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Wireless energy transfer systems
ActiveUS20100141042A1Efficient deliveryEfficient energy transferMultiple-port networksNear-field transmissionEnergy transferCondensed matter physics
Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.
Owner:WITRICITY CORP
Wireless energy transfer systems
ActiveUS20100109445A1Efficient deliveryEfficient energy transferMultiple-port networksNear-field transmissionEnergy transferCondensed matter physics
Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.
Owner:WITRICITY CORP
Temperature compensation in a wireless transfer system
InactiveUS20140312706A1Efficient deliveryEfficient energy transferMultiple-port networksNear-field transmissionElectricityCapacitance
Described herein are improved configurations for a resonator for wireless power transfer that includes a conductor forming one or more loops and having an inductance L, a network of capacitors, having a capacitance, C, and a desired electrical parameter, coupled to the conductor, the network having at least one capacitor of a first type with a first temperature profile of the electrical parameter, and the network having at least one capacitor of a second type with a second temperature profile of the electrical parameter.
Owner:WITRICITY CORP
Wireless power transmission apparatus
ActiveUS20130221757A1Lower resonance frequencySmall sizeElectromagnetic wave systemCharging stationsElectric power transmissionResonance
A wireless power transmission apparatus includes: a transmission resonator installed in one side wall within a specific space and configured to comprise a transmission feeding loop for transmitting impedance matching and power and receive and transmit the impedance matching and power using the transmission feeding loop. Further, the wireless power transmission apparatus includes a relay resonator installed in another side wall within the specific space and configured to have a resonant frequency identical with that of the transmission resonator and store energy in the specific space by generating mutual resonance through a resonance characteristic with the transmission resonator; and one or more reception resonators installed within the specific space and configured to have a resonant frequency identical with that of the transmission resonator and receive the energy stored in the specific space.
Owner:ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM RES INST
Wireless energy transfer resonator kit
ActiveUS8487480B1Efficient deliveryEfficient energy transferMultiple-port networksCircuit arrangementsEnergy transferCondensed matter physics
Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.
Owner:WITRICITY CORP
Self Propelled Electric Vehicle Recharging Trailer
InactiveUS20100065344A1Digital data processing detailsPlural diverse prime-mover propulsion mountingElectricityPower coupling
A recharging trailer for applying electrical energy to an electric vehicle has an electrical power coupling. The recharging trailer includes a trailer frame configured to be coupled to the electronic vehicle. An electrical generation unit is disposed on the trailer and is configured generate electrical power. The electrical generation unit is also configured to be electrically coupled to the electrical power coupling of the electric vehicle. A trailer propulsion unit is configured to propel the trailer while the electrical vehicle is moving so that the trailer moves without applying a substantial load to the electric vehicle.
Owner:COLLINGS III JOHN K
Wireless energy transfer resonator kit
ActiveUS20130200716A1Efficient deliveryEfficient energy transferMultiple-port networksCircuit arrangementsEnergy transferEnergy expenditure
Owner:WITRICITY CORP
Moving apparatus with drive power assisting device and movement controlling method
A moving apparatus with a driving force assist mechanism traveled mainly by human power. This moving apparatus detects, in a non-contact manner, with respect to rotating portion such as traveling wheel, etc., rotation speed of the rotating portion to detect traveling state to deliver, from the driving force assist mechanism, assistant driving force corresponding to speed change information that a person who operates the moving apparatus intends to give on the basis of the detected traveling information to carry out traveling to thereby permit smooth traveling even in the case where traveling by only human power becomes difficult.
Owner:SONY CORP
Vehicles and methods using center of gravity and mass shift control system
InactiveUS7350787B2Eliminate inadvertent shiftsPassenger cyclesChildren cyclesControl systemGravity center
A center of gravity (C / G) control system for a vehicle includes sensors to measure the center of gravity shift and mass shift of the human body in relation to the vehicle, a controller to determine outputs, a dynamically adjustable vehicle system, and a power supply. The sensor measures the direction and rate of shift of the center of gravity and mass shift of the human and creates a representative input signal. The controller determines the appropriate outputs in response to the relative center of gravity shift data received. The dynamically adjustable vehicle system receives the controller output and performs the expected action.
