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| 20090038867 | MOBILE BODY MOUNTED WITH FUEL CELL | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090071734 | Method and Apparatus for Generating Electrical Power with Compressed Air and Vehicle Incorporating the Same - An apparatus for generating electrical power using compressed gas is described. The apparatus includes a source of compressed gas, such as one or more tanks. A compressed gas powered turbine and an operatively coupled electrical generator are also provided. The compressed gas is blown onto vanes of the turbine in intermittent pulses or shots of compressed air instead of in a continuous stream to facilitate the most efficient use of the gas. The electrical power can be stored in batteries or capacitors for later use, or in a vehicle utilizing the apparatus, the generated electrical current can be fed directly to electrical motors that power the vehicle's wheels. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090101422 | Interchangeable Power Plant for Automobiles - A hybrid automobile chassis, heat engine and secondary battery are designed such that the secondary battery and the heat engine can be swapped easily to address different needs. For regular daily use, the secondary battery will be used. For long distance trips, the secondary battery is wheeled out and the heat engine wheeled in, to generate electricity that will provide motive power to the electric motors. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101423 | MOVING BODY - A moving body is equipped with fuel cells structured to have multiple corners. The fuel cells have a fuel gas exhaust port formed to discharge a fuel gas, which is subjected to an electrochemical reaction at anodes of the fuel cells, out of the fuel cells. The fuel cells are arranged to be inclined to a horizontal plane to position a front side of the fuel cells in a forward direction of the moving body higher than an opposite side of the fuel cells in the forward direction of the moving body and are provided to locate a specific corner closest to the fuel gas exhaust port of the fuel cells among the multiple corners as a lowermost point. This arrangement enables water produced at the anodes of the fuel cells to be efficiently discharged from the fuel cells by taking advantage of the gravity, while the moving body moves on a slope. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090166110 | MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLE INCLUDING INTEGRATED HYDROGEN STORAGE - A material handling vehicle incorporating integrated hydrogen storage is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a tank configured to contain hydrogen and a fuel cell coupled to the tank for receiving hydrogen from the tank and converting the hydrogen to an electric current. In various embodiments, a mast for manipulating a load, an overhead guard covering an operator area, and/or a chassis comprise a tank configured to contain hydrogen. The tank may be coupled to, integral with, and/or within the mast, overhead guard, and/or chassis and may contain a solid hydrogen carrier, gaseous hydrogen, and or liquid hydrogen. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090229899 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell vehicle includes: a fuel cell stack for generating electric power by receiving supply of a reaction gas; a humidifying device for delivering an oxidizing off-gas discharged from the fuel cell stack and an oxidizing gas with a water vapor permeable membrane interposed therebetween, and thereby carrying out a moisture exchange between the oxidizing off-gas and the oxidizing gas; and a discharge flow passage for discharging the oxidizing off-gas discharged from the humidifying device to an outside of the vehicle. An oxidizing off-gas outlet that opens toward a front side of the vehicle is formed in the humidifying device. The discharge flow passage is connected to the oxidizing off-gas outlet and is bent in an approximate U shape from a front side of the vehicle to a back side of the vehicle. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090255742 | Self-contained & self-propelled magnetic alternator & wheel DirectDrive units aka:MAW-DirectDrives - MAW-DirectDrives are self-propelled independent direct drive units that connect to the inside of wheels. They rotate and stop electromagnetically and use the rotation of the wheel to generate electricity thru the incorporation of two frameless direct drive permanent magnets BLDC motors. They have one moving part, the integrated drive-plate assembly, a casted drive plate and spindle with an attached two-sided permanent magnets drive-rotor ring which engages and interacts with a customizable rear stationary power assembly responsible for supporting a vehicle and holding in position the two stators and optional air brake plus any sensors and accommodations for enhanced cooling formats. High constant torque eliminates the need for gearing and frees the second stator to harness the kinetic energy the vehicle produces during motion proportionate to the vehicle's linear momemtum plus allows every wheel on commercial vehicles to assist in its motion and power production. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090272588 | Hydrogen generation apparatus - The present invention relates to a hydrogen generation apparatus using chemical hydride. The present invention features an electrolyte including chemical hydride and a catalyst that is inserted between metal electrodes, wherein the hydrogen is generated in a unit cell by hydrolysis of the hydride. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090277703 | POWER-GENERATING DEVICE FOR ELECTRO-MAGNETIC OR ANY ELECTRIC ENGINE - The instant invention is a power-generating device, comprising a shaft assembly having an elongated shaft that is mounted onto a vehicle. The elongated shaft comprises shock-absorbing means. A wheel assembly is mounted onto the shaft assembly. The wheel assembly comprises at least one wheel and an electrical generator. The wheel rotates upon a surface on which the vehicle is traveling upon to generate power at the electrical generator or alternator for an engine of the vehicle. The electrical generator generates the power to a source of rechargeable battery power of the engine. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090277704 | Hybrid vehicle, control method of hybrid vehicle, and computer-readable recording medium recording program for allowing computer to execute control method - A hybrid vehicle has as a travel mode an EV mode for traveling while stopping the engine, and an HV mode for operating the engine. An ECU ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090294191 | VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC HYBRID POWERING OF EXTERNAL LOADS AND ENGINE-OFF CAPABILITY - A vehicle includes a power unit mechanically couplable with one or more primary loads, including a propulsion load. At least one electrical storage device has an electrical output which is couplable with at least one external load over a drive period of time. Each external load is distinct from the one or more primary loads. A generator is mechanically couplable with the power unit and electrically couplable with the at least one electrical storage device. The generator has an electrical charging output to the at least one electrical storage device. At least one electrical processing circuit is configured for selectively coupling the at least one electrical storage device with one or more external loads. The at least one electrical processing circuit is also configured for selectively coupling the generator with the at least one electrical storage device over a charging period of time. The charging output and the charging period of time are dependent upon the electrical output from the at least one electrical storage device and the drive period of time. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090301802 | PEM fuel cell auxiliary power system and method for starting an internal combustion engine vehicle - An internal combustion engine vehicle includes a compact light weight PEM fuel cell auxiliary power system ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100000810 | Telematic Method and Apparatus with Integrated Power Source - Telematic method and apparatus adaptively uses fuel cell power source in vehicle with integrated power system, electrical system, telematic system, and body/powertrain system. Telematic communications systems including internet, digital video broadcast entertainment, digital audio broadcast, digital multimedia broadcast, global positioning system navigation, safety services, intelligent transportation systems, and/or universal mobile telecommunications system. Network-accessible software enables integrated modular function for automated control and provision of fuel cell resources for telematic appliance and/or other vehicle electro-mechanical devices. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100025133 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system is provided for supplying power to a first drive device and a second drive device functioning as a drive source of a moving body. A fuel cell and a storage battery device are connected via a power conversion device. The fuel cell can supply power to the first drive device and the storage battery device can supply power to the second drive device, respectively, without using the power conversion device. When an output request from the moving body is a normal output request, power is supplied to each of the drive devices by the fuel cell and the storage battery device, respectively. Only when power to be supplied to the first drive device as in the output request from the moving body is greater than an amount of power that can be generated by the fuel cell, that power supply from the storage battery device to the first drive device via the power conversion device is permitted. Thus, in a power supply device that is formed of a plurality of power supply devices connected via a power conversion device, it is possible to avoid, to the extent possible, decrease of efficiency of power supply to a drive device of a moving body. