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Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads

  • US 20070200428A1
  • Filed: 03/13/2007
  • Published: 08/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a vehicle having a deployable power distribution unit for furnishing electrical power to a load external to the vehicle, an automated electric brake system for holding the vehicle stationary, the brake system comprising:

  • a control module; and

    a parking brake actuator coupled to the control module and including a movable member adapted to actuate a braking element when moving in a first direction and to release the braking element when moving in a second direction;

    wherein the control module is operative to cause the actuator to actuate the braking element and to place the vehicle in an operative state suitable for delivering electrical power to the power distribution unit upon recognition of deployment of the power distribution unit.

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