Owner:VOSS DARRELL W
Systems and methods for control of transmission and/or prime mover
Disclosed here are inventive systems and methods for a powertrain of an electric vehicle (EV). In some embodiments, said powertrain includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) coupled to an electric drive motor, wherein a control system is configured to control the CVT and / or the drive motor to optimize various efficiencies associated with the EV and / or its subsystems. In one specific embodiment, the control system is configured to operate the EV in an economy mode. Operating in said mode, the control system simultaneously manages the CVT and the drive motor to optimize the range of the EV. The control system can be configured to manage the current provided to the drive motor, as well as adjust a transmission speed ratio of the CVT. Other modes of operation are also disclosed. The control system can be configured to manage the power to the drive motor and adjust the transmission speed ratio of the CVT taking into account battery voltage, throttle position, and transmission speed ratio, for example.
Owner:FALLBROOK INTPROP COMPANY
Charging system for electric vehicle
InactiveUS20110279083A1Low costBatteries circuit arrangementsData processing applicationsElectric vehicleControl circuit
A charging system of electric vehicles comprises: a delivery box 100 having a plurality of article storage boxes 104 each locked or unlocked by electrically operated locking devices 1042, 1043, the article storage boxes 104 being used to receive delivered or mailed articles in apartment buildings; delivery box controller 101 for controlling locking and unlocking of the locking devices 1042, 1043; a power supply circuit 202 for electrically charging the electric vehicles 300; and a control circuit 201 for controlling the power supply circuit 202, wherein the delivery box controller 101 regulates electrically charging services of the electric vehicles through the power supply circuit 202 and electrification controller 201 in addition to controlling operation of the locking devices 1042, 1043 for the delivery box 100.
Owner:JAPAN DELIVERY SYST CORP +1
Hub motor mechanism
An electrically driven hub includes an electrical mechanism including an electrical motor and a planetary gear system connected to the electrical mechanism. A first fixed shaft is connected to the stator of the electrical motor and a second fixed shaft is connected to a second end of the stator of the electrical motor. The first and second fixed shafts are connected to the vehicle frame. A one-way clutch is connected between a cover of the hub and the planetary gear system so that the hub is rotated when the planetary gear system is activated by the motor.
Owner:LO CHIU HSIANG
Self-propelled wheel for bicycles and similar vehicles
Owner:RADTKE JEFFREY L
Electromechanical Control System of Electric Bicycle Integrating Smart Mobile Device and Cloud Services
ActiveUS20140209400A1Easy to manageAdd funAnti-theft cycle devicesPropulsion by batteries/cellsCommunication interfaceCycle control
An electromechanical control system of an electric bike integrating a smart mobile device and cloud services therewith enables a controller of the electric bike to independently monitor and control operation of an electric motor, is integrated with an external smart mobile device with a communication interface thereof, configures cycling control parameters of the controller with the externally available cycling control parameters through an user interface provided by the smart mobile device to adapt to cyclists' physical strength. Cycling information and bike information can be displayed on the smart mobile device or make them openly available through the online function of the smart mobile device for cyclists to easily record or manage related information during bike cycling.
Owner:YAO LI HO
Electric bicycle drive system with regenerative charging
Methods and apparatus for reconfiguring a battery and / or an electric motor assembly for an electric bicycle drive system are provided. A battery having a plurality of battery cells in a first configuration adapted to provide a first battery voltage can be reconfigured into a second configuration adapted to provide a second battery voltage. The second battery voltage may be lower than the first battery voltage. The battery can be charged when in the second configuration. Similarly, an arrangement of two or more electric motors can be provided in a first configuration adapted to provide at least one of a first torque output during a driving action and a first regenerative voltage output during a braking action. The motors can be reconfigured into a second configuration adapted to provide at least one of a second torque output during the driving action and a second regenerative voltage output during the braking action.
Owner:LEE CHONG UK +1
Reconfigurable hybrid energy storage system for electrified vehicles
The embodiments described herein relate to a reconfigurable energy storage system. In one embodiment, the reconfigurable energy storage system comprises a first energy storage system, a second energy storage system and a power converter. The power converter determines a first power level, a second power level and a load coupled to the power converter and manipulates the power transfer between the energy storage systems based on the first power level, the second power level and the load. In another embodiment, the reconfigurable energy storage system also comprises a third energy storage system. In this embodiment, the power converter determines a third power level corresponding to the third energy storage system and manipulates the power transfer between the energy storage systems based also on the third power level. The third power level may correspond to a state of charge of the third energy storage element or amount of power generated by the third energy storage system.