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100025134 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - An electric power supply system, equipped on a mobile body to supply electric power to a drive apparatus that functions as a drive source of the mobile body, that includes a first power source apparatus that generates and supplies electric power to the drive apparatus, a second power source apparatus provided separately from the first power source apparatus and that supplies electric power to the drive apparatus, an insulation type converter provided between an electric power supply section including at least one of the first power source apparatus and the second power source apparatus, and a mobile body drive section including the drive apparatus, and ensuring insulation between these sections while transmitting electric power from the electric power supply section to the mobile body drive section. An increase in the supply voltage and adequate insulation performance can both be achieved when supplying power to a drive apparatus. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100051364 | APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING MOTION OF VEHICLES - Apparatuses for assisting motion of vehicles are disclosed here. Embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus comprising, a charge-storage unit, an electromotor coupled to the charge-storage unit, wherein, at least a portion of the power supplied to the electromotor is supplied by the charge-storage unit. The apparatus may further include, a movable portion powered by the electromotor, a housing coupled to the electromotor, and a handle coupled to the housing, the handle being physically configured to, when, in operation, couple to an external entity to whom motion assistance is to be provided. The external entity may be a vehicle although other objects may be used. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100065355 | Cooling system for an electric drive machine and method - A cooling system ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065356 | Electric powertrain for off-highway trucks - An off-highway truck with an electric powertrain is provided. The off-highway truck includes a set of steerable idle wheels supported by a chassis. An engine is configured to provide the off-highway truck with mechanical energy. At least one electric power generator is operably coupled to the engine and configured to convert at least a portion of the mechanical energy provided by the engine into electric energy. At least one electric motor is operably coupled to the electric power generator. First and second final drives are configured to rotate at least one drive wheel that is non-steerable. A differential is operably coupled to the at least one electric motor for distributing the torque produced by the at least one electric motor to the first and second final drives. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100078235 | VEHICULAR POWER GENERATION DEVICE - One embodiment of a vehicular power generating device for providing electrical power to the vehicle includes an air channel for ducting air within a vehicular compartment and directs the air towards a housing. The housing includes a rotatably attached wheel that rotates when the directed air comes in contact with vanes of the wheel. The wheel is further attached to a generator that rotates conjointly with the wheel. The generator creates electrical energy, which provides electrical power for producing vehicle's motivational force. The generator also supplies electricity to various electrical components of the vehicle. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100084208 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH VEHICLE - Provided is a power generation system characterized by integration of a photovoltaic power generation device and a fuel cell, including: (a) a photovoltaic power generation device including a movable platform, a platform moving mechanism, and a solar tracking module; (b) a power management device including a storage battery and a power management unit; and (c) a fuel cell device including an electrolysis tank for producing hydrogen and oxygen by water electrolysis, a fuel storage unit, and a fuel cell connected to the fuel storage unit so as to receive hydrogen fuel therefrom and generate electric power to be supplied to the vehicle as a power source thereof. The platform moving mechanism is configured to move the movable platform. The solar tracking module determines the incident angle of light falling on a solar panel. The power generation system is applicable to ordinary vehicles and functions as a mobile solar power supply system. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100096199 | Self, ceaselessly repeating electrical system - A Self, Ceaselessly Repeating Electrical System device and associated method of using the device is disclosed. The device includes a S.U.V. platform having disk toothed, brake disks, a | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100096200 | PROTECTING STRUCTURE - A protecting structure to protect a user of a vehicle having two or more wheels extends substantially as an arch above and around a zone intended to receive the user. The protecting structure is connected with a chassis of the vehicle by fixing elements. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101878 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE - A Peltier element is provided so that an electrically conductive plate forming a heat absorbing portion is in close proximity to an insulating layer and an electrically conductive plate forming a heat radiating portion is provided in close proximity to an insulating layer. The Peltier element has one end connected to a branch line branched from a power line, and has the other end electrically connected to an electrode plate. Further, the Peltier element receives from the branch line a portion of electric power supplied to a power transistor, and outputs it to the electrode plate. In other words, the Peltier element uses the portion of the electric power supplied to the power transistor, to absorb heat generated by the power transistor and radiate it toward a heat radiating plate. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100108415 | THERMO-ELECTRIC, RECHARGEABLE VEHICLE POWERING SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to the technical field of motive power systems for automotive vehicles that convert stored thermal energy into electricity for energizing electric motors to drive a vehicle. The invention discloses several devices that integrate the vehicle powering system, including a programmable regulator, a thermal energy storage section, a heat energy converter section and an electric energy storage section. All said elements are incorporated in the same vehicle, with the wheels being ultimately propelled by electric motors. The combination of the devices disclosed results in improved efficiency in the conversion of input energy to drive a vehicle. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100108416 | Direct current drive land vehicle - Land vehicle with electric brushless DC motors attached to planetary gear final drives of modular design controlled by an ECU “electronic control unit. Electrical power is supplied by removable modular battery packs on a roll out tray and/or an Enginator an ICE “Internal Combustion Engine” with a Generator in one integrated unit running on combustible fuel. The body of the vehicle having a universal electrical connector that connect the drive-by wire chassis components to control the vehicle. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100133028 | FUEL CELL STACK AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell stack in accordance with the invention has a cell laminate obtained by stacking multiple plates with at least one of functions of a power generation assembly and a separator, and a pair of end plates located outside and on both ends of the cell laminate in a stacking direction. The fuel cell stack further includes a displacement preventing member extended along the stacking direction of the cell laminate and fastened to the pair of end plates, and a deformable intermediate material located between the cell laminate and the displacement preventing member over an area of two or more plates among the multiple plates. At least either one of the two or more plates and the displacement preventing member is designed to have a concavo-convex shape formed at least partially on a face in contact with the intermediate material. Such a simple structure of the fuel cell stack effectively enhances the resistance against an inertial force acting in an in-plane direction that is perpendicular to the stacking direction. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147608 | MOVABLE BODY - A movable body includes a fuel cell stack ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100155163 | OPERATING PROCESS FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A process for operating a fuel cell system ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100175937 | Energy Coaster wheel generator - A wheel generator capable of producing a higher amount of usable energy by allowing the system to engage when the axle the unit is mounted on is accelerated. The generator harness higher amounts of usable energy by allowing the two units of the electromagnetic system to rotate in opposite directions when engaged, driven by the clutch system, while all the unit rotates on bearings with exception to the Axle Rods. When the system disengages by the spring system the Earth Magnets rotate counter clockwise of Magnetic Wires until axle resumes acceleration and clutch re-engages or entire unit looses rotational energy due to axle remaining at a constant rest for an extended period of time. This device is not claimed to be a perpetual motion device of any kind or sort. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100187029 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAWN CARE - A method for caring for a lawn and an apparatus for providing lawn care are provided. The method includes steps of powering an electrically powered lawn care device by a electric power source, wherein the electric power source is provided as part of an electrically powered transportation vehicle, and treating the lawn by using the electrically powered lawn care device. The apparatus includes: (a) a hybrid vehicle having an electric motor for driving the hybrid vehicle, and an electric power source for powering the electric motor; (b) a trailer constructed to attach to the hybrid vehicle so that the trailer can be pulled by the hybrid vehicle; and (c) electrically powered lawn care equipment constructed to fit within the trailer, and wherein the electric power source is constructed to power the electrically powered lawn care equipment. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100200316 | Linear Motor Charged Electric Vehicle - An all-electric, wheeled vehicle has a magnet array that can be selectively moved between a retracted position and a deployed position, to respectively operate in a motor mode or a generator mode. When in the motor mode, with its magnet array retracted, wheel rotation to move the vehicle is powered by an onboard battery. Alternately, in the generator mode with the magnet array deployed, the vehicle is powered by a Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM). Specifically, the deployed magnet array interacts with a multiple-phase winding (i.e. LSM) embedded into the roadway on which the vehicle travels. Further, rotation of the wheel during vehicle movement in the generator mode recharges the battery. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100200317 | Device for Driving a Fuel Cell Vehicle - A vehicle drive system comprises an electrical drive motor and a fuel cell system providing the electrical power. According to the invention, the drive motor and the fuel cell are integrated into a unit and firmly joined together. The fuel cell system may comprise two fuel cells or fuel cell stacks, which are arranged relative to each other so as to form a “V”. Peripheral units for operation of the fuel cell may be arranged in an interior of the V. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100206649 | Transaxle - A transaxle includes an axle and a multiple motor generator unit for driving the axle. The multiple motor generator unit includes a common rotor shaft drivingly connected to the axle, armature windings serving as a first stator and a second stator aligned opposite each other in the axial direction of the rotor shaft, a common rotor member fixed on the rotor shaft, and permanent magnets provided on the common rotor member so as to serve as a first rotor facing the first stator, and as a second rotor facing the second stator. The first stator and the first rotor constitute a first motor generator. The second stator and the second rotor constitute the second motor generator. A total motor output torque of the first and second motor generators for rotating the rotor member and the rotor shaft can be changed in correspondence to a load applied from the axle to the rotor shaft. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100212977 | REFORMER FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID REFORMER - The invention relates to a reformer ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100212978 | Bicycle with two operation molds - A bicycle includes planet gear set in the rear wheel and cranks are connected tot eh planet gear set to drive the bicycle. A motor is located in the front wheel so as to drive the front wheel so that the bicycle can be operated in two different ways. The front and rear wheels each have magnets which are cooperated with induction members so that when the wheels rotate, the change of magnetic field generates power for the motor. The top tube of the bicycle includes multiple joints which allow the bicycle to be folded into a compact size. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100212979 | FUEL CELL-EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR FUEL CELL-EQUIPPED VEHICLE - A vehicle equipped with a fuel cell recognizes an external characteristic of a following mobile unit. Corresponding to the recognized characteristic, the vehicle controls the permission, the amount and the prohibition of discharge of the water produced along with electricity generation of the fuel cell. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100243349 | VEHICLE - A technique for enabling reduction of fuel consumption without greatly changing an engine structure and without impairing a feeling of operation of a vehicle as a motorcycle. An engine includes a crankshaft and a primary gear integrated with the crankshaft that is attached such that the power of the engine is transmitted to a wheel. A one-way clutch transmits the power from the crankshaft to the primary gear but does not transmit the power from the primary gear to the crankshaft. The one-way clutch is provided between the crankshaft and the primary gear with a regenerative brake motor being provided on the primary gear. The engine is non-swingable mounted on the vehicle body with a cylinder extending in a substantially horizontal direction and a crankshaft provided to be oriented in a vehicle width direction. An electric motor is located in front of and above the crankshaft of the engine. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100252345 | REGENERATIVE BRAKING DEVICE AND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING DEVICE - A regenerative braking device includes a braking mechanism configured to apply a braking force to a wheel, a brake operation section configured to generate a brake operation amount, a brake operation amount transmission section configured to transmit the brake operation amount from the brake operation section to the braking mechanism, a brake operation force sensor configured to detect a brake operation force of the brake operation amount transmission section, a drive device configured to apply a drive force to the wheel, and apply, at an operation time of the brake operation section, a regenerative braking force according to the brake operation force detected by the brake operation force sensor to the wheel, and a reaction force generator configured to apply a brake operation reaction force in accordance with a regeneration amount from the drive device to the brake operation amount transmission section. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100276219 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY CART MOVEMENT START AND ENERGY RECOVERY - A method and apparatus for reducing or eliminating the energy required by an operator of a delivery cart to start the cart moving in a predetermined direction at a predetermined speed as well as to recover some or all of the energy used to start the cart moving. The apparatus includes a cart, a drive wheel, a motor for driving the drive wheel, and a rechargeable energy source to power said motor where the rechargeable energy source is recharged during normal, unpowered movement of the cart. The method includes charging a power source while moving the cart, actuating a directional button to initiate movement in a desired direction, energizing a clutch to couple the motor to the driven wheel, energizing the motor to drive the driven wheel in the desired direction. After a predetermined time period, set by a run timer, the clutch is decoupled while the motor remains activated, and thereafter the motor is deactivated. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100294579 | AUTO-CHARGING POWER DEVICE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH AUTO-CHARGING POWER DEVICE - An auto-charging power device is mounted in an electric vehicle and has a generator and a motor connected to two opposite ends of a driving shaft and a battery connected to the generator and the motor. The driving shaft of the auto-charging power device may be coaxially connected to and be implemented as an axle of the electric vehicle. The battery drives the motor, the motor drives the driving shaft and the driving shaft drives the generator to generate and store electricity in the battery. Therefore, the battery remains charged for a long time and range of the electric vehicle is extended. The auto-charging power device is environmental friendly and energy saving. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100307847 | Compressed Air Powered Electric Drive Vehicle - This disclosure describes an electric drive ground transportation vehicle, comprising a first energy storage subsystem and at least one other energy storage subsystem, at least one energy regeneration subsystem, at least one energy management controller, wherein said controller controls the routing of energy between the vehicle's subsystems based on the status, capabilities, and demands of the various subsystems, and the requirements imposed on the vehicle, and said at least one energy regeneration subsystem can regenerate energy in said first energy storage subsystem and/or said at least one other energy storage subsystem while the vehicle is in operation. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100326749 | COMPRESSED AIR POWERED VEHICLE - A pressurized air system is provided. The air system includes a compressed air tank, a turbine coupled to, and in fluid communication with, the compressed air tank and structured to convert mechanical energy, an electric motor, the electric motor coupled to and in electrical communication with the turbine and having an output shaft, an electrical compressor structured to compress air, the electrical compressor coupled to and in electrical communication with the turbine, the electrical compressor also coupled to, and in fluid communication with the compressed air tank. Wherein the turbine receives compressed air from the tank and the turbine generates electricity. Further, a portion of the electricity is directed to the motor and the remaining electricity is directed to the electrical compressor, and, whereby the electrical compressor provides compressed air to the compressed air tank. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326750 | COOLING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE USING COOLING DEVICE - Provided are a cooling device and an electric vehicle using the cooling device. The cooling device is used for cooling a switching module containing a switching element as a heating element. The cooling device includes a cooling liquid channel having a plurality of cooling fins through which the cooling liquid flows. The cooling fins have a cut-off portion at the position corresponding at least to a center portion of chips constituting the switching module in the flow direction of the cooling liquid. A chamber is formed in the cooling liquid channel by the cut-off portion. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110011657 | SOLAR ELECTRIC SCOOTER - A solar electric scooter with foldable photovoltaic modules is disclosed. According to one preferred embodiment, an apparatus is provided for transportation comprising one or more batteries capable receiving and storing an electric charge. An electric motor may be capable of providing rotational velocity to one or more wheels upon receiving power from the electric batteries. A plurality of foldable photovoltaic modules may comprise solar cells capable of providing electric charge to the one or more batteries. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110011658 | LOAD DRIVING SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE USING THE SYSTEM - A motor driving system with a pair of units connected in series to form a DC power supply with an intermediate potential connection point, positive and negative electrode lines connected to the positive and negative sides of the power supply through positive and negative electrode side switching circuits, an intermediate potential line with one end connected to the intermediate potential point, a DC to DC converter unit having two switching devices connected in series between the positive and negative electrode lines, a DC link circuit connected in parallel to the DC to DC converter unit between the positive and negative electrode lines, and a DC to AC converter unit driving an AC motor, the other end of the intermediate potential line connected to the connection point between the switching devices with a reactor in the intermediate potential line or in each of the positive and negative electrode lines. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110031051 | Rechargeable electric vehicle with extended driving range, and method of converting vehicle with internal combustion (IC) engine to rechargeable electric vehicle - Electric vehicle includes a body, a rechargeable battery, an electric motor, a driven wheel, and a brake. A generator is connected to the rechargeable battery for recharging the battery. Generator includes a drive shaft for mechanically powering the generator for providing electrical energy to recharge the battery. A mechanical output is provided adjacent the wheel. A mechanical drive is provided on the generator for rotating the drive shaft of the generator. A mechanical output is adjacent the wheel. There is a mechanical clutch, and a mechanical actuator connected to brake and clutch. Mechanical clutch engages the mechanical output adjacent the wheel and engages the mechanical drive. The clutch causes mechanical output to drive the mechanical drive to rotate generator shaft to generate electrical energy when the brake is actuated and the brake actuates the mechanical actuator and causes the mechanical clutch to engage the mechanical output with the mechanical drive. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110056756 | Dual Powered Full Suspension Tricycle - A cycling vehicle is provided in which a first rear wheel is powered exclusively by a bicycle pedal, and a second rear wheel is powered exclusively by an electric motor. The cycling vehicle includes bicycle suspension comprising a seat tube, a paired rear triangle with a connecting member that connects the chain stay and the seat stay, a shock absorber in connection with the seat tube and the connecting member, and a pivot arm in connection with the seat tube and the connecting member. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110079455 | VEHICLE-INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR FUEL CELL - Provided is a vehicle-installation structure for a fuel cell with the capability of reducing a pressure drop in a gas flow path in the fuel cell. A vehicle-installation structure for a fuel cell in which: a fuel cell stack with an end of cells in a stacking direction being supported by an end plate is installed in a vehicle so that the stacking direction of the cells extends along a right-left direction of the vehicle; and an off gas of an oxidant gas from the fuel cell stack is exhausted via a diluter from a rear side with respect to the fuel cell stack in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, wherein a junction between a plurality of exhaust manifolds for guiding the off gas of the oxidant gas discharged from the fuel cell stack is arranged on a front side in the end plate in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110180338 | GENERATOR MOTOR AND ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE, ELECTRIC SHIP - A generator motor, an electric automobile and an electric ship driven by this kind of generator motor are provided. Said generator motor includes a rotating shaft ( | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110186368 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR THE SAME - In an electric vehicle, a power unit is installed in an internal space region of a tire of each of front and rear wheels. The unit has a plurality of power elements arranged on an inner peripheral surface of a ground contact portion of the tire. Each of the elements includes a core made of a permalloy, and a power coil wound around the core. When a periodically-changing magnetic field is generated in a region above a road by an electric supply arrangement installed in the road, each of the elements generates electric power. This electric power is supplied to a motor of the vehicle through a power distribution system. The motor drives front wheels. The electric vehicle can continuously run over long distances without charging a battery at a buttery station. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110226540 | FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A fuel cell electric vehicle includes a driving motor for driving a pair of wheels, a fuel cell for generating electricity used in the driving motor with the fuel cell being disposed above the driving motor, and supply/discharge manifolds. The supply/discharge manifolds are for transporting the fuel gas, the oxidizing gas and the coolant to or from the fuel cell from lateral end portions of a lower part of the fuel cell so that the fuel gas, the oxidizing gas and the coolant supplied to and discharged from the fuel cell flow in a substantially vertical direction with respect to a vehicle without the fuel gas, the oxidizing gas and the coolant passing through a center portion between the lower part of the fuel cell and an upper part of the driving motor. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110240386 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH STRUCTURALLY INTEGRATED COMPONENTS - An electric vehicle (EV) includes EV components utilized as structural members within the vehicle, as a so-called stressed member. The EV component itself acts as a load-bearing structural member, thereby reducing the amount and/or mass of structural members otherwise forming the vehicle structure alone, and ultimately reducing vehicle weight. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110253465 | Fuel Cell Water Disposal - Automated systems and methods remove water from a fuel cell powered vehicle and eliminate the need for one or more separate steps to discharge the water. The water may be simultaneously drained or discharged from the vehicle holding tank while the fuel cell powered vehicle is being refueled. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253466 | AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE - An agricultural vehicle comprises front and rear axle assemblies supported in mutually spaced relation by one or more vehicle frame members that also support a drive train comprising:
| 10-20-2011 |
| 20110278080 | Drive system for a motor vehicle and method therefor - An apparatus for generating an electric current to drive a vehicle has at least one electric drive motor coupled to each rear wheel of the vehicle. The electric motors are used to drive each rear wheel. A motor controller is coupled to each electric motor. Kinetic energy converting generators power the electric drive motor. Optionally, a flywheel is coupled to an electrical generator which is electrically coupled to the motor controller. Also optionally, at least one kinetic energy converting generator may be coupled to at least one of the vehicle wheel in order to convert kinetic energy of the vehicle into electrical energy to power the drive motor, via the motor controller. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110297467 | VEHICLE BATTERY MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A plurality of batteries ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110308868 | System for driving an animal powered vehicle - A system for conversion of an animal muscle power to a mechanical or electrical energy, for use in transportation of people, goods and for other purposes is disclosed. The system for conversion of an animal muscle power to a mechanical or electrical energy includes a chassis to accommodate at least one of an animal at a predetermined position, at least one first crank. set and pedals to accommodate the front legs, at least one second crank set to accommodate the hind legs for enabling the conversion of the animal muscle power to driving power, at least one weight-bearing provision to bear the weight of most of the animal and to minimize weight of the animal on its feet, thereby, avoiding the animal lifting itself up against gravity while pedaling when not required, at least one transmission element positioned between the crank set and a drive train to integrate the crank set to the drive train for transferring the rotational energy of the crank set to the axle with a gear mechanism, causing the animal powered vehicle to move when the animal exerts force on the pedals. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120006606 | FUEL CELL STACK MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND FUEL CELL STACK MOUNTING METHOD - The fuel cell stack is placed in an attitude for which the stacking direction of the plurality of cells are tilted in relation to the front-back direction of the vehicle, and the second end plate is positioned at forward and upper position relative to the first end plate in the vehicle. The radiator is provided at a forward position relative to the second end plate, and along the second end plate. The first compressor is fixed at a total of three or more points to both the first and second end plates below the fuel cell stack. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006607 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - Provided is a mounting structure of a fuel cell system capable of inhibiting a related device from colliding with the fuel cell when a crash impact is applied from the vehicle front while inhibiting the increase in the vehicle weight. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, and a related device electrically connected to the fuel cell and disposed adjacent to the, wherein related device has an inclined part on a side of a forward direction of a vehicle. When a crash impact is applied to the vehicle from the forward direction side, the moving direction of the related device is changed to a direction (for example, downward) that is not parallel to the forward direction. Thus, it is possible to inhibit the related device from advancing directly toward and damaging the fuel cell. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120012409 | Power-Assist Hand Truck or Platform Cart - A power-assist hand truck for assisting in the movement of objects. The powered hand truck includes two electric disc gearmotors, an overrunning clutch hub for each driven wheel, an e-stop switch, a speed control, a power source, a motor controller, and other necessary electronics, which can be integrated into an existing hand truck or platform cart or compose a new handtruck or platform cart. Power is provided by replaceable/rechargeable batteries. The batteries can be charged from a stationary power source or by a mobile power source such as that of a vehicle battery. In forward motion the speed control and motor controller provide variable power-assist levels, however, the overrunning clutch hubs allow the user to walk as quickly as desired. The e-stop switch engages and disengages the gearmotors from the power supply, thereby allowing the user to selectively switch between regenerative braking and low rolling resistance operation. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120080249 | FRONT WHEEL ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080250 | VEHICLE - An object is to provide a vehicle in which the configuration of a frame supporting a tank is effectively used. In order to achieve such an object, the vehicle includes a tank supported by a pair of side frames and cross frames which traverse the side frames, wherein a displacement suppression target on a vehicle floor is supported by the cross frames, the displacement suppression target having a relative displacement during an action of an external force on the vehicle, needed to be suppressed. The tank is preferably suspended on the cross frames. In addition, the displacement suppression target is preferably attached to the cross frames on which the tank is suspended. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080251 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - This fuel cell vehicle FCV is provided with a fuel cell FC as well as a first tank and a second tank, which store a reaction gas to be supplied to the fuel cell FC. The first tank and the second tank are arranged in the front area of the fuel cell vehicle FCV. The second tank is arranged nearer to a rear area than the first tank and arrangement is performed so that the positions of the tanks are out of alignment in a vertical direction. This configuration enables compatibility to be ensured between an increase in the tank capacity of the fuel cell vehicle and an increase in the space in a passenger room and a trunk, and is capable of absorbing the impact of a collision even if the collision occurs. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120103710 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle includes a vehicle body frame, a seat, a driving wheel, a motor, a battery, an accessory, and an accessory box. The vehicle body frame includes a head pipe, a main frame connected to the head pipe, and a first seat frame attached to the main frame. The seat is fixed to an upper portion of the first seat frame. The driving wheel is rotatable relative to the vehicle body frame. The motor is connected to the driving wheel to rotate the driving wheel. The battery is configured to supply power to the motor. The accessory is configured to assist at least one of the motor and the battery. The accessory box stores the battery and the accessory. The accessory box is provided above a rear end of the main frame and under the seat. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120118655 | VEHICLE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE - In a vehicle having rear seats which can be swung up, a vehicle electric equipment mounting structure is provided which can ensure a sufficient space at a rear part of the vehicle which allows passengers to walk therethrough while arranging vehicle driving electric motor-related electric equipment at the rear part of the vehicle. Third row seats | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120145468 | FREESTANDING, HEAT RESISTANT MICROPOROUS FILM FOR USE IN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - Preferred embodiments of a freestanding, heat resistant microporous polymer film ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120181097 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle has simple structure allowing effective cooling of on-board batteries collectively disposed within a swing arm. The electric vehicle includes a swing arm that houses an electric motor that is swingably mounted to a vehicle body and drives a drive wheel WR, and batteries of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. A wide case portion that houses the batteries is formed at a position toward a pivot shaft of the swing arm. Also, a protruding portion for forming an air reservoir space above the batteries is formed at a roof portion of the wide case portion. The batteries are disposed side by side in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body. The protruding portion, in a side view of the vehicle body, is substantially convex protruding upward across the batteries. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120181098 | GAS CONSUMING SYSTEM, FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - In a fuel cell system, a compressor used for supply of a gas and a motor are arranged to be opposed to each other across a transmission mechanism, such that a motor driveshaft is placed to face rotating shafts of the compressor. Such opposed arrangement enables the motor and the compressor to be relatively close to each other across only a narrow distance required for the transmission mechanism. Additionally, a circulation pump used for supply of a coolant is placed, such that the motor driving force is transmitted from the motor driveshaft to the circulation pump directly or via the transmission mechanism. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120186888 | Multiple Induction Electric Motor and Vehicle - A novel multiple induction electric motor and vehicle that stores electrical power; provides a first and second direct current power input from the stored electrical power; separately produces first and second synchronized variable frequency alternating current control signal from the first and second direct current power inputs, respectively; produces first and second synchronized rotating magnetic fields responsive to the first and second variable frequency alternating current control signals, respectively; induces a first induced magnetic field around a conductor in a first inductive rotor responsive to the first rotating magnetic field; induces a second induced magnetic field around a conductor in a second inductive rotor responsive to the second rotating magnetic field; applies first and second rotational forces between the first and second rotating magnetic fields and the first and second induced magnetic fields to the shaft; and transmits the first and second rotational forces to a drive wheel. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120211291 | Electric Car Systems - An electric car system for use in transporting users from one location to another at speeds of up to 70 MPH. Electric car system comprises a frame, a steering system, a braking system, a suspension system, and a body. An electronic drive system controller is located near the operator's controls comprising a touch screen for selecting forward, reverse, and security movement lock position(s). The drive assembly comprises at least one accessory battery charged by an accessory alternator, at least one drive assembly battery charged by a drive assembly alternator, and an electric drive motor. The accessory battery powers car accessories and provides redundant electricity to the drive assembly battery when needed. The drive assembly battery provides power to the electric drive motor. The electric drive motor provides torque to two half shafts which couple to front axles and front rotatable wheels in front-wheel drive versions. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120228041 | LAWN MOWER - The present invention relates to a lawn mower, comprising: a housing; a motor having a motor shaft connected to the housing; a blade having at least one cutting edge connected with the motor shaft for mowing; a power unit for supplying energy to the motor when the lawn mower works so as to drive the blade to rotate at a cutting speed; and a speed control device being selectively operated in a constant-speed control mode, when the speed control device is operated in the constant-speed control mode, the speed-control device keeping the cutting speed of the blade at a predetermined constant-speed value. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120247847 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE WITH MAKE-BEFORE-BREAK HIGH FREQUENCY CONVERTER - An improved circular multi-element semiconductor thermoelectric hybrid utilizes a make-before-break high frequency switching output component to provide nominal alternating current voltage outputs. Overall efficiency of heat conversion is improved by coupling a chiller to the thermoelectric generator where exhaust heat produces chilled liquid or air that is conveyed to the cold side of the thermoelectric device. The thermoelectric generator is used in a variety of transportation vehicles including manufactured vehicles, retrofitted vehicles and vehicle power combinations. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120273287 | FOLDING TYPE BICYCLE - A folding type bicycle capable of allowing the user to conveniently fold the bicycle, and having a minimal volume in a folded state is disclosed. The folding type bicycle includes a frame including a front frame, to which a front wheel and a handle are mounted, a center frame, to which pedals are mounted, and a rear frame, to which a rear wheel is mounted. At least one of the front, center, and rear frames includes a hinge plate bent from one end of the at least one frame. The front, center, and rear frames are pivotally coupled through the hinge plate. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279792 | FUEL CELL MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A structure for mounting a fuel cell on an object is provided. This structure is equipped with a fuel cell stack, a motor, and a drive shaft. The fuel cell stack has first and second end plates and at both ends. The motor is driven by the power generated by the fuel cell stack and is fixed to the fuel cell stack. The drive shaft is connected to the output shaft of the motor and extends to both sides of the motor. The fuel cell stack is equipped with a support portion for supporting the drive shaft at the first end plate. The drive shaft is supported by the support portion and the motor. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120312610 | BATTERY COOLING STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Disclosed is a battery cooling structure for an electric vehicle which can cool a plurality of batteries mounted in the electric vehicle by forming a cooling channel around the batteries and blowing air therethrough. In the battery cooling structure for an electric vehicle disclosed herein, a first battery pack is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, between a first-row of seats in the vehicle, a first battery housing is provided which is configured to allow through the first battery housing from the interior of the vehicle and is formed in the longitudinal direction to accommodate the first battery pack, and a first fan is disposed in the first housing to force the air in the vehicle into the first battery housing to be discharged to a trunk after cooling the first battery pack. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120318591 | COOLING STRUCTURE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL-FRIENDLY VEHICLE - Disclosed is a battery cooling structure for an environmental-friendly vehicle. The battery cooling structure for the environmental-friendly vehicle includes a plurality of battery packs that supply power to a motor and are arranged in parallel so as to be spaced a predetermined distance from each other inside a tire well. An inflow duct is disposed to provide fluid communication and connection with the interior of the vehicle so that the air inside the vehicle is sucked into the inflow duct. A plurality of diverging ducts independently supply the air to the respective battery packs which are arranged and spaced a predetermined distance from each other on the downstream side of the inflow duct. A lower duct is disposed under the battery pack and joins diverging air flows, and a cooling fan is disposed on downstream side of the lower duct and is configured to discharge the air to the outside. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130008730 | FUEL-CELL-POWERED VEHICLE - A fuel-cell-powered vehicle ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130032416 | ULTRACAPACITOR SOFT-START APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vehicle including a chassis, a plurality of wheels, a regenerative braking system, a fuel cell, a capacitive energy storage device and a controller. The wheels are coupled to the chassis. The regenerative braking system is operatively connected to the plurality of wheels. The capacitive energy storage device is electrically couplable to the fuel cell. The controller is electrically connected to the fuel cell. The controller routes electrical power from the fuel cell through the regenerative braking system to the capacitive energy storage device. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130056291 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell system for a vehicle is provided which can be efficiently arranged under the vehicle floor. The fuel cell system for a vehicle according to the invention comprises, under the vehicle floor: a fuel cell which is supplied with an oxidant gas and a fuel gas and which generates electric power through an electrochemical reaction; an auxiliary device related to the operation of the fuel cell; and a converter that converts electric power generated by the fuel cell, wherein the fuel cell, the auxiliary device and the converter are arranged serially in a front-back direction of the vehicle and the auxiliary device is arranged so as to be adjacent to the fuel cell. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130062131 | Self-Generating Power Assembly For A Vehicle - The invention relates to a self generating power assembly for a vehicle including one or more power sources for a vehicle that increases the mileage efficiency for the vehicle. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130081886 | CHASSIS ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICAL POWERED VEHICLE - A chassis assembly for an electrical vehicle is provided. The chassis assembly includes a main chassis, at least one main chassis wheel, a secondary chassis and at least one secondary chassis wheel. The at least one main chassis wheel is rotationally coupled to the main chassis about a main chassis rotational axis. A secondary chassis is pivotally coupled to the main chassis. The secondary chassis is configured and arranged to hold batteries that supply energy to an electric motor coupled to the main chassis. The at least one secondary chassis wheel is rotationally coupled to the secondary chassis about a secondary chassis rotational axis. A pivot connection between the main chassis and the secondary chassis has a pivot axis that is generally parallel with the main chassis rotational axis and the secondary chassis rotational axis. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130098699 | Francis electric vehicle range extender charge system - The Nature of This Invention is to Show That Just May Be, “We” as A Nation Can Free Our selves From The Grips Of “Fossil Fuel” That Has The Ability To Create Havoc And Turmoil Around The Entire World at One Time Or Another. It Became Perfectly Clear To me That This Can Become The Beginning Of A New Era When Key Management Of Our Environment Is Finally In Our Future. It Is Possible That It Can Even Get Better. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130168167 | AIR-COOLED FUEL CELL VEHICLE - An object of the present invention is to increase the vehicle compartment space of a fuel cell vehicle, to reduce the air-flow resistance by extending an exhaust duct straight, and to improve the cooling performance on an air-cooled fuel cell stack by increasing the amount of air introduced into the air-cooled fuel cell stack. For this purpose, an air-cooled fuel cell vehicle includes, at a rear portion of the fuel cell vehicle: a motor configured to drive a rear wheel: an air-cooled fuel cell stack including an air intake section configured to take in air used as a reacting gas and also as a cooling medium, and an air exhaust section configured to discharge an excess reacting gas containing air and hydrogen; an intake duct mounted on the air intake section; and an exhaust duct mounted on the air exhaust section and extending to a rear end portion of the fuel cell vehicle. In the air-cooled fuel cell vehicle, the air-cooled fuel cell stack is disposed under a rear floor of the air-cooled fuel cell vehicle and rearward of a rear wheel axle in a vehicle longitudinal direction, while the air intake section is oriented upward and inclined in such a manner that the air intake section is located closer to the rear floor as extending to a rear side of the vehicle. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130192909 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS OF ELECTRIC CAR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A power supply apparatus of an electric car and a method of controlling the same. The power supply apparatus includes a small power generation unit including a plurality of small generators mounted on an axle shaft of wheels of the electric car, to which a main drive motor is not provided, and each generating allocated resupply power preset in association with rotation of the axle shaft; a charging unit including a battery mounted in a trunk of the electric car, the charging unit charging the battery with the power generated by the small power generation unit and supplying power for operation of electric and electronic circuits of the electric car and power for the main drive motor; and a controller having a function of treating an abnormal state of the small generators and controlling overall operation of the power supply apparatus. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130306387 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - This fuel cell vehicle comprises a DC-DC converter constituted of a power input portion, reactors, and switching circuit sections. Connecting portions of the power input portion to the reactors and connecting portions of the reactors to the switching circuit sections in the DC-DC converter are all arranged side by side along a forward-backward direction of the vehicle, and arranged in this state on the side of one side surface of the DC-DC converter on one of the right side and left side of the vehicle. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130333964 | FUEL CELL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - Fuel cell stacks | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130333965 | FUEL CELL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - A cowl top | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130341108 | COMPRESSED AIR POWERED VEHICLE - A pressurized air system is provided. The air system includes a compressed air tank, an air motor coupled to, and in fluid communication with, the compressed air tank and structured to convert mechanical energy, an electric motor, the electric motor coupled to and in electrical communication with the air motor and having an output shaft, an electrical compressor structured to compress air, the electrical compressor coupled to and in electrical communication with the air motor, the electrical compressor also coupled to, and in fluid communication with the compressed air tank. Wherein the air motor receives compressed air from the tank and the air motor generates electricity. Further, a portion of the electricity is directed to the motor and the remaining electricity is directed to the electrical compressor, and, whereby the electrical compressor provides compressed air to the compressed air tank. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140014424 | Advanced propulsion engineless vehicle - The present “Advanced Propulsion Engineless Vehicle” invention is revolutionary land vehicle that operates without internal combustion engine that require fossil or other fuels to operate, nor uses “plug-in or hybrid” electric vehicle technology. It is powered by conventional off-the-shelve electric vehicle components and uses standard car batteries as primary or secondary power source. The invention's most revolutionary and important feature is its ability to automatically re-charge its batteries while the vehicle is in motion or not. This critical instantaneous re-charging ability is achieved through the deployment of redundant, radical on-board non-polluting power generating systems that may be used to re-charge batteries or used as primary power source to propel the vehicle. It utilizes a plurality of eco-friendly power generating/re-charging apparatuses allowing it to operate without practical driving limitations, capable of operating for thousands of miles plus, without stopping to re-charge, travelling at sustained, varied highway speeds, on almost all weather and road conditions, day or night, in full comfort, safety and style, permanently negating the use of plugged-in, hybrid vehicles or internal combustion engine technologies. The present invention is the most ideal, practical and cost effective non-ICE, non-plug or non-hybrid land vehicle that is simply called “Engineless”, the vehicle that uses the most common of prior art/components assembled in most simplest way but achieving history-making breakthroughs that will forever change the way people of the world drive, work and play while helping Planet Earth get back to pink health. The new engineless vehicle power source technologies, concepts and principles are also applicable for select air and water crafts as well. The present invention is a “back to basic” approach to car manufacturing without the trappings of new, ultra high tech contraptions or gizmos, use of ear-busting and polluting internal combustion engine and astronomical components and production costs. Simplicity is pure beauty, the essence of Advanced Propulsion Engineless Vehicle invention that will usher a new dawn of healthy civilizations, a very green, clean, cool and peaceful Planet Earth, now and for centuries to come. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140020968 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - An object of the present invention is to efficiently heat a vehicle cabin of a fuel cell vehicle by utilizing heat of air discharged from a fuel cell stack. In a fuel cell vehicle in which an exhaust duct configured to discharge air from a fuel cell stack is arranged below a floor, the exhaust duct includes: a lower surface wall facing at least a lower surface of the floor with a predetermined gap therebetween; and a pair of side walls extending from right and left side portions of the lower surface wall toward the lower surface of the floor, and the floor is configured to be heated by the air flowing in the exhaust duct. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140060944 | SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING A POWER-SUPPLY BATTERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system for connecting a power-supply battery to a motor vehicle, including a device for ventilating the battery, and a multi-connection plate which includes openings for connecting to at least two ducts for circulating a heat-transport fluid, and for connecting to the battery so as to connect the at least two ducts to an inner circulation circuit of the battery. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140097031 | 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. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140110185 | FUEL CELL POWER PLANT PROVIDED IN VEHICLE - A fuel cell power plant provided in a vehicle includes a power plant unit, a frame including a front part of the vehicle, and an impact cushioning member having a protective space therein and surrounding the power plant unit. The power plant unit includes a fuel cell stack, a hydrogen supply device to supply hydrogen to the fuel cell stack to generate electric power, and a high-voltage device to receive and manage the electric power generated. A gap is provided between the power plant unit and the impact cushioning member so that the power plant unit moves in a case where a collision load is applied from an outside of the vehicle. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140110186 | MANEUVERING DRIVE WITH ADDITIONAL BRAKE MODULE - A maneuvering drive ( | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140144719 | ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD WHEELED VEHICLE - An off-road vehicle has four wheels and side-by-side driver and passenger seats. At least two of the wheels are driven by an electric motor powered by batteries disposed in the vehicle. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140182955 | ENERGY REGENERATION DEVICE OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An energy regeneration device of a suspension system for a vehicle is provided and includes a suspension link connecting a wheel carrier to a vehicle body and a bush unit disposed between a vehicle body connection portion of the suspension link and the vehicle body, outputs hinge motion of the suspension link via an output gear. A rotation fixing mechanism rotates the output gear by connecting the output gear to a side of the suspension link. A one-way power transmission mechanism connected with the output gear receives the hinge motion via an input gear and outputs one-way rotational power. A generator generates electricity while being rotated by the transmitted one-way rotational power. A speed-up mechanism disposed between the generator and the one-way power transmission mechanism transmits the one-way rotational power to the generator. A rectifier electrically connected with the generator, rectifies the electricity generated by the generator. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140209399 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING PASSENGER EXERCISE WHILE OCCUPYING A SEAT OF A VEHICLE - An apparatus for facilitating passenger exercise may comprise one or more pedals provided arranged to be operated by a passenger of a vehicle and allow the passenger to exert pressure on the pedal, while occupying a passenger seat of the vehicle. A compression unit coupled to the at least one pedal to receive the exerted pressure on the at least one pedal. The compression unit may function in at least one of a passive mode or an active mode. The apparatus may further comprise one or more handles operable by a passenger of a vehicle to exercise, and configured to allow the passenger to pool the one more handles, while occupying a seat of the vehicle. A string may be coupled to the one or more handles, and may be applicable to receive a force resulting from pooling the handle. A pulley may be operable to receive the string. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140231159 | PINCH-RELIEF HINGED ASSEMBLIES AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INCLUDING PINCH-RELIEF HINGED ASSEMBLIES - Hinged assemblies, and children's products including at least one hinged assembly, include a base member and a hinged member operatively and pivotally coupled to the base member to define a hinge. The hinge is configured to release if an obstruction is positioned between the hinged member and the base member while the hinged member is being closed and if a closing torque is greater than or equal to a release torque. The hinge also may be configured to not release when an opening torque is applied when the hinged member is in its open position even when the opening torque is greater than the release torque. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140251705 | Vehicle - A vehicle, particularly motor vehicle, having a plurality of wheels that form unsprung structural component parts rotatable around wheel axles and a vehicle body forming a sprung structural component part. An energy generation device is arranged in the vehicle body by which a movement of the vehicle body or of parts of the vehicle body can be converted into electrical energy supplied to a storage battery. The energy generation device is an energy absorption converter and has a cylindrical coil winding which surrounds an interior space in which an axially magnetized permanent magnet is arranged such that it can be driven so as to be coaxially movable by the movement of the vehicle body or of a part of the vehicle body. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140305722 | VEHICLE - This vehicle includes a vehicle-mounted component mounted below a rear floor panel and an electric power reception device mounted below the rear floor panel and including an electric power reception portion receiving electric power in a non-contact manner from an electric power transmission device including an externally provided electric power transmission portion, and the vehicle-mounted component is arranged flush with and around the electric power reception device. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140353055 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SERIAL HYBRID ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A drivable exercise machine may include an electric vehicle with human power input provided by a high output, variable-resistancepedal-driven generator. The vehicle may include a computing device with a user interface that mimics an electric exercise bicycle. Using one or more program modes, a user may activate pre-set, custom and dynamic terrain-based exercise program profiles while commuting. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150027796 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell vehicle is provided with a fuel cell stack and a vehicle body frame for mounting the fuel cell stack in a front box. The fuel cell stack and a frame member have portions overlapping with each other in a vehicle width direction in a plan view of the vehicle. A vehicle-forward end portion of the fuel cell stack is positioned closer to the rear of the vehicle than a vehicle-forward end portion of the frame member. A vehicle-rearward end portion of the fuel cell stack is positioned closer to the front of the vehicle than a vehicle-rearward end portion of the frame member. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150053491 | Thermal management system for fuel cell, fuel cell system and vehicle equipped with fuel cell system - The invention provides a thermal management system for a fuel cell, a fuel cell system and a vehicle equipped with the fuel cell system. The thermal management system for a fuel cell comprises: a cooling system ( | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150075885 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell vehicle including a fuel cell, a traveling motor, a secondary battery, a predetermined device, an air tank, an electric air feeder, and a control unit is provided. The fuel cell is mounted to a vehicle, and at least has a pair of electrodes that pinch an electrolyte membrane, the pair of electrodes including a catalyst. The traveling motor is driven by a generated power of the fuel cell to provide a driving force to a driving wheel. The secondary battery is charged with the generated power. The predetermined device is driven by an air pressure and has a predetermined function of the vehicle. The air tank stores a compressed air for driving the predetermined device. The control unit controls (i) a charge of the secondary battery, (ii) an operation of the air feeder, (iii) an power generation and (iv) a feeding destination. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150107920 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - This specification provides a structure in which a power cable connecting an inverter with a motor arranged in the front compartment is protected from breakage upon a crash. A hybrid vehicle includes an inverter fixed to a top of a drive train with a gap by front and rear brackets. The front bracket connects a front surface of the inverter with the drive train and the rear bracket connects a rear surface of the inverter with the drive train. The front surface of the inverter corresponds to a frontward side surface of the vehicle. When the vehicle crashes, the front and rear brackets cause the inverter move backward and downward so that a distance between the inverter and the drive train is reduced. Therefore, a power cable is protected from breakage. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150129334 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The electric vehicle of the present invention comprises: a battery; an electrical component unit provided toward the back of the vehicle relative to the battery; an electric power supply harness connected to the electrical component unit and routed toward the battery; and a motor to be driven by electric power supplied from the battery. The electrical component unit is installed on an upper part of a floor panel | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150328994 | KART - A kart having a pedal speed controller and other components and arrangements thereof are disclosed. The kart can be provided with a controller for controlling speed; the pedal speed controller comprising a pedestal and a pedal, one end of the pedal is articulated with the pedestal and keeps a certain angle with the pedestal. The pedal speed controller also comprises a sensor connected with the controller, and the sensor can obtain displacement signal along the tread direction of the pedal. The pedal speed controller has the advantages of realizing pedal control of acceleration or deceleration for drivers, avoiding interference with manual adjustment of kart direction, preventing from mutual influence between speed regulation and steering, improving the speed control performance of the kart, and improving the driving experience. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150375623 | VEHICLE HAVING IMPROVED BATTERY SHIELDING - A vehicle comprising a vehicle body ( | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160039308 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell electric automobile includes a fuel cell stack, a traction motor, a first control device for controlling output of the fuel cell stack, and a second control device for controlling electrical energy supplied to the traction motor. The first control device is provided vertically above the fuel cell stack, and the second control device is provided vertically below the fuel cell stack and on a lateral side of the traction motor. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160064765 | FUEL CELL STACK AND FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell stack and a housing that has first and second end plates and four side plates connecting the sides of the first and second end plates. Projections provided on the first and second end plates have openings communicating with a space formed between an inner wall of the housing and a fuel cell laminate. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160129806 | VEHICLE - In order for a vehicle to which a fuel cell module is mounted to fully secure an electric connection between a vehicle body and the fuel cell module, a vehicle is provided, which includes a conductive plate-like member, constituting at least a part of a floor portion of a vehicle body of the vehicle, and having a protruded portion protruded upwardly in the gravity directions and extended from the front to the rear of the vehicle, a fuel cell module, provided downward in the gravity directions from the plate-like member, and accommodating a fuel cell, and a grounding wire, electrically connecting the fuel cell module with the plate-like member within a range when seen in the gravity direction where the protruded portion exists. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160159211 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell vehicle includes a front compartment, a cowl top, a hood, and a blocking member. The front compartment is provided in front of a dashboard. A fuel cell is disposed in the front compartment. The cowl top is disposed between the front compartment and the dashboard and hermetically sealed from the front compartment via a sealing portion. The front compartment is opened or closed via the hood. The hood includes an outer plate and an inner plate that are joined together to provide an inner passage between the outer plate and the inner plate. The inner passage extends from the front compartment to the cowl top bypassing the sealing portion. The blocking member is disposed in the inner passage to block flow of fluid between the front compartment and the cowl top. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160185233 | Electric vehicle range extender charging - In an electric vehicle having a primary battery powered source of energy with a primary electric motor driven and connected to one or more ground engagement wheels of the electric vehicle, has a device called a sprocket used for collecting energy form the inner rim edge of the rear wheel of the electric vehicle. This sprocket mechanism device collects this energy then transfers that energy to alternators one and two on its mounted framework in the trunk compartment by way of a chain. The two alternators with its sitting pilot voltages, then transfer it by required electrically conductive cables sending energy to the battery bank source thus completing the on board charging system cycle. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160375739 | Active Electromechanical Suspension and Power Generation System Using an Acceleration Controller - The invention disclosed herein consists of an active electromechanical suspension and power generation system using an accelerometer connected to a controller. The electromechanical suspension consists of a geared motor and spring, which are used to isolate the vehicle chassis from the wheel, with the motor also functioning as a generator. The controller uses a 3-axis accelerometer's data to determine which direction to turn the motor and when to turn it. | 12-29-2016 |
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