CPC B60L 50/10 (2019.02) [B60L 15/04 (2013.01); B60L 50/60 (2019.02); B60R 16/033 (2013.01); H02P 27/06 (2013.01); B60L 2200/00 (2013.01); B60L 2210/10 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A power distribution architecture for an off-road vehicle, the power distribution architecture comprising:
a work circuit including a plurality of motion control units configured to be fluidly connected to separate hydraulic actuators, the motion control units each including an electric motor/generator mechanically coupled to a pump/motor;
an electrical bus for providing electrical power to each of the electric motors/generators;
a common pressure rail for providing hydraulic power to each of the motion control units; and
a prime mover which directs power through a power take-off to a mechanical transmission for driving propulsion of the vehicle, wherein the prime mover also is coupled to a mechanical power take-off to a pump for pressurizing the common pressure rail.
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