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| 180165000 | WITH FLUID OR MECHANICAL MEANS TO ACCUMULATE ENERGY (I) DERIVED FROM MOTION OF VEHICLE OR (II) OBTAINED FROM OPERATION OF VEHICLE MOTOR, AND GIVE UP THE ENERGY (1) WHEN NEEDED FOR VEHICLE ACCELERATION OR (2) TO POWER AN AUXILIARY SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE | 75 |
| 20080217083 | Vehicle stop/start system with regenerative braking - A vehicle engine stop/start system with regenerative braking comprising a main engine for powering a vehicle having an accessory belt drive system, a motor/generator engaged with the accessory belt drive system, an operator activated switch for selecting an operating mode, in a first operating mode an electric energy storage portion for providing electric power to a heating system when the main engine is off, a relay for preventing operation of the heating system when the main engine is running, in a second operating mode the electric energy storage portion providing electric power to the motor/generator whereby the motor/generator drives an air conditioning compressor when the main engine is off, the air conditioning compressor connected to the accessory belt drive system, a relay for preventing operation of the air conditioning compressor using the motor/generator when the main engine is running, in a third operating mode the motor/generator is used to start the main engine after the main engine has been automatically stopped, and in a fourth operating mode during operation of the main engine the motor/generator generates an electric current during vehicle braking whereby the electric energy storage portion is recharged. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080236920 | All-electric motor car - Our invention is a four wheel, multi-speed, all-electric motor car, used to move personnel and powered by one or in the alternative two multi-wound three phase alternating current motor(s). The forward and reverse direction of the vehicle is accomplished by moving a forward and reverse switch before starting the vehicle by engaging the operating switch. The electrical supply for the vehicle is both direct and alternating current. The conversion of the direct current to alternating current is accomplished by an inverter with direct current (from the batteries) in to the inverter, and alternating current out. The electrical supply for the vehicle is furnished by batteries charged by a stand-by rectifier or plug-in socket when the vehicle is not in use, and with solar panel and fuel cells interfacing during daytime operation. The removable batteries and hydrogen tanks at exchange stations, if so desired by the operator of the vehicle, adds to the many aptitudes of this motor car. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080236921 | Method for controlling engine speed in a hybrid electric vehicle - A method for controlling operation of a hybrid powertrain is proposed, the hybrid powertrain comprising an internal combustion engine, an electric energy storage device, an electric machine, and an electro-mechanical transmission. The engine and the electric machine and the transmission are operative to transmit torque therebetween to generate an output. The method comprises determining optimum engine operation and an engine capability, and an operator torque request. A limit to the engine capability is determined based upon optimum engine operation, engine capability, and states of the parameters of the electrical energy storage device. Power limits are determined. The limit to the engine capability is adjusted based upon the power limits of the energy storage device. The engine operation is controlled based upon the engine capability and the adjusted limit to the engine capability. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080245590 | Hybrid Automotive Vehicle with Thermoelectric Device - An automotive vehicle, such as an HEV, having an internal combustion engine and an electrical system. A thermoelectric device overlies the internal combustion engine and converts heat from the engine into electricity. The thermoelectric device is electrically coupled to the electrical system of the vehicle. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080257626 | Suspension system for a wheeled vehicle and a wheeled vehicle equipped with such a suspension system - A suspension system for a wheeled vehicle is provided, the suspension system being adapted to support at least one wheel of the vehicle and comprising at least one shock absorbing device adapted to be activated as a result of the motion of the at least one wheel in a substantially vertical direction, the suspension system further comprising electrical power generating means in fluid connection with the at least one shock absorbing device so that the activation of said at least one shock absorbing device results in electrical power being generated. Furthermore, the suspension system comprises means for absorbing at least partially the electrical power generated, the absorption of electrical power resulting in the stiffness of said at least one shock absorbing device being varied as a function of the electrical power absorbed. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080271937 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING A POWER CONSUMING VEHICLE ACCESSORY DURING AN OFF STATE OF THE VEHICLE - A hybrid battery system of an automotive vehicle provides power to various features without running an internal combustion engine. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080283319 | Wind energy extender - Self-generated wind due to the forward progress of a vehicle is captured in an air flow chamber housing a wind energy system, which has a horizontal wind turbine with multiple blades moving in a clockwise direction. The air flow chamber is positioned in an optimal manner to harness the air flow and is essential to producing ecologically desirable wind energy by using a generator to send an AC electric current to be stored in the battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle in order to extend its travel distance. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080308335 | Regenerative self propelled vehicles - An electric motor powered vehicle includes an energy reservoir provided by a battery-mass flywheel having a diameter approximating the lateral spacing of the vehicle's wheels. A The flywheel may include a pair of counter rotating wheels mounted on concentric shafts and may be enclosed in a containment device. A shoe-rail electrical connection facilitates transfer of current to and from the batteries. The flywheel may include fuel cells charged from a remote hydrogen source. Flywheel, and friction braking may be controlled by pedal movement. Motive power is preferentially provided by flywheel energy then battery energy. Energy may be transferred to the batter mass flywheel independently of vehicle motor drive. The motor-flywheel drive connections are made through inputs to a differential gear drive. The fuel cells may charge the batteries, and a second alternator may recover flywheel energy at shut-down | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080314663 | System and Method of Extending Regenerative Braking in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle - A method of generating brake force to decelerate a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to an input of a first electric energy device, the first electric energy device having an output coupled to a transmission device, and a second electric energy conversion device coupled downstream of the transmission device, the first and second electric energy conversion devices being powered at least by a battery. The method includes during a deceleration condition, generating brake torque via the second electric energy conversion device to generate electric energy storable in the battery; and rotating the internal combustion engine via torque output from the first electric energy device to deplete electric energy from the battery. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080314664 | Energy Recovery Drive - The invention relates to an energy recovery drive. Said drive comprises a first driving shaft ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090008171 | Energy Storage in an Elastic Vessel - In one aspect of the present invention, an energy storage system has an elastic hydraulic fluid vessel with an internal variable volume and being coupled to a hydraulic rotary mechanism. The elastic hydraulic fluid vessel has an elastic material adapted to store a potential energy within its fibers when the internal volume is increased by a hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic rotary mechanism is adapted to be accelerated by the release of the potential energy of the fibers of the elastic vessel by ejecting the hydraulic fluid from the internal variable volume into the rotary mechanism. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008172 | Control of hybrid power regeneration during cruise control - A method of applying regenerative braking on a hybrid vehicle may include operating the hybrid vehicle in a cruise control mode to maintain a desired vehicle speed, determining whether an actual vehicle speed is greater than the desired vehicle speed, and braking the hybrid vehicle using a regenerative brake system. The braking may be applied during operation in the cruise control mode when the actual vehicle speed is determined to be greater than the desired vehicle speed to charge a battery system that powers an electric drive motor of the hybrid vehicle. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008173 | Hydraulic Energy Storage with an Internal Element - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for performing work having a hydraulic circuit comprising a length of hose a hydraulic fluid in the circuit in communication with the hose, a hydraulic actuator for doing the work, at least one compressible element disposed within the hose, and a mechanism for pressurizing the hydraulic circuit such that at least 50 foot pounds of energy is stored within the hose to perform the work. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008174 | Vehicle with a Drive Engine for Driving a Traction Drive and a Working Hydraulic System - The invention relates to a vehicle having a drive engine/motor ( | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090038868 | Battery charger for vehicles - The invention incorporates a free air charging system where the air is compressed by the forward movement of the vehicle through a venturi-type inlet tube and associated outlet. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090057045 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO DETER LIFT ARM CHATTER - A skid steer or wheel loader having an implement, such as a bucket, arranged for elevational and tilting movements relative to the frame of the loader has a foot controlled hydraulic system that deters lift arm chatter. An accumulator is directly connected to the conduit between the control valve, which controls raising and lowering of the implement, and the end chamber of the lift arm cylinder that raises the implement. The spool of the control valve is positioned by a mechanically linked foot pedal. The end chamber that lowers the implement is not connected to the hydraulic fluid supply reservoir when the control valve spool is in its neutral position, so that down pressure may be applied to the implement for ground penetration and deter lift arm chatter without having to turn the system on or off at appropriate times. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090114465 | MECHANICAL LAUNCH ASSIST PROPSHAFT ASSEMBLY - A propeller shaft and energy storage assembly includes a first power transfer mechanism for selectively drivingly interconnecting the propeller shaft and an energy storage device to store energy within the energy storage device. A second power transfer mechanism is operable to selectively retain and release energy stored within the energy storage device. A third power transfer mechanism selectively drivingly interconnects the energy storage device and the propeller shaft when vehicle acceleration is desired. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090139788 | PRIORITIZED RECAPTURE OF ENERGY DURING DECELERATION OF A DUAL-HYBRID MOTOR VEHICLE - One energy recovery system ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090159355 | METHOD OF PROCESSING WASTE PRODUCT INTO FUEL - Fuels used may be derived from existing waste streams such as animal wastes and streams of discarded or unwanted animal byproducts generated at animal slaughterhouses. A method of processing organic waste products into fuel includes homogenizing the waste products. The waste products are heated and pressurized. Water is removed from the waste products. Selected constituent of the waste products are separated from the waste products into a waste stream. The waste stream is blended with a fuel to form a bio-fuel mixture. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090205892 | Hydraulic hybrid powertrain with exhaust-heated accumulator - A hydraulic hybrid powertrain is provided. The hydraulic hybrid powertrain has an engine. The hydraulic hybrid powertrain also has at least one pump/motor assembly operatively associated with the engine. The hydraulic hybrid powertrain further has an accumulator fluidly coupled to the at least one pump/motor assembly. The hydraulic hybrid powertrain further still has a reservoir fluidly coupled to the at least one pump/motor assembly. The hydraulic hybrid powertrain also has a heat exchanger associated with the accumulator and the heat exchanger is configured to receive exhaust from the engine. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090229902 | REGENERATIVE SUSPENSION WITH ACCUMULATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In exemplary embodiments, a regenerative suspension system replaces or complements a standard shock absorber on a vehicle. A pump attaches via a hose to a central accumulator cylinder that is mounted along the frame rails underneath the vehicle. Pressurized fluid, air, or other material charges the accumulator. The Pressurized fluid, air, or other material is controllably released via a valve in order to perform work. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090283348 | BRAKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT FOR HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM - A brake interface circuit for use with a hybrid drive system includes a brake interface circuit for selectively enabling and disabling the operation of a brake that is actuated by an actuator. The brake interface circuit includes a brake cylinder and an actuator control valve that is adapted to selectively enable and disable the operation of the brake by the actuator. First and second control valves are connected between the brake cylinder and the actuator control valve. The brake interface circuit is operable in a first operating mode to cause the actuator control valve to enable the operation of the brake by the actuator, a second operating mode to cause the actuator control valve to disable operation of the brake by the actuator, and a third operating mode to cause the actuator control valve to enable the operation of the brake by the actuator even though a portion of the brake interface circuit is operated in the second operating mode. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090314567 | Electric power tunnel apparatus - An electric generator apparatus in the form of a self-contained module that can be attached to a vehicle and which is capable of generating electricity in response to movement of air through the module as the vehicle travels down the road. The electricity so generated may be used to power accessories on the vehicle or supplement the main engine in the vehicle. The module includes an inlet funnel or venturi, suitable rotating impellers or turbines responsive to the moving airstream therethrough, a suitable transmission or gearbox, a generator, and an electrical regulator or controller for delivering the electricity generated to a storage battery on the vehicle. Because of the relatively small size of each module, it can be placed anywhere on the vehicle and used in groupings or sets to increase the amount of electrical current produced. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100006362 | Vehicle Suspension Kinetic Energy Recovery System - A vehicle suspension kinetic energy recovery system generates useful energy from the up-and-down motion of a vehicle suspension caused by roadway irregularities as the vehicle travels down the roadway. In one embodiment, a piston-type pump mounted between the frame and the suspension charges a high-pressure accumulator for driving hydraulic motors, e.g., power windows, power seats, alternator, etc. In another embodiment, electricity is generated directly by a conductor moving with respect to magnetic field as a result of the up-and-down motion of the vehicle suspension. In yet another embodiment, an air compressor mounted between the frame and suspension compresses air for storage in a pressure tank and, thereafter, to power pneumatic devices. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100012413 | Folding air intake scoop - A working vehicle, such as an agricultural combine ( | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100051370 | ELECTRIC DEVICE - An electric vehicle comprises a body ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100059301 | VIBRATION POWER GENERATION FOR A VEHICLE - A power generating engine mount is provided for coupling an engine and a body of a vehicle. The engine mount includes, but is not limited to a mounting stud configured for coupling to the engine and a permanent magnet coupled to the mounting stud. A coil is also provided that at least partially surrounds the permanent magnet and another mounting stud is configured to couple to the coil and the body. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100078245 | CHASSIS FOR PNEUMATIC VEHICLE - A pneumatic vehicle is provided with an elongate compressed air tank, a chassis assembled with the tank oriented longitudinally in the chassis where the tank is a load-bearing structural chassis member, wheels connected to the chassis, and a powertrain driven by the compressed air and operably connected to one of the wheels. A chassis for a pneumatic vehicle is provided with an elongate compressed air tank, a first series of side support members connected laterally to the air tank, a second series of side support members connected laterally to the air tank, a first side panel connected to the first series of side support members, a second side panel connected to the second series of side support members, wheels connected to the side panels, and a powertrain driven by the air in the compressed air tank and connected to one of the wheels. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100101884 | Motor Vehicles - A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100116578 | HYBRID TURBO TRANSMISSION - A hybrid turbo transmission for reduced energy consumption is disclosed. A hybrid turbo transmission configured as a multi-purpose unit (MPU). The MPU recovers energy from the cooling system, exhaust system, ram pressure and the breaking system. The MPU unit is an automatic transmission, supercharger, air compressor for other uses, and starter for the engine using a multi-purpose unit that will eliminate the need for a torque converter or clutch, flywheel, catalytic converter, starter and supercharger. The MPU reduces pollution to near zero and reduces the aerodynamic drag coefficient on the vehicle. The MPU uses two or more in-line compressors to transfer power from the power source, such as an internal combustion engine (ICE) to a turbine or multi-stage turbine that acts as an automatic transmission. The hybrid turbo transmission system uses plug-in power as a second source of power. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100122864 | Hybrid hydraulic drive system for all terrestrial vehicles, with the hydraulic accumulator as the vehicle chassis - A new hybrid hydraulic drive system for all types of terrestrial vehicles, including vehicles running on rails, using as prime mover any of the ICE (internal combustion engine) available or turbine, battery propulsion, electric motors, fuel cells, etc. One special variable hydraulic pump connected to the prime mover acts as a “power integrator”, receiving hydraulic power from the accumulator and mechanical power from the prime mover, to supply the desired flow and pressure to the hydraulic motors during operation. A second variable pump, reloads the accumulator with the remnant power available, if any, during the whole cycle. The accumulator is quite large and it is also used as the chassis for all terrestrial vehicles. The braking energy is returned to the accumulator. The whole vehicle is controlled by electronics, and in one embodiment, using only one joystick or pedal to control speed, direction, acceleration, braking and in some cases including steering. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100133031 | HYDRAULIC HYBRID POWER SYSTEM - According to the present invention a pump is driven by one or more wheels of a hydraulic hybrid vehicle during braking. The inertial energy of the vehicle powers the pump during braking of the vehicle, and the pump pumps a hydraulic liquid into an hydraulic accumulator that stores the fluid at its elevated pressure. When additional power is required by the vehicle, the liquid is released into a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the exhaust gas of the engine to the liquid causing at least a portion of the liquid to become gaseous. The heated fluid is then fed into an expander that generates shaft power by expanding the pressurized and heated gaseous and/or liquid fluid mixture. The preferred embodiment of the present invention operates under the Rankine cycle or steam engine cycle where the liquid compression function is performed using power from regenerative braking, and the liquid heating and vaporization function is performed using exhaust gas waste heat. The present invention shows potential for more than tripling the regenerative braking power of hydraulic hybrid vehicles, thereby providing a large improvement in vehicle fuel economy. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100133032 | Device for Controlling Regenerative Braking of Vehicle - A control unit of vehicle is provided including a device for controlling regenerative braking of a vehicle. The device is provided with a drive wheel and a drive motor driving the drive wheel may include a vehicle control unit for calculating a regenerative amount and distributing a target braking force corresponding to the calculated regenerative amount; and a control unit controlling a transmission so that torque of the motor is increased in case of decelerating regeneration of the drive motor. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100140006 | Kinetic energy vehicle - A main body portion has a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and laterally spaced sides and an air intake. A housing in the vehicle contains a turbine/flywheel adapted to be rotated in response to air entering the housing from the air intake. A starter generator in the housing is adapted to be rotated by the rotation of the turbine/flywheel. A main drive generator in the housing is adapted to be rotated by the rotation of the turbine/flywheel. An electric drive motor in the vehicle is powered from the main drive generator. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100193273 | Vehicle kinetic energy utilization transmission system - The kinetic energy utilization transmission system is installed on a vehicle having a prime mover, a chassis with four wheel suspension system, a gear differential and opposing pinion input shafts, lateral wheel drive axles, drive wheels, and braking mechanism. The system includes a torque modulator configured for engagement and disengagement with an overdrive gear transmission operably connected to a flywheel or flywheel system. Upon application of the braking mechanism, the vehicle decelerates, the resultant vehicle generated kinetic energy being transmitted to the flywheel via the modulator and overdrive transmission, which multiplies the rotation, i.e. input RPM's, received from the modulator. In so doing, the overdrive transmission maximizes available braking effect. As the vehicle is decelerated by the transfer of energy to the flywheel, the loss of speed is compensated for by the proportionally increasing torque demand through the modulator which, in conjunction with the step-up from the overdrive transmission, enables the continuation of flywheel acceleration and thus energy storage. This stored energy is transmitted back through the system to the drive wheels. The overdrive transmission also acts as a step-down transmission when kinetic energy is drawn from the flywheel to provide power to accelerate the vehicle. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100230196 | VEHICLE HAVING POWER STOCKING MECHANISM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM CONTAINING THE SAME - A vehicle including an energy stocking mechanism having an elastic member connected to the driving wheel of the vehicle so that power of the driving wheel is stocked as elastic force in the elastic member and the stocked elastic force is output as power to the driving wheel, and an output limiter that holds the energy stocking mechanism when the elastic force is stocked in the elastic member and releases the holding of the energy stocking mechanism to output the elastic force when the vehicle starts running. A power stocking source for stocking elastic force into the energy stocking mechanism is installed in the vehicle or a station at which the vehicle stops, and connected to the energy stocking mechanism so that power from the power stocking source is applied to the energy stocking mechanism and stocked as the elastic force in the energy stocking mechanism. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100258372 | VEHICULAR REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM - A regenerative braking system for a vehicle, motorized or otherwise, that captures and stores the braking energy of the vehicle through the mechanical compression of a volume of pressurized gas contained in one or more onboard gas springs. This stored energy can be selectively released by the driver to assist with the acceleration of the vehicle from a stopped or moving condition. The compression of the volume of gas is accomplished by the insertion of a plunger into the cylinder of a gas spring by a mechanical spooling cable arrangement powered by the rotative braking of the vehicle. The release of the stored energy is accomplished by the withdrawal of the piston which acts through the spooling cable arrangement to transmit torque to the vehicle's drive train. The system can be implemented in various motorized or non-motorized vehicles. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100270097 | PNEUMATIC - IC ENGINE BASED POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOBILES AND THE LIKE - A pneumatic-internal combustion (IC) engine based power management system with improved energy efficiency for automobile application. More particularly, the pneumatic IC engine based power management system comprises a compressor, a pressure vessel, a pneumatic motor and related control mechanisms to provide energy on demand and reduce environmental pollution. The compressor is driven by the IC engine during low power demand by the vehicle. The lightweight pressure vessel wrapped with high strength metal wire and/or fibers provide impact resistance adequate to store compressed air at rated pressure. For low/no load condition of engine or compressor, the IC engine will shut off rather than idling to save fuel. The stored compressed air drives the air motor that powers the vehicle's initial motion and then starts the IC engine to provide continuous power. A controller monitors the power demand and actuates different system components accordingly through sensors. The system also supports accessories such as air conditioning, heater etc. and a wheel-rim system for inflation maintenance and easy change over of tyres. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100276221 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - An energy storage system for a hybrid vehicle, with an internal combustion engine having an output shaft, includes a reservoir containing working fluid, a reversible pump/motor in fluid communication with the reservoir, and an accumulator containing working fluid and gas. The accumulator is in selective fluid communication with the reversible pump/motor to deliver pressurized working fluid to the reversible pump/motor when operating as a motor, and to receive pressurized working fluid discharged by the reversible pump/motor when operating as a pump. The energy storage system also includes an electric motor having a rotor selectively coupled to the output shaft to transfer torque to the output shaft. The reversible pump/motor is coupled to the rotor to transfer torque to the rotor when operating as a motor, and to receive torque from the rotor when operating as a pump. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100276222 | Kinetic Energy Storage Device - A kinetic energy storage device includes first and second counter-rotating variable flywheels coupled to a differential. A control mechanism coupled to both flywheels allows the moment of inertia of each flywheel to be adjusted so that the flywheels, differentia, and control mechanism operate as a true infinitely variable transmission. The differential includes an output to allow kinetic energy to be extracted from and added to the device. The counter-rotating flywheels provide stability and controllability making the device suitable for use with short duty-cycle vehicle motivation. Also disclosed is a vehicle drive train configured to be driven by said kinetic energy storage device and a fixture for providing initial kinetic energy to the device. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100288571 | GAS TURBINE ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION SYSTEM - The present invention combines the principles of a gas turbine engine with an electric transmission system. A method and apparatus are disclosed for utilizing metallic and ceramic elements to store heat energy derived from a regenerative braking system. The subject invention uses this regenerated electrical energy to provide additional energy storage over conventional electrical storage methods suitable for a gas turbine engine. The subject invention provides engine braking for a gas turbine engine as well as reducing fuel consumption. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100307849 | VEHICLE DRIVEN BY COMPRESSED AIR AND AIR COMPRESSOR - A vehicle, driven by compressed air, includes at least one air compressor, an air reservoir, and an air-propelled motor. The at least one air compressor, which is positioned between a body and a wheel axle of the vehicle, is configured to generate compressed air responding to vibrations of the wheel axle caused by irregularities in the road surface. The air reservoir, which is connected to the air-compressor, is configured to reserve the compressed air. The air-propelled motor, which is connected to the air reservoir, is driven by the compressed air. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100314186 | AIR HYBRID VEHICLE - An air hybrid vehicle is described powered by an internal combustion engine ( | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110011663 | Compressor and Method for Controlling a Compressor for the Compressed Air Supply of a Commercial Vehicle - A compressor system and method of operating same are provided for the compressed air supply of a commercial vehicle, wherein the compressor system includes a compressor for compressed air generation, a transmission for transmitting torque from a drive motor to the compressor, a clutch for disconnecting the connection between compressor and drive motor, and a control unit for opening and closing the clutch. The control unit is capable of opening the clutch in the event a settable maximum allowed compressor speed or motor speed of the drive motor is exceeded and to close the open clutch temporarily when the motor speed is greater than the maximum allowed motor speed. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110024216 | Inertial centrifugal drive system - A inertial-centrifugal drive system retrofitted onto the drive train of existing equipment or incorporated with the power unit/drive train of new vehicles includes a flywheel mounted to the vehicle's drive shaft with the flywheel comprising an outer rim section, a hub and an inner web section connecting the hub to the rim with a free-wheeling cam and clutch bearing encased within the hub and circumjacently mounted on and selectively engagable to the drive shaft adjacent the area of interconnection of the input shaft to the output shaft with the free-wheeling cam and clutch bearing controlled by the flywheel for improving and enhancing the efficiency of any powered rotating force such as the main drive shaft and transmission unit of the vehicle. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110031053 | SYSTEM INCLUDING OUTPUT COUPLED POWERSPLIT TRANSMISSION - A powersplit transmission having a compact configuration that readily can be incorporated in a vehicle, particularly within the vehicle frame, includes (a) a mechanical transmission having a rotatable input shaft, a rotatable output shaft, and multiple gears for mechanically transmitting power between the input shaft and the output shaft; and (b) a hydraulic transmission containing a fluid for transmitting power between the input shaft and the output shaft. The mechanical transmission has a housing from which the input shaft and the output shaft extend. The hydraulic transmission includes first and second hydraulic units, each of which can function as a pump or a motor. The first hydraulic unit is coupled to the mechanical transmission system and the second hydraulic unit is coupled to the output shaft. The first and second hydraulic units are offset to the same side of the input shaft and the output shaft. