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20080196950 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMING CURRENT IN AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT - A method and system for determining a current flowing through an electrical component are provided. A switch electrically coupled to the electrical component and two voltage sources is activated. The activation of the switch causes current to flow through the electrical component after an amount of time. The amount of time between said activating the switch and the flow of current through the electrical component is determined. The current flowing through the electrical component is measured to determine a measured current value. The measured current value is modified based at least in part on the amount of time between said activating the switch and the flow of current through the electrical component. | 08-21-2008 |
20080196951 | Self-Powered Vehicle With Selectable Operational Modes - There is provided a battery powered golf cart with selectable dual operative modes, walk-behind/ride-on modes, including three units: a drive/riding unit, a golf bag support unit, and a front caster wheel assembly. The three units are interconnected for cooperative association in the two operative modes by a bar linkage system, having two stable positions. | 08-21-2008 |
20080217078 | LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY - A lithium-ion secondary battery which includes a battery element and an exterior package covering the battery element. The battery element includes a separator, and an electrode-stacked body having a first electrode and a second electrode disposed respectively on both surfaces of the separator in a stacking direction. The exterior package includes a first package member located at one side of the battery element in the stacking direction, and a second package member located at the other side of the battery element in the stacking direction. A linear expansion coefficient α1 of the first package member is greater than a linear expansion coefficient α2 of the second package member. | 09-11-2008 |
20080223631 | Working Machine - A working machine adapted for at least two functions, which include moving an implement and/or steering the machine, the machine includes: at least two hydraulic circuits, one hydraulic circuit for each of said functions, wherein each hydraulic circuit includes at least one hydraulic pump for operating the associated implement or steering function, a separate first electric machine drivingly connected to each of said hydraulic pumps for an individual supply of energy to the pump and extraction of energy from the pump, a transmission line for moving the working machine via driving wheels, wherein the transmission line includes at least one second electric machine, which is operatively connected to said first electric machines for an exchange of power between the hydraulic circuits and the transmission line. | 09-18-2008 |
20080236908 | ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN SYSTEM WITH PLANETARY DRIVE - An electric drive unit for a vehicle wheel includes an electric motor that powers a planetary drive having a first stage gear set and a second stage gear set. Each of the first and second stage gear sets includes a sun gear that is driven by a motor output shaft. Each of the first and second stage gear sets also includes a plurality of planet gears that are in meshing engagement with a respective one of the sun gears. The first and second stage gear sets share a common ring gear. A planet carrier of the second stage gear set provides driving output to a wheel shaft that drives the vehicle wheel. | 10-02-2008 |
20080236909 | ACTIVE MATERIAL, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE - An active material including a metal oxide represented by the following formula (1): | 10-02-2008 |
20080257618 | POWER-ASSISTED CART RETRIEVER WITH ATTENUATED POWER OUTPUT - The present invention is a motorized shopping cart retriever that includes a controller that attenuates the power provided to the drive system of the retriever to prevent the retriever from being utilized to move an excessively heavy load of shopping carts. By preventing the retriever and carts from being subjected to overloaded conditions, the operational lives of the retriever and carts are maximized. The retriever is also provided with a burst mode that allows the power provided to the drive system to rapidly increase past the normal attenuated level for a brief period of time in order to reduce the time required to accelerate a retriever loaded with carts to a terminal velocity. | 10-23-2008 |
20080264703 | Children's ride-on vehicles with powered window mechanisms - Children's ride-on vehicles having powered window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body. | 10-30-2008 |
20080277173 | Recharging Station and Related Electric Vehicle - The invention relates to a recharging station ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080283311 | Balanced ball vehicle - A balancing ball vehicle includes a spherical ball having a center and a central axis that passes through the center, a first driving wheel frictionally engaged with the ball and rotating about a first wheel axis, and a second driving wheel angularly spaced about the central axis from the first driving wheel, frictionally engaged with the ball, and rotating about a second wheel axis. | 11-20-2008 |
20080283312 | Motor Vehicle Comprising an Electric Energy Source and a Method for Operation Said Vehicle - A motor vehicle, in particular an electric or hybrid vehicle, with an electric energy source and a control device assigned to said source, is intended to improve the degree of effectiveness and to extend the service life of the electric energy source in a vehicle of this type. For this purpose, according to the invention, a control device is provided which is designed to transmit control signals to the electric energy source which are generated from the basic data which characterises the operational activity to date. | 11-20-2008 |
20080314657 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - The present invention is intended to provide a power supply apparatus which is sized down and lighter. | 12-25-2008 |
20090000834 | Device for the Assisted Loading of Stretcher - A device for the assisted loading of a stretcher ( | 01-01-2009 |
20090000835 | POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLES - A vehicle having a plurality of wheels and elements, to drive at least one wheel to propel the vehicle is provided with a frame and a power supply assembly for delivering power to the drive elements. The power supply assembly includes a battery and a housing structure surrounding the battery. The power supply assembly is removeably supported on the vehicle frame. A latching mechanism is provided having a pivoting actuator. The actuator moves between a locking position and a release position. The actuator movement displacing a pin disposed in combination with the housing between a locking position, wherein the pin fixedly engages the power supply assembly to the frame, and a release position, wherein the pin disengages and permits the power supply assembly to be removed from the frame. | 01-01-2009 |
20090014221 | LAYOUT STRUCTURE OF LPG BOMB AND INTEGRATED BATTERY OF HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A layout structure of an LPG bomb and an integrated battery of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is disclosed. An LPG bomb is mounted under a floor and/or rear seat, and an integrated battery module is mounted in a trunk room or behind a rear seat back. To this end, a layout structure of an LPG bomb and an integrated battery of a hybrid electric vehicle includes a plurality of bombs arranged in parallel with each other over two columns and three columns in a space under a vehicle floor and/or rear seats, wherein each bomb is arranged in a horizontal direction or a lengthwise direction with respect to a longitudinal direction of a vehicle. | 01-15-2009 |
20090025989 | Installation structure of release pipe in fuel cell vehicle and fuel gas vehicle - A release outlet ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090032316 | DOUBLE-ENDED INVERTER SYSTEM WITH ISOLATED NEUTRAL TOPOLOGY - Systems and methods are provided for an inverter system for use in a vehicle having a first energy source and a second energy source. The system comprises a motor having a first set of windings and a second set of windings. The first set of windings is electrically isolated from the second set of windings. The system further comprises a first inverter coupled to the first energy source and adapted to drive the motor, wherein the first set of windings are coupled to the first inverter. The system also comprises a second inverter coupled to the second energy source and adapted to drive the motor, wherein the second set of windings are coupled to the second inverter. A controller is coupled to the first inverter and the second inverter. | 02-05-2009 |
20090050382 | Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell Apparatus, Vehicle and Co-Generation System Including the Same and Fuel Cell Operation Method - A fuel cell apparatus is capable of quickly heating a solid electrolyte to a proper temperature in order to perform effective electric power generation. The apparatus includes a fuel cell ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090078481 | Hybrid Vehicle with Modular battery system - A modular hybrid vehicle uses multiple different modular battery units in a vehicle. New batteries can be added, or removed. The batteries can each be associated with a separate electric motor. Each battery individually drives a motor, allowing the characteristics of limited slip or all wheel drive. Also, the batteries can be replaced, or added to, to provide more battery power to the vehicle. There may be sensors at the battery that sense various characteristics and report those characteristics wirelessly to a central controller. | 03-26-2009 |
20090078482 | MODULAR WHEELCHAIR WITH IN-LINE CHASSIS - A modular wheelchair comprises a number of different modules that include a chassis module with frame members substantially centered along a center plane through the chassis, so that the chassis is able to lay flat when the modules are dissembled. The chassis is connected to a drive module by a single plug/receiver mechanical coupling that may include opposite end geometries. When the plug is in a seated position within the receiver, first end geometries of the two components mate mechanically to resist radial movement, while the second end geometries mate mechanically to resist both radial movement and rotation about an axis of the coupling. Additionally, axial movement in one direction is resisted, with the coupling oriented to apply gravitational force to resist axial movement in the opposite direction. The same arrangement may be used for a seat module. | 03-26-2009 |
20090084617 | Integrated reminder function in a personal mobility vehicle, such as a wheelchair - A personal mobility vehicle, such as a wheelchair system, includes a user interface having a user input and a display for displaying information to the user and a control unit that includes a data processor and a memory. The data processor is responsive to the user entering information into the personal mobility vehicle, where the information is indicative of a reminder to be generated upon the occurrence of a triggering event, to store the information and to present the reminder, upon an occurrence of the triggering event, to the user on the user interface of the personal mobility vehicle. The information can include a message text, and the triggering event may be one of the elapsing of a specified interval of time or an occurrence of a specified time of day. The reminder may be presented by generating at least one of text, an image, a pictogram, an animation and sound. | 04-02-2009 |
20090095547 | Motorized Personal Mobility Transportation Device for Outdoor Recreational Access - A personal mobility transportation device is adapted for outdoor recreational use by a user. The device includes an aluminum frame employing non-corrosive fasteners. Four wheels, mounted on the frame, each includes a turf tire that is configured to operate in dry sand when loaded with at least 200 lbs. A seat includes a marine-quality weather-resistant foam. An electric transaxle motor drives the device. A marine-quality weather sealed battery supplies power to the electric transaxle motor. All controls necessary to control the device are mounted at the top of a steering column, thereby allowing control of the device without any inputs from the user's feet. | 04-16-2009 |
20090107740 | Hill Hold For An Electric Vehicle - A method for braking an electric utility vehicle including a motor and an electromechanical brake. The method includes storing a value indicative of at least one of an amount of current, voltage, and power that is commanded to a motor of the electric utility vehicle to maintain the electric utility vehicle in a stopped state; engaging a parking brake function of an electromechanical brake after the storing; disabling the motor after the engaging; commanding the at least one of the current, voltage, and power to the motor at the stored value when an accelerator pedal is depressed; and disengaging the parking brake function after the commanding. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114461 | Electric Brake Manual Release Mechanism - A manual release mechanism for an electric braking assembly is provided. In various implementations, the manual release mechanism includes a shaft having an armature retraction cap connected to a distal end of the shaft and a handle connected to a proximal end of the shaft. The shaft includes threads that are mateable with threads provided in a bore of a magnet body of the braking assembly. The shaft threads are formed along at least a portion of the shaft such that a small angular displacement of the handle will cause an axial translation of the shaft within the magnet body. The axial translation will move the retraction cap to exert force on an armature plate of the braking assembly. The force of the retraction cap on the armature plate disengages contact between the armature plate and a friction disk of the braking assembly allowing the friction disk to rotate freely. | 05-07-2009 |
20090139781 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRICAL VEHICLE - One embodiment includes a vehicle that includes a battery to supply a flow of electrical energy, an electric motor arranged to propel the vehicle, a first control circuit coupled between the battery and the motor to control the flow of electrical energy to the motor; a first heat exchange loop thermally coupled with a heat exchanger and a heating element, the first heat exchange loop to circulate a first fluid to heat or cool a passenger cabin; a second heat exchange loop thermally coupled with the heat exchanger, the second heat exchange loop to circulate a second fluid to heat or cool the battery and a second control circuit to couple a charger to the battery and to perform charging operations on the battery using a voltage source powered from a line source. | 06-04-2009 |
20090145673 | Torque Control for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Speed Control Operation - A hybrid propulsion system for a vehicle. The system including, a transmission device for transmitting torque to a first at least one drive wheel, a first electric energy conversion device coupled to an input of the transmission device, a second electric energy conversion device for transmitting torque to a second at least one drive wheel, and a control system, during a vehicle speed control operation where a speed of the vehicle is maintained at a desired speed, in response to acceleration resulting in vehicle speed beyond the desired speed, the acceleration not caused by vehicle operator input, the control system varying torque output of at least one of the first electric energy conversion device and the second electric energy conversion device to provide brake torque to at least one of the first at least one drive wheel and the second at least one drive wheel to decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, selection of said one of the first and second electric energy conversion device based on an operating condition. | 06-11-2009 |
20090145674 | Hybrid electric vehicle - A highly energy efficient automobile that provides payload, safety and performance capacities similar to a comparable vehicle of a given vehicle class. The current invention is ideal for short to medium range urban and suburban driving. The current invention incorporates components in a unique and novel way, in which these components combine to form a system that produces an automobile that reduces overall air pollution while encouraging the commercialization of alternative energy sources. The current invention features an lightweight, low rolling resistance, digitally controlled and direct-drive electric propulsion system. A lightweight spaceframe with a suspension system provides a structure for mounting a low-aerodynamic-drag body system and other components. An intelligent power and thermal management system coupled with a removable auxiliary power module supplies the electrical energy required. While the preferred embodiment is substantially a passenger vehicle, the current invention may be scaled to other land vehicles. | 06-11-2009 |
20090145675 | Power Supply System and Vehicle Including the Same - A hysteresis characteristic unit switches between outputs of selection instructions (SEL | 06-11-2009 |
20090145676 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A battery unit mounted in an electric vehicle is provided with a battery case and a plurality of battery modules. The battery case includes a tray member on the lower side and a cover member on the upper side. The tray member is fixed to side members by a beam member extending in a width direction of a vehicle body. Each battery module is composed of a plurality of cells. Among all the cells contained in the battery case, at least those cells on the outer peripheral side which are located near a flank of the vehicle body are located on the tray member so that a lamination direction of cell elements is coincident with the width direction of the vehicle body. | 06-11-2009 |
20090145677 | PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE HAVING A PIVOTING SUSPENSION WITH A TORQUE ACTIVATED RELEASE MECHANISM - A personal mobility vehicle includes a power-driven base unit that supports a suspension system. The suspension system includes a front suspension arm that supports a front caster wheel and includes a suspension stop. A drive unit is pivotally supported on the base unit by a torque arm. The torque arm selectively disengages the suspension stop to allow movement of the front caster wheel in response to the terrain traversed. | 06-11-2009 |
20090152026 | Mulch Distribution Device and Process - This invention allows for the even distribution of mulch with minimal human effort. Mulch distribution is common with today's homeowner and business owner and will provide a certain aesthetic appeal to the vegetation of a flower bed or the curb appeal of a building. The primary difficulty with mulch distribution is getting the mulch to the site. This device will consist of a dolly, which will enable the user to load a desired quantity of mulch from a central loading site and then transport the mulch easily to the desired area and allow the individual to distribute the mulch evenly. This device can be filled remotely with a mulch truck so that the individual homeowner or business owner does not have to physically lift great amounts of mulch over long periods of time in order to put them on flower beds or around other areas of vegetation. | 06-18-2009 |
20090159347 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING A COILED CORE - There is disclosed a core for an electrochemical cell that comprises an anode sheet, a cathode sheet, and a separator sheet disposed between the anode sheet and cathode sheet. The anode sheet, cathode sheet, and separator sheet are wound to form a flattened coil structure. The flattened coil structure has opposed flattened sides and opposed arcuate sides. The anode and cathode sheets terminate at the same or different arcuate sides. Further, the separator sheet may terminate at one of the arcuate sides. | 06-25-2009 |
20090183932 | Drive Unit, Hydraulic Working Machine, and Electric Vehicle - A drive unit ( | 07-23-2009 |
