Granted Patent B2

US 7,499,263 · App. 11/468,223 · Granted Mar 3, 2009

Abstract

Claims (50)

1. A mobile power source for use with a power cable having a connector, the mobile power source comprising:

a housing;

a generator mounted in the housing and configured to generate electrical power;

an enclosure positioned in the housing;

at least one power terminal mounted within the enclosure, the terminal comprises a buss bar electrically connected to the generator, and configured to receive power generated by the generator;

a door positioned over the enclosure so as to cover the at least one power terminal, and limit access to the at least one power terminal; and

at least one fastening device, adjacent to the door, and configured to secure the cable.

2. The mobile power source of claim 1 , wherein the door is hinged on the enclosure.

3. The mobile power source of claim 1 , wherein the connector of the cable comprises a cam lock receptacle.

4. The mobile power source of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastening device comprises a comb-type clamp.

5. A mobile power source for use with a power cable having a connector, the mobile power source comprising:

a housing:

a generator mounted in the housing and configured to generate electrical power;

an enclosure positioned in the housing:

at least one power terminal mounted within the enclosure, electrically connected to the generator, and configured to receive power generated by the generator;

a door positioned over the enclosure so as to cover the at least one power terminal, and limit access to the at least one power terminal;

at least one fastening device adjacent to the door, and configured to secure the Cable; and

a plug configured to be removably connected to the at least one power terminal and the connector of the cable.

6. The mobile power source of claim 5 , wherein the plug comprises a cam lock connector.

7. A mobile power source for use with a power cable having a connector, the mobile power source comprising:

a housing:

a generator mounted in the housing and configured to generate electrical power:

an enclosure positioned in the housing:

at least one power terminal mounted within the enclosure, electrically connected to the generator, and configured to receive power generated by the generator:

a door positioned over the enclosure so as to cover the at least one power terminal, and limit access to the at least one power terminal;

at least one fastening device adjacent to the door, and configured to secure the cable; and

an aperture defined on the door through which the cable is inserted into the enclosure.

8. The mobile power source of claim 7 , further comprising a second door having a first position in which the second door substantially covers the aperture, and a second position in which at least a portion of the aperture is exposed, wherein the first position is different from the second position.

9. The mobile power source of claim 8 , further comprising a slider extending from the enclosure, and wherein the second door comprises a slot therein configured to receive the slider when the second door is in the first position.

10. The mobile power source of claim 8 , wherein the cable is secured by the fastening device when the second door is in the first position.

11. A mobile power source for use with a power cable having a connector, the mobile power source comprising:

a housing;

a generator mounted in the housing and configured to generate electrical power;

a buss bar mounted in the housing, electrically connected to the generator, and configured to receive power from the generator;

a receptacle configured to be removably connected to the buss bar and the connector of the cable;

a door covering the receptacle and the buss bar, and limiting access to the receptacle and the buss bar, the door including an aperture through which the cable can be inserted; and

a fastener positioned adjacent to the aperture and configured to secure the cable.

12. The mobile power source of claim 11 , wherein the housing comprises an enclosure in which the buss bar and receptacle are positioned.

13. The mobile power source of claim 11 , wherein the fastener comprises a comb-type clamp.

14. The mobile power source of claim 11 , further comprising a second door having a first position in which the second door substantially covers the aperture, and a second position in which the aperture is left substantially uncovered.

15. The mobile power source of claim 14 , further comprising a slider protruding through a slot defined on the second door to lock the second door in the first position.

16. The mobile power source of claim 14 , wherein the second door is in the first position when the cable is connected to the receptacle.

17. A method of providing power from a mobile power source to a power cable having a connector, the mobile power source having a generator and a buss bar to receive power from the generator, the method comprising:

providing a door with a first position in which the door substantially covers the connector and the buss bar, and a second position in which the connector and the buss bar are exposed thereby selectively limiting access to the connector and the buss bar;

moving the door to the second position;

connecting a receptacle to the buss bar;

connecting the connector of the cable to the receptacle;

moving the door to the first position; and

generating electrical power at the generator.

18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the mobile power source has an enclosure receiving the connector and the buss bar, the method further comprising fastening the cable to the enclosure with a comb-type clamp.

Assignments (19)