Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads
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1. A vehicle power distribution unit for supplying electrical power to a load, the power distribution unit comprising:
- a panel adapted to be associated with a portion of a body of the vehicle and mounting a plurality of power outlets, each adapted to be coupled to a power source internal to the vehicle, the panel being deployable from a stowed position, wherein the power outlets are inaccessible to the load, to an actuated position, wherein the power outlets are accessible to the load.
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Abstract
A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle, The state/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
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1. A vehicle power distribution unit for supplying electrical power to a load, the power distribution unit comprising:
a panel adapted to be associated with a portion of a body of the vehicle and mounting a plurality of power outlets, each adapted to be coupled to a power source internal to the vehicle, the panel being deployable from a stowed position, wherein the power outlets are inaccessible to the load, to an actuated position, wherein the power outlets are accessible to the load. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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6. The vehicle power distribution unit of claim wherein the power distribution unit panel is adapted for placement within a side surface of the vehicle, the panel facing an opening in the side surface having a movable cover such that whenever the movable cover is opened the panel is placed in the activated position, and whenever the movable cover is closed, the panel is placed in the stowed position.
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