20090188732 | Drive Unit for an Electric Hybrid Vehicle - A drive unit for a hybrid electric motor vehicle includes a bevel pinion driveably connected to a power source, a bevel gear meshing with the bevel pinion and aligned with an axis, first and second drive shafts, a differential mechanism including an input secured to the bevel gear for transmitting power between the input and the first and the second drive shafts, an electric motor/generator including a rotor, and a planetary gear set driveably connected to the input and the rotor for transmitting power between the rotor and the input such that a speed of the rotor is greater than a speed of the input. | 07-30-2009 |
20090200093 | Circumferential Movement Device - The invention relates to circumferential movement field, including all circumferential movement devices such as transport vehicle, toy vehicle, space vehicle, blender etc, especially including energy-saving vehicles utilizing gravitational force. The energy-saving vehicle utilizes gravitational force as driving force, the vehicle body connects with the wheel by swing structure method or eccentric swing structure to utilize more gravitational force. The invention also provides solutions about two-wheel gravitational vehicle and multi-wheel vehicle and train connected by integrated vehicles or two-wheel vehicles. | 08-13-2009 |
20090218149 | Modular multi-purpose machine - A modular multi-purpose machine includes a body, a chassis device, a height adjustment device and a modular apparatus. The body has an elongated hole. The chassis device is connected to the bottom of the body and comprises a movement device. The movement device is demountably connected to the bottom of the body and c includes a driving device and multiple moving members. The driving device is connected to the moving members. The height adjustment device is mounted in the body and comprises a first connection portion and an elevating device. The first connection portion is movably mounted and partially held in the elongated hole, and is connected to the elevating device. The modular apparatus includes a machine body and a second connection portion. The machine body is connected to the second connection portion and is demountably connected to the first connection portion. | 09-03-2009 |
20090229896 | CHILDREN`S RIDE-ON VEHICLE - Children's ride-on vehicles. The ride-on, or ride-on vehicle, includes a frame having a seat adapted to support a child, and a drive assembly with a battery-powered motor assembly. The ride-on vehicle further includes one or more steerable wheels and one or more driven wheels. In some embodiments, the ride-on vehicle includes a biasing assembly that is connected to the frame and adapted to bias the seat away from the vehicle's driven wheels. In some embodiments, the ride-on vehicle includes a free-floating wheel, which is unbiased and travels within a defined range of positions with respect to the ride-on vehicle's frame as external forces are imparted to the wheel. In some embodiments, the ride-on vehicle includes a high-speed switch positioned for momentary high-speed operation of the ride-on vehicle and a user-manipulable portion may be provided to enable a child to select such a high-speed configuration. | 09-17-2009 |
20090272587 | QUICK-RECHARGING ENERGY FEEDING SYSTEM FOR MEANS OF TRANSPORT WITH ELECTRIC TRACTION - A quick-recharging energy feeding system is described, for a transport vehicle with electric traction, performed in every foreseen stop of the vehicle by means of a connection that can be directly and automatically performed next to such stop, through a road bed, comprising at least one recharging subsystem arranged on the vehicle and at least one stationary system cooperating with the recharging subsystem for transmitting electric energy. | 11-05-2009 |
20090294188 | Motorized axle for use with environmentally friendly vehicles - An improved motorized axle system for use in vehicles comprising:
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20090308672 | Mobile Aircraft Seat-Wheelchair for Disabled Passengers and People Requiring Assistance - The mobile aircraft seat-wheelchair for people requiring special assistance consists of a standard aircraft seat that includes a seat ( | 12-17-2009 |
20090314556 | VEHICLE INTERIOR SOLAR PANELS - The present invention relates to vehicle interior solar panels and more specifically flexible vehicle interior solar panels. In one embodiment, the present invention is an automobile comprising an instrument panel including an instrument panel top surface, the instrument panel top surface including a portion defining a recessed portion, a first flexible solar panel located within the recessed portion, an energy storage unit connected to the first flexible solar panel and receiving electricity from the first flexible solar panel, and an electronic component connected to the energy storage unit. | 12-24-2009 |
20090314557 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE - An electrically driven industrial vehicle comprising a revolving body ( | 12-24-2009 |
20090314558 | Voltage Conversion Apparatus and Vehicle Including the Same - A voltage control portion generates a current command for controlling a voltage to an inverter input voltage command. A dividing portion divides the current command into first and second current commands in accordance with a division ratio from a division ratio setting portion. A first current control portion generates a modulated wave for controlling a current of a first converter to the first current command. A second current control portion generates a modulated wave for controlling a current of a second converter to the second current command. | 12-24-2009 |
20100012403 | ELECTRODE FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, AND AUTOMOBILE, ELECTRIC POWER TOOL OR STATIONARY EQUIPMENT MOUNTING THE SAME - In a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a positive electrode in which a positive electrode active material includes a lithium-containing composite oxide, a peak pore size in a positive electrode material mixture layer is 0.7 μm or less and a pore volume per unit weight of the positive electrode active material in the positive electrode material mixture layer is 0.05 cm | 01-21-2010 |
20100012404 | WHEELCHAIR - The present invention provides a wheelchair structure, which is available with a handle, seat and wheel body. The handle is provided with an integrated control seat, and the wheel body is provided with auxiliary drive unit and combined positioning member. The integrated control seat can be assembled securely onto the wheelchair handles of different diameters and curvatures, and the swinging angle can be adjusted flexibly. Thus, it is possible to guarantee outstanding adaptability of assembly, efficient and convenient operation with improved applicability. | 01-21-2010 |
20100025125 | Method and Apparatus for the Operation of a Vehicle - In a method and apparatus for the operation of a vehicle having a battery with a plurality of series or parallel connected individual cells, a coolant flows through the respective cell housings and/or a battery housing that encloses the entire battery. The coolant is delivered within a coolant circuit by a pump unit, and is thermally coupled with a refrigerant circuit through a heat exchanger. A refrigeration compressor placed in the refrigerant circuit is thermally coupled with the coolant circuit through the heat exchanger, depending on a current ambient temperature and/or a current speed of the vehicle. The speed of the refrigeration compressor may be regulated depending on the current ambient temperature and/or the current speed of the vehicle. | 02-04-2010 |
20100025126 | Power Conversion Apparatus and Electric Vehicle - The metallic case of a power conversion apparatus includes a casing having a side wall, as well as an upper case and a lower case, a first area being formed between a cooling jacket provided at the inner periphery of the side wall and the lower case, the metal base plate dividing the first area between the cooling jacket and the upper case into a lower side second area and an upper side third area, first and second power modules being fastened to a top surface and a capacitor module being provided in the first area, driving circuits that drive inverter circuits of the power modules respectively being provided in the second area, and a control circuit that controls the driver circuits being provided in the third area. | 02-04-2010 |
20100044126 | CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH CONTROL APPARATUS - A control apparatus comprises an SMR for switching supply of power on and off from a high voltage battery to an inverter, a switching command section for commanding the SMR to switch supply of power from the high voltage battery, a collision detection section for detecting a collision from outside the inverter, and a collision determination section for determining a collision with the inverter on the basis of at least detection by the collision detection section. The collision detection section includes a load detection sensor for detecting a load from outside the inverter and the switching command section commands the SMR to stop supply of power from the high voltage battery on the basis of collision determination by the collision determination section. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051359 | DUMP TRUCK - An electrically-driven dump truck | 03-04-2010 |
20100065349 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - When power storage units ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100071970 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM USING PHASE-SHIFTED CARRIER SIGNALS AND RELATED OPERATING METHODS - An automotive drive system and methods for making the same are provided. The system includes a three-phase motor and an inverter module. The three-phase motor includes a first set of windings each having a first magnetic polarity; and a second set of windings each having a second magnetic polarity that is opposite the first magnetic polarity. The first set of windings being electrically isolated from the second set of windings. The inverter module includes a first set of phase legs and a second set of phase legs. Each one of the first set of phase legs is coupled to a corresponding phase of the first set of windings, and each one of the second set of phase legs is coupled to a corresponding phase of the second set of windings. | 03-25-2010 |
20100084205 | High-Voltage Terminal Assembly with Integral High-Voltage Interlock - A vehicle includes a high-voltage (HV) energy storage system (ESS), an HV device having HVIL source and return (SR) pins and an HV receptacle, an HV cable, and an HV terminal assembly. The assembly includes a tray portion and retainer for aligning the HV cables with the HV receptacle. An HVIL jumper device is connected to the tray portion and electrically connectable to the HVIL SR pins. The assembly includes a cover portion removably mountable to the tray portion to provide a suitable EMF shield and weather seal. The cover portion includes an HVIL shorting plug. HV electrical energy is supplied from said ESS to the HV device only when all three of the HVIL components, i.e., the HVIL SR pins, the HVIL jumper device, and the HVIL shorting plug, are electrically interconnected to form a closed HVIL circuit, while at the same time the HV cable is properly connected. | 04-08-2010 |
20100084206 | VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - A vehicle drive system includes a battery, motor generators driving the vehicle using electric power from the battery or driven by the vehicle, a PCU integrated with the motor generators, having inverters and controlling the motor generator, cooling water cooling inverters, and oil cooling motor generators. The PCU includes a smoothing capacitor and a filter capacitor provided electrically closer to the battery than the smoothing capacitor. Here, the smoothing capacitor is cooled by the cooing water, while the filter capacitor is cooled by the oil. | 04-08-2010 |
20100089669 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM - When a current flows through a battery, a resistance loss proportional to the square of the current is produced by an internal resistance component of the current. In a case where the temperature of a heat capacity element is raised, a charging current is controlled such that prescribed thermal energy is provided to the heat capacity element by this resistance loss. Air is induced into a power supply unit through a vehicle compartment air exhaust duct. Then, the thermal energy stored in the heat capacity element is transferred to the air induced into the power supply unit. The air to which the thermal energy has been provided from the heat capacity element is blown out toward a vehicle compartment space by a fan. | 04-15-2010 |
20100101875 | Power Supply Device And Electric Vehicle Incorporating Said Device - To provide a power supply device and an electric vehicle in which variation in the respective remaining capacities among a plurality of power storage devices can be reduced, a power supply device sets a connecting time period for electrically connecting two power storage devices among a plurality of power storage devices | 04-29-2010 |
20100116568 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The invention provides an electric vehicle which can cool a power unit by cold airstreams without causing dew drops and a temperature rise in a vehicle interior. | 05-13-2010 |
20100116569 | SELF-CONTAINED AXLE MODULE - A self-contained axle module for a vehicle having a support structure is provided. The self-contained axle includes a housing removably coupled to the support structure and an output shaft extending from the housing. An electric motor is coupled to the housing and drives the output shaft. Two wheel end assemblies are coupled to the output shaft, and an independent suspension assembly is coupled between each wheel end assembly and the housing, so that the independent suspension assemblies and the wheel end assemblies and the electric motor and the housing are removable from the vehicle as a unit by detaching the housing from the support structure. | 05-13-2010 |
20100116570 | Battery Module, Battery Device, Electric Motor Drive System and Vehicle - A battery module includes: a plurality of battery cells; a casing in which the plurality of battery cells are housed; a plurality of conductive members used to electrically connect the plurality of battery cells; a first chamber, formed in the casing, in which the plurality of battery cells are disposed; and a second chamber, formed in the casing and isolated from the first chamber, into which emitted matter from the battery cells is released, wherein: the conductive members and the battery cells are connected together within the second chamber. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122860 | Electric off-road vehicle drive - The electric off-road vehicle drive has an electric DC motor for replacing an internal combustion engine in an off-road vehicle. A plurality of batteries are connected to the electric DC motor for providing power and for providing counterweight in the off-road vehicle. To charge the batteries, a high frequency battery charger is connected to the batteries. The charger charges one of the batteries while the other battery provides power to the DC motor. At least one electric DC motor speed controller is connected to the motor for controlling the speed of the motor. The electric off-road vehicle drive then connects to hydraulic parts of the off-road vehicle, provides power, and moves the off-road vehicle. The electric off-road vehicle drive can replace the engines in bulldozers, excavators, loaders, skidders, soil compactors, tractors, handlers, or any other type of earth moving or clearing equipment. | 05-20-2010 |
20100133023 | All wheel drive electric vehicle power assist drive system - A method and apparatus for an all-electric vehicle using a primary drive system and a secondary drive system is provided. While the primary drive system utilizes a single electric motor, the secondary drive system utilizes a pair of electric motors. A single electrical energy storage system (ESS) is used to supply power to both drive systems. A DC/DC converter can be used so that the two drive systems can utilize different DC bus voltage ranges. | 06-03-2010 |
20100139997 | ELECTRICAL APPARATUS, COOLING SYSTEM THEREFOR, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An inverter apparatus includes a liquid path in which cooling water flows, and in which the cooling water performs cooling at a cooling part located directly underneath the power circuit part of the inverter apparatus. The liquid path includes a first partial structure part formed between a feed pipe and the cooling part, and having a liquid path cross-sectional profile that is gradually reduced in the short-side direction of the cooling part and that is gradually enlarged in the long-side direction thereof; and a second partial structure part formed between the cooling part and a drain pipe, and having a liquid path cross-sectional profile that is gradually enlarged from the short-side of the cooling part and that is gradually reduced from the long-side thereof. | 06-10-2010 |
20100147604 | Plug-in electric automobile - The preferred embodiment of the plug-in electric automobile includes a main body and an auxiliary battery system. The main body is equipped with an electric motor, a primary battery and hook up means to hook up the auxiliary battery system, a computer, and electric connecting means for the primary and auxiliary battery systems. The main body includes, at the rear section, a trunk room with a displaceable floor means. The trunk room without the displaceable floor means is at least partially an empty space to the rear and to the ground when the trunk door is in the opened state. The auxiliary battery mounted on a cart is hooked up to the main body in a non-articulated manner within the trunk room. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147605 | Brushless Multiphase Self-Commutation Control (or BMSCC) and Related Inventions - Brushless Multiphase Self-Commutation Control (or BMSCC), also known as Real Time Emulation Control (or RTLC), is a contact-less means for powering any electric apparatus with “conditioned” or “re-fabricated” multiphase electrical excitation that is synchronized to the movement of the electric apparatus. BMSCC inherently phase-locks the frequency of excitation to any speed or position of the electric apparatus being controlled by a natural electromagnetic processing means and as a result, the BMSCC is an Electromagnetic Self-Commutator. BMSCC should never be confused with any derivative of Field Oriented Control, which is the other means of conditioning speed-synchronized electrical excitation by iteratively performing “speed-variant-to-speed-invariant” transformations and frequency synthesis by the unnatural processing means of an electronic computer. The control flexibility of BMSCC realizes additional synergistic or complementary electric apparatus inventions as shown in the illustration. | 06-17-2010 |
20100163320 | MOLDED MOTOR AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A molded motor includes a ring-shaped stator and a rotor disposed inside the stator. The stator has teeth, insulators surrounding the teeth, coils wound around the insulators, and a molded part molding the teeth, insulators and coils. The insulators are partially exposed from the molded part. | 07-01-2010 |
20100170730 | Curb-climbing power wheelchair - A mid-wheel drive power wheelchair for use by handicapped and disabled persons is provided having a frame, a seat supported by the frame, a pair of drive wheels supported on the frame under the seat, drive means for causing rotation of the drive wheels, power means for supplying power to the drive means, a rearward idler wheel, a forward anti-tip device and a resilient suspension supporting the forward anti-tip device, the suspension being attached to the drive means rearward of the front portion of the frame. | 07-08-2010 |
20100175933 | DRIVE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - In a drive apparatus having an integrated structure where a rotating electric machine and an inverter and a voltage converter for driving the rotating electric machine are integrally stored in a case, lubricant oil carried up by the rotation of the motor-generator flows into a storage chamber for a reactor from an opening. The lubricant oil flown from the opening is stored inside the storage chamber with the use of a dividing wall provided between a portion where the motor-generator is stored and the storage chamber, whereby at least part of reactor is immersed in the lubricant oil. Thus, the performance of cooling the reactor is ensured. | 07-15-2010 |