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110100740 | Energy Recovery Systems for Vehicles and Wheels Comprising the Same - A wheel assembly for a vehicle may include a rim and an energy recovery system. The energy recovery system may include a flywheel and an infinitely variable transmission (IVT). The flywheel may be concentric with the rim and operable to rotate relative to the rim. The IVT may be positioned within the flywheel and couple the rim to the flywheel. When the vehicle is decelerating and an angular velocity of the rim is greater than an angular velocity of the flywheel, kinetic energy of the rim may be imparted to the flywheel and stored as mechanical potential energy thereby providing a braking force to the vehicle. Alternatively, when the vehicle is accelerating and the angular velocity of the rim is less than the angular velocity of the flywheel, the mechanical potential energy of the flywheel may be imparted to the wheel thereby providing an accelerating force to the vehicle. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110114406 | FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A flywheel energy storage system for a vehicle, comprising a first shaft, a second shaft operatively coupled to the first shaft and to the vehicle's drivetrain, a flywheel operatively coupled to the first shaft, and a motor operatively coupled to the first shaft and electrically coupled to a power source, the motor being adapted to receive energy from the vehicle's electrical system and the flywheel energy storage system being adapted to transfer energy to the vehicle's drive system. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110127096 | Energy Recovery Systems for Vehicles and Vehicle Wheels Comprising the Same - A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a rim and an energy recovery system. The energy recovery system includes a flywheel, a continuously variable planetary (CVP), a first planetary gear set, and a second planetary gear set. The flywheel is substantially concentric with the rim and operable to rotate relative to the rim. The CVP is positioned within the flywheel and is operable to transmit rotational motion between the flywheel and the rim. The first planetary gear set is rotationally coupled to the rim and the CVP such that rotational motion transmitted between the CVP and the rim is transmitted through the first planetary gear set. The second planetary gear set is rotationally coupled to the CVP, the rim and the flywheel such that rotational motion transmitted between the CVP, the rim and the flywheel is transmitted through the second planetary gear set. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110162903 | BRAKE ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - A brake energy recovery system is used on a vehicle including an auxiliary hydraulic system. The recovery system includes a fluid accumulator and normally open and normally closed switches coupled to be closed and opened, respectively, when the brake pedal is depressed. A hydraulic charging valve is coupled to the outlet of a hydraulic pump and moveable from a neutral to a charging position when the normally open switch is closed. A motor valve is coupled to the inlet of the pump and moveable from a neutral to a driving position when the normally closed switch is in a closed position. The charging valve couples the outlet of the pump to the accumulator in the charging position and the motor valve couples the accumulator to the inlet of the pump in the driving position. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110174564 | ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A power generation control system of an electric vehicle is disclosed. The power generation control system of an electric vehicle is characterized in that an elastic recovery force of a spring is converted into a rotational energy via a spring power generation apparatus, and the converted rotational energy is accelerated for thereby driving a vehicle generator and generating electric power, and when the spring is over loosened, the auto winding operation of a spring is performed by means of a spring winding motor with the help of a control of the control unit, and when the battery is over charged by means of the power generation process, the operation of the spring power generation apparatus is stopped. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110180340 | COMPRESSED GAS POWER DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system for propelling a vehicle has an enclosed turbine unit coupled to a transaxle of the vehicle. A storage tank is provided for holding a compressed gas. The compressed gas used to rotate a turbine of the turbine unit. A first compressor unit is coupled to an output of the enclosed turbine unit to repressurize the compressed gas used to rotate the turbine and to send the repressurize compressed gas back to an input of the storage tank. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110192666 | HYBRID VEHICLE - A hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine and a second electrical drive apparatus with two electrical machines for driving wheels on a second axle. At least one electrical energy store can be discharged when the two electrical machines are operated as a motor and can be charged when the electrical machines are operated as a generator. The two electrical machines of the electrical drive apparatus are combined with a respectively associated gearbox in an electrical axle to drive the individually suspended wheels on the first axle via universally jointed shafts. Two electrical converters are associated respectively with the two electrical machines and are combined in one converter unit, such that a basic module has the mechanical link to a bodywork structure, the link to a cooling circuit and the electrical link to an electrical energy store. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110198143 | Regenerative Braking System - A regenerative braking system is provided. The regenerative braking system includes at least one energy storage medium operably connected to a coupler. The coupler is operable to selectively couple and decouple the energy storage medium with a drive train of motor vehicle, or an electric generator, or a combination of both. A control arrangement governs the operation of the coupler. A sensor of the control arrangement is operable to determine information relating to the relative deceleration and acceleration of the motor vehicle and send said information to the controller. The controller is operable to determine the amount of energy storage medium or mediums to be coupled to the drive train via the coupler. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120000722 | MECHANIC-COMPRESSOR SYSTEM FOR POTENTIAL ENERGY STORAGE, FOR THE ELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATION FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLES AND/OR WITH COMPRESSED AIR DRIVEN MOTOR, WITHOUT REMOVING POWER FROM THE MOTOR - A mechanic compressor system of potential energy storage for the electric energy generation for electric vehicles and/or with compressed air motor, without withdrawing power to the engine, which allows you as the vehicle travels through irregular terrain: a. take advantage of the vehicle weight to generate startup rpm from generator, both at the ascent and descent of the rack getting the same rpm output of gearbox thus increasing the rpm output of the generator; b. compress air more quickly to have rings of tightness in its cylinder piston which allows to accumulate air compressed by storage tanks through taking advantage of the weight of the vehicle in motion; c. take advantage of the pressure surplus accumulated in the main compressed air storage tank and redirect to the compressed air auxiliary storage tank and after certain pressure, release it into the turbine of the generator in motion and accelerating the movement to generate electricity. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120152634 | Electricity generating in a vehicle by way of a fifth wheel - The inventive concept is directed fifth wheel assembly having a tire thereon that makes contact with the ground the vehicle is traveling on. The fifth wheel is in driving contact with a generator located on said fifth wheel assembly to produce an electric current that is fed by way of a computer controlled system to a battery located on the vehicle. The frame assembly that supports the fifth wheel is hinged in a predetermined location on the vehicle and has a biasing system that biasses the fifth wheel downwardly to assure a continued contact of the fifth wheel with the ground the vehicle is traveling on. The fifth wheel can be mounted on various locations on the vehicle and under it and behind it. When behind the vehicle, the fifth wheel can be mounted on a small trailer which is pulled by a hitch on the vehicle. When mounted under the vehicle, the panel of the vehicle could be modified with an upwardly directed well to receive the tire when not in use. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120152635 | KINETIC ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the present technology are directed toward a kinetic energy storage system for capturing kinetic energy of a vehicle, converting the captured kinetic energy into another form, and storing the converted energy in a portable energy storage device. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20130043086 | TRANSMISSION OIL DELIVERY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A control system for a transmission of a vehicle including an engine includes a deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) module and an accumulator module. The DFCO module initiates a DECO period of engine operation. The accumulator module increases a working pressure of a transmission accumulator in response to a start of the DFCO period. A method for controlling a transmission of a vehicle including an engine includes initiating a DECO period of engine operation, and increasing a working pressure of a transmission accumulator in response to a start of the DFCO period. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130075174 | Vehicle kinetic energy utilization transmission system - A standard change gear transmission is separated from a vehicle's engine by a compact modulator having modulator rotor, modulator stator/flywheel, and a fixed modulator induction coil. Upon application of the vehicle's braking mechanism, the modular flywheel selectively and independently delivers vehicle kinetic energy to the transmission by means of an extended, clutched transmission or modulator shaft. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130133965 | VEHICLE BRAKING MANAGEMENT FOR A HYBRID POWER TRAIN SYSTEM - An exemplary system includes a vehicle having a drive wheel mechanically coupled to a drive shaft of a hybrid power train. The hybrid power train includes an internal combustion engine and an electric motor selectively coupled to the drive shaft. The internal combustion engine including a compression braking device. The system includes an electric generator selectively coupled to the drive shaft and coupled to an electrical storage device. The system includes a brake pedal position sensor that provides a braking request value. The system includes a controller configured to interpret the braking request value, a regenerative braking capacity, and a compression braking capacity. The controller is further configured to provide a regenerative braking command and a compression braking command in response to the braking request value, the regenerative braking capacity and the compression braking capacity. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130133966 | TRAVELING HYDRAULIC HANDLING MACHINE OF ENERGY-SAVING TYPE - A traveling hydraulic handling machine of energy-saving type includes a driving system and a control system for both hoisting and traveling. The hydraulic handling machine converts partly potential energy of a heavy object before being lowered and kinetic energy of a vehicle before being braked to pressure energy of a fluid and stores the pressure energy into a hydraulic energy accumulator ( | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130192915 | APPARATUS FOR BRAKING FLYWHEEL SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR DISSIPATING ENERGY STORED THEREIN - A flywheel energy storage assembly and a method for dissipating energy stored in a flywheel assembly is provided. The flywheel energy storage assembly includes a flywheel rotatably disposed in a flywheel housing, a fluid source, a braking actuator in fluid communication with the fluid source and an interior of the flywheel housing, a sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the braking actuator. In response to a stimulus detected by the sensor, the controller directs the braking actuator to facilitate fluid communication between the fluid source and the interior of the flywheel housing to dissipate energy stored in the flywheel energy storage assembly. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130306389 | SELF RECHARGEABLE SYNERGY DRIVE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - Vehicle wheels may be equipped with a stator and rotor to induce current to generate electricity as the vehicle wheels rotate or to slow down the vehicle wheels in response to the application of a brake of the vehicle. Air may be sucked through the vehicle wheels through mesh screens to create air flow that passes through ductwork to reach a turbine generator, which generates electricity in response to blade rotation from air flow. A roof mounted solar energy conversion system may generate electricity. A vehicle power supply boosts its energy from all the electricity generated. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130333969 | Method for Controlling Pressure in a Vehicle and Pressure Control Device - The aim of the invention is to lower the fuel consumption of a vehicle having a pneumatic brake system during operation of the vehicle by utilizing existing components to their full capacity, thus contributing to energy conservation. The invention relates to a method for controlling pressure, wherein modes of compressed air expansion are provided: in a second compressed-air expansion mode, compressed air is channeled from a second compressed-air storage container to the compression chamber of the air compressor during expansion phases of the air compressor. In a third compressed-air expansion mode, compressed air is channeled from a third compressed-air storage container to the compression chamber of the air compressor during expansion phases of the air compressor. The invention further relates to a pressure control device. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140000973 | Energy Storage Integrated as Machine Counterweight | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140014431 | MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING THREE MOTORS, I.E. AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, A HYDRAULIC MOTOR AND A HEAT ENGINE, AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE ENERGY STORED ONBOARD - The invention relates to a motor vehicle having three motors, i.e. an electric motor, hydraulic motor, and heat engine, and to a method for managing the energy stored onboard. The three motors ( | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140124281 | HYBRID HYDRAULIC VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - A drive system for a hybrid hydraulic vehicle. The drive system includes an engine, a hydraulic pump driven by the engine, a converter coupled to the pump, a drive train coupled to the converter a first hydraulic pathway coupling the hydraulic pump to the converter, a second hydraulic pathway coupling the hydraulic pump to the converter, a reservoir positioned in the second hydraulic pathway, an accumulator positioned in the first hydraulic pathway, a pressure sensor configured to sense the pressure of hydraulic fluid in the accumulator, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an indication of the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the accumulator from the pressure sensor, and to adjust a low pressure level threshold of the pressure of hydraulic fluid in the accumulator based on the operation of the vehicle such that the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the accumulator reaches a predetermined target pressure when the vehicle brakes. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140353060 | REGENERATIVE SUSPENSION WITH ACCUMULATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In exemplary embodiments, a regenerative suspension system replaces or complements a standard shock absorber on a vehicle. A pump attaches via a hose to a central accumulator cylinder that is mounted on a vehicle. Pressurized fluid, air, or other material charges the accumulator. The Pressurized fluid, air, or other material is controllably released via a valve in order to perform work. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150008057 | Apparatus and Method for Delivering Power in a Hybrid Vehicle - A method and apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes an apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid vehicle including a powertrain having a power take-off coupling, the powertrain including an engine and a transmission. The apparatus includes an electric motor operable to generate a torque, the motor being coupled to transmit a starting torque through the power take-off of the powertrain for starting the engine. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150014074 | Integrated Hybrid Drive Module - A hybrid drive system in a drive train system includes the preliminary step of providing a cradle, a plurality of components of a hybrid drive system, and a drive train system. The cradle and the plurality of components are initially assembled together to provide an integrated cradle and hybrid drive module. Then, the integrated cradle and hybrid drive module are subsequently installed in the drive train system. The hybrid drive system may be actuated hydraulically, electrically, or otherwise as desired. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150060172 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle drive system utilizing a flywheel for storing recaptured kinetic energy from a moving vehicle is described. Alternators mounted to the drive train generate electrical power from the passively spinning wheels of a moving vehicle. This power may be used to rotate a flywheel. Energy from the continuously spinning flywheel is used or stored for later use to charge batteries which provide power to the drive wheels of the vehicle. The disclosed drive system can be mounted in an all-electric or gasoline-electric hybrid motor vehicle and provides additional power to an electric drive motor of the vehicle. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150114739 | Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle - The presently described apparatus and method describes the construction, use and operation of a hydraulic hybrid vehicle including the components and the manner by which the components are integrated into a standard electric powered vehicle. The vehicle may be powered by an electric motor, by a hydraulic motor, or by both acting together. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150122564 | HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR VEHICLE, VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SAME, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - In a hydraulic circuit for a vehicle including an electric pump power steering system (EHPS), a hydraulic pressure supply system including a cylinder to store a second hydraulic pressure while a vehicle is traveling and supply the stored second hydraulic pressure to a clutch circuit as a third hydraulic pressure when being supplied with hydraulic pressure after storing the second hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic circuit also includes a connecting path to connect, at the start of the vehicle, the cylinder and the EHPS system to allow a first hydraulic pressure to be supplied to the cylinder by drive of a motor. It is therefore possible to reduce electric power consumed during idling stop mode and shorten a recovery time from the idling stop mode. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150329172 | ELECTRIC PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM - A bicycle includes at least one pedal and a flywheel. The flywheel rotates in accordance with movement of the pedal. A motor is configured to rotate a wheel. A battery powers the motor, and a throttle controls how much power is provided from the battery to the motor. Power from the battery is only provided to the motor while the flywheel is rotating. | 11-19-2015 |
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