Vehicle
By combining brake discs with generators in vehicles, mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy through wheel rotation, solving the problems of complex structure and low efficiency in existing technologies. This achieves efficient energy recovery and reuse, improving vehicle energy efficiency and user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIQI FOTON MOTOR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, vehicles that recover energy using the rotational motion of their wheels have complex structures and low energy conversion efficiency, resulting in a poor user experience.
The design combines a brake disc with a generator, using the rotation of the wheels to cause the stator and rotor to cut magnetic induction lines, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. This includes the setup of permanent magnets and windings, combined with a rectifier to convert alternating current into direct current.
It achieves efficient energy recovery and reuse, improves the vehicle's energy efficiency and environmental performance, and enhances the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] As automobiles become increasingly powered by new energy sources and driven by intelligence, the number of electrical devices in vehicles is gradually increasing, leading to a rise in energy consumption. Therefore, utilizing the energy consumed by automobiles and implementing energy recovery is becoming a trend.
[0003] In related technologies, some cars use the rotation of their wheels to recover energy, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. However, the structure is relatively complex, the energy conversion efficiency is reduced, and the user experience is poor. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one objective of the present invention is to provide a vehicle that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy by rotating its wheels, thereby realizing energy recovery and reuse.
[0005] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a brake disc adapted to be fixedly connected to the wheel hub of the vehicle and to rotate synchronously with the wheel hub; a brake backplate spaced circumferentially outside the brake disc, the brake backplate being adapted to be fixedly connected to the steering knuckle or the axle housing of the vehicle, the brake disc being rotatably disposed relative to the brake backplate; and a generator including: a stator and a rotor, the stator being fixedly disposed on the side of the brake backplate facing the brake disc, the rotor being fixedly disposed on the outer periphery of the brake disc and spaced apart from the stator, one of the stator and the rotor including a permanent magnet forming a magnetic field, and the other of the stator and the rotor including a winding selectively cutting the magnetic induction lines of the magnetic field.
[0006] Thus, by fixing the stator to the brake backplate and fixing the rotor to the outer periphery of the brake disc and spaced apart from the stator, and by having one of the stator and rotor include a permanent magnet and the other of the stator and rotor include a winding, the vehicle can use the rotation of the wheels to make the winding cut the magnetic induction lines of the magnetic field, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, thereby realizing energy recovery and reuse.
[0007] In some examples of this utility model, there are multiple permanent magnets, the rotor includes multiple permanent magnets, the multiple permanent magnets are circumferentially spaced on the outer periphery of the brake disc, and the magnetization direction of the multiple permanent magnets is the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake disc.
[0008] In some examples of this utility model, the brake disc is provided with a plurality of fins, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and a ventilation channel is formed between two adjacent fins. A plurality of permanent magnets are correspondingly disposed at one end of the ventilation channel facing outward.
[0009] In some examples of this utility model, multiple permanent magnets are correspondingly attached to multiple ventilation ducts; and / or the ventilation ducts are provided with a mounting groove on the side facing the outside, and multiple permanent magnets are correspondingly disposed in the mounting groove.
[0010] In some examples of this utility model, the stator includes the winding, and the brake back plate is provided with a plurality of winding teeth on the side facing the brake disc. The plurality of winding teeth are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and the winding is wound around the plurality of winding teeth.
[0011] In some examples of this utility model, the winding teeth are made of stacked silicon steel sheets.
[0012] In some examples of this utility model, there are multiple permanent magnets, the stator includes multiple permanent magnets, the multiple permanent magnets are circumferentially spaced on the side of the brake backplate facing the brake disc, and the magnetization direction of the multiple permanent magnets is the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake backplate.
[0013] In some examples of this utility model, the rotor includes the winding, the brake disc is provided with a plurality of fins, the plurality of fins are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, a ventilation channel is formed between two adjacent fins, and the winding is wound around the plurality of fins.
[0014] In some examples of this utility model, the winding is a three-phase winding.
[0015] In some examples of this utility model, the vehicle further includes a rectifier electrically connected to the winding to convert the generated alternating current into direct current.
