A system for an aircraft, comprises an electric energy module; and a connector module operatively connected to the electric energy module. The connector module is: structured to attach the electric energy module to the aircraft when the connector module in an engaged mode while in use, and operable between the engaged mode and a disengaged mode, the connector module in the disengaged mode while in use disengaging the electric energy module from the aircraft.

A system for an aircraft, comprises an electric energy module; and a connector module operatively connected to the electric energy module. The connector module is: structured to attach the electric energy module to the aircraft when the connector module in an engaged mode while in use, and operable between the engaged mode and a disengaged mode, the connector module in the disengaged mode while in use disengaging the electric energy module from the aircraft.

Disclosed are a mobile Internet-based integrated vehicle energy replenishment system and method, and a storage medium. The energy replenishment system comprises a first terminal, a second terminal, an intelligent scheduling unit, and a resource management unit, and is configured for sending a valet energy replenishment request, allocating a corresponding energy replenishment resource, issuing a valet energy replenishment service order, and guiding a valet energy replenishment service, wherein the first terminal comprises an energy replenishment reminding unit, a valet energy replenishment requesting unit, a vehicle authorization setting unit, and an order status displaying unit; the second terminal comprises a service personnel guiding unit, and an authorization activation unit; the intelligent scheduling unit comprises an energy replenishment resource scheduling unit, an energy replenishment type recommendation unit, a parking spot navigation unit, an automatic authorization unit, and an order generation unit; and the resource management unit comprises an energy replenishment resource management unit, and a vehicle management unit. According to the invention, energy replenishment demands of customers are effectively acquired, and thus service personnels and energy replenishment resources are scheduled much effectively; convenient and rapid energy replenishment of vehicles is achieved; and technical support is provided for the valet energy replenishment service.

Disclosed are a mobile Internet-based integrated vehicle energy replenishment system and method, and a storage medium. The energy replenishment system comprises a first terminal, a second terminal, an intelligent scheduling unit, and a resource management unit, and is configured for sending a valet energy replenishment request, allocating a corresponding energy replenishment resource, issuing a valet energy replenishment service order, and guiding a valet energy replenishment service, wherein the first terminal comprises an energy replenishment reminding unit, a valet energy replenishment requesting unit, a vehicle authorization setting unit, and an order status displaying unit; the second terminal comprises a service personnel guiding unit, and an authorization activation unit; the intelligent scheduling unit comprises an energy replenishment resource scheduling unit, an energy replenishment type recommendation unit, a parking spot navigation unit, an automatic authorization unit, and an order generation unit; and the resource management unit comprises an energy replenishment resource management unit, and a vehicle management unit. According to the invention, energy replenishment demands of customers are effectively acquired, and thus service personnels and energy replenishment resources are scheduled much effectively; convenient and rapid energy replenishment of vehicles is achieved; and technical support is provided for the valet energy replenishment service.

The present invention relates to a drive unit in the form of a caravan mover (10) comprising a motor (12) (drive means) and a head (14) which are linked together by a gear mechanism (16). The head (14) provides a roller (15) which is rotatably mounted on a shaft. The roller (15) is arranged, in use, to be urged or pressed against the tread portion (surface) of a tyre. The drive unit is controlled by a control unit (ECU) which controls the movement of the driven roller (15) between the disengaged position and the engaged position and also controls the rotation (and direction) of the driven roller (15). The caravan mover (10) of the present invention includes an integral power supply such that the unit comprises a single integral system which is easily installed on the caravan and does not require the routing of cables from a remote power supply. The battery (30) comprises securement means in order to quickly and easily secure the battery (30) to the drive unit housing and, in particular, to the housing (20) of the motor (12). The securement of the battery (30) to the motor 6 also automatically and simultaneously aligns and connects terminals of the battery (30) to power receiving terminals of the motor (16). Such a quick and simply securement mechanism provides a battery (30) can be quickly and easily removed, for example, in order to be charged. Accordingly, the drive unit/caravan mover (10) (including the motor, roller, battery, control unit and mounting means) forms a single self-supporting component which is solely secured to the caravan/trailer at a single location by the mounting means.

A control system for a tiltable vehicle may include a motor controller configured to respond to backward or reverse operation of the vehicle by hindering a responsiveness of the control system (e.g., proportionally) and/or eventually disengaging a drive motor of the vehicle. Accordingly, a user may intuitively and safely dismount the vehicle by selectively commanding reverse operation. In some examples, the backward direction may be user-defined.

A control system for a tiltable vehicle may include a motor controller configured to respond to backward or reverse operation of the vehicle by hindering a responsiveness of the control system (e.g., proportionally) and/or eventually disengaging a drive motor of the vehicle. Accordingly, a user may intuitively and safely dismount the vehicle by selectively commanding reverse operation. In some examples, the backward direction may be user-defined.

A transportation refrigeration system including: a transportation refrigeration unit comprising a motor; a power conversion unit configured convert an amplitude, a frequency and a phase of an input electrical power signal, wherein the power conversion unit comprises a first power bridge, a DC link and a second power bridge; an energy storage device configured to supply electrical power to the motor via the power conversion unit during a road mode; a first switch configured to selectively connect the first power bridge to the energy storage device or the motor; and a second switch configured to selectively connect the second power bridge to the motor or a power grid; wherein the first switch and second switch are positioned to connect the first power bridge and second power bridge to specified sources and outputs during each of the road mode and the standby mode.

A transportation refrigeration system including: a transportation refrigeration unit comprising a motor; a power conversion unit configured convert an amplitude, a frequency and a phase of an input electrical power signal, wherein the power conversion unit comprises a first power bridge, a DC link and a second power bridge; an energy storage device configured to supply electrical power to the motor via the power conversion unit during a road mode; a first switch configured to selectively connect the first power bridge to the energy storage device or the motor; and a second switch configured to selectively connect the second power bridge to the motor or a power grid; wherein the first switch and second switch are positioned to connect the first power bridge and second power bridge to specified sources and outputs during each of the road mode and the standby mode.

The invention relates to a method for reducing the overall power consumption of a parked vehicle, whereby said vehicle comprises a DC power network including two batteries connected in series and an equalizer circuit, whereby the equalizer circuit includes a DC/DC converter for converting an input voltage corresponding to the sum of the voltages of the two batteries into an output voltage to be applied to a first battery of the two batteries. The method consists in i) activating the DC/DC converter only when the State of Charge (SoC) of the first battery reaches a first level below the State of Charge (SoC) of the second battery; and u) keeping the DC/DC converter active until the State of Charge (SoC) of the first battery reaches a second level above the State of Charge (SoC) of the second battery.