20100181124 | Folding and fixing device for a seat of an electric walk-substituting vehicle - An electric walk-substituting vehicle includes a chassis, a seat assembly pivoted on upper ends of the connecting rods, a pivotal steering mechanism, and a folding and fixing device, which will fix the connecting rods after the seat assembly is moved to either of raised in-use and lowered not-in-use positions; the seat assembly includes connecting rods pivoted on the chassis; the folding and fixing device includes two position-limiting plates, which are secured on the connecting rods to pivot together with the connecting rods; the position-limiting plates each have first and second holes; the folding and fixing device includes a pressing and moving mechanism with two insertion rods; the insertion rods will pass into the first holes to engage the position-limiting plates after the connecting rods are pivoted to the raised in-use position; the insertion rods will pass into the second holes after the connecting rods are pivoted to the not-in-use position. | 07-22-2010 |
20100187024 | All wheel drive electric vehicle power assist drive system - A method and apparatus for an all-electric vehicle using a primary drive system and a secondary drive system is provided. The primary drive system and the secondary drive system each utilize a single electric motor. In one configuration, a single electrical energy storage system (ESS) is used to supply power to both drive systems. A DC/DC converter can be used so that the two drive systems can utilize different DC bus voltage ranges. In another configuration, each drive system is coupled to a different electrical ESS. A bi-directional DC/DC converter can be used to provide an electrical path between each motor's inverter and the electrical ESS of the other drive system. An energy transfer control module connected to the bi-directional DC/DC converter and one or more sensors can be used to control the use of the bi-directional DC/DC converter. | 07-29-2010 |
20100187025 | MOTOR INSULATION PROTECTING DEVICE, AND VEHICLE HAVING THE DEVICE - There is provided a motor insulation protecting device | 07-29-2010 |
20100187026 | ELECTRICAL AXLE ASSEMBLY - An electrical axle assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a first electric machine, which is rotationally fixed to a first input shaft, and a second electric machine, which is rotationally fixed to a second input shaft. The first input shaft and the second input shaft are arranged coaxially along an input axle. The axle assembly further comprises a first output shaft, which can be connected to a first driving wheel, and a second output shaft, which can be connected to a second driving wheel. The first output shaft and the second output shaft are arranged coaxially along an output axle. Further, they are connected to the associated input shaft via at least one transmission stage, in such a way that the driving wheels can be driven independently of one another by the electric machines. At least one of the shafts here has a bearing journal, which is radially supported in an axial bore of a shaft coaxial therewith. | 07-29-2010 |
20100193266 | Power Supply Apparatus And Electric Vehicle - A power supply apparatus | 08-05-2010 |
20100193267 | INVERTER CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE - An inverter control device includes a DC power supply for outputting a first DC voltage, a voltage conversion unit for converting a voltage level of the DC voltage and supplying a first DC voltage to an inverter, a temperature detection unit for detecting an ambient temperature (element temperature) of the inverter, and a control device. The control device controls the voltage conversion unit such that the voltage VH lowers as the ambient temperature is lower, based on a temperature value representing a result of detection by a temperature sensor. A tolerable surge amount can thus sufficiently be ensured at a low temperature. | 08-05-2010 |
20100200313 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - In an electric vehicle, the generation of unusual sounds due to the movement of snow and ice remaining in an undercover is prevented, thereby enhancing silence. An electric vehicle comprising an undercover arranged below a vehicle floor is provided. The undercover comprises: a substantially flat-plate cover body that covers the vehicle floor from the vehicle front side to the vehicle rear side; a discharge portion for discharging snow and ice that have entered between the vehicle floor and the cover body; and an upward protruding portion which is arranged on the vehicle front side relative to the discharge portion and which is formed to extend in a vehicle width direction and to protrude upwardly from the plane including the cover body. | 08-12-2010 |
20100224428 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME, CONTROL METHOD FOR POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO EXECUTE THAT CONTROL METHOD RECORDED THEREON - When request power required of a power supply device by a driving force generation unit is close to zero, a converter ECU controls first and second converters to prohibit respective amounts of current passage in the first and second converters from simultaneously becoming close to zero. That is, when the request power is close to zero, the converter ECU performs voltage control of the first converter and sets an electric power control value for the second converter subjected to current control (electric power control) to a nonzero value, such that electric power is supplied and received between the first and second converters. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230188 | Electric Vehicle Having Exchangeable Battery Modules and Method of Resupply Therefor - An Electric Vehicle Having Exchangeable Battery Modules and Method of Resupply Therefor. The device of the present invention is a electrically-powerable vehicle that provides the user with a usage pattern very similar to one experienced through use of an internal-combustion-powered vehicle. That is to say that the operating cost for the vehicle is “pay as you go,” rather than the user needing to pay an exorbitant up-front fee in order to purchase the vehicle. In order to accomplish this, the battery modules for use in the vehicle are exchangable by an individual driver. As a battery module becomes discharged, the user is able to visit a recharging station and exchange his or her discharged battery module with a fully charged module. The user is then be charged an amount that is relative to the number of exchanges and/or re-charge energy consumed. In order to enable this sort of system, and the battery modules are of standard size, and interface with a module tracking and monitoring system. The vehicle purchaser is able to purchase a vehicle without purchasing the battery modules, and then simply rent or lease the battery modules, as desired. Finally, the vehicle has an internal power mode selector switch system that permits the user to select different circuitry alignments for the power being supplied by the battery modules, including parallel, serial and individual. This allows the driver to control the trip length and our propulsion power available to the driver. | 09-16-2010 |
20100243345 | BATTERY SAFETY FEATURES - The invention broadly provides improved safety features for batteries utilized in electronic devices. The invention provides an improved CID design that allows for more reliable disconnection (breaking the electrical circuit) during abnormal pressure or temperature events inside the cell. The invention provides a multi-layered CID configured to force electric current through a thin, fragile element such that the thin, fragile element is broken upon any abnormal pressure and temperature event. | 09-30-2010 |
20100252340 | Transport System Incorporating Linear Motor Charged Electric Vehicle - A system and method are provided for moving a vehicle along a roadway. The system includes at least one power segment that incorporates a multiple-phase winding. Structurally, the winding is embedded into the roadway for interaction with a magnet system mounted on the vehicle. With this interaction, a Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) is established between the roadway and the vehicle to drive movement of the vehicle along the roadway. Also, the vehicle includes a mechanism for initially synchronizing a waveform speed of the multiple-phase winding with the speed of the vehicle. Further, the vehicle is able to selectively establish the LSM for use when desired. | 10-07-2010 |
20100270093 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE - An electric motor includes: a stator of columnar shape including a stator core of annular shape and mold resin molding the stator core, the stator core accommodating a rotor configured to rotate about a rotary shaft; and a position detecting circuit board including a position detecting element configured to detect a position of the rotor. The stator has a cavity for accommodating the rotor. One end of the cavity is covered by the mold resin. The position detecting circuit board is placed on an opposite side from the rotor across the mold resin covering the one end of the cavity. | 10-28-2010 |
20100276217 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed is a secondary battery with a non-aqueous electrolyte that has excellent cycle characteristics and output characteristics. Also disclosed is a positive electrode active material for a secondary battery with a non-aqueous electrolyte that includes a powder of a volume resistivity of 20 Ω·cm or more and 100 Ω·cm or less when said powder has a bulk density of 3 g/cm | 11-04-2010 |
20100282527 | SCOOTER WITH AN INTEGRAL LIFTING AND LOADING SYSTEM - A mobility scooter device comprising an electrically powered wheeled vehicle provided with a lifting unit for lifting or lowering the vehicle. The lifting unit comprises an extendable lifting arm having two end portions a first end portion that is connected to the vehicle and a second end portion coupled to a support base provided with wheels. The lifting unit can be wheeled to bring the lifted vehicle over a transportation platform for mounting the vehicle body on the platform. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282528 | Electro-Mechanical Battery - An electro-mechanical battery includes a support member. The electro-mechanical battery also includes a first rotating frame. The first rotating frame is supported by the support member and configured to rotate about an axis. The electro-mechanical battery also includes at least one battery, which is supported by the first rotating frame. A mechanical coupling system is configured to store rotational kinetic energy in the first rotating frame and facilitate retrieval of the rotational kinetic energy. The electro-mechanical battery also includes a rotating electrical connection between the support member and the at least one battery. The rotating electrical connection is configured to permit charging of the at least one battery and discharging of the at least one battery while the first rotating frame is rotating. | 11-11-2010 |
20100294577 | HYBRID WORKING MACHINE - Since a stand including a plurality of supports and a top plate is built in on one side of a rear part of an upper frame of an upper rotating body as seen from an operator in a cabin, and a power storage device is installed on the top plate of this stand, the power storage device is arranged at the highest position among all the devices mounted in the upper rotating body. The power storage device is made up of a main body and a casing, and cooled down by taking cooling air into the casing. | 11-25-2010 |
20100300779 | MOLDED MOTOR, AND ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE - A molded motor includes: a stator of columnar shape; and a motor case provided on an end face of the stator. The stator includes a plurality of yoke segments arranged in a circumferential direction of the stator, and a molded portion configured to mold the plurality of yoke segments. The motor case has an outer wall provided along outer circumferences of the plurality of yoke segments. The outer wall is lower in height in an axial direction of the stator than the molded portion. | 12-02-2010 |
20100314183 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
20100320011 | AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM - An automotive braking system includes a windshield wiper system, a traction wheel, and a non-friction brake system configured to apply a braking force to the traction wheel. The system also includes one or more controllers operatively connected with the windshield wiper system, and configured to, in response to a braking request, command the non-friction brake system to apply the braking force to the traction wheel. The braking force has a magnitude that depends on whether the windshield wiper system is active. | 12-23-2010 |
20100320012 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE - A motor vehicle has an electric drive and at least one electrical energy storage module connected therewith. A guide extends longitudinally along the motor vehicle, and supports the storage module therein in a longitudinally displaceable manner relative to the motor vehicle. | 12-23-2010 |
20100320013 | WIDE TRACK ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A wide track electric vehicle or low speed electric vehicle (LSV) with desirable attributes for street use, including a wheel base to wheel track ratio of not more than about 1.3 to 1, location of the passenger seats inside the wheels, and a turning radius of no more than 20 feet and preferably no more than 17.5 feet. | 12-23-2010 |
20110011653 | ASSEMBLED BATTERY UNIT AND VEHICLE - According to one of the embodiment, an assembled battery has a plurality of cells electrically connected in series. A charge amount difference detection circuit detects charge amount difference of the cells. Wherein, while a charging or discharge current is being applied to the cells, the charge amount difference detection circuit detects charge amount differences greater than a charge amount of a reference cell having a minimum charge amount, the charge amount differences of the cells are determined by addition of the charging or discharge currents during a period corresponding to the time differences between the reference cell and the other cells reaching a predetermined specific voltage, discharge switches are controlled by a switch controller, based on the charging amount differences. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017527 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH DELIVERY VEHICLE - A vehicle is constructed of three modules including a front end module having a monocoque one piece body, a tail module having a monocoque one piece body and a power train module adapted for installation under at least one of the front end module and the tail module. The front end module has a trailing edge and the tail module has a leading edge along which the tail module and front end module may be temporarily connected for service use. A power train module is provided adapted for installation under at least one of the front end module and the tail module. An expansion band formed in a monocoque one piece section and having a leading edge and a trailing edge is provided allowing temporary installation between the front end module and the tail module to adjust the length of the vehicle. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017528 | LITHIUM ION BATTERIES WITH LONG CYCLING PERFORMANCE - Batteries with high energy and high capacity are described that have a long cycle life upon cycling at a moderate discharge rate. Specifically, the batteries may have a room temperature fifth cycle discharge specific energy of at least about 175 Wh/kg discharged at a C/3 discharge rate from 4.2V to 2.5V. Additionally, the batteries can maintain at least about 70% discharge capacity at 1000 cycles relative to the fifth cycle, with the battery being discharged from 4.2V to 2.5V at a C/2 rate from the fifth cycle through the 1000th cycle. In some embodiment, the positive electrode of the battery comprises a lithium intercalation composition with optional metal fluoride coating. Stabilizing additive maybe added to the electrolyte of the battery to further improve the battery performance. The batteries are particularly suitable for use in electric vehicles. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017529 | Truly electric car - Truly electric cars may make other cars obsolete. Not just gasoline cars, but other electric cars. Unlike gasoline cars, truly electric cars can be divided up into modules. Different fuels—gasoline, electricity from batteries, hydrogen—can be used to power the car by replacing a power unit. Car bodies can be updated to conform to changing fashion. Even while keeping the motors that power the car, still good for a million miles. Functions like four-wheel drive and electronic stability control can be done in software, so they can be fixed and upgraded cheaply. Motor controls can be software-based too, and upgraded over the Internet rather than requiring a mechanic's services. With electric motors in a car's wheels, it can beat any gasoline car, going from 0 to 100 miles per hour in 10 seconds, while getting 100 miles per gallon and going 1,000 miles on a tank of gas. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017530 | FASTENING DEVICE AND WORK VEHICLE, IN WHICH THE FASTENING DEVICE IS APPLIED - A fastening device for detachably fastening a supplementary apparatus to a main apparatus with a part belonging to it, such as a rod, pin, projection, shaft, or similar, includes a longitudinal frame ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110017531 | TILE FOR FORMING A GROUND POWER SUPPLY LINE - A ground power supply line for electric traction vehicles is provided with two conductors carried by a series of tiles aligned to one another; each tile has a conductive plate and a lower supporting structure, which is made of insulating material and accommodates electric connectors, normally open switches, and a control and command unit, which switches the switches for selectively electrically connecting the conductive plate to the conductors in response to a signal deriving from an electric traction vehicle passing over said external conductive plate; the upper surface of the conductive plates is flushed with the remaining part of a road surface. | 01-27-2011 |
20110024205 | BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A long-sized FPC board extending in an X-direction is connected in common to a plurality of bus bars on the side of one ends of a plurality of battery cells. Similarly, a long-sized FPC board extending in the X-direction is connected in common to a plurality of bus bars on the side of the other ends in a Y-direction of the plurality of battery cells. Each FPC board has a configuration in which a plurality of conductor lines are formed on an insulating layer, and has bending characteristics and flexibility. Each FPC board is arranged on the plurality of battery cells while being bent double. | 02-03-2011 |
20110024206 | MOTOR DRIVING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - A motor driving device includes a motor and a brake mechanism which brakes rotation of the motor. The motor and the brake mechanism are disposed in parallel to each other. A connection portion for connecting the motor and the brake mechanism is disposed between the motor and the brake mechanism. A size of the connection portion in the radial direction with respect to the axis of the motor is smaller than outer diameter of the motor as well as outer diameter of the brake mechanism. | 02-03-2011 |
20110024207 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE BATTERY PACK - A battery pack comprises a battery stack. The battery stack includes a plurality of battery modules that are arranged in parallel in side-by-side relationship; a plurality of couplers each being mounted on a given portion of the corresponding battery module thereby to constitute a coupler-mounted battery module. The couplers are detachably connected to one another to constitute an aligned unit of the couplers. Each of the couplers comprises a plurality of projected pawls provided by one side of the coupler and a plurality of catching recesses provided by the other side of the coupler. The catching recesses catch the projected pawls of an adjacent coupler for forming part of the aligned unit of the couplers. | 02-03-2011 |
20110031047 | IN-MOTION INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM HAVING A WHEEL-MOUNTED SECONDARY COIL - An exemplary embodiment provides electrical energy to an electric vehicle travelling along a roadway enabled with electric energy transmitting modules. The electric energy is transmitted via a magnetic field for use by the electric vehicle via electric energy receiving modules in the wheels of the electric vehicle. | 02-10-2011 |
