailer—such as a Class 8 semi-trailer—and/or to augment/supplement a tractor propulsive capability (e.g., via a diesel/combustion engine) with a supplementary electric drive axle(s).
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