Systems and methods for supplying power to a vehicle trailer
US7286046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for supplying power to a vehicle trailer. A connection device may be used to connect the vehicle trailer to a vehicle power line and to a control line from a vehicle electrical system. The trailer may include a main trailer electrical system and an auxiliary trailer electrical system. The main trailer electrical system requires power only when the vehicle trailer is in motion, and may be coupled to the connection device to receive power from the vehicle power line. A control unit may be coupled to the connection device, and may receive a control signal from the control line. The control unit may be used to switchably couple the auxiliary trailer electrical system to the vehicle power line based on the control signal.
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