EcoCharge Drive

Abstract

The "EcoCharge Drive" invention revolutionizes electromobility with a permanent charging solution featuring a belt-driven generator powered by the vehicle's drive shaft. This enables continuous rotation and efficient battery charging while driving. Unlike conventional methods, which require fast charging at wallboxes, "EcoCharge Drive" offers a significant range extension for both electric and hybrid vehicles. This innovation allows the vehicle's battery capacity to be maintained while simultaneously increasing its range, resulting in substantial energy savings. Another forward-looking aspect of EcoCharge Drive is the use of smaller batteries with a longer range. This contributes to resource conservation, reduces vehicle weight, and minimizes CO2 emissions during battery production, which in turn reduces the environmental impact of battery disposal. Overall, “EcoCharge Drive” represents a significant advance in electromobility by reducing environmental impact, significantly extending the range of electric vehicles and hybrids, and shaping the future of sustainable mobility.

Description

[0001] This patent application concerns the invention of an innovative system called "EcoCharge Drive," which represents a decisive improvement for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. This invention represents a significant advancement in the field of electromobility and aims to significantly extend the range of EVs and hybrids by providing a continuous and efficient charging function while driving. State of the art today:

[0002] Current technology requires electric vehicle owners to regularly connect their vehicles to charging stations, such as wallboxes, to recharge their batteries. Due to limited ranges, they are forced to perform these charging sessions more frequently to maintain their mobility. This leads to a certain inconvenience and dependence on charging stations. The invention “EcoCharge Drive” and its advantages:

[0003] The "EcoCharge Drive" is a belt-driven generator driven by the vehicle's drive shaft, generating a rotating motion. During operation, this generator generates a charging current that is used to charge the vehicle's batteries in a simultaneous power converter. The unique feature of this invention is that the generator operates continuously, constantly charging the batteries while driving, without the driver having to take any additional action.

[0004] The benefits of the "EcoCharge Drive" are significant. This continuous charging function significantly extends the range of electric vehicles and hybrids. Vehicle owners are no longer forced to constantly search for charging stations or endure longer charging times. Instead, they experience a significant improvement in their mobility and independence, as the batteries are constantly charged while driving.

[0005] Overall, the "EcoCharge Drive" represents a groundbreaking innovation that significantly improves electromobility and reduces dependence on charging stations. This invention offers a clear advantage for electric car and hybrid vehicle owners, enabling a significant range extension and more convenient use of their vehicles. Detailed description of the functionality based on the drawing Figure 1,2,3

[0006] "EcoCharge Drive" is an innovative system that revolutionizes electromobility by offering a permanent charging solution for electric vehicles and hybrid engines. The functionality of this system can be described in detail using the following steps and components: 1. Rotation of the wheel (8): The functionality of "EcoCharge Drive" begins with the rotation of the vehicle's wheel (8) while driving. This movement is the source of energy generation. 2. Ball bearing pressed-on pulley (6): On the drive axle (7) of the wheel there is a ball bearing pulