System for power supply, power generation, and power distribution of a trailer
US12351047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2200/28
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One variation of a system for power distribution of a trailer includes: a trailer chassis; a driven axle suspended from the trailer chassis; and a motor coupled to the driven axle. The system further includes a battery assembly coupled to the trailer chassis and configured to supply electrical energy to the motor to drive the driven axle and source electrical energy from the motor to slow motion of the driven axle. The system also includes a charging panel coupled to the trailer chassis and configured to couple to an external charging element. The system further includes a panel actuator configured to advance the charging panel from the trailer chassis to an open position to form a target gap between the external charging element and the charging panel and to retract the charging panel to a closed position to decouple the charging panel from the external charging element.
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