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Solar panel and recreational vehicle arrangement

a solar panel and vehicle technology, applied in the direction of refrigeration machines, transportation and packaging, light and heating equipment, etc., can solve the problems of drained battery condition, engine not providing electrical energy to the battery,

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-03-04
DOMETIC CORP
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"The present invention provides an arrangement for maintaining the battery charge level of a recreational vehicle's battery. This is important because recreational vehicles often remain stationary for long periods of time, and the battery may drain when not in use. The arrangement includes a solar panel mounted on the vehicle's roof, which provides energy output for charging the battery. The solar panel is enclosed by a protective shroud, which also provides protection from damage. The solar panel is connected to the battery through wires, and the battery is voltage-regulated to maintain its charge level. The arrangement helps to avoid battery drain and ensures a steady supply of electrical energy for the recreational vehicle."

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When a recreational vehicle is stationary (i.e., engine off), the engine is not providing electrical energy to the battery.
A long stationary period may lead to a drained battery condition.

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[0007] An arrangement including a recreational vehicle 100, an air conditioning unit 180, a protective shroud 140, and a solar panel 150 is schematically shown in FIG. 1. According to the present invention, the arrangement provides for maintenance of an electrical charge level of a battery 110 of the recreational vehicle 100.

[0008] The recreational vehicle 100 is a vehicle useful in a variety of applications, including, but not limited to, providing a mobile home. The recreational vehicle 100 has an interior living space 170 (shown by the phantom arrow to indicate location therein) and a roof 105 on the top of the recreational vehicle 100. Further, the recreational vehicle 100 has at least one battery 110 for supplying electrical energy for starting the vehicle engine, powering accessory devices (such as lights), etc.

[0009] The air conditioning unit 180 provides conditioned air to the living space 170 of the recreational vehicle 100. The air conditioning unit 180 is mounted on top o...

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Abstract

An arrangement including a recreational vehicle with living space therein, a roof and a battery; an air conditioning unit proving conditioned air to the living space; a protective shroud enclosing the air conditioning unit and a solar panel for providing energy output for charging the battery wherein the solar panel is mounted on an outer surface of the protective shroud or on the air conditioning unit.

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[0001] The present invention relates to an arrangement for maintaining an electrical charge level of a recreational vehicle battery and more particularly relates to an arrangement for maintaining an electrical charge level of a recreational vehicle battery through the use of a solar panel mounted on the recreational vehicle.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0002] Recreational vehicles are used in a different manner than may other vehicles. Recreational vehicles may be stationary (i.e., without the engine running) for long periods of time. For example, the recreational vehicle may remain stationary for a period of time while being used on a recreational outing. As another example, the recreational vehicle may remain stationary for a period of time between recreational outings.[0003] When a recreational vehicle is stationary (i.e., engine off), the engine is not providing electrical energy to the battery. During stationary periods, battery drain may occur. A long stationary period may le...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60H1/00
CPCB60H1/00428B60H1/00364Y02T10/88
Inventor EVANS, DAVID
Owner DOMETIC CORP
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