Mobile emergency medical vehicle with auxiliary engine/generator providing AC/DC output
US4672296A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/066
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a mobile emergency medical vehicle having a main transport engine and a medical equipment, supply and patient compartment or module, with such compartment having an independently operated electrical generating means powered by an auxiliary engine capable of providing all of the electrical power requirements of the compartment including exterior and interior electrical lighting, vacuum generating means, power outlet means, compartment air conditioning, heating and the like. The electrical generating means is capable of supplying both 115 volt AC and 12 volt DC power through a converter to the compartment. Switching means is provided to facilitate switching at least a portion of the 12 volt DC power requirements of the patient compartment including exterior and interior lighting and vacuum generating means to the electrical system of the main transport engine upon failure of the compartment electrical generating means or auxiliary engine for any reason. The vehicle provides greater electrical capacity and reliability for mobile medical equipment and support systems to a self-sustaining patient compartment for ease of maintenance and servicing and resulting f…
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