20110031048 | Capacity Maintenance Ratio Determination Device, Battery System And Electric Vehicle - A capacity maintenance ratio determination device includes an impedance measurement unit and a capacity estimation unit. An alternating signal is applied from a signal generator to a battery. Frequency characteristics of AC impedance are calculated by the impedance measurement unit based on a response signal output from the battery in response to the alternating signal. A feature frequency is determined from the calculated frequency characteristics. The capacity estimation unit includes a memory and a determination unit. A correspondence relationship among a temperature of the battery, the feature frequency and a capacity maintenance ratio is stored in the memory. The determination unit determines the capacity maintenance ratio of the battery based on the temperature of the battery detected by a temperature detector, the determined feature frequency and the correspondence relationship stored in the memory. | 02-10-2011 |
20110048820 | TOY WHEEL TRACTION BAND - A child's riding toy is provided having a vehicle body, at least one rotatable tire, and traction band. The at least one rotatable tire is configured to support at least a portion of the vehicle body and move the vehicle body from one location to another. The rotatable tire comprises a circumferentially-extending tread section, a sidewall, and a circumferentially-extending shoulder connecting to both the tread section and sidewall. The circumferentially-extending tread section comprises a tread surface configured to engage a ground surface while supporting at least the portion of the vehicle body. The tread section includes a channel equatorially located and circumferentially-extending. The traction band is sized to fit within the channel and have a top surface located about flush with the tread surface such that as the tread surface engages the ground surface so too does the band's top surface. Wherein both the traction band and tire tread simultaneously engage the ground to move the ride-on toy. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048821 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MOTOR POWER PLANT - A reluctance machine includes a stator and a rotor. The stator and rotor have a same number of poles. The rotor is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. Each stator pole is formed of a primary stator pole and an auxiliary stator pole. The auxiliary stator pole is axially aligned with the primary stator pole in the direction of the axis of rotation. Each rotor pole has a length extending in the direction of the axis of rotation sufficient to at least partially cover the primary stator pole and axially aligned auxiliary stator pole. The primary stator poles are actuated with an alternating magnetic field orientation, and the auxiliary stator poles are also actuated with an alternating magnetic field orientation. The field orientations for the primary and auxiliary stator poles are, however, opposite each other such that a primary stator pole its axially aligned auxiliary stator pole have opposite magnetic field orientations. | 03-03-2011 |
20110073389 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING AND TRANSMITTING DRIVE TORQUE - A device for a vehicle drive train for generating and transmitting drive torque to components of the drive train. The device comprises a shaft which is connected to the components of the drive train, at least first and second bearings which support the shaft and an electric motor for generating the transmitted drive torque. The electric motor comprises a stator and a rotor which is fixed to the shaft. The rotor is supported by one or more bearing surfaces. The device also comprises elements disposed on the shaft via which drive torque can be transmitted to the components of the drive train while introducing transverse force into the shaft. The rotor of the drive motor is positioned on the shaft such that the bearing surface is located in the region of maximum deflection caused by the transverse force in the shaft. | 03-31-2011 |
20110083913 | WHEELCHAIR SUSPENSION - Wheeled vehicles, such as wheelchairs, that are adapted to traverse obstacles are provided. The wheeled vehicles include a frame, drive wheels, front anti-tip wheels positioned in front of the drive wheels and rear anti-tip wheels positioned behind the drive wheels. One exemplary vehicle includes front anti-tip wheels supported by rigid arms that are fixed to the frame and drive assemblies that are independently suspended from the frame. Another exemplary vehicle includes a linkage that links the front and rear anti-tip wheels, such that movement of one of the front or rear anti-tip wheel relative to the frame causes movement of the other wheel relative to the frame. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083914 | WHEELCHAIR - A front wheel drive powered wheelchair is provided and may include a support frame, a pair of opposing drive wheels, a pair of drives, and a pair of rear wheels. The frame may include a front portion, a seat post, and two independent arms extending rearward from the front portion. Each drive wheel may be coupled to the front portion of the frame. Each drive may be mounted to the front portion of the frame and may be operatively connected to a respective drive wheel of the pair of drive wheels. Each rear wheel may be coupled to a respective independent arm of the support frame. Each independent arm may be capable of flexing independent of the other. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083915 | ADJUSTABLE MID-WHEEL POWER WHEELCHAIR DRIVE SYSTEM - Wheelchairs in various embodiments include a variable-position drive system that can automatically move the drive wheels fore and aft through an approximately 41 cm range. Such a system provides all the benefits of front-, mid-, and rear-wheel drive configurations in a single wheelchair, for example, to adjust the drive wheels toward the rear for stability and speed outdoors and toward the center for maneuverability indoors. The performance-optimal placement of drive wheels often depends on the physical environment (e.g., terrain), on the combined center of mass of the wheelchair and user, and on the user's cognitive functioning, trunk stability, and driving skills. One disclosed embodiment includes a pair of mid-position drive wheels that can automatically be repositioned forward or backward to accommodate changes in terrain and center of mass, which will improve the power wheelchair's stability and maneuverability and, consequently, safety and ease of use in a wider range of scenarios. | 04-14-2011 |
20110108337 | BATTERY-POWERED TOWING TRACTOR - The battery-powered towing tractor includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a body, a battery, a member plate, a front reinforcing plate and a rear reinforcing plate. The body has a floor formed between the front wheel and the rear wheel. The battery is disposed in the body at a position between the front wheel and the floor. The member plate extends in width direction of the body for compartmenting a rear end of the floor in the body. The front reinforcing plate is joined to a front surface of the member plate. The rear reinforcing plate is joined to a rear surface of the member plate. The front reinforcing plate and the rear reinforcing plate are opposed across the member plate. | 05-12-2011 |
20110108338 | TOWING TRACTOR - A towing tractor includes an operator's cockpit, a battery, a hood, a first inclined surface, a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. The battery is disposed forward of the operator's cockpit. The hood covers the top of the battery. The first inclined surface is formed on the hood and inclined downwardly toward the front of the towing tractor. The second inclined surface is located forward of the first inclined surface and inclined downwardly toward the front of the towing tractor. The inclination angle of the second inclined surface is greater than the inclination angle of the first inclined surface. | 05-12-2011 |
20110114397 | POWER MODULE AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME - Provided is a power module in which a motor and a motor driving unit are efficiently configured and a vehicle having the same. The power module includes a power module case forming an external form; an inverter provided within the power module case and configured to convert a direct current (DC) power into an alternating current (AC) power; an AC power conductor provided in the power module case and connected to the inverter to cause the AC power converted by the inverter to flow therethrough; and a motor provided in the power module case and connected to the AC power conductor to receive the AC power and generate a rotational force. | 05-19-2011 |
20110114398 | Battery Power System for Plug In Hybrid Tractor Trailers - A battery power system for a plug-in hybrid or electric tractor trailer employs a battery module which is carried by the trailer. A cable communicates with the battery module and connects with a connector on the cab for supplying power to power the electric motor of the cab. The cab can be disconnected from the trailer while the battery module on the trailer is charged. The cab can then be driven by the electric motor powered by the battery supply of the cab. | 05-19-2011 |
20110120787 | HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A highly energy efficient automobile that provides payload, safety and performance capacities similar to a comparable vehicle of a given vehicle class. The current invention is ideal for short to medium range urban and suburban driving. The current invention incorporates components in a unique and novel way, in which these components combine to form a system that produces an automobile that reduces overall air pollution while encouraging the commercialization of alternative energy sources. The current invention features an lightweight, low rolling resistance, digitally controlled and direct-drive electric propulsion system. A lightweight spaceframe with a suspension system provides a structure for mounting a low-aerodynamic-drag body system and other components. An intelligent power and thermal management system coupled with a removable auxiliary power module supplies the electrical energy required. While the preferred embodiment is substantially a passenger vehicle, the current invention may be scaled to other land vehicles. | 05-26-2011 |
20110139521 | CHARGING CABLE-HOUSING DEVICE AND VEHICLE - A charging cable-housing device includes: a charging cable that supplies electric power from an external electric power source to a vehicle; a bobbin which is rotatable, and on which the charging cable is wound, and which is disposed in a rear portion of the vehicle; a casing that houses the bobbin, and that has an extraction opening through which the charging cable is extracted out; and a guide member that guides the charging cable led out from the bobbin from above the extraction opening toward the extraction opening. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139522 | VEHICLE DRIVE DEVICE - A vehicle drive device having two independent systems provided for two driving wheels, respectively, each system including a rotating electrical machine, an output member to be connected to a corresponding driving wheel, and a drive transmission system. The transmission also includes a counter deceleration mechanism, which connects the rotating electrical machine and the output member to each other. A case integrally accommodates the rotating electrical machines, the output members, and the drive transmission systems of the two systems. The rotation axes are provided so that their respective rotation axes are parallel to each other, and are positioned so as to overlap each other in the rotation axis direction. The rotating electrical machine of each system is provided with an output portion located on one side of the rotating electrical machine which is distal from the corresponding driving wheel in the rotation axis direction of the rotating electrical machine. | 06-16-2011 |
20110155485 | Electrical Storage Device - An electrical storage device includes: a conductive battery house casing electrically connected to a chassis; a plurality of battery cells held in the battery house casing; and a control unit that comprises a circuit that manages the plurality of battery cells and is mounted on the battery house casing so that a negative terminal of the circuit and the battery house casing are electrically conducting. | 06-30-2011 |
20110155486 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A electric vehicle comprises a drive wheel which is driven by a traction electric motor, a brake command device, a brake releasing unit, a brake shaft, a friction plate, and a braking spring. The brake shaft is rotatable in a brake realizing direction which is one direction by an operation of the brake command device, and is rotatable in a brake releasing direction which is the other direction by driving of the brake releasing unit. The friction plate is operatively connected to the traction electric motor, and is frictionally braked when the brake shaft is rotated in the brake realizing direction. The braking spring applies an elastic force to the brake shaft in a direction to rotate the brake shaft in the brake realizing direction. The brake releasing unit comprises a brake releasing motor, a displacement member which is displaced by driving of the brake releasing motor, and a displacement permitting spring which permits elastic relative displacement between the displacement member and the brake shaft, and applies an elastic force to the brake shaft in a direction to maintain a relative position between the brake shaft and the displacement permitting spring. | 06-30-2011 |
20110155487 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN STRADDLE CARRIER, TERMINAL TRACTOR OR CORRESPONDING - An electrically-driven container straddle carrier, terminal tractor or equivalent free-travel device that runs on rubber tires and handles containers. The device includes a repeatedly-chargeable electric power storage and an automatic charging system connected to the power storage, which is arranged to couple to an external source of electric power for a part of the work cycle of the device handling containers for charging the electric power storage without disturbing the normal work cycle of the device. When the device is a transport straddle carrier that operates in a cargo terminal between a crane and a container interchange area, the automatic charging system includes a power supply station arranged in the terminal area, provided with a power supply head, whereby the container straddle carrier includes a charging head connected to the power storage and coupling to the power supply station. | 06-30-2011 |
20110155488 | Cleaning Machine - A cleaning machine having two front wheels and two rear wheels supporting a chassis, the chassis having a central spine, the cleaning machine including a first electrical cell for propelling the cleaning machine, said first electrical cell being positioned between one of the front wheels and one of the rear wheels and outboard of the central spine. | 06-30-2011 |
20110162899 | ELECTRIC ENGINE ARRANGEMENT - An electric vehicle engine arrangement ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110168461 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a battery system for driving an electric motor of a hybrid vehicle or of an electric vehicle. To improve the comfort, performance and/or the range of the vehicle, the battery system has an exchangeable component battery system ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110168462 | Electric Vehicle and Method of Control for Active Auxiliary Battery Depletion - An electric vehicle includes a traction battery, an auxiliary battery, and a controller. The controller is configured to prevent the traction battery from charging the auxiliary battery while the auxiliary battery has more than a minimum energy. The controller is further configured to, upon the auxiliary battery having the minimum energy, enable the traction battery to charge the auxiliary battery such that the auxiliary battery is maintained at the minimum energy. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174556 | Battery Pack Gas Exhaust System - A thermal management system is provided that minimizes the effects of thermal runaway within a battery pack. The system is comprised of a multi-sided, substantially airtight battery pack enclosure configured to hold a plurality of batteries, where at least one side of the battery pack enclosure includes at least one cavity. An inner wall of the enclosure includes a plurality of perforations configured to pass gas from within the enclosure to the cavity within the at least one side member. The system is further comprised of at least one gas exhaust port integrated into an outer wall of the enclosure and configured to pass gas from within the cavity of the enclosure side member to the ambient environment when one or more batteries contained within the battery pack undergo thermal runaway. | 07-21-2011 |
20110180336 | VEHICLE MOTOR DRIVING SYSTEM - A vehicle motor driving system includes a motor that is installed to an unsprung vehicle body and that generates power for rotating a wheel by being fed with electric power, an inverter that is installed to a sprung vehicle body and that converts direct-current electric power into alternating-current electric power and then feeds the electric power to the motor, and a shielded wire as a power cable that electrically connects the motor to the inverter. A shield layer of the shielded wire is grounded at least one of a location near a connecting portion at which a motor case that accommodates the motor is connected to a suspension arm and a location near a mounting portion at which a hub bearing is mounted in the motor case. | 07-28-2011 |
20110186365 | COMPACT ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention concerns an electric power supply device ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110186366 | Method of Operating a Vehicle and Electric Powertrain - An electric powertrain comprises a high voltage bus an electric machine, and a traction inverter is coupled between a high voltage bus and the electric machine. An electric voltage for the high voltage bus is generated with the electric machine and the traction inverter when the electric machine is driven mechanically. The generated electric voltage is limited and converted to a predetermined voltage lower than the limited voltage. A unit of the vehicle, such as a cooling pump, is powered with the predetermined voltage. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186367 | ELECTRIC MOTOR, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor includes: a rotor configured to rotate about a rotating shaft; a stator having a coil; a mold resin configured to mold the stator, and a case body configured to hold the stator molded by the mold resin. The stator comprises a bus ring which is provided along a circumferential direction of the stator and which is connected to the coil. The bus ring is provided on a side opposite to the case body. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192659 | VEHICLE HAVING AN ELECTRIC DRIVE DEVICE - A vehicle having an electric drive device and an energy storage device which is arranged in a housing is disclosed. The energy storage device is formed from a plurality of cells. The housing includes a plurality of partitioning devices, with the result that at least one partitioning device is positioned between two cells. The housing of the energy storage device is connected both to a cooling air intake duct, having an inlet opening, and to a cooling air outflow duct, having an outlet opening. At least one partitioning device is configured in such a way that a plurality of cooling ducts are formed between the cells, and cooling air can flow through the cooling ducts in order to cool the energy storage device. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192660 | DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A drive arrangement for an electric vehicle has an axle drive device of a portal design with two electric machines for driving the wheels of an axle of the electric vehicle, and at least one electric energy store that can be discharged when an electric machine is operated as a motor and/or can be charged when an electric machine is operated as a generator. The drive arranged is characterized in that the two electric machines ( | 08-11-2011 |
20110198137 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An electric vehicle includes a chassis and a compartment defined by the chassis. A power container houses at least one energy storage/generating device for powering the electric vehicle. The power container is insertable into and removable from the compartment through the left side and the right side of the chassis. A suspension apparatus includes a shaft, a control arm pivotably connected to the shaft, at least one helical torsion spring mounted on the shaft, and a linear actuator. Movement of the linear actuator increases bending stress on the at least one helical torsion spring and urges the control arm downwardly. | 08-18-2011 |
20110214928 | Deactivating a Power Source - A battery is disclosed that includes two contact areas, an electrolyte, and a conductivity mechanism to increase electron conductivity internal to the battery between the two contact areas that, in turn, deactivates the battery. In one embodiment, the conductivity mechanism is triggered external to the battery. In another embodiment, the conductivity mechanism utilizes deactivator material to increase electron conductivity through the electrolyte to deactivate the battery. In yet another embodiment, the conductivity mechanism creates multiple shorts between the two contact areas to deactivate the battery. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214929 | Motorized Anti-Tipper Device - A wheelchair attachment for powering a wheelchair is described. An attachment for a conventional wheelchair converts a non-motorized wheelchair into a motorized wheelchair. The attachment may also act as an anti-tipping device. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214930 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE BATTERIES - Systems and methods for controlling a temperature of a plurality of batteries of a vehicle are described. The systems and methods may transfer heat from a fuel cell system to the plurality of batteries of the vehicle. The heat produced by the fuel cell system may be transferred to the plurality of batteries through at least one heat transfer system. | 09-08-2011 |
20110253464 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR - A suspension system for an electric wheelchair is revealed. A pivot on a front end of a wheelchair frame pivotally connects a front wheel frame and a drive set frame. A front suspension system is disposed between the front wheel frame and a drive set frame. The front wheel frame is assembled with front wheels, the drive set frame is disposed with a drive set and a drive wheel is arranged at a power output end of the drive set. Moreover, an auxiliary suspension device is arranged between the drive set frame and the frame while a rear end of the frame is disposed with rear wheels. Thereby the electric wheelchair has good stability and slip-resistance, not easily overturned or slid by interaction between the front and the auxiliary suspension devices while driving through concave surfaces or convex surfaces. Therefore the safety of users seated in wheelchairs is assured. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259656 | CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The invention relates to an electrical connection system for a motor vehicle with electric drive so as to make it possible to electrically connect means of electrical energy storage of the vehicle to an electrical source with a view to their charging, characterized in that it comprises: at least one electrically conducting bar extending in such a way as to be accessible from beneath the vehicle between front and rear regions thereof, each electrically conducting bar comprising an electrically conducting active surface connected electrically to the means of electrical energy storage of the vehicle, the active surface being intended to come into contact with complementary means of the electrical source, protection means for protecting the active surface of the electrically conducting bar, the bar and the protection means being able to move relative to one another between a so-called charging position where the active surface of the bar is disengaged from the protection means and a so-called off-charge position where the active surface of the bar is covered by the protection means. | 10-27-2011 |
20110284297 | CHILDREN'S RIDE-ON VEHICLES HAVING MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES - Children's ride-on vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include first and second mechanical members, with the second mechanical member configured to move between a concealing position, in which the second mechanical member conceals a portion of the first mechanical member, and a revealing position, in which the second mechanical member does not conceal the portion of the first mechanical member. In some embodiments, a biasing member urges the second mechanical member toward the concealing position. In some embodiments, a user input device permits a child to lock the first mechanical member in one of a retracted position and an extended position. | 11-24-2011 |
20110297464 | SELF PROPELLED TOOLBOX - A self propelled toolbox is provided with a plurality of storage compartments for storing tools. The toolbox is supported by two pairs of wheels. Each wheel of one of the pairs of wheels is a driven wheel that is mechanically coupled to an electric motor that causes the driven wheel to rotate about an axis to propel the toolbox. Each wheel of the other pair of wheels is a castor that is not operably linked to an electric motor and can pivot about an axis for steering the toolbox when the toolbox is in motion. The toolbox contains an energy reservoir in circuit communication with the electric motor for providing power to the electric motor. The quantity of power provided to the electric motor is controlled by a current controlling means that is accessible external of the toolbox by an operator of the self propelled toolbox. The two driven wheels may each be driven by the same electric motor, or they may each be driven by an electric motor that is mechanically coupled to only that wheel. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297465 | Retrofit Assembly for Self-Mobilization of a Transport Unit - A motorized, two-wheeled retrofit assembly converts a portable, four-wheeled transport unit, such as a scaffold, to a self-propelled, power driven unit for directional movement from one location to another. The retrofit assembly is attached to the transport unit in a manner that immobilizes or replaces the front wheels of the transport unit. The retrofit assembly comprises a drive assembly and a steering assembly. The drive assembly includes a pair of freely rotating wheels that are spaced apart from each other and share a common axle. Each freely rotating wheel is disposed adjacent to and detachably engaged with a corresponding slip drive wheel that is fixed to the axle for driving the freely rotating wheels. The drive assembly further comprises a motor; a drive mechanism that operatively interconnects the motor with one of the slip drive wheels for turning the retrofit assembly axle; a power source for the motor; and a base communicating with the axle for carrying the assembly motor and power source. The steering assembly comprises a vertically adjustable steering column. | 12-08-2011 |
20110315460 | VEHICLE DRIVING APPARATUS - In a vehicle in which side covers are disposed at the underfloor sides of a vehicle body, a totally enclosed main motor is disposed outside a frame of a chassis. The totally enclosed main motor includes an outside air ventilating flue through which the outside air is suctioned from a suction inlet, circulated and then exhausted from an exhaust outlet. The totally enclosed main motor uses the outside air ventilating flue to release heat generated internally to the outside. One end of a ventilating duct is connected to the suction inlet and the other end opens toward the outside of the vehicle at the side covers. With this, it is possible to supply the outside air from the outside of the vehicle thereby enhancing the cooling efficiency. Moreover, it is possible to use the totally enclosed main motor of a high capacity by disposing outside the frame of the chassis. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000720 | ELECTRIC STRADDLED VEHICLE - Provided is an electric vehicle that realizes a light electric straddled vehicle using a motor with a small size, and optimizes the left and right weight balances in the width direction of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle body centerline. The electric motor ( | 01-05-2012 |
20120018235 | BATTERY-POWERED MINING VEHICLE - A device for controllably supporting a battery includes an arm, a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a cylinder actuator. The arm has a compartment formed in the arm and an opening extending through the arm at a base of the compartment. The cylinder actuator includes a piston connected to a rod, and is positioned substantially in the compartment of the arm. The rod extends toward the opening of the arm, and the rod moves through the opening during operation of the cylinder actuator. Also, the first protrusion extends from the arm in a first direction and the second protrusion extends from the arm in a second direction. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031689 | VEHICLE COMPONENT MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A vehicle component mounting arrangement is provided with a motor, an inverter, a converter and a charging port. The inverter is electrically connected to the motor to supply a drive current to the motor. The inverter is vertically arranged above the motor such that a vertical space exists directly between the inverter and the motor. The converter is vertically arranged inside a motor room of the vehicle with the inverter extending horizontally outward with respect to the converter in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A space facing portion of the converter aligns with the vertical space as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The charging port is electrically connected to the converter by a charging harness that is at least partially disposed in the vertical space. The charging port is positioned in horizontally outward of the inverter in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031690 | VEHICLE COMPONENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A vehicle component mounting arrangement comprises a vehicle body member, a motor, an inverter and an air conditioning compressor. The motor serves as a drive source. The motor has a motor housing that is elastically supported with respect to the vehicle body member inside a motor room. The inverter is electrically connected to the motor to supply a drive current to the motor. The inverter is vertically arranged above the motor inside the motor room such that a vertical space exists directly between the inverter and the motor in a vertical direction of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor serves to compress a refrigerant. The air conditioning compressor is attached to the motor housing, and is arranged inside the vertical space between the inverter and the motor. | 02-09-2012 |
20120037436 | MOTOR UNIT AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A motor unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a bus bar receiving a current from a power supply, a wire that is wound along the bus bar, and a connecting portion that is extended from the bus bar to be electrically connected to one end portion of the wire, wherein the connecting portion has a circular bent portion that is formed along the outer circumference of the wire. | 02-16-2012 |
20120037437 | AUTOMOBILE PROVIDED WITH A POWER SUPPLY BATTERY WHICH IS REMOVABLE BY A VERTICAL MOVEMENT, AND DEVICE FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING SUCH A BATTERY - A motor vehicle including a structure including a bottom and which bears a motor powered by a removable power supply battery, the structure further including an element for receiving the battery and an attachment mechanism for attaching the battery onto the receiving element. The receiving element and the attachment mechanism are adapted to enable installation of the battery in the receiving element from the underside of the structure by an upward movement towards the structure, and removal of the battery under the structure by a downward movement in a direction opposite to the structure. | 02-16-2012 |
20120043144 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The present invention provides a power transmission device for an electric vehicle, which can easily transmit the rotational power of a motor to a wheel axle even when the motor is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the wheel axle in view of the layout. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily transmit the rotational power of the motor to the wheel axle by arranging the motor in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the wheel axle, such as in the case where the motor cannot be arranged in a lateral direction parallel to the wheel axle in view of the vehicle layout, thereby increasing the degree of freedom for the design of the layout of the electric vehicle. | 02-23-2012 |
20120055721 | VEHICLE COMPONENT MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A vehicle component mounting arrangement is provided with a motor [[(M)]], an inverter [[( | 03-08-2012 |
20120061158 | Working vehicle - The invention intends to provide a working vehicle which can easily achieve an improvement of a traveling stability, a reduction of a manufacturing cost, an improvement of a shift performance, a reservation of a lift space of a mid mount ground working machine | 03-15-2012 |
20120080245 | SEAT TILT APPARATUS - The invention concerns a seat tilt apparatus ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120080246 | Wheelchair Legrest Assembly - A powered wheelchair includes a seat assembly configured to support an individual, a curved legrest assembly pivotally connected to the seat assembly, and an adjustment assembly including an actuator operatively connected to the central column through a piston slidably secured within a sleeve. The adjustment assembly is secured underneath the seat assembly. The powered wheelchair may also include an extension bracket that allows legrests and a central column of the curved legrest assembly to be separately and independently adjusted with respect to one another. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080247 | Vehicle drive - An invalid vehicle having a drive comprising an electric machine ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120090905 | ELECTRIC DRIVE AND HEATING FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR HEATING A VEHICLE - The invention relates to an electric drive ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120097463 | SADDLE-RIDE TYPE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A two-wheeled electric vehicle includes a main frame extending rearward and downward from a head pipe, a swing arm swingably supported by a rear portion of the main frame, and an electric motor serving as a drive source. In the two-wheeled electric vehicle, a battery unit for supplying electric power to the electric motor is disposed above the main frame, and a PDU for performing drive control of the electric motor is disposed below the main frame. | 04-26-2012 |
20120103706 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle includes a vehicle body frame; an electric motor; a swing arm pivotally supporting a rear wheel at a rear end thereof; a drive shaft for transmitting the driving force of the electric motor to the wheel; and a suspension connecting the vehicle body frame and the swing arm together. The electric motor is set in a longitudinal layout in which a rotating drive shaft is disposed in a front-rear direction of the vehicle; and is offset from a center to either of left and right sides in a vehicle width direction. The suspension is disposed under the electric motor and the drive shaft, and on the inner sides of the electric motor and the drive shaft in the vehicle width direction, and overlapping the positions of the electric motor and the drive shaft in the front-rear direction. | 05-03-2012 |
20120103707 | Automobile Comprising An Electric Engine Powered By A Power Supply Module - The invention relates to an automobile, comprising an electric engine powered by a power supply module ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120111650 | Drive System - A drive system package includes a housing. Located at the housing are a mechanical interface to output mechanical power, an electrical power connector receiver and a user interface. A motor vehicle includes a motor vehicle frame and one or more drive components. The motor vehicle further includes a drive system package having a housing. A mechanical interface is located at the housing and is operably connectable to the one or more drive components. The drive system package further includes an electrical power connector receiver and a user interface located at the housing. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111651 | SADDLE-TYPE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A saddle-type electric vehicle is provided with a drive battery and an effectively placed motor unit. The drive battery is mounted directly under a main frame section of a vehicle frame, and the motor unit is fixedly supported to the vehicle frame. The motor unit includes a motor body disposed below a pivot connection of a rear swing arm, and at least a part of the motor body is disposed rearwardly of the pivot connection. | 05-10-2012 |
20120118651 | CHILDREN'S RIDE-ON VEHICLES WITH WINDOW MECHANISMS - Children's ride-on vehicles having window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. In some embodiments, the window mechanism is a manual window mechanism, and in some embodiments the window mechanism is a powered, or motorized, window mechanism. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a powered window drive assembly that includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a manual window drive assembly. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125702 | Battery Pack, an Electric Vehicle and a Method - The present invention relates to a battery pack ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120138375 | REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF USE - A regenerative braking system for a vehicle includes a combination regenerative braking and reverse switch operable between at least a regenerative braking mode and a reverse mode; a brake actuation device configured for movement by a user and disposed outside of a handlebar; a brake actuation device sensor assembly operatively coupled to the brake actuation device; and a regenerative device associated with a battery and at least one wheel for generating an electrical current by decelerating the wheel, and one or more controllers coupled to the brake actuation device sensor assembly, the battery, and the combination regenerative braking and reverse switch such that in the regenerative braking mode the one or more controllers cause the regenerative device to decelerate the vehicle and charge the battery and in the reverse mode the one or more controllers control the electric motor to drive the at least one wheel in reverse. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138376 | MIDWHEEL DRIVE WHEELCHAIR WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION - A wheelchair includes a frame, and a front pivot arm pivotally mounted to the frame at a front pivot point, the front pivot arm having a caster for supporting the frame. A rear pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the frame at a rear pivot point, the rear pivot arm having a caster for supporting the frame. A ground engaging mid-wheel drive wheel is connected to the frame. A linkage connects the front and rear pivot arms to each other in a manner such that an upward or downward rotation of one of the pivot arms about its pivot point causes rotation of the other pivot arm about its pivot point in an opposite rotational direction. | 06-07-2012 |
20120160579 | MOTOR DRIVEN VEHICLE - A motor driven vehicle can include a swing arm swingably mounted to a vehicle body of a motor driven vehicle, and housing an electric motor driving a drive wheel of the vehicle. A pipe-like duct can have one end side connected to a hole communicating with an inside space of the swing arm, and another end side extending toward a vehicle body side. A harness, configured to drive the electric motor, can be inserted through the duct. | 06-28-2012 |
20120168237 | Self-propelled beach cart - A motorized beach cart includes a storage area mounted atop a chassis having a plurality of axles. A motor having a corresponding hand actuated accelerator arranged on a handle of the beach cart drives one of the axles to propel the beach cart in a forward or backward direction according to a selector switch. A power source such as a battery is coupled to the motor through the accelerator for delivering a desired amount of energy to the motor to propel it in a desired direction and speed. The beach cart may include a solar cell for recharging the power source used to drive the motor. | 07-05-2012 |
