Patent ID: 8056329
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: B60P,B60Y,F02B

Abstract:
1. A tractor trailer power system comprising: a trailer having a hydraulic liftgate actuated by an electric motor driven pump powered by a liftgate battery pack; an auxiliary power generator mounted to said trailer for generating electric power for said trailer and being connected to said trailer liftgate battery pack for charging said battery pack; a trailer fuel tank attached to said trailer and operatively connected to said auxiliary power generator for supplying fuel thereto; an electric inverter mounted to said trailer for converting said battery pack DC voltage to an AC voltage; and a reeled electrical cord having an electrical connector on one end and being mounted in said trailer; said electrical cord connected to said inverter for supplying an AC voltage inside said trailer with or without the tractor; whereby a tractor trailer has power for the trailer liftgate and for pallet equipment and lights in the trailer independent of the tractor.