Optimized power cord for transferring power to a transport climate control system
A power cord for transferring power to an electrically powered accessory configured to be used with at least one of a vehicle, a trailer, and a transport container is provided. The power cord includes a DC wire portion, an AC wire portion, and a single plug at one end of the power cord. The DC wire portion provides DC power to the electrically powered accessory. The AC wire portion provides AC power to the electrically powered accessory. The DC wire portion and the AC wire portion each have a first end and a second end. The single plug is connected to the first end of the DC wire portion and connected to the first end of the AC wire portion and includes an AC contact arrangement, a DC contact arrangement, and a communication contact arrangement.
1. An optimized power cord for transferring power to a transport climate control system that provides climate control to a climate controlled space within a vehicle and/or a transport unit towed by the vehicle, the optimized power cord comprising:
a DC wire portion to provide DC power to the electrically powered accessory, the DC wire portion having a first end and a second end;
an AC wire portion to provide AC power to the electrically powered accessory, the AC wire portion having a first end and a second end;
a single plug at a first end of the optimized power cord that is connected to the first end of the DC wire portion and connected to the first end of the AC wire portion, the single plug including:
an AC contact arrangement for connecting to an AC power port of the electrically powered accessory,
a DC contact arrangement for connecting to a DC power port of the electrically powered accessory, and
a communication contact arrangement for connecting and communicating with at least one of an AC power source and a DC power source.
2. The optimized power cord of claim 1 , further comprising:
an AC wire plug connected to the second end of the AC wire portion for connecting the optimized power cord to the AC power source; and
a DC wire plug connected to the second end of the DC wire portion for connecting the optimized power cord to the DC power source.
3. The optimized power cord of claim 1 , wherein the AC contact arrangement is a three-phase AC contact arrangement that includes a first line phase contact for distributing first phase AC power, a second line phase contact for distributing second phase AC power, a third line phase contact for distributing third phase AC power, and a neutral contact.
4. The optimized power cord of claim 1 , wherein the AC contact arrangement is a single-phase AC contact arrangement that includes a line contact for distributing single phase AC power, and a neutral contact.
5. The optimized power cord of claim 1 , wherein the AC wire portion and the DC wire portion are bundled together within a single cable sheath.
6. The optimized power cord of claim 1 , wherein the DC wire portion is configured to provide DC power for charging an electrically powered accessory electrical storage device of the electrically powered accessory.
7. The optimized power cord of claim 1 , wherein the AC wire portion is configured to provide AC power for operating the electrically powered accessory.
8. The optimized power cord of claim 1 , wherein the AC wire portion is configured to provide AC power for charging an electrically powered accessory electrical storage device of the electrically powered accessory.
9. An electrically powered accessory configured to be used with at least one of a vehicle, a trailer, and a transport container, the electrically powered accessory comprising:
an optimized power cord for transferring power to the electrically powered accessory from one of an external AC power source and an external DC power source, the optimized power cord including:
a DC wire portion to provide DC power to the electrically powered accessory, the DC wire portion having a first end and a second end;
an AC wire portion to provide AC power to the electrically powered accessory, the AC wire portion having a first end and a second end;
a single plug at a first end of the optimized power cord that is connected to the first end of the DC wire portion and connected to the first end of the AC wire portion, the single plug including:
an AC contact arrangement for connecting to an AC power port of the electrically powered accessory,
a DC contact arrangement for connecting to a DC power port of the electrically powered accessory, and
a communication contact arrangement for connecting and communicating with at least one of an AC power source and a DC power source.
10. The electrically powered accessory of claim 9 , wherein the optimized power cord further includes:
an AC wire plug connected to the second end of the AC wire portion for connecting the optimized power cord to the AC power source; and
a DC wire plug connected to the second end of the DC wire portion for connecting the optimized power cord to the DC power source.
11. The electrically powered accessory of claim 9 , wherein the AC contact arrangement is a three-phase AC contact arrangement that includes a first line phase contact for distributing first phase AC power, a second line phase contact for distributing second phase AC power, a third line phase contact for distributing third phase AC power, and a neutral contact.
12. The electrically powered accessory of claim 9 , wherein the AC contact arrangement is a single-phase AC contact arrangement that includes a line contact for distributing single phase AC power, and a neutral contact.
13. The electrically powered accessory of claim 9 , wherein the AC wire portion and the DC wire portion are bundled together within a single cable sheath.
14. The electrically powered accessory of claim 9 , further comprising an electrical storage device, and wherein the DC wire portion is configured to provide DC power for charging the electrical storage device.
15. The electrically powered accessory of claim 9 , wherein the AC wire portion is configured to provide AC power for operating the electrically powered accessory.
16. The electrically powered accessory of claim 9 , further comprising an electrical storage device, and wherein the AC wire portion is configured to provide AC power for charging the electrical storage device.