Abstract: A capacitor module is utilized as part of a vehicle accessory system to accommodate the use of accessories that require high current power supplies on many different vehicles, thereby reducing the demands on the vehicle electrical systems. The capacitor module includes a plurality of ultracapacitors capable of maintaining relatively high charge levels and thereby accommodating the demands for short bursts of high current electrical power. Control circuitry is included to manage capacitor charging using lower current signals, thereby allowing for use of accessories on vehicles having lower capacity electrical systems. In one embodiment the accessories contemplated include a snow plow attached to a vehicle, with the snowplow having a hydraulic pump motor which requires high levels of electrical current for operation. Control circuitry manages charging using a relatively constant current electrical signal and discharging of the capacitors as necessary to operate the pump motor.

Abstract: A unitized hydraulic system comprises a tank for holding hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic pump powered by a pump motor for receiving hydraulic fluid from the tank and creating a high pressure stream of fluid, a control valve for receiving hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump and regulating movement of the hydraulic fluid within the system, an actuator for receiving hydraulic fluid from the control valve to drive a shaft coupled to the actuator, and a controller in communication with the pump motor and configured to provide controlled actuation of the pump motor, wherein all components are coupled together to form a single unit which is capable of being easily installed and interchanged.

Abstract: A universal control adapter system allows any commercial or custom snowplow controller to be quickly and easily attached and detached from any commercial or custom snowplow blade. A first adapter connects the snowplow driver's controller to a first universal controller. A second adapter connects the snowplow to a second universal connector, where the second universal connector is configured to removably mate with the first universal connector. The first universal connector and second universal connector are color coded or otherwise configured to ensure proper mating. In this manner, skilled snowplow drivers can quickly and easily transfer their controllers to different vehicles rather than learning different controls for various snowplow manufacturers.

Abstract: A universal control adapter system allows any commercial or custom snowplow controller to be quickly and easily attached and detached from any commercial or custom snowplow blade. A first adapter connects the snowplow driver's controller to a first universal controller. A second adapter connects the snowplow to a second universal connector, where the second universal connector is configured to removably mate with the first universal connector. The first universal connector and second universal connector are color coded or otherwise configured to ensure proper mating. In this manner, skilled snowplow drivers can quickly and easily transfer their controllers to different vehicles rather than learning different controls for various snowplow manufacturers.