Method and system for auxiliary power generation
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1. An auxiliary power system for a motor vehicle comprising:
- an engine connected to a transmission and a drive shaft connecting the transmission to a differential whereby rotational power of the engine is transmitted to rotate one or more drive wheels;
a frame supporting the engine;
the drive shaft including a support bearing and a drive element disposed between the transmission and the differential and coupled to the power generator to transfer rotational power from the drive shaft to the power generator, the power generator being electrically connected to one or more batteries and producing electrical energy to charge the one or more batteries;
wherein the support bearing includes an inner race coupled to the drive shaft and the drive element is attached to the inner race of the support bearing to transfer rotation power from the drive shaft to the power generator, andwherein the support bearing includes an outer race coupled to the frame by a support housing and the outer race of the support bearing is supported by a support bushing within the support housing.
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Abstract
An auxiliary power system for a motor vehicle includes a power generator that generates electricity to charge one or more auxiliary power system batteries. The motor vehicle includes an engine and drive train that distributes power from the engine to the drive wheels. The drive train can include a transmission, a drive shaft and a differential that connects the engine to the drive wheels. The power generator can be connected to the drive train (e.g., the transmission, the drive shaft or the differential) to draw power to generate electricity as well as to apply braking loads on the drive wheels to increase the ability to stop the motor vehicle.
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1. An auxiliary power system for a motor vehicle comprising:
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an engine connected to a transmission and a drive shaft connecting the transmission to a differential whereby rotational power of the engine is transmitted to rotate one or more drive wheels; a frame supporting the engine; the drive shaft including a support bearing and a drive element disposed between the transmission and the differential and coupled to the power generator to transfer rotational power from the drive shaft to the power generator, the power generator being electrically connected to one or more batteries and producing electrical energy to charge the one or more batteries; wherein the support bearing includes an inner race coupled to the drive shaft and the drive element is attached to the inner race of the support bearing to transfer rotation power from the drive shaft to the power generator, and wherein the support bearing includes an outer race coupled to the frame by a support housing and the outer race of the support bearing is supported by a support bushing within the support housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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