초록 ▼

A vehicle having an electric hybrid power system is provided. The vehicle includes an electric motor drivably connected to one or more ground engaging wheels. A battery pack stores electricity to power the electric motor. An engine is drivably connected to the wheels with an alternator connected to

A vehicle having an electric hybrid power system is provided. The vehicle includes an electric motor drivably connected to one or more ground engaging wheels. A battery pack stores electricity to power the electric motor. An engine is drivably connected to the wheels with an alternator connected to the engine for recharging an accessory battery. The engine is located near the end of the vehicle opposite the end where the electric motor is located and the two motors are joined with a light-weight small-diameter drive shaft. The alternator has at least a voltage output range of between approximately the standard output voltage of the accessory battery and the standard output voltage of the battery pack. In accordance with the present invention, a mechanism for electrically connecting the alternator to the battery pack is provided such that the alternator alternatively recharges both the battery pack and the accessory battery.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle comprising:electric motor means drivably connected to at least one ground engaging drive wheel, the electric motor means selectively having a function of rotating the drive wheel;electrical storage means for storing power for the electric motor means, the electr

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle comprising:electric motor means drivably connected to at least one ground engaging drive wheel, the electric motor means selectively having a function of rotating the drive wheel;electrical storage means for storing power for the electric motor means, the electrical storage means being electrically connected to the electric motor means, the electric storage means selectively powering the electric motor means, the electrical storage means selectively being charged by the electric motor means;liquid fueled engine means drivably connected to at least one ground engaging wheel, the liquid fueled engine means selectively having a function of rotating the drive wheel; andrecharging means coupled to and powered by the liquid fueled engine means for selectively recharging the electrical storage means as the electrical motor means powers the drive wheel, the recharging means also selectively recharging the electrical storage means at the same time the liquid fueled engine means powers the drive wheel;whereby the electrical storage means selectively receives recharging energy from the recharging means even when both the liquid fueled engine means and the electric motor means are connected for driving the vehicle.