System For Providing Wireless Operation Of Powered Device(s) On A Vehicle with Direct Charging

A method for operating a powered device on a vehicle comprising:

• attaching a power storage unit and connector to a first support component;
• configuring a powered device to receive power from the power storage unit;
• attaching a powered rail to a second support component;
• configuring a power unit to provide electrical power to the powered rail,
• configuring the power storage unit to receive from electrical power the power unit when the connector is in contact with the powered rail in a first position, and
• configuring the powered device to use power from the power storage unit when the connector is spaced apart from the powered rail in a second position.

A system for operating a powered device on a forklift comprising:

• a first support component including forks;
• a second support component including a mast in communication with the forks, wherein the first and second support components are movable with respect to one another;
• a power storage unit and connector attached to the first support component;
• a powered device configured to receive power from the power storage unit, the powered device including a LED;
• a powered rail attached to the second support component;
• and
• a power unit configured to provide electrical power to the powered rail,
• wherein the power storage unit is configured to receive electrical power from the power unit when the connector is in contact with the powered rail in a first position, and
• wherein the powered device is configured to operate using power from the power storage unit when the connector is spaced apart from the powered rail in a second position.