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eCouple FAQ - Leggett & Platt CVP
What is Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products?
Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products designs, manufactures and installs commercial vehicle interior systems, truck equipment and accessories under brand names Masterack, Gamber-Johnson, America’s Body Company, Team Fenex and Crown North America.
Which Leggett/CVP products are equipped with eCoupled technology?
Leggett/CVP is integrating eCoupled technology into its workspace shelving and storage areas, which eliminates the need for power cords and battery chargers on the jobsite.
As part of an exclusive partnership with Fulton Innovation, Leggett will integrate eCoupled technology in its vehicle interior shelving systems, rugged docking stations and vehicle mounts.
Who developed eCoupled technology?
Fulton Innovation created eCoupled technology and has worked with the technology for more than 10 years. Fulton is based in Ada, Michigan, and it develops new technologies for commercial and residential use. You can learn more about Fulton Innovation by visiting their Web site at www.FultonInnovation.com.
How does wireless power work?
Fulton’s eCoupled technology uses an inductively coupled power circuit to transmit power wirelessly. Primary coils in eCoupled surfaces communicate wirelessly with devices equipped with secondary coils. The primary coils transfer power to the secondary coils, charging the device.
Will any device charge with eCoupled technology?
Leggett’s/CVP’s products with eCoupled technology require eCoupled-compatible devices. Leggett’s commercial products will have the primary coil and devices must have a secondary coil for charging to occur.
Will these other eCoupled-compatible devices cost more?
Manufacturers determine product pricing depending on features and benefits, however, eCoupled technology offers a low cost way to implement wireless power.
What makes eCoupled technology beneficial to the mobile workspace?
eCoupled technology brings convenience, versatility and safety to the mobile workspace.
Convenient: It eliminates the need for portable charging devices and power outlets.
Versatile: It can charge multiple devices regardless of their voltage requirements.
Safe: It greatly reduces the risk of electrical shock because there are no electrical outlets and no metal prongs. It also offers devices protection from electrical surges.
Is eCoupled technology proven? How do we know it works?
Fulton’s parent company, Alticor, used eCoupled technology in its eSpring water filtration system, which has been on the market for over six years with more than 1.5 million devices sold in 36 countries.
When will Leggett’s products with eCoupled technology be available for purchase?
Leggett commercial and specialized vehicles equipped with eCoupled technology will hit the market by 2009.
How much energy can wireless power provide?
Leggett’s/CVP’s products with eCoupled technology can power a range of devices from the milliwatts required by a cellular phone to the kilowatts required by power tools.
How long does it take to charge devices wirelessly?
Devices charge at a rate comparable to traditional power sources.
Will this technology affect other electronic devices such as pace makers?
Fulton Innovation, eCoupled’s creator, states that its technology will not interfere with pace
makers.
Where can I find other products featuring eCoupled technology?
Fulton Innovation is working with other manufacturers to bring eCoupled technology to market. For the latest on their partnerships, check out their Web site at www.ecoupled.com.
Will this technology interfere with other vehicle systems such as the radio?
This technology is designed to not interfere with other vehicle systems.
Will devices charge when the vehicle is turned off?
Fulton's eCoupled technology is designed to charge when the vehicle is either running or in auxiliary mode.
How does eCoupled technology interact with the vehicle's existing charging system (i.e, battery and alternator)?
Fulton Innovation's eCoupled technology is an advanced power system, requiring communication with the vehicle's battery to operate. When the vehicle is running, the alternator supplements power used by Leggett's eCoupled-equipped surfaces.
When the vehicle operates in auxiliary mode, eCoupled technology draws power from the vehicle's battery. Leggett's vehicles equipped with eCoupled technology use an automatic shut-off mechanism to deactivate the wireless power system, preventing battery drain. This system can be customized to turn off when the vehicle's battery capacity reaches a predetermined point.
Will this technology drain the vehicle's battery?
Leggett's vehicles equipped with eCoupled technology use an automatic shut off mechanism to deactivate the wireless power system, preventing battery drain. This system can be customized to turn off when the vehicle's battery capacity reaches a predetermined point.
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