Two-wheeled electric vehicle utilizing solar energy to generate electricity and extend range

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a two-wheeled electric vehicle utilizing solar power generation to extend the range, which comprises a vehicle body and a solar power generator mechanism, the solar generator mechanism is installed at the front end of the vehicle and comprises a protective cover, a solar cell panel and a storage battery pack. The two-wheeled electric vehicle can effectively utilize solar energy to generate power, so that the endurance mileage of the two-wheeled electric vehicle is prolonged, and the practicability of the two-wheeled electric vehicle is improved; the solar cell panel is arranged at the front end of the electric vehicle and does not affect use of a seat, the protective cover is arranged outside the solar cell panel and used for protecting the solar cell panel, the solar cell panel is prevented from being damaged, and the service life is prolonged; the controller maximizes the utilization rate of the solar cell panel. By automatically controlling the output current, the maximum efficiency of the solar cell panel can be ensured in all time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of transportation tools, and in particular to a two-wheeled electric vehicle that utilizes solar power generation to increase range. Background Art

[0002] As global climate change and environmental pollution become increasingly serious, people are increasingly aware of the importance of using renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.

[0003] New energy generally refers to renewable energy that is developed and utilized on the basis of new technologies, including solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, wave energy, ocean current energy and tidal energy, as well as thermal cycles between the surface and deep layers of the ocean; in addition, there are hydrogen energy, biogas, alcohol, methanol, etc., while coal, oil, natural gas, hydropower and other energy sources that have been widely used are called conventional energy. With the limited nature of conventional energy and the increasing prominence of environmental problems, new energy with environmental protection and renewable characteristics has been increasingly valued by various countries. Nowadays, the application of new energy is becoming more and more extensive, such as in transportation. As a clean and renewable energy source, solar energy has broad application prospects. However, current electric vehicles are often subject to problems such as short driving range and long charging time, which limits their popularity in actual use.

[0004] To this end, the present invention proposes a two-wheeled electric vehicle that utilizes solar power generation to increase range. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a two-wheeled electric vehicle that utilizes solar power generation to extend the range, which has a reasonable structural design and is convenient for promotion.

[0006] A two-wheeled electric vehicle that uses solar power generation to extend range, comprising a vehicle body and a solar power generator mechanism; the vehicle body comprises a driving mechanism, a vehicle chassis, and wheels mounted on the vehicle chassis, and the driving mechanism comprises a motor that drives the wheels to rotate;

[0007] The solar power generator mechanism is installed at the front end of the vehicle, and the solar power generator mechanism includes a protective cover, a solar panel 1 and a battery pack. The solar panel 1 is fixed to the front end of the vehicle body through a bracket. The solar panel 1 adopts a high-efficiency flexible monocrystalline silicon solar panel 1 without electrodes on the surface. A photovoltaic optimizer that automatically adjusts the working voltage is used to store the electric energy generated by the solar panel 1 in the battery pack, and the maximum power point of the solar panel 1 is adaptively achieved. The electric energy of the battery pack is provided to the motor of the driving mechanism through the controller;

[0008] The protective cover is installed on the outer side of the solar cell panel 1, and the protective cover is a transparent and detachable cover.

[0009] Preferably, the vehicle further comprises a carport, wherein a second solar panel is installed on the upper surface of the carport, and a third solar panel is installed on the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0010] Preferably, the solar panel one, solar panel two and solar panel three include a light-transmitting protective layer, a semi-flexible crystalline silicon solar cell sheet and a back panel, which are bonded together by an EVA adhesive film to form a solar photovoltaic panel.

[0011] Preferably, the shapes of the solar cell panel and the protective cover are both adapted to fit the outer shell of the electric vehicle body.

[0012] Preferably, the solar cell panel 1 comprises a light-transmitting protective layer, a semi-flexible crystalline silicon solar cell sheet and a back panel, and the three are bonded together by an EVA adhesive film to form a solar photovoltaic panel.

[0013] Preferably, the light-transmitting protective layer is a CPC transparent plate or a CPE transparent plate; the CPC transparent plate has a PET plate as a base material and is coated with fluororesin on both sides; the CPE transparent plate has a PET plate as a base material, is coated with fluororesin on one side and an EVA film on the other side.

[0014] Preferably, a heat collector is also included, which can absorb heat under sunlight and generate thermal energy, and the solar cell converts the thermal energy into electrical energy and outputs it to the power system of the vehicle.

[0015] Preferably, contour lights are installed on both sides of the protective cover.

[0016] Preferably, when the output current of the solar panel 1 reaches a maximum value, the controller will automatically reduce the output voltage. At the same time, when the vehicle needs to accelerate or climb a slope, the controller will adjust the output current and voltage to provide sufficient power.

[0017] Preferably, the protective cover is made of waterproof, light-transmitting and anti-fouling material.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] The two-wheeled electric vehicle of the present invention can effectively utilize solar energy to generate electricity, thereby extending its cruising range and improving its practicality; the solar panel 1 is arranged at the front end of the electric vehicle without affecting the use of the seat, and a protective cover is arranged outside the solar panel 1 to protect the solar panel 1, prevent the solar panel 1 from being damaged, and increase the service life; the controller maximizes the utilization rate of the solar panel 1. By automatically controlling the output current, it can be ensured that the solar panel 1 can exert the maximum efficiency at all times.

