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Auxiliary power unit for transportation vehicle

  • US 20080023965A1
  • Filed: 07/25/2006
  • Published: 01/31/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An alternative power unit mounted to a vehicle having a battery for use in combination with or in place of a main engine of said vehicle, for providing AC and DC power to one or more areas of said vehicle, and for providing HVAC services for said vehicle when said main engine is not in use, comprising:

  • an engine having sufficient power to power said areas, including one or more of the following, a DC power alternator, an AC power generator, an air conditioning compressor, and a coolant-based radiator;

    a frame for mounting said engine to said vehicle, said frame including a sliding component for readily moving said engine away from said vehicle for service and maintenance;

    a HVAC system within a human occupied area of said vehicle;

    an engine control unit having a programmable processor; and

    a user interface for controlling said engine control unit.

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