Safety system for use with a generator of a vehicle with a cab
US9603757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2400/204
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A safety system includes a vehicle having a cab and a compartment rearward of the cab, an engine that provides motive power to the vehicle, a generator positioned in the vehicle so as to supply electrical energy to the compartment, an alarm positioned in or on the vehicle so as to be cooperative with the engine and the generator, an alarm acknowledge switch positioned in or on the vehicle, a shore power connection on the vehicle, and a control module positioned in or on the vehicle so as to selectively activate or deactivate the alarm or to deactivate the generator when certain conditions occur. The generator has an on/off switch so as to turn the generator either on or off. The alarm is activated when the generator is turned on and the engine is not running. The alarm acknowledge switch is activatable as to turn the alarm off. The shore power connection is adapted to be connected to a source of electrical energy exterior of the vehicle.
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