[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2This is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the brake backplate and winding according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a brake backplate according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a generator and a rectifier according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0024] Figure label:
[0025] 100. Vehicles;
[0026] 10. Brake backplate; 11. Winding teeth;
[0027] 20. Brake disc; 21. Ventilation duct; 22. Fins;
[0028] 30. Generator; 31. Stator; 32. Rotor; 33. Permanent magnet; 34. Winding;
[0029] 40. Rectifier; 50. Steering knuckle; 60. Brake caliper. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below.
[0031] The following is for reference. Figures 1-6 Describes a vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0032] Combination Figures 1-5 As shown, the vehicle 100 according to this utility model may mainly include: brake disc 20, brake backplate 10 and generator 30.
[0033] The brake disc 20 is adapted to be fixedly connected to the wheel hub of the vehicle and rotate synchronously with the wheel hub. The brake backing plate 10 is spaced apart on the circumferential outer side of the brake disc 20. The brake backing plate 10 is adapted to be fixedly connected to the steering knuckle 50 of the vehicle or the axle housing of the vehicle. The brake disc 20 is rotatably arranged relative to the brake backing plate 10.
[0034] Specifically, the vehicle 100 is equipped with a chassis, which supports and secures various key components of the vehicle 100 and ensures the rigidity and stability of the overall structure of the vehicle 100. The chassis is equipped with an axle and a steering knuckle 50. The axle may include an axle housing and an axle, with the axle at least partially mounted on the axle housing. A wheel hub is located at the end of the axle, and the wheel hub can be further fixedly connected to the wheel, thereby ensuring the transmission of power between the axle and the wheel. Furthermore, the steering knuckle 50 is rotatably connected to the wheel hub, so that without affecting the normal rotation of the wheel, the steering knuckle 50 can achieve multiple functions such as steering, load-bearing, and stability, ensuring the normal operation of the vehicle 100.
[0035] Furthermore, the brake disc 20 is fixedly connected to the wheel hub, allowing the brake disc 20 to rotate synchronously with the wheel hub and even the wheel. By fixing the brake caliper 60 to the axle housing or steering knuckle 50, the brake caliper 60 is positioned on the circumferential outer side of the brake disc 20. This allows the brake caliper 60 to be fixedly set relative to the brake disc 20. When the user has a braking need, the brake caliper 60 can be controlled to clamp the brake disc 20 to achieve braking of the wheel. When the user no longer needs braking, the brake caliper 60 can be controlled to release the brake disc 20, ensuring the normal rotation of the wheel.
[0036] Furthermore, the brake backing plate 10 is fixedly connected to the steering knuckle 50 or axle housing of the vehicle 100. The brake backing plate 10 is spaced out on the circumferential outer side of the brake disc 20. The brake disc 20 can rotate relative to the brake backing plate 10. The brake backing plate 10 can block external mud and water from the brake disc 20, ensuring the normal operation of the brake disc 20.
[0037] It should be noted that the chassis can have at least two axles, with the steering knuckle 50 connected to the wheel hub of at least one axle. When the axle is connected to the steering knuckle 50, both the brake caliper 60 and the brake backing plate 10 are connected to the steering knuckle 50. When the axle is not connected to the steering knuckle 50, both the brake caliper 60 and the brake backing plate 10 are connected to the axle housing. This allows for the fixed installation of the brake caliper 60 and the brake backing plate 10.
[0038] Furthermore, the generator 30 may include a stator 31 and a rotor 32. The stator 31 is fixedly disposed on the side of the brake backplate 10 facing the brake disc 20, and the rotor 32 is fixedly disposed on the outer periphery of the brake disc 20 and spaced apart from the stator 31. One of the stator 31 and the rotor 32 includes a permanent magnet 33, which forms a magnetic field. The other of the stator 31 and the rotor 32 includes a winding 34, which selectively cuts the magnetic induction lines of the magnetic field.
