Patent ID: 6568493
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: B60K,H02K,Y10S

Abstract:
A power source attachment that runs off of the auxiliary hydraulics of prime movers, including skid-steer loaders and excavators, which is capable of operating lights, electrical tools, and power equipment at construction jobsites, small and difficult-to-reach work areas, and other work areas where municipally provided electrical power is inconveniently accessed or unavailable, and which also can provide residences and small businesses with power during emergencies, said attachment comprising:a rigid frame having a substantially planar and vertically extending rear surface, said frame also defining a covered storage area configured for housing at least one piece of power equipment, a hydraulic motor, at least two hydraulic hoses, a plurality of hand-held electrical tools and accessories therefor, and electrical cords; mounting plate means attached to said rear surface of said frame, said mounting plate means being adapted for elevation of said frame by a prime mover, movement of said frame by a prime mover from one location to another, and stabilization of said frame against a prime mover during hydraulic flow diversion therefrom when said frame is in a non-elevated position; an hydraulic motor positioned within said frame; two hydraulic hoses connected between said hydraulic motor and the auxiliary hydraulics of a prime mover, said hydraulic hoses being configured to temporarily divert hydraulic flow from the prime mover and through said hydraulic motor with one of said hydraulic hoses being an in-take hose and the other of said hydraulic hoses being a return hose; a primary piece of power equipment having a drive shaft; and drive/coupler means connected between said primary piece of power equipment and said hydraulic motor, whereby said primary piece of power equipment is operated solely as a result of the hydraulic flow diverted from the prime mover through said hydraulic hoses and sufficient power is available to operate lights in combination with at least one hand-held electrical tool.