20120186887 | ELECTRIC RIDING MOWER - An electric riding mower efficiently cooling a motor driver with a simple configuration is provided. Provided are two running motors | 07-26-2012 |
20120193155 | SPORTS TYPE, SADDLE TYPE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A drive wheel is intermediation driven by an additional element, while achieving a reduction in cost by making use of a plurality of existing motors. A drive motor as a drive source includes a plurality of motor bodies arranged coaxially with and adjacently to each other in the vehicle width direction to permit integral driving thereof, and is disposed forwardly of a pivot for a swing arm supporting the driving wheel. One end in the vehicle width direction of a drive shaft of the drive motor is made to be an output end for output to the driving wheel, and a drive sprocket for power transmission to the driving wheel is provided at the output end. The center of the drive motor in the vehicle width direction is disposed with an offset to the side opposite to the side of the drive sprocket with reference to the vehicle body center. | 08-02-2012 |
20120199405 | Devices For The Assisted Loading Of A Stretcher - A device for the assisted loading of a stretcher ( | 08-09-2012 |
20120217074 | All-Electric Powered Vehicle - There is provided an all-electric powered vehicle. The all-electric powered vehicle includes a support structure. This support structure defines a portion configured as a tool platform configured to support a tool module. The self-contained battery module is removably mounted on the support structure. A pair of wheel sets is coupled to the support structure, with each wheel set including two wheels. One wheel of each wheel set is rotably coupled on each side of the support structure. An AC induction motor is mounted on the support structure and is coupled to at least one wheel and the battery module. A motor controller, including a DC/AC inverter is coupled to the AC induction motor and the battery module. | 08-30-2012 |
20120234613 | SHOVEL - An upper rotation body is rotatably attached on a lower travelling body. A storage battery module is loaded onto the upper rotation body. The storage battery module has a plurality of plate-shaped storage battery cells that are stacked in z direction when an xyz rectangular coordinate system is defined. At least one heat transfer plate is arranged between the storage battery cells. Pressing plates, which are arranged at both ends of the stack structure of the storage battery cells, apply a compressive force in the stacking direction to the storage battery cells. A first wall plate and a second wall plate pinch the stacked body in the y-direction and are fixed to the pressing plates. The positions of the heat transfer plates are restricted with respect to the first wall plate and the second wall plate. | 09-20-2012 |
20120241231 | Hydraulic power system for light vehicles - The purpose of the Self-Generating Hydraulic Power System is to create a power system for use in automobiles other than the gasoline powered engines currently used. This is accomplished by combining two parts, the power system and the hydraulic motor, the combination of which will allow a vehicle to move without the use of petroleum (gasoline) or petroleum based products (natural oil). | 09-27-2012 |
20120241232 | ACTUATING MECHANISM AND MOBILE PLATFORM USING THE SAME - An actuating mechanism includes first and second hollow outer shafts, two rotating wheels located between the first and second outer shafts, and an inner shaft received in the second outer shaft. Each of the first and second outer shafts forms a connecting portion at one end thereof. Each connecting portion defines two receiving holes. Each rotating wheel includes a body and a rod extending through the body. The bodies of the rotating wheels are in contact with each other. Two ends of the rod of each rotating wheel are correspondingly received in the receiving holes of the first and second outer shafts to connect the first and second outer shafts together. One end of the inner shaft contacts the rod of one rotating wheel. The inner shaft is rotatable in the second outer shaft to drive the two rotating wheels to rotate. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247845 | TROLLEYS - The present invention is an electrically powered golf trolley with a battery | 10-04-2012 |
20120267178 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND COOLING METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENT - A cooling system for an electric vehicle is provided, wherein an exhaust air duct extending into a box is disposed in an air outlet of the box disposed in a lower portion of the vehicle interior; an air discharge port of the fan case coupled to the air outlet portion of the cooling duct faces an air inlet of the exhaust air duct with a predetermined gap therebetween in a direction of air flow; and when the air discharge port of the fan case is projected on a plane including the air inlet of the exhaust air duct, the air discharge port of the fan case is opened inside the air inlet of the exhaust air duct and a predetermined gap is formed in a transverse direction to the air flow between the air discharge port of the fan case and the air inlet of the exhaust air duct. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273285 | METHOD OF CONVERTING, STORING AND UTILIZING POTENTIAL ENERGY AT A WORKSITE AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A method of utilizing potential energy at a worksite comprising providing an energy storage machine including an energy storage system at a first rendezvous height above a working area, coupling the energy storage machine to a first work machine, generating energy while commuting the energy storage machine and first work machine down the first height, storing the generated energy in the energy storage system and decoupling the energy storage machine and the first work machine at a second rendezvous point adjacent to the working area. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273286 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME - An electric motor includes a case, a stator disposed in an interior of the case, a rotor including a shaft disposed to be rotatable with respect to the stator, and an oil circulator to contact with oil that is accommodated or stored at the interior of the case, the oil circulator may disperse at least a portion of the oil when the rotor rotates with respect to the stator. Accordingly, outputs can be improved by restraining an increase in the temperature of components. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279790 | VEHICLE WITH DRIVE SYSTEM PROVIDING REDUCED EMISSIONS - In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a drive system is provided for an electric or hybrid electric vehicle that provides reduces electromagnetic emissions. The system includes, but is not limited to, an electric motor and a transmission having a collar for receiving a portion of a drive shaft. The collar has an inside diameter proportioned to an outside diameter of the drive shaft to cause capacitive coupling between the transmission and the drive shaft thereby reducing electromagnetic emissions along the drive shaft. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285755 | SINGLE SPEED TRANSMISSION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL PARK SYSTEM - A power transfer system ( | 11-15-2012 |
20120298433 | BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY SYSTEM, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, MOVABLE BODY, POWER STORAGE DEVICE, AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A plurality of separators are arranged to line up in an X-direction on a cooling plate to respectively correspond to a plurality of battery cells. The separators corresponding to the odd-numbered battery cells and the separators corresponding to the even-numbered battery cells are arranged in opposite directions in the X-direction. On a bottom surface portion of each of the separators, the corresponding battery cell is arranged. In this case, one side surface or the other side surface of each of the battery cells contacts a side surface portion of the corresponding separator, and a bottom surface of each of the battery cells contacts the bottom surface portion of the corresponding separator. | 11-29-2012 |
20120305322 | MOUNT FOR AN ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - An electrical or electronic component ( | 12-06-2012 |
20120312609 | VEHICLE APPROACH NOTIFICATION DEVICE OF SADDLE-RIDDEN ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE - Provided is a vehicle approach notification device of a saddle-ridden electric-powered vehicle that outputs a notification sound for notifying the approach of a vehicle. The saddle-ridden electric-powered vehicle includes a front cover that covers the periphery of a head pipe of a vehicle body frame. The sound emission device is located inside the front cover, the front cover has an air opening for taking in air from an outside, and a ventilation passage that is a passage of the air from the air opening and is used for cooling at least one of a power engine of the saddle-ridden electric-powered vehicle and electric components, and the sound emission device is arranged in the ventilation passage. | 12-13-2012 |
20130025950 | ELECTRIC CART - An electric cart with one or more lightweight, quick-change batteries or battery packs mounted on the cart frame. The cart body has battery pack access openings to provide easy access to remove and replace battery packs during racing operations. The batteries are easily removed and replaced so that a particular cart can be “refueled” in a matter of seconds. The batteries being removed are placed on a charger, and can be placed back into service relatively quickly. Lithium Ion batteries may be used for the battery packs. The electric cart also may include electrically-adjustable pedals and seats. | 01-31-2013 |
20130037334 | INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN REAR VEHICLE BODY - An installation structure includes a member | 02-14-2013 |
20130062129 | BICYCLE - The main structural portions of the frame are standardized and are assembled without welding therebetween, thereby enabling a reduction in the number of components, a simplification of manufacturing processes, and simple attachment and detachment of various types of security components and accessory components. An extruded material or a molded material having an integrally molded structure is cut into required lengths and screwed to one another to form the main structural portions. As a result, the frame is assembled without welding the main structural portions themselves and the main frame is simultaneously made to be a structure of a single bar having no joint, which distributes a load and realizes the body without using a truss structure. Furthermore, a concave groove is formed in the integrally molded structural material, and is used to screw or insert the security components and accessory components, which simplifies attaching and detaching of the components. | 03-14-2013 |
20130075170 | ELECTRIC WORKING VEHICLE - Wheel drive motors ( | 03-28-2013 |
20130075171 | ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - The object of the present invention is to provide an electric construction machine capable of efficiently cooling the battery mounted on the swing structure. To achieve the object, there is provided an electric construction machine in which a battery storage room | 03-28-2013 |
20130098698 | ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE - A utility vehicle can comprise a wheeled platform, a motor coupled to the platform and configured to propel the platform, at least one cleaning element coupled to the platform, wherein the at least one cleaning element is movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, and one or more controls configured to move the at least one cleaning element between the collapsed position and the expanded position. The at least one cleaning element can also be movable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the wheeled platform, and the one or more controls can further be configured to move the at least one cleaning element between the raised position and the lowered position. | 04-25-2013 |
20130112490 | MODULAR, CUSTOMIZABLE AND SCALABLE MECHANICAL DESIGN FOR THE ELECTRIC CAR ASSEMBLY BASED ON THE EXISTING VEHICLE CHASSIS - Described is an electric vehicle conversion system and method comprising one or more battery packs disposed within one or more battery pack enclosures, a frontal mounting subframe assembly and an electric motor mounting frame assembly. In one implementation, the vehicle conversion system incorporates six battery pack enclosures. The described components and assemblies are designed to simplify building an electric car on the basis of an existing vehicle chassis. The frontal mounting subframe assembly is designed to be securely attached to the vehicle frame using at least four bolts and is designed to securely hold two battery pack enclosures disposed under the front hood of the vehicle. The electric motor mounting frame assembly is designed to mechanically mate with the existing engine mounting points of the original vehicle and is attached to said points with at least two bolts. | 05-09-2013 |
20130118820 | ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An electric drive system for a vehicle includes: an electric drive unit that electrically drives the vehicle; and a cooling unit that cools the electric drive unit, wherein: the electric drive unit and the cooling unit are mounted at a body frame of the vehicle via an elastic support member, the electric drive unit and the cooling unit being configured as an integrated unit. | 05-16-2013 |
20130140099 | BATTERY MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE, BATTERY UNIT TRANSFER APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING BATTERY UNIT - A battery unit mounting apparatus for an electric vehicle includes four or more fixing portions configured to be provided at the bottom of an electric vehicle and four or more corresponding portions-to-be-fixed on a battery unit. When the battery unit is raised toward the vehicle, the battery unit mounting apparatus causes each fixing portion to be engaged with the corresponding one of the portions-to-be-fixed. There is a first group, formed by three of the fixing portions and corresponding three of the portions-to-be-fixed, and a second group, formed by the remaining one or more of the fixing portions and the remaining one or more of the portions-to-be-fixed. The fixing portion and the portion-to-be-fixed in the second group are configured to be engaged with each other after the fixing portions and the portions-to-be-fixed in the first group are engaged. | 06-06-2013 |
20130146372 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A WIND TURBINE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - The present invention regard an improvement for the electric car object of the patent for industrial invention n. 0001389629, Italian, title “electric car” name: Cunico Michele application n. RM2010A000115, dep. Sep. 4, 2008, Particularly the present invention improves the efficiency and the reliability of the complex constituted by the guide of the air | 06-13-2013 |
20130146373 | VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS - A vehicle includes a floor panel and an electric storage apparatus fixed to a lower face of the floor panel and outputting an energy for use in running of the vehicle. The electric storage apparatus includes a first electric storage stack including a plurality of electric storage elements, an electronic device used to control charge and discharge of the electric storage apparatus and located below the first electric storage stack in the vehicle, and a case accommodating the first electric storage stack and the electronic device and fixed to the lower face of the floor panel. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153312 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a battery, a duct through which air for cooling the battery flows, and a bumper, wherein an opening portion at an end of the duct faces an outer face of the duct inside the bumper. | 06-20-2013 |
20130175103 | Moveable steering and universal charger - A universal steering and charger system is disclosed for a dual motor vehicle comprising a socket having socket terminals. A coupling defines a socket insert having socket insert terminals. A sensor is connected to the socket insert terminals with a hand control enabling an operator to manipulate the sensor. The socket insert is receivable within the socket for electrically connecting the socket insert to the socket. A motor drive control is connected to the socket for powering the first and second motors from a storage battery for steering the dual motor vehicle. A mast has mast terminals connected to a low voltage power source. The coupling is removable from the socket for enabling insertion of the mast into the socket for charging the storage battery. A plurality of sockets may be mounted at multiple location on the dual motor vehicle for steering the dual motor vehicle from multiple locations on the dual motor vehicle. The mast of the charging system may be utilized for charging a variety of electrical device. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175104 | Electric vehicles - Electric vehicles usually inherit a chassis of a pressed steel construction from a conventional vehicle design. This imposes a substantial weight penalty on the vehicle. We disclose a chassis element for a vehicle, formed of an outer skin material, an inner core material enveloped by the outer skin material, and at least one array of aligned fibres, and comprising a restraint for an electrical battery adapted to locate the battery over the at least one array. There can be multiple arrays of aligned fibres, preferably disposed at a transverse angle relative to each other of less than 90°. We particularly prefer three arrays of aligned fibres, which can be disposed relative to each other at an angle of 60°. The fibres can be disposed within the skin material. The restraint ideally comprises an upstanding wall which will serve to confine the batteries in the event of a collision or other sudden movement, but will allow them to be replaced easily for maintenance purposes or to replace an exhausted set of batteries with a charged set. Alternatively, the restraint can comprise an attachment point for the battery. The core material is preferably less dense than the skin material, thereby allowing the composite element to have a light weight and a high rigidity. The application also relates to a vehicle comprising a chassis, an electric motor, a chassis element as set out above, and electrical connections from the battery to the motor, wherein the chassis element is attached to the chassis via removable fixings extending through the fixing points of the chassis element into corresponding fixing points on the chassis | 07-11-2013 |
20130180788 | Electric Car - An electric car defined by means of a car body having a front end, a rear end, a top portion and a bottom portion. A center console is placed at an interior forepart of the electric car. A steering is attached to the center console. A rectangular seat is mounted on a rectangular box, the rectangular box being longitudinally placed at a center part of the electric car. A storage area having a personal storage and a battery storage is enclosed within the rectangular box. The battery storage includes a battery pack having a set of rechargeable batteries for powering the electric car. A plug point is located at a rear end of the electric car for charging the battery pack. A pair of rotatable front wheels and back wheels is provided for ensuring smooth movement of the electric car. The electric car is designed to achieve better performance by reducing the power consumption. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186700 | BATTERY PACK OF EXCELLENT STRUCTURAL STABILITY - Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array having battery modules which are arranged in a lateral direction in two or more rows, each of the battery modules configured with battery cells or unit modules, each of which has two or more battery cells mounted therein, are stacked in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are erected vertically, a base plate on which the battery modules are stacked in a vertically erected state, a pair of main members provided at the front and rear of the battery module array, opposite ends of each of the main members being fastened to an external device, a pair of end plates disposed in contact with the front and rear of the battery module array such that the lower end of each of the end plates is fixed to the base plate, and supporting bars. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192908 | Small Electrical Vehicle - The invention relates to a small vehicle for personal transport having an electrical drive comprising at least an electrical motor ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130199860 | ARMOUR PROTECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - An armour protection assembly for a vehicle comprising an armour plate and a layer of a fibre composite material which is arranged on the armour plate, wherein between the armour plate and the layer of fibre composite material there is received at least one battery cell being part of a battery comprising a plurality of battery cells connected in series. | 08-08-2013 |