[0039] Specifically, by fixing the stator 31 to the brake backplate 10 so that the stator 31 faces the brake disc 20, and setting the rotor 32 on the outer periphery of the brake disc 20, the rotor 32 can rotate synchronously with the brake disc 20. The rotor 32 and the stator 31 are spaced apart. In this way, without affecting the normal operation of the brake disc 20, the original structure of the vehicle 100 can be fully utilized to realize the setting of the generator 30. When the vehicle 100 is driving normally and the wheels drive the brake disc 20 to rotate, the relative movement between the stator 31 and the rotor 32 can be realized.
[0040] By including a permanent magnet 33 in one of the stator 31 and the rotor 32, which can generate a magnetic field, and including a winding 34 in the other of the stator 31 and the rotor 32, when relative motion occurs between the stator 31 and the rotor 32, the winding 34 can cut the magnetic field lines of the magnetic field, thereby generating an electromotive force in the winding 34, and then generating a current, realizing the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy. This enables the recovery of vehicle energy to power other electrical components of the vehicle 100, making the vehicle 100 more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, and enhancing the product competitiveness of the vehicle 100.
[0041] Thus, by fixing the stator 31 to the brake backplate 10 and fixing the rotor 32 to the outer periphery of the brake disc 20 and spaced apart from the stator 31, and by making one of the stator 31 and the rotor 32 include a permanent magnet 33 and the other of the stator 31 and the rotor 32 include a winding 34, the vehicle 100 can use the rotation of the wheels to make the winding 34 cut the magnetic induction lines of the magnetic field, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, thereby realizing energy recovery and reuse.
[0042] In some embodiments of this utility model, combined with Figures 1-4 as well as Figure 6 As shown, there are multiple permanent magnets 33, the rotor 32 may include multiple permanent magnets 33, and the stator 31 may include windings 34.
[0043] Specifically, combined Figures 1-3 As shown, multiple permanent magnets 33 are arranged circumferentially around the outer periphery of the brake disc 20, and the magnetization directions of the multiple permanent magnets 33 are the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake disc 20.
[0044] Specifically, the rotor 32 can include multiple permanent magnets 33, which are spaced apart circumferentially on the outer periphery of the brake disc 20. This creates a uniform magnetic field around the brake disc 20, allowing the magnetic field to rotate when the brake disc 20 rotates, while the winding 34 remains fixed. In other words, the winding 34 can rotate relative to the magnetic field, cutting magnetic lines of force to generate electricity and ensuring the normal operation of the generator 30. Preferably, the multiple permanent magnets 33 are evenly spaced circumferentially on the outer periphery of the brake disc 20.
[0045] Furthermore, the magnetization directions of the multiple permanent magnets 33 are the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake disc 20. In this way, the multiple permanent magnets 33 can form a magnetic field in the axial direction, ensuring the uniformity of the magnetic field. Furthermore, it can ensure that the magnetic field generated by the multiple permanent magnets 33 is effectively transmitted to the winding 34, ensuring that the winding 34 cuts the magnetic field when the brake disc 20 rotates, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the vehicle 100 and ensuring power generation efficiency.
[0046] Combination Figures 1-3 As shown, the brake disc 20 is provided with multiple fins 22, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction. A ventilation channel 21 is formed between two adjacent fins 22, and multiple permanent magnets 33 are correspondingly arranged at the outer end of the ventilation channel 21.
[0047] Specifically, to improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the brake disc 20, reduce its operating temperature, and ensure its performance, multiple fins 22 can be provided inside the brake disc 20, and these fins 22 can be spaced apart in the circumferential direction, with ventilation channels 21 forming between adjacent fins 22. It is understood that the multiple ventilation channels 21, spaced apart in the circumferential direction, allow air to flow through the ventilation channels 21 and carry away heat when the brake disc 20 rotates.
[0048] In this application, by correspondingly arranging multiple permanent magnets 33 in multiple ventilation channels 21 and positioning the permanent magnets 33 at the outer end of the ventilation channel 21, the structure of the ventilation channel 21 can be fully utilized. Without affecting the operation of the brake disc 20, the arrangement of the rotor 32 can be made simpler and more convenient, and the structure of the vehicle 100 can be made simpler and more reliable.