Owner:ENEDYM INC
Nonaqueous electrolyte battery, battery pack and vehicle
A nonaqueous electrolyte battery includes a negative electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises an active material having a lithium ion insertion potential of 0.4V (vs Li / Li+) or more, a conductive agent and a current collector. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains first sultones having an unsaturated hydrocarbon group. A diameter distribution of pores of the negative electrode when measured by mercury porosimetry has a first peak having a mode diameter of 0.01 to 0.2 μm and a second peak having a mode diameter of 0.003 to 0.02 μm. A volume of pores having a diameter of 0.01 to 0.2 μm and a volume of pores having a diameter of 0.003 to 0.02 μm, which are measured by the mercury porosimetery, are 0.05 to 0.5 mL and 0.0001 to 0.02 mL, respectively, per g of the negative electrode excluding the current collector.
Owner:KK TOSHIBA
Nonaqueous electrolyte battery, battery pack and vehicle
A nonaqueous electrolyte battery includes a flattened electrode group, a case, a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal. The positive electrode terminal is bent around one edge portion of the positive electrode terminal, curved toward the electrode group and reaches a sealed portion. The other edge portion of the positive electrode terminal extends from the case through the sealed portion. The negative electrode terminal is bent around one edge portion of the negative electrode terminal, curved toward the electrode group and reaches the sealed portion. The other edge portion of the negative electrode terminal extends from the case through the sealed portion. The positive electrode terminal satisfies formula (1) given below and the negative electrode terminal satisfies formula (2) given below: t2×W2≧0.25 Sp (1)t3×W3≧0.25 Sn (2)
Owner:KK TOSHIBA
Wireless power transmission system capable of continuing power transmission while suppressing heatup of foreign objects
ActiveUS20140159501A1Heat suppressionBatteries circuit arrangementsCharging stationsElectric power transmissionHigh frequency power
A power transmitting antenna includes a first resonant circuit including a power transmitting coil, a power receiving antenna includes a second resonant circuit including a power receiving coil. When the power transmitting antenna and the power receiving antenna are electromagnetically coupled to each other, the power transmitting antenna and the power receiving antenna have an odd-mode resonance frequency corresponding to an odd-mode resonant condition, and an even-mode resonance frequency corresponding to an even-mode resonant condition, and the even-mode resonance frequency is higher than the odd-mode resonance frequency. A wireless power transmitting apparatus is provided with a power transmitting circuit configured to generate high-frequency power at a variable frequency, and supply the high-frequency power to the power transmitting antenna. A control circuit sets the frequency of the high-frequency power generated by the power transmitting circuit to one of the odd-mode resonance frequency and the even-mode resonance frequency.
Owner:PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
Folding bicycle with electric power train assist
InactiveUS20120043148A1Small sizeReduce bulkWheel based transmissionFrictional rollers based transmissionElectricityElectric power transmission
The invention is directed to a foldable electric bicycle with power assist having a front portion attached to a rear portion via a central pivot post. The front portion maintains a steering column, handle bar system and a front wheel assembly having a front wheel and an electric power train. The rear portion includes a rear connecting arm to maintain the rear wheel. The central pivot post includes a first end that connects with the front portion and a second end which connects with the rear portion. A peddle assembly connects below the central pivot post and communicates with the rear wheel through a drive chain. A rechargeable battery capable of providing electricity to the electric power train is shaped to fit within a cavity and is located within the central pivot post. The rechargeable battery is positioned proximate the user so as to vertically align with the user's girth.
Owner:ROBRADY CAPITAL
Systems and methods for control of transmission and/or prime mover
Owner:FALLBROOK INTPROP COMPANY
System and method for towing a trailer
ActiveUS20110042154A1Maximize fuel efficiencyImprove performanceAnalogue computers for trafficComputations using stochastic pulse trainsClosed loopFuel efficiency
Systems for towing a trailer by a towing vehicle and a method for controlling such a system are disclosed. The systems and method are configured to maintain a constant towing load on the towing vehicle as well as optimizing other performance criteria such as fuel efficiency. The system comprises a closed loop controller, a towing arm assembly, a load measuring device, an electric hub motor, brakes, a motor controller and a brake controller disposed on the trailer. In another embodiment, two separate systems are installed, one on each side of the trailer. A load force feeds into a PID controller programmed with preset proportional, differential and integral parameters. The PID controller generates a command signal to either modulate the brakes or motor up or down depending on the sign of the command signal. A process output updates the system which continuously adjusts based on driving conditions.