20130206489 | TAMPERPROOF DEVICE FOR A COOLANT FILL CAP - A vehicle includes a body component, a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS), a traction motor, a coolant reservoir having an inlet, and a bracket. The traction motor is electrically connected to the RESS and delivers motor torque for propelling the vehicle. A lobed cap covers the inlet. The bracket extends between the lobed cap and the body component. The bracket defines an opening having radially-inward projecting tabs, each of which engages a different axial side wall of the cap between different adjacent lobes of the lobed cap to prevent rotation and removal of the lobed cap. A method includes providing the above bracket, routing a lobed cap of a coolant reservoir through the opening after installing the cap to the reservoir such that the tabs engage a different axial side wall of the cap between different adjacent lobes of the lobed cap. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206490 | Mining vehicle and method for its energy supply - The invention relates to a mining vehicle and method for its energy supply. The mining vehicle has a rectifier, DC intermediate circuit, and inverter, through which an alternating current motor is supplied. At least one auxiliary energy source is connected to the DC intermediate circuit. A DC/DC converter is connected between the DC intermediate circuit and the auxiliary energy source for adapting the voltage level of the auxiliary energy source and for connecting the auxiliary energy source to supply energy to the DC intermediate circuit. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213722 | CABLE ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A cable arrangement structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, the vehicle including a cabin section and a driving unit disposing section where a motor is arranged, comprises a cable which is arranged to extend from said cabin section to said driving unit disposing section to transmit power between the motor and a battery. The vehicle comprises a frame member which extends in a vehicle width direction and a vehicle constituting component which includes, in the driving unit disposing section, an extending portion arranged to face the frame member and extending in the vehicle width direction, and a protruding portion protruding from the extending portion toward the frame member. The cable extends in a back-and-forth direction of the vehicle and includes a first curved portion and a second curved portion with an inflection point therebetween. The cable includes an intermediate portion between the first curved portion and the second curved portion. The intermediate portion includes the inflection point and passes between the frame member and the extending portion beside the protruding portion. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220713 | VEHICLE - A vehicle has an electric storage unit having a plurality of electric storage elements and outputting energy for use in running of the vehicle, a blower placed closer to the exterior of a vehicle body relative to the electric storage unit and supplying the electric storage unit with air for adjusting the temperature of the electric storage element, and a pedestal supporting the blower. The pedestal has a bend portion allowing movement of the blower to a position off the electric storage unit through deformation in response to an external force. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220714 | ALL-ELECTRIC POWERED ANFO VEHICLE - There is provided an all-electric powered ANFO vehicle. The all-electric powered ANFO vehicle includes a support structure. This support structure includes a first and second section and a steering section. The support structure also includes a lift apparatus configured to deliver explosives to a mine face in a mine tunnel. A self-contained battery module is removably mounted on the support structure. A pair of wheel sets is coupled to the support structure, with each wheel set including two wheels. One wheel of each wheel set is rotably coupled on each side of the support structure. A motor is mounted on the support structure and is coupled to at least one wheel and the battery module. A motor controller, including a DC/AC inverter is coupled to the motor and the battery module. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220715 | VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC PROPULSION - A vehicle with electric propulsion, having: a floor which makes up a bottom wall of the compartment and is provided with a bottom panel beneath which there is the external environment; a motor propulsion system provided with at least one electric machine; and a system for the storage of electric energy which lies on the bottom panel and is provided with a pack of chemical batteries, which are connected to each other in series and in parallel and have respective electrochemical cells; the support panel has, for each chemical battery, a corresponding through hole which makes up a corresponding evacuation opening; and each chemical battery is provided with an outlet duct, which connects a safety valve of the chemical battery to the corresponding evacuation opening obtained through the support panel. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220716 | VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC PROPULSION - A vehicle with electric propulsion, which presents a longitudinal direction, which is parallel to the direction of the rectilinear motion, and a transverse direction, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; storage system is provided with a pack of chemical batteries, which are connected to each other in series and in parallel and comprise respective electrochemical cells; each chemical battery has a cylindrical shape having a central symmetry axis; and the storage system is fitted inside the vehicle in such a way that the central symmetry axis of each chemical battery is not parallel either to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle or to the transverse direction of the vehicle. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220717 | ANTI-TIP SYSTEM FOR A POWER WHEELCHAIR - An anti-tip system is provided for improving the stability of a powered vehicle, such as a powered wheelchair. The vehicle includes a drive-train assembly pivotally mounted to a main structural frame. A suspension system biases the drive-train assembly and its connected anti-tip wheel to a predetermined resting position. The drive-train assembly bi-directionally rotates about a pivot in response to torque applied to or acceleration forces on the vehicle. A linkage arrangement is provided and is characterized by a suspension arm pivotally mounting to the main structural frame about a pivot at one end thereof and an anti-tip wheel at the other end. The linkage may further include at least one link operable to transfer the bi-directional displacement of the drive-train assembly to the suspension arm. The link may include a bell crank member and/or may be resiliently compressible. | 08-29-2013 |
20130228386 | LOW FRICTION SHEAVE BRACKET - An electrically powered mining vehicle including a frame rollingly supported on a surface for movement over the surface. An electric motor is coupled to the frame for proving power to the vehicle. A cable is electrically coupled to the electric motor for supplying electricity thereto and a cable management system is coupled to the frame and arranged to receive and payout the cable as the vehicle moves over the surface. A sheave bracket is coupled to the frame and arranged to direct the cable into the cable management system and includes a lower plate arranged substantially horizontally, a plurality of vertical rollers that are coupled to the lower plate and are arranged to guide the cable into the cable management system, and a horizontal roller that is coupled to the lower plate and arranged to elevate the cable above the lower plate. | 09-05-2013 |
20130228387 | Drive Battery Arrangement and Motor Vehicle Having a Drive Battery Arrangement - A vehicle drive battery arrangement, having: two sets of battery cells with a fan device configured therebetween, positioned behind a vehicle seat. | 09-05-2013 |
20130240274 | EXPANDABLE VEHICLE SYSTEMS - An expandable vehicle system includes a base unit having a frame, a first wheel rotatably mounted with respect to the frame, and a battery-electric propulsion system mounted with respect to the frame. The expandable vehicle system also includes a first extension module having a first vehicle body portion and an auxiliary power unit mounted with respect to the first vehicle body portion. The base unit has a first attachment interface mounted with respect to the frame and the first extension module has a second attachment interface mounted with respect to the first vehicle body portion. The first and second attachment interfaces are configured to selectively and releasably engage one another such that the first extension module and the base unit form a single drivable unit when the first and second attachment interfaces are engaged with one another. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248263 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH BUILT-IN BATTERY PACK - An electric vehicle includes a vehicle body and a battery pack. The vehicle body has in a lower portion thereof a sign showing a specific position to be jacked up. The battery pack is mounted on the lower portion of the vehicle body and includes a bottom wall having a mark showing a position where a liquid draining hole communicating with an inside of the battery pack is to be bored. The mark is disposed at a position lower than the specific position within the vehicle body in a state where the vehicle body is inclined by jacking up the specific position. | 09-26-2013 |
20130292196 | TRAVELING DEVICE - A traveling device includes a support body, a columnar section extending upward from the support body, and a middle abutting part provided in a middle of the columnar section. The support body includes a right and left support parts that support the feet of a user. A right-rear abutting part and a left-rear abutting part (a rear-side plate) are provided at rear sides of the right support part and a left support part. A right-middle abutting part (a right elastic member) is provided at one side of the middle abutting part, and a left-middle abutting part (a left elastic member) is provided at the other side thereof. The feet of the user are placed on the right and left support parts such that heels abut against the right-rear and left-rear abutting parts and that patellar ligaments or shin bones abut against the right-middle and left-middle abutting parts. | 11-07-2013 |
20130299255 | ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE AND BASE THEREOF - A base frame for an electric work vehicle equipped with a battery-driven electric motor includes a base plate, a plurality of device installation compartment plates and a battery accommodation compartment plate. The device installation compartment plates are fixed onto the base plate, and form a plurality of installation regions for mounting a variety of devices of the vehicle onto the base plate. The battery accommodation compartment plate is fixed onto the base plate, and forms a region for accommodating a plurality of batteries in an inside thereof. | 11-14-2013 |
20130306386 | Prosthetic Aid - The invention provides a motorized portable mobility device configured expressly for use by those who have undergone leg amputation. A generally rectangular wheeled base platform with a U shaped niche positioned on the rear of the device easily traverses both carpeted and solid flooring. A circular rotating plate enables a user to quickly adjust directional positioning. Two feet and adjustable height legs terminating in integrated support socks are mounted to the rotating plate. Adjustable height vertical supports terminating in handles and having a horizontal cross member are mounted to the front of the device. A control panel is mounted to a handle. | 11-21-2013 |
20130313029 | MODULAR CUSTOMIZABLE CART - A modular cart that includes a main cart, a first modular cart frame, and a second modular cart frame is described. The main cart further includes a handle end with a first base component that is mechanically coupled to at least one caster. The main cart also includes a first bar disposed on a distal end of the first base component that extends to a second base component, in which the first bar is orthogonal to the second base component and the first base component. A first bay perimeter is bounded by the first base component, the first bar and the second base component. The main cart further includes a second bay perimeter is bounded by a second base component, a second bar and a third base component. | 11-28-2013 |
20130313030 | ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE AND BATTERY HOLDING STRUCTURE THEREOF - A battery holding structure for an electric work vehicle equipped with a battery-driven electric motor includes a plurality of battery cases, a base frame and a plurality of pillars. The battery cases respectively have a bottom wall and front, rear, right and left sidewalls. The battery cases respectively accommodate a plurality of batteries aligned in a lateral direction. The battery cases are stacked in a vertical direction. The battery cases are installed in a rear part of the base frame. The rear sidewalls of respective ones of the battery cases are fixed to the pillars. The pillars are respectively fixed at bottom end portions thereof to a rear end portion of the base frame and extending upwardly. | 11-28-2013 |
20130319777 | BATTERY PACK OF EXCELLENT STRUCTURAL STABILITY - Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array having battery modules which are arranged in a lateral direction in two or more rows, each of the battery modules configured with battery cells or unit modules, each of which has two or more battery cells mounted therein, are stacked in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are erected vertically, a base plate on which the battery modules are stacked in a vertically erected state, a pair of main members provided at the front and rear of the battery module array, opposite ends of each of the main members being fastened to an external device, a pair of end plates disposed in contact with the front and rear of the battery module array such that the lower end of each of the end plates is fixed to the base plate, and supporting bars. | 12-05-2013 |
20130333960 | LOCKING CAP FOR A FLUID RESERVOIR - A locking assembly includes a release mechanism and a cap. The release mechanism includes a pin. The cap threadingly engages with a fill neck and includes a barrel portion and an engagement portion. The engagement portion radially surrounds the barrel portion. The engagement portion presents engagement threads which threadingly engage with threads of the fill neck. The annular cover portion radially surrounds the engagement portion. The annular cover portion rotates relative to the annular engagement portion in a second rotational direction to cause rotation of the engagement portion in the second rotational direction such that the engagement threads remain threadingly engaged with the neck threads. The annular cover portion rotates in the second rotational direction and causes rotation of the engagement portion in the second rotational direction to threadingly disengage the engagement threads from the threads when the pin is attached to the locking cap. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333961 | MOTORIZED SHOPPING CART - The invention provides a shopping system for a wheelchair bound shopper comprising a wheelchair configured for use by the shopper, wherein the shopper is at least partially bound to the wheelchair and a motorized shopping cart for pulling itself and a wheelchair bound shopper in a store. The shopping cart comprises a base having a bottom side and a top side positioned oppositely to the bottom side of the base. At least three wheels are fixed to the underside of said base. Further provided is a basket attached to the top side of the base. The basket has a front, a back positioned oppositely to the front, and two sides positioned between the front and the back of the basket. A motor attached to at least one of the at least three wheels, the motor operating to propel at least one of the at least three wheels when actuated. The shopping cart also provides a handle attached to the back of the basket. The handle has a holding portion by which the shopper holds and maneuvers the shopping cart. The handle has a switch whereby the shopper actuates the motor of the shopping cart to move the shopping cart. At such actuation, the shopping cart moves forwardly and pulls the wheelchair bound shopper also. By such action, the wheel chair bound shopper is able to shop in a store though bound to a wheelchair using said shopping cart. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333962 | BATTERY PACK WITH HIGH STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY - Disclosed is a battery pack including (a) a battery module array having battery modules arranged in two or more rows, (b) a pair of side support members that are in close contact with outermost unit modules in the battery modules in the battery module array, (c) lower end support members coupled to lower ends of the side support members, (d) two or more first upper mounting members coupled to upper ends of the side support members and lower ends of the battery modules erected in an upside-down fashion, (e) a second upper mounting member coupled to upper ends of the first upper mounting members, and (f) a rear mounting member disposed at the rear of the battery module array. | 12-19-2013 |
20130341107 | BATTERY PACK HAVING REINFORCEMENT MEMBER - Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array, wherein a reinforcement member is coupled to side walls of end plates or sides of main members at an outer side of an outermost battery module of the battery module array to minimize deformation of the battery pack when the battery pack is vibrated in the front and rear direction. | 12-26-2013 |
20140008135 | CORD HOUSING DEVICE AND VEHICLE - A cord housing device includes an enclosure, a cord capable of being stored in the enclosure and drawn out from the enclosure, and a plug provided at an end of the drawing out side of the cord, and connectable to an external power supply. In a natural state, the cord is formed so as to bend back at a bent provided at intervals in the length direction of the cord, and extend in a meandering manner. In the enclosure, the cord is stored such that the region of the cord located between bents overlap each other. | 01-09-2014 |