[0049] It should be noted that the dimensions of the permanent magnet 33 and the ventilation channel 21 can be designed to ensure that the permanent magnet 33 will not block the ventilation channel 21 after it is placed in the ventilation channel 21, thus ensuring the ventilation and heat dissipation performance of the brake disc 20.
[0050] Multiple permanent magnets 33 can be attached to multiple ventilation ducts 21, or an installation groove can be provided on the outer side of the ventilation duct 21, and multiple permanent magnets 33 can be placed in the installation groove. Other fixing methods are also possible, and no specific restrictions are made here.
[0051] Combination Figures 1-5 As shown, the brake backplate 10 has a plurality of winding teeth 11 on the side facing the brake disc 20. The plurality of winding teeth 11 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and the winding 34 is wound around the plurality of winding teeth 11.
[0052] Specifically, by providing multiple winding teeth 11 on the side of the brake backplate 10 facing the brake disc 20, and by arranging the multiple winding teeth 11 at intervals in the circumferential direction, the winding 34 is wound around the winding teeth 11. This makes full use of the structure of the brake backplate 10, so that the brake backplate 10 can provide support for the winding 34 and achieve stable setting of the winding 34.
[0053] Furthermore, the winding teeth 11 are made of stacked silicon steel sheets. This gives the winding teeth 11 not only good magnetic permeability, providing a low magnetic resistance path for the magnetic field, thus more effectively conducting the magnetic field, enhancing magnetic flux, and reducing hysteresis, but also effectively reducing the size of eddy currents and the energy loss they cause, thereby improving the efficiency of the vehicle 100. In addition, considering that silicon steel sheets can be stamped into the required shape and then stacked together to form a complex iron core structure, this facilitates the manufacturing of the winding teeth 11 and even the brake backing plate 10, ensuring the precision of the brake backing plate 10.
[0054] In some other embodiments of this utility model, there are multiple permanent magnets 33, the stator 31 may include multiple permanent magnets 33, and the rotor 32 may include windings 34.
[0055] Specifically, a plurality of permanent magnets 33 are circumferentially spaced on the side of the brake backplate 10 facing the brake disc 20, and the magnetization directions of the plurality of permanent magnets 33 are the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake backplate 10.
[0056] Specifically, the stator 31 can include multiple permanent magnets 33, and the multiple permanent magnets 33 can be evenly spaced around the brake back plate 10. In this way, the multiple permanent magnets 33 can form a uniform magnetic field near the brake back plate 120. When the brake disc 20 rotates, the winding 34 can rotate while the magnetic field remains fixed. That is, the winding 34 rotates relative to the magnetic field. The winding 34 can cut the magnetic field lines in the magnetic field to generate electrical energy, ensuring the normal operation of the generator 30.
[0057] Furthermore, the magnetization directions of the multiple permanent magnets 33 are the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake backplate 10. In this way, the multiple permanent magnets 33 can form a magnetic field in the axial direction, ensuring the uniformity of the magnetic field. Furthermore, it can ensure that the magnetic field generated by the multiple permanent magnets 33 is effectively transmitted to the winding 34, ensuring that the winding 34 cuts the magnetic field when the brake disc 20 rotates, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the vehicle 100 and ensuring power generation efficiency.
[0058] Multiple permanent magnets 33 can be attached to the brake backplate 10, or mounting grooves can be provided on the brake backplate 10 to place multiple permanent magnets 33 in the mounting grooves, or other fixing methods can be used, which are not specifically limited here.
[0059] Furthermore, the brake disc 20 is provided with multiple fins 22, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and a ventilation channel 21 is formed between two adjacent fins 22. The winding 34 is wound around the multiple fins 22.
[0060] Specifically, to improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the brake disc 20, reduce its operating temperature, and ensure its performance, multiple fins 22 can be provided inside the brake disc 20, and these fins 22 can be spaced apart in the circumferential direction, thus forming ventilation channels 21 between adjacent fins 22. It is understood that with multiple ventilation channels 21 spaced apart in the circumferential direction, air can flow through the ventilation channels 21 and carry away heat when the brake disc 20 rotates.
