Electric vehicles with removable homopolar generators for increased driving distances
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B60L-011/18
B60L-011/02
H02K-055/06
B60W-020/10
출원번호
US-0700158
(2017-09-10)
등록번호
US-10017056
(2018-07-10)
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/ 주소
Botts, Richard Edward
출원인 / 주소
PREMERGY, INC.
대리인 / 주소
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
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Systems and methods are disclosed for electric vehicles with removable homopolar generators for increased driving distances. In one embodiment, an example electric vehicle may include at least one drive motor configured to impart motion to one or more wheels of the electric vehicle, a plurality of r
Systems and methods are disclosed for electric vehicles with removable homopolar generators for increased driving distances. In one embodiment, an example electric vehicle may include at least one drive motor configured to impart motion to one or more wheels of the electric vehicle, a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to power the at least one drive motor, and a homopolar generator positioned within the electric vehicle and electrically coupled to the plurality of rechargeable batteries. The homopolar generator may be configured to generate current to charge the plurality of rechargeable batteries. The electric vehicle may include one or more solid state relays electrically coupled between the plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a controller configured to manage charging of the plurality of rechargeable batteries.
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1. An electric vehicle comprising: at least one drive motor configured to impart motion to one or more wheels of the electric vehicle;a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to power the at least one drive motor;a homopolar generator positioned within the electric vehicle and electrically c
1. An electric vehicle comprising: at least one drive motor configured to impart motion to one or more wheels of the electric vehicle;a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to power the at least one drive motor;a homopolar generator positioned within the electric vehicle and electrically coupled to the plurality of rechargeable batteries, the homopolar generator configured to generate current to charge the plurality of rechargeable batteries, wherein the homopolar generator is positioned in a modular housing that is removable from the electric vehicle;one or more solid state relays electrically coupled between the plurality of rechargeable batteries; anda controller configured to manage charging of the plurality of rechargeable batteries. 2. The electric vehicle of claim 1, wherein the homopolar generator comprises a drive motor, a shaft, and a copper disc mounted on the shaft, and wherein the drive motor is configured to impart motion to the shaft to rotate the copper disc. 3. The electric vehicle of claim 2, wherein the homopolar generator further comprises a set of magnets that are mounted in a fixed position about either side of the copper disc. 4. The electric vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a homopolar generator battery, wherein the homopolar generator battery is configured to power the homopolar generator, and wherein the homopolar generator battery is charged by the electric vehicle. 5. The electric vehicle of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to substantially match an output voltage of the homopolar generator to a voltage level of at least one of the plurality of rechargeable batteries. 6. The electric vehicle of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to cause the one or more solid state relays to create a series connection between the plurality of rechargeable batteries during discharging, and to create a parallel connection between the plurality of rechargeable batteries during charging. 7. The electric vehicle of claim 1, wherein the electric vehicle further comprises a starter, and wherein the plurality of rechargeable batteries are configured to provide power to the starter. 8. The electric vehicle of claim 1, wherein the plurality of rechargeable batteries is positioned in a modular housing that is removable from the electric vehicle. 9. The electric vehicle of claim 1, wherein the homopolar generator is driven by one or more mechanical components of the electric vehicle, such that the homopolar generator is driven when the electric vehicle is in motion. 10. The electric vehicle of claim 1, wherein the homopolar generator is configured to charge the plurality of rechargeable batteries within five minutes. 11. A removable homopolar generator comprising: a plurality of frame elements;a shaft extending through the plurality of frame elements;a drive motor configured to rotate the shaft;a plurality of copper discs mounted on the shaft;a plurality of magnets positioned in the plurality of frame elements and about the plurality of copper discs, wherein the plurality of magnets are in a fixed position with respect to the shaft;a first copper plate mounted to a first side of a first frame element of the plurality of frame elements;a second copper plate mounted to a second side of the first frame element;a copper linkage component in contact with the first copper plate and the second copper plate, the copper linkage component disposed about a third side of the first frame element;a first set of conductive brushes mounted to the first copper plate, the first set of conductive brushes in electrical communication with a first copper disc of the plurality of copper discs;a second set of conductive brushes mounted to the second copper plate, the second set of conductive brushes in electrical communication with a second copper disc of the plurality of copper discs; anda power output component. 12. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein the plurality of magnets are positioned in a recessed portion of the plurality of frame elements. 13. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein the drive motor is powered by one or more solar panels. 14. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein the drive motor is powered by one or more batteries. 15. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein the power output component is coupled to one or more batteries. 16. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein the power output component is coupled to a solid state relay. 17. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein the copper plate comprises copper material and carbon material. 18. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein a voltage output of the removable homopolar generator substantially matches a voltage level of a device connected to the power output component. 19. The removable homopolar generator of claim 11, wherein the drive motor is powered by one or more mechanical components of the electric vehicle, such that the removable homopolar generator is driven when the electric vehicle is in motion. 20. A homopolar generator system for use with an electric vehicle, the homopolar generator system comprising: a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to power a drive motor of the electric vehicle;one or more solid state relays electrically coupled between the plurality of rechargeable batteries;a controller configured to manage charging of the plurality of rechargeable batteries; anda homopolar generator positioned within the electric vehicle and electrically coupled to the plurality of rechargeable batteries, the homopolar generator configured to generate current to charge the plurality of rechargeable batteries, wherein the homopolar generator comprises:a plurality of frame elements;a shaft extending through the plurality of frame elements;a drive motor configured to rotate the shaft;a plurality of copper discs mounted on the shaft;a plurality of magnets positioned in the plurality of frame elements and about the plurality of copper discs, wherein the plurality of magnets are in a fixed position with respect to the shaft;a first copper plate mounted to a first side of a first frame element of the plurality of frame elements;a second copper plate mounted to a second side of the first frame element;a copper linkage component in contact with the first copper plate and the second copper plate, the copper linkage component disposed about a third side of the first frame element;a first set of conductive brushes mounted to the first copper plate, the first set of conductive brushes in electrical communication with a first copper disc of the plurality of copper discs; anda second set of conductive brushes mounted to the second copper plate, the second set of conductive brushes in electrical communication with a second copper disc of the plurality of copper discs.
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