[0020] The design of the present invention is not only applicable to electric vehicles, but also can be applied to other types of transportation tools, such as motorcycles, bicycles, etc., and has broad market application prospects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a side view of embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a side view of embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a principle block diagram of the present invention;

[0026] 100-vehicle body, 101-driving mechanism, 102-vehicle chassis, 103-wheels, 200-solar generator mechanism, 201-protective cover, 202-solar panel one, 203-battery pack, 204-bracket, 205-outline light, 206-carport, 207-solar panel, 208-solar panel three. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the invented product is usually placed when used. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" and the like do not mean that the components must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "plurality" means at least 2.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, a two-wheeled electric vehicle that uses solar power generation to extend range includes a vehicle body 100 and a solar power generator mechanism 200; the vehicle body 100 includes a driving mechanism 101, a vehicle chassis 102, and wheels 103 installed on the vehicle chassis 102, and the driving mechanism 101 includes a motor that drives the wheels 103 to rotate;

[0033] The solar power generator mechanism 200 is installed at the front end of the vehicle. The solar power generator mechanism 200 includes a protective cover 201, a solar panel 202 and a battery pack 203. The solar panel 202 is fixed to the front end of the vehicle body 100 through a bracket 204. The solar panel 202 adopts a high-efficiency flexible single-crystal silicon solar panel 202 without electrodes on the surface. The photovoltaic optimizer that automatically adjusts the working voltage is used to store the electric energy generated by the solar panel 202 in the battery pack 203, and the maximum power point of the solar panel 202 is adaptively achieved. The electric energy of the battery pack 203 is provided to the motor of the driving mechanism 101 through the controller.

[0034] In the second embodiment, a carport 206 is further included, and a second solar panel 207 is installed on the upper surface of the carport 206 , and a third solar panel 208 is installed on the bottom of the vehicle body 100 .

[0035] It also includes a collector. The collector can absorb heat under sunlight and generate thermal energy. The solar cell converts the thermal energy into electrical energy and outputs it to the vehicle's power system.

[0036] Solar panel 1 202 includes a light-transmitting protective layer, a semi-flexible crystalline silicon solar cell sheet and a back panel, which are bonded together by an EVA film to form a solar photovoltaic panel. The light-transmitting protective layer is a CPC transparent board or a CPE transparent board; the CPC transparent board is based on a PET board and coated with fluororesin on both sides; the CPE transparent board is based on a PET board and coated with fluororesin on one side and an EVA film on the other side.

[0037] The protective cover 201 is installed on the outside of the solar panel 1 202. The protective cover 201 is a transparent and detachable cover. Contour lights 205 are installed on both sides of the protective cover 201. The protective cover 201 is made of waterproof, light-transmitting and anti-fouling materials. The shapes of the solar panel 1 202 and the protective cover 201 are both fitted to the outer shell of the electric vehicle body 100.

[0038] Working principle:

[0039] The solar panel 1 202 uses a high-efficiency flexible monocrystalline silicon solar panel 1 202 without electrodes on the surface. The photovoltaic optimizer that automatically adjusts the working voltage can convert light energy into electrical energy and store it in the battery pack 203. The protective cover can protect the solar panel 1 from damage; the electrical energy in the battery pack can be used to increase the cruising range of the electric vehicle; when the output current of the solar panel 1 reaches the maximum value, the controller will automatically reduce the output voltage to ensure safe and efficient use of solar energy. At the same time, when the vehicle needs to accelerate or climb a slope, the controller will adjust the output current and voltage to provide sufficient power.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A two-wheeled electric vehicle that uses solar power generation to extend its range, comprising a vehicle body (100) and a solar power generator mechanism (200); the vehicle body (100) comprises a driving mechanism (101), a vehicle chassis (102), and wheels (103) mounted on the vehicle chassis (102); the driving mechanism (101) comprises a motor that drives the wheels (103) to rotate; and the characteristics are: The solar power generator mechanism (200) is installed at the front end of the vehicle. The solar power generator mechanism (200) comprises a protective cover (201), a solar panel (202) and a battery pack (203). The solar panel (202) is fixed to the front end of the vehicle body (100) via a bracket (204). The solar panel (202) is a high-efficiency flexible single-crystal silicon solar panel (202) without electrodes on the surface. The photovoltaic optimizer that automatically adjusts the working voltage is used to store the electric energy generated by the solar panel (202) in the battery pack (203), and the maximum power point of the solar panel (202) is adaptively achieved. The electric energy of the battery pack (203) is provided to the motor of the driving mechanism (101) via a controller. The protective cover (201) is installed on the outer side of the solar cell panel 1 (202), and the protective cover (201) is a transparent and detachable cover.

2. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend the range according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a carport (206), the upper surface of which is mounted a second solar panel (207), and the bottom of the vehicle body (100) is mounted a third solar panel (208).

3. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend the range according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shapes of the solar cell panel 1 (202) and the protective cover (201) are both adapted to fit the outer shell of the electric vehicle body (100).

4. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend range according to claim 2, characterized in that: The solar panel one (202), solar panel two (207) and solar panel three (208) include a light-transmitting protective layer, a semi-flexible crystalline silicon solar cell sheet and a back panel, which are bonded together by an EVA adhesive film to form a solar photovoltaic panel.

5. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend range according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting protective layer is a CPC transparent plate or a CPE transparent plate; the CPC transparent plate is based on a PET plate and coated with fluororesin on both sides; the CPE transparent plate is based on a PET plate and coated with fluororesin on one side and an EVA film on the other side.

6. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend range according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a heat collector, which can absorb heat under sunlight and generate thermal energy. The solar cell converts the thermal energy into electrical energy and outputs it to the power system of the vehicle.

7. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend range according to claim 1, characterized in that: Contour lights (205) are installed on both sides of the protection cover (201).

8. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend range according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the output current of solar panel 1 (202) reaches the maximum value, the controller will automatically reduce the output voltage. At the same time, when the vehicle needs to accelerate or climb a slope, the controller will adjust the output current and voltage to provide sufficient power.

9. The two-wheeled electric vehicle using solar power generation to extend range according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover (201) is made of a waterproof, light-transmitting and anti-fouling material.

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