[0061] By winding the winding 34 around multiple fins 22, the structure of the brake disc 20 can be fully utilized, allowing the brake disc 20 to provide support for the winding 34 and achieve stable installation of the winding 34. It should be noted that the dimensions of the winding 34 and the ventilation channel 21 can be designed to ensure that the winding 34 does not block the ventilation channel 21 after being wound around multiple fins 22, thus ensuring the ventilation and heat dissipation performance of the brake disc 20.
[0062] Combination Figure 6 As shown, winding 34 is a three-phase winding. Specifically, winding 34 can be set as a three-phase winding, which not only provides more efficient power transmission and reduces energy loss, but also improves the stability, reliability, and starting performance of vehicle 100. Optionally, a copper wire can be wound around every two winding teeth 11, or every two fins 22, to achieve the three-phase winding configuration, which will not be elaborated here.
[0063] Combination Figure 6As shown, the vehicle 100 may further include a rectifier 40, which is electrically connected to the winding 34 to convert the generated alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Specifically, it can be understood that when the vehicle is moving and rotating the brake disc 20, the generator 30 can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, and this electrical energy is alternating current (AC). Considering that the vehicle primarily uses DC power, to meet the power supply needs of other electrical components in the vehicle, the rectifier 40 can be electrically connected to the winding 34. In this way, the rectifier 40 can convert the AC power generated by the winding 34 into DC power, thereby facilitating the use of the vehicle's electrical components and ensuring the normal operation of the vehicle.
[0064] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0065] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.
[0066] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Brake disc (20), the brake disc (20) being adapted to be fixedly connected to the wheel hub of the vehicle and to rotate synchronously with the wheel hub of the vehicle; Brake backplate (10), the brake backplate (10) is spaced apart on the circumferential outer side of the brake disc (20), the brake backplate (10) is adapted to be fixedly connected to the steering knuckle (50) of the vehicle or the axle housing of the vehicle, and the brake disc (20) is rotatably disposed relative to the brake backplate (10). A generator (30) includes a stator (31) and a rotor (32). The stator (31) is fixedly disposed on the side of the brake backplate (10) facing the brake disc (20). The rotor (32) is fixedly disposed on the outer periphery of the brake disc (20) and spaced apart from the stator (31). One of the stator (31) and the rotor (32) includes a permanent magnet (33) which forms a magnetic field. The other of the stator (31) and the rotor (32) includes a winding (34) which selectively cuts the magnetic induction lines of the magnetic field.
2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple permanent magnets (33), and the rotor (32) includes multiple permanent magnets (33). The multiple permanent magnets (33) are circumferentially spaced on the outer periphery of the brake disc (20). The magnetization directions of the multiple permanent magnets (33) are the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake disc (20).
3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The brake disc (20) is provided with a plurality of fins (22), which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction. A ventilation channel (21) is formed between two adjacent fins (22), and a plurality of permanent magnets (33) are correspondingly arranged at one end of the ventilation channel (21) facing outward.
4. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple permanent magnets (33) are correspondingly attached to multiple ventilation ducts (21); and / or The ventilation duct (21) has an installation groove on the side facing the outside, and a plurality of permanent magnets (33) are correspondingly installed in the installation groove.
5. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stator (31) includes the winding (34), and the brake back plate (10) is provided with a plurality of winding teeth (11) on the side facing the brake disc (20). The plurality of winding teeth (11) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and the winding (34) is wound around the plurality of winding teeth (11).
6. The vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The winding teeth (11) are made of stacked silicon steel sheets.
7. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple permanent magnets (33), and the stator (31) includes multiple permanent magnets (33). The multiple permanent magnets (33) are circumferentially spaced on the side of the brake back plate (10) facing the brake disc (20). The magnetization directions of the multiple permanent magnets (33) are the same and parallel to the axial direction of the brake back plate (10).
8. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotor (32) includes the winding (34), and the brake disc (20) is provided with a plurality of fins (22). The plurality of fins (22) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and a ventilation channel (21) is formed between two adjacent fins (22). The winding (34) is wound around the plurality of fins (22).
9. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The winding (34) is a three-phase winding.
10. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A rectifier (40) is electrically connected to the winding (34) to convert the generated alternating current into direct current.