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A system and method for providing continuous AC/DC current for powering the appliances used by a truck driver in the cabin of transportation trucks in an economic and environment-friendly manner especially in countries that enforce non-idling laws on heavy trucks. The power generated in accordance w

A system and method for providing continuous AC/DC current for powering the appliances used by a truck driver in the cabin of transportation trucks in an economic and environment-friendly manner especially in countries that enforce non-idling laws on heavy trucks. The power generated in accordance with the presence invention relies only on the combustion engine of the reefer, independently of the main engine system of the truck. DC current is generated by an alternator, or a plurality thereof if needed, and then inverted into AC using an inverter. It is also possible to power the main engine and charge the batteries of the truck through the system when the truck is running using a switch that interrupts the main alternator of the main engine system of the truck reducing friction and power losses, which allows for more fuel savings and reduction in polluting gases emitted in the atmosphere.

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The embodiments of the present invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. A system for powering a truck from a refrigeration unit having a combustion engine, said truck having an engine and an alternator, the system comprising: an additional or upgra

The embodiments of the present invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. A system for powering a truck from a refrigeration unit having a combustion engine, said truck having an engine and an alternator, the system comprising: an additional or upgraded alternator connected to the combustion engine of the refrigeration unit for generating direct current; at least one battery connected to the additional or upgraded alternator for stabilizing the direct current; and an inverter connected to the alternator generating alternative current, and a first circuit means for connecting the at least one battery and the inverter to at least two electrical outlets, the first circuit means having a first switching means for directing the direct current, alternative current, or both separately to the at least two electrical outlets; a second circuit means for connecting the additional or upgraded alternator to a battery of the truck; a second switching means for selectively interrupting the alternator of the truck during track operation when more horse power is needed from the engine of the truck; and a water inhibiting structure housing said system. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second switching means is a mechanical switch that stops rotation of the main alternator of the main engine of the truck. 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second switch is an electrical switch that interrupts the load of the main engine of the truck, and provide power to the main engine of the truck. 4. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the water inhibiting structure may be selectively ventilated or heated, thus affording protection from external weather conditions and internal heat. 5. The system according to claim 4, wherein the water inhibiting structure comprises a container with a cover adapted to cooperate therewith, and wherein a fan and an opening in the container associated with the fan are provided for moving air from said water inhibiting structure through said opening to the exterior of said structure, and wherein at least one aperture is provided in an area of the container underneath a lip of the cover when the cover is in position mounted on the container, for facilitating provision of ambient air into the refrigeration unit in compensation of the air being pushed by the fan from inside of the unit to the outside thereof; whereby the unit is shielded by the lip and inclement weather is inhibited from entering therein. 6. The system according to claim 5, wherein the water inhibiting structure further comprises a one-way gate at the output of the fan, whereby said gate opens by force of air blowing to the outside when the fan is on and automatically closes by force of gravity when the fan is off in order to inhibit inclement weather from entering into the unit. 7. A method for powering a truck from a refrigeration unit having a combustion engine, said truck having an engine and an alternator, the method comprising the steps of: connecting an additional or upgraded alternator to the combustion engine of the refrigeration unit for generating direct current; connecting the additional or upgraded alternator to at least one battery for stabilizing the direct current; connecting an inverter to the alternator for generating alternative current, connecting the at least one battery and the inverter to at least two electrical outlets via a first circuit means, the first circuit means having a first switching means for directing the direct current, alternative current, or both separately to the at least two electrical outlets; connecting the additional or upgraded alternator to a battery of the truck; and selectively interrupting the alternator of the truck, during truck operation when more horse power is needed from the engine of the truck. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the step of selectively interrupting the alternator of the truck is performed by a mechanical switch that stops rotation of the main alternator of the main engine of the truck. 9. The method according to claim 7, wherein the step of selectively interrupting the alternator of the truck is performed by an electrical switch that interrupts the load of the main alternator of the main engine of the truck. 10. A method according to claim 9, further including the step of providing a first switch for interrupting the power off a refrigeration unit of the truck when the truck is empty, or when the goods transported therein do not require climate control. 11. A method according to claim 9, further including the step of providing a second switch for interrupting a main alternator of the main engine of the truck, and providing power for the main engine of the truck and its batteries. 12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the second switch is a mechanical switch that stops rotation of the main alternator of the main engine of the truck. 13. A method according to claim 11, wherein the second switch is an electrical switch that interrupts the load off the main alternator of the main engine of the truck. 14. A method according to claim 9, further including the step of providing at least the inverter in a waterproof unit that is ventilated, heated, or both thereof for protection from external weather conditions and internal heat. 15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the waterproof unit defines a container with a cover adapted to be placed thereon, and wherein a plurality of holes are provided in an area of the container underneath a lip of the over when the cover is mounted on the container, for facilitating provision of ambient air into the unit in compensation of air being pushed by a fan from the inside of the unit to the outside thereof, whereby, rain and snow are shielded by the lip of the cover and stopped from entering into the unit. 16. A method according to claim 15, wherein the waterproof unit is provided with a one-way gate structure at the output of the fan, which gate opens by force of the air blowing to the outside when the fan is on, and automatically closes by force of gravity when the fan is off, in order to prevent rain and snow from entering into the unit.