Owner:BARTEL BRIAN DANIEL
Electric bicycles and retrofit kits
InactiveUS20050189157A1Improve performanceReduce complexityPropulsion by humans/animalsVehicle transmissionGear wheelSprocket
A bicycle has an electric motor and attached single or multiple sprockets, gears, chains, belts, shafts and mounting brackets. Outer sprockets are independently turned by either the motor or the pedals, and these outer sprockets then turn an inner sprocket which drives the drive chain and turns the rear wheel. Either the motor or the pedals, or both, may propel the bicycle. The vehicle also includes a means for detecting gear shifting and thereupon reducing power to the motor for a short time interval.
Owner:ZVO
System for advertising and communicating at a vehicle charging station and method of using the same
InactiveUS20130124320A1Batteries circuit arrangementsDiscounts/incentivesTelecommunicationsMechanical engineering
Owner:ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION ENG CORP +1
Self-propelled wheel for bicycles and similar vehicles
Owner:RADTKE JEFFREY L
Control unit for motor-assisted bicycle
A control unit for a motor-assisted vehicle such as a bicycle is disclosed that effectively provides an assist drive power to a motor-assisted bicycle during a period of initial pedaling or startup on an upward slope or at the time of acceleration. A first detection signal is outputted when a vehicle speed is equal to or less than a predetermined vehicle speed. A second detection signal is outputted when acceleration is equal to or more than a predetermined value on the basis of a change in the amount of the vehicle speed. A road surface inclination is determined from a map on the basis of a ratio between an actual running resistance and a flat road running resistance. A coefficient K is retrieved form the map corresponding to either the first detection signal or the second detection signal to increase the assist power from the map on the basis of the vehicle speed. The coefficient K is inputted into an assist power calculating portion, and the required assist drive power is calculated.
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
Power Assisted Vehicles
InactiveUS20130179016A1Affect propertyHybrid vehiclesDigital data processing detailsAccelerometerControl system
This invention relates to power assisted vehicles (10) and in particular to vehicles of the type which use electrically powered motors (13) to assist in the propulsion, of the vehicle. The control system (14) for a power assisted vehicle (10) having an electric motor (13), said control system (14) including: an accelerometer-based tilt sensor (16) augmented with an input from a velocity source (46) to determine the inclination of said vehicle (10), a manual input variably adjustable sensor (23) for detecting in a non-contact manner manual propulsion input, to said vehicle (10), by sensing the rotation speed of a rotating portion of said vehicle (10); and said control system (14) being adapted to control the power supplied to said motor (13) and therefore the power assistance provided to said vehicle (10) by said electric motor (13) in accordance with, the inclination or pitch of said vehicle (10) as sensed by said augmented accelerometer-based tilt sensor (16) and the manual propulsion input from said manual propulsion sensor (23).
Owner:GALE STEPHEN WILLIAM
Hub unit for use in electrically movable wheels and vehicle comprising the hub unit
InactiveUS7375450B2Efficient releaseSuppress the overheating of the windingsHubsPropulsion by batteries/cellsEngineeringConductor Coil
Owner:SANYO ELECTRIC CO LTD
Method for managing the strain of a user of a human propulsion vehicle, and vehicle adapted for said method
InactiveUS20110254673A1Adapt to the environmentHealth effectsSpeed controllerAcoustic signalHuman powerControl unit
A method of managing physical effort expended by a user of a human-propelled vehicle provided with a control unit connected to an electric motor that is powered by a battery and that is arranged to take the place at least in part of the user for the purposes of propelling and of braking the vehicle, as a function of a program executed by the control unit in order to manage the physical effort expended by the user. A vehicle adapted to this method.
Owner:IMW PRODIONS
Components, systems and methods of bicycle-based network connectivity and methods for controlling a bicycle having network connectivity
InactiveUS20160039496A1Improve experienceImprove a rider's rideDigital data processing detailsGearing controlThird partyGuideline
A bicycle configured for communication with other bicycles, a centralized server, client computing devices and third party servers allows the rider to be connected with friends, coaches / trainers, and third party vendors including vendors associated with lodging, food, and other conveniences, vendors associated with bike servicing, equipment, warranties, and other bike related products and services, and vendors associated with routes, areas or destinations. Information may be communicated in real time or stored in memory and communicated to servers, client devices, other riders, etc., at a later date. Information may be communicated to the bike controller for route planning, service scheduling, training purposes and the like. Information communicated to or from the bicycle may be performed as indicated by the rider or there may be predetermined rules or guidelines for what information is collected and to whom the information may be sent to or received from.
Owner:FALLBROOK INTPROP COMPANY
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