Automated mobile power system
First Claim
1. An automated mobile power system for operating tools, the system comprising:
- an electrical circuit having components including;
a power source with recharger, three sensor switches arranged in electrical parallel interconnection, a system controller, an engine, and a timer;
the power source with recharger electrically interconnected with the system controller through the three sensor switches;
the system controller interconnected with the engine;
the system controller enabled to start-up the engine upon condition occurring when any one of the sensor switches is made;
the system controller enabled to start a timer cycle of the timer upon condition occurring when all of the sensor switches are not made;
the system controller enabled to shut-down the engine upon condition occurring when all of the sensor switches are not made, and, simultaneously, the timer completes the timer cycle.
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Abstract
An automated mobile power system is capable of storing energy in electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic subsystems for driving a range of interchangeable tools. The system charges three storage means: electrical batteries for providing electrical energy, a hydraulic accumulator for providing hydraulic energy, and an air accumulator for providing pneumatic energy. A small diesel engine provides power to recharge each subsystem as needed. Between recharging cycles, the engine is shut down. A controller unit enables use of the apparatus in one of an automatic mode, which starts and stops the engine automatically based on a plurality of sensors that detect when a recharge is necessary, or a manual mode. The apparatus may also provide a heating unit capable of heating the work area. Preferably the apparatus is either mounted into a standard pick-up truck, service body, or flat-bed vehicle, or contained in a compact housing for easy transport.
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1. An automated mobile power system for operating tools, the system comprising:
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an electrical circuit having components including;
a power source with recharger, three sensor switches arranged in electrical parallel interconnection, a system controller, an engine, and a timer;the power source with recharger electrically interconnected with the system controller through the three sensor switches; the system controller interconnected with the engine; the system controller enabled to start-up the engine upon condition occurring when any one of the sensor switches is made; the system controller enabled to start a timer cycle of the timer upon condition occurring when all of the sensor switches are not made; the system controller enabled to shut-down the engine upon condition occurring when all of the sensor switches are not made, and, simultaneously, the timer completes the timer cycle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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