20140014418 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, POWER-SUPPLY-DEVICE SEPARATOR, AND POWER-SUPPLY-DEVICE-EQUIPPED VEHICLE - A power supply includes batteries, separators, a base plate, and an elastic seal. The batteries have a rectangular-box exterior shape. The separators are interposed between the batteries. The batteries are arranged side by side. The base plate has one surface onto which a battery block of the batteries is fastened. The seal is interposed between a bottom surface of the battery block and an upper surface of the base plate, thereby airtightly closing gaps between them. The separator has recessed parts that form gas-flowing paths between the batteries so that cooling gas can flow along surfaces of the batteries when the separator is interposed between the batteries. The separator includes a plate-shaped bottom cover that is arranged on a bottom surface side of the separator, and protrudes in the side-by-side arrangement direction of the batteries. The bottom cover has a recessed part that is arranged on the seal. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014419 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND BATTERY CELL - A power supply device includes a battery block that includes battery cells, and fasteners that securely hold the battery block. Each of the cells includes an exterior container, a wound electrode, a sealing plate, and a connector. The container has a rectangular exterior shape, and opens on one face. The electrode includes electrode and separator sheets that are wound so that the electrode and separator sheets are alternately superposed on each other. The sealing plate closes the opening of the container. The connector is fastened to the sealing plate and electrically connected to the electrode. The electrode has a thickness smaller than the opening width of the container. The electrode is suspended by connectors so that the electrode is spaced away from the bottom of the container. The fastener securely holds the battery block so that the electrodes are interposed between the interior surfaces of the containers. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014420 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, POWER-SUPPLY-DEVICE SEPARATOR, AND POWER-SUPPLY-DEVICE-EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE - A power supply device includes battery cells, separators, and fastening members. The plurality of battery cells have a rectangular-box exterior shape. The separators are interposed between the battery cells, which are arranged side by side. The fastening members securely hold a battery assembly of the battery cells and the separators, which are alternately arranged side by side. The surfaces of each of the battery cells is covered by an electrically insulating covering member. Each of the separators has recessed parts that form a plurality of gas-flowing paths between the battery cells so that cooling gas can flow along surfaces of these battery cells when this separator is interposed between these battery cells. Edge parts of the recessed part, which forms the gas-flowing paths, are rounded. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014421 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PACK IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF BATTERY PACK HEATER - A thermal management system is provided for a vehicle having an electric traction motor and a battery pack. The thermal management system includes a battery pack heater configured to transfer heat to the battery pack, a second thermal load heater configured to transfer heat to a second thermal load, and a control system. The second thermal load heater is selectively thermally connectable to the battery pack to transfer heat from the second thermal load heater to the battery pack. When the vehicle is connected to an external energy source and the battery pack is at sufficiently low temperature, the control system is configured to control the temperature of the battery pack by activating the second thermal load heater and thermally connecting the second thermal load heater to the battery pack in response to a failure of the battery pack heater. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020967 | BATTERY-POWERED FORKLIFT - A battery-powered forklift including a fork placed at an anterior portion of a vehicle body, and a counter weight placed at a posterior portion of the vehicle body, the battery-powered forklift running by electric power of a battery mounted on the vehicle body, wherein a concave portion that is open in a longitudinal direction is formed at an upper surface of the counter weight, the battery is mounted on a position above a rear wheel of the vehicle body while at least a part of the battery overlaps with the counter weight, and the battery is removable toward a rear of the vehicle body through the concave portion of the counter weight. | 01-23-2014 |
20140069732 | Interior Body Trim Assembly with Integrated Passage for Vehicle Traction Battery - An interior body trim assembly includes a trim panel and a closure member. The trim panel has an indented panel portion with an outline of part of an outer boundary of a passage. The closure member meets the trim panel with a portion of the closure member extending over the indented panel portion. The portion of the closure member and the indented panel portion complete the outer boundary of the passage and thereby form the passage. | 03-13-2014 |
20140083783 | Cooling of Electric Storage Units in a Vehicle - A vehicle includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, an electric driving motor, which is designed to drive the rear and/or front wheel, and several electric storage units, which are accommodated inside a storage housing. The storage housing has at least one air duct for discharging thermal energy of the storage units. The air duct extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle at least in one air inflow region and is arranged such that, in an operating state of the vehicle, ambient air flows into the air duct by way of head wind so as to discharge the thermal energy. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090908 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle includes a plurality of electric devices; and a power control unit having a housing, the power control unit is arranged within a motor room, the housing has an upper case, a lower case, and a heat sink housing, the heat sink housing has a heat sink portion, the electric devices are each arranged at the upper and lower sides of the heat sink housing, the electric devices are covered with the upper case and the lower case, the lower case is formed with a recess, and cables that connect an electric device arranged outside the housing and the electric device covered with the upper case enter inside of the upper case through the recess from the undersurface of the heat sink housing, and the cables are connected to the electric device covered with the upper case. | 04-03-2014 |
20140102816 | MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLE - A motorized vehicle assembly having a frame, a seat supported by the frame, and one or more wheels in communication with the frame, where the frame may have a central plane extending therethrough. The motorized vehicle assembly may include a first wheel and a second wheel in communication with the frame and configured to rotate about a wheel axis, where the first wheel and the second wheel may be positioned asymmetrically with respect to the central plane of the frame. A weight may be supported by the frame and the weight may be positioned at least partially offset toward a second side of the central plane of the frame. The seat may include a cut-in portion supported by a first side of the central plane of the frame. The motorized vehicle assembly may be a powered wheelchair. | 04-17-2014 |
20140124277 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE - An electrically driven vehicle includes a driver's seat, a left rear seat, a right rear seat, a center console, a first battery group, and a second battery group. The left rear seat and the right rear seat are provided side by side in a rear of the driver's seat. The center console is arranged between the left rear seat and the right rear seat and extends backwardly from the driver's seat. The first battery group includes batteries arranged under the driver's seat. The second battery group includes batteries arranged under the center console and under the left rear seat and the right rear seat in the rear of the driver's seat. | 05-08-2014 |
20140202780 | Methods and Apparatus for Folding Vehicle Chassis - In exemplary implementations of this invention, a foldable vehicle has a foldable chassis. The wheelbase (and thus the overall footprint) of the vehicle can be reduced when parking, and can be extended when driving on the open road. In exemplary implementations the ability to shorten and lengthen the wheelbase is achieved by using two 4-bar linkages, activated by one or more linear actuators positioned in parallel. The dual 4-bar linkage and linear actuator(s) can provide: (i) the ability to maintain full maneuverability in the vehicle's folded and unfolded state; (ii) a fail-safe static system, and (iii) a rigid but transformable chassis. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202781 | MOTOR DRIVE DEVICE AND VEHICLE - A motor drive device includes a motor including a high-speed drive winding and a low-speed drive winding, a winding switching portion switching the connection states of the high-speed drive winding and the low-speed drive winding of the motor, a power conversion portion connected to the motor, and a plurality of case portions housing at least the motor, the winding switching portion, and the power conversion portion, while the plurality of case portions are coupled to each other. | 07-24-2014 |
20140209397 | DRIVE UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR DEFINING A DRIVE UNIT IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A drive unit for an electric vehicle with an electric machine for driving an axle of the electric vehicle. The electric machine is arranged in a housing with a driveshaft for transmitting torque from the electric machine to an axle of the electric vehicle. At least one mounting system is provided for mounting the drive unit to a body of the electric vehicle. The housing ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140251704 | ELECTRIC ASSIST CART - An electric assist cart includes: a body frame where a burden can be loaded; a drive wheel provided in the body frame; a control handle by which an operator can input a driving force to the body frame; a torque sensor that detects a driving torque applied to the body frame by pushing and handling the control handle; an electric motor that applies an assisting force to the drive wheel depending on the driving torque detected by the torque sensor; and a controller that computes the assisting force applied to the drive wheel and supplies an electric current to the electric motor depending on the assisting force, wherein the controller has a plurality of modes having different characteristics for a change of a magnitude of the electric current depending on the driving torque, and the electric current can be supplied to the electric motor by switching the mode. | 09-11-2014 |
20140262567 | CONVERSION KIT FOR CONVERTING A GASOLINE POWERED MID ENGINE CAR TO AN ELECTRIC POWERED CAR - A conversion kit for converting a gasoline powered mid engine car to an electric powered car that includes a front battery assembly, a mid-front battery assembly, a passenger side battery assembly, a driver side battery assembly, a rear battery assembly, a mounting assembly for mounting a power controller above the driver and passenger battery assemblies, an electric motor mounting structure, and an electric motor transmission adapter connecting the electric motor to a vehicle transmission. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262568 | Straddle Electric Vehicle - A straddle electric vehicle comprises a battery case for storing a battery unit; an inverter for converting DC power stored in the battery unit into AC power; a plurality of electric components connected to the battery unit and the inverter; and an electric motor for generating driving power for rotating a drive wheel, by the AC power generated by conversion in the inverter; wherein the plurality of electric components are stored in the battery case such that the electric components are placed above the battery unit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262569 | Straddle Electric Vehicle - A straddle electric vehicle comprises a seat on which a rider is seated in a straddle state; right and left foot steps on which the rider puts feet, an electric motor for generating driving power for moving the straddle electric vehicle; a battery unit which is an electric power supply for activating the electric motor; and a battery case for storing the battery unit. The battery case is placed between the steering shaft and the seat in a forward or rearward direction and includes a seat vicinity portion which faces the seat in the forward or rearward direction. The seat vicinity portion is smaller in dimension in a rightward or leftward direction than a portion of the battery case which is other than the seat vicinity portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140299393 | Straddle Electric Vehicle - A straddle electric vehicle which rotates a drive wheel by driving power generated in an electric motor, comprises a battery unit which is an electric power supply; and a battery case for storing the battery unit; wherein the battery case includes a pair of first case member and second case member which are joined together such that the first case member and the second case member are horizontally separable from each other, and a parting line of the first case member and the second case member extends above a bottom wall of the battery case; and wherein the first case member and the second case member include a first flange section and a second flange section, respectively, which define the parting line, and are separably joined to each other in a state in which the first flange section and the second flange section are engaged with each other. | 10-09-2014 |
20140311812 | VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE - A vehicle front structure includes: a motor unit for driving front wheels that is accommodated in a motor room formed in a front portion of a vehicle, and that has a driving shaft arranged coaxially with drive shafts connected to the front wheels; an air compressor that is securely attached to a rear portion of the motor unit in a vehicle longitudinal direction; a front side member that is arranged outward of the motor unit in a vehicle lateral direction, and that extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction; a cross member that is arranged above the motor unit in a vehicle height direction, that extends in the vehicle lateral direction, and that is connected to the front side member; and an inverter that is arranged above the cross member in the vehicle height direction, and that supplies electric power to the motor unit. | 10-23-2014 |
20140374176 | SUPPORTING FRAME FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A supporting frame for a motor vehicle has two parallel longitudinal members oriented in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle and form part of the body. Two longitudinal struts are oriented at least partially in the longitudinal direction and are fixed at first ends to a contact section of the longitudinal members. The longitudinal struts are connected at a second end opposite the first end to an impact plate that is arranged on at least one driving component of the motor vehicle to form a load path between the contact section of the longitudinal members and the at least one driving component. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008053 | Straddle Electric Vehicle - A straddle electric vehicle comprises a battery case accommodating a battery which is an electric power supply for an electric motor; and an air box attached to an upper portion of the battery case, and the air box includes a ram air inlet through which ram air flows into the air box, and a ram air supply port through which the air is supplied from inside the air box to the battery case. | 01-08-2015 |
20150021109 | DRIVETRAIN OF A PURELY ELECTRICALLY DRIVEABLE MOTOR VEHICLE - A drive train ( | 01-22-2015 |
20150053489 | BATTERY POWERED WORK MACHINE, AND BATTERY POWERED FORKLIFT - A heat sink includes a first part on which a control device is attached, a second part on which an electronic component is attached and that is arranged to be opposite to the first part, and plural air passages provided between the first part and the second part for allowing air to pass. Plural plate-like members are arranged between the first part and the second part, and the air passage is formed by a space enclosed by the first part, the adjacent partition member, and the second part. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053490 | BATTERY POWERED ALL TERRAIN WHEELCHAIR - A battery powered all terrain wheelchair includes a frame comprising a front portion, a rear portion, sides, a top portion and a bottom portion. A seat attaches to the top portion of the frame. At least one battery attaches to the frame. At least one motor attaches to the frame. The at least one motor is powered by the at least one battery. A controller, powered by the at least one battery, connects to the at least one motor. A plurality of caster assemblies attaches to the bottom portion of the frame. A plurality of wheels attaches to the plurality of caster assemblies including a set of rear wheels that are independently connected to the at least one motor. | 02-26-2015 |
20150083505 | INTEGRATED ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY - An integrated drive system assembly is provided that combines an electric motor, a power inverter assembly and a gearbox into a single, multi-piece enclosure. Combining these components into a single enclosure reduces weight, reduces drive system complexity, reduces system volume, simplifies assembly integration into an electric vehicle, reduces manufacturing cost, allows the flexible and lengthy electrical cables between the power inverter and the electric motor to be replaced with short, low loss, rigid bus bars, and simplifies component cooling by allowing the use of a common thermal management system. The common thermal management system includes a liquid coolant loop that is thermally coupled to the electric motor, the power inverter assembly and the gearbox. | 03-26-2015 |
20150129332 | BATTERY PACK, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH SAID BATTERY PACK, AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A battery pack comprises a battery staked member stacking a plurality of flat secondary batteries, end plates being disposed at both ends of the battery staked member, and binding bars being coupled to the end plates in a pressed state that the flat secondary batteries of the battery staked member are compressed and fixed in a predetermined binding pressure. The flat secondary batteries constituting the battery staked member comprise an electrode assembly of a spiral form in which a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate interposing a separator therebetween are wound, and an outer case airtightly storing the spiral electrode assembly and an electrolyte. The spiral electrode assemblies of the flat secondary batteries are pressed and made into a flat shape by a higher pressing pressure than the predetermined binding pressure in which the flat secondary batteries are bound by the binding bars. | 05-14-2015 |
20150144409 | POWER SOURCE DEVICE, VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH POWER SOURCE DEVICE, AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A power supply device comprises plural battery cells having a rectangular box shape and electrode terminals, a binding member binding a battery stacked member stacking the battery cells, bus bars connecting electrode terminals of the battery cells, and an insulating bus bar holder covering the upper surface of the battery stacked member. The binding member binds the battery stacked member at the side surface and upper surface thereof. The binding member comprises a side covering portion covering the side surface of the battery stacked member, and an upper covering portion covering the upper surface of the battery stacked member. The bus bar holder is divided into an intermediate holder located at the intermediate portion, and side surface holders located at the side surfaces of both sides of the intermediate holder. The side surface holder and the intermediate holder are press-fitted by a press-fitting structure. | 05-28-2015 |
20150291056 | Electric Vehicle and Method of Carrying Out Battery for Electric Vehicle - An electric vehicle comprises a first battery pack including a first battery which stores electric power for activating a wheel, and a vehicle body frame to which the first battery pack is mounted, wherein a suspending unit space in which a suspending unit which suspends and lifts up the first battery pack accommodated in a first battery accommodating space is placed is formed to be opened upward, above the first battery accommodating space, a lift-up space through which the first battery pack is movable upward, is formed, above the first battery accommodating space inside a vehicle body, and a carry-out space through which the first battery pack is movable to a space which is outside the vehicle body, is formed between an upper region of the lift-up space inside the vehicle body and the space which is outside the vehicle body. | 10-15-2015 |
20150360549 | MOUNTING FRAME FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN MOTOR VEHICLE - A mounting frame ( | 12-17-2015 |
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20160052408 | CONTACTLESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A contactless power supply device including: a power receiving portion ( | 02-25-2016 |
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