Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads
First Claim
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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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 starter/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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4 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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