Generator for truck refrigeration unit
US9707844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A refrigeration system can include an electrical generator coupled to a mechanical interface, the mechanical interface configured to transfer mechanical energy from a vehicle to the electrical generator, and a control module connected to the electrical generator via electrical wiring. The refrigeration system can also include an electrically-driven refrigeration unit coupled to the control module, and a battery coupled to the control module via electrical wiring. The control module can be adapted to provide electrical power to the refrigeration unit from the electrical generator or the battery and is further adapted to charge the battery with electrical energy not needed for operating the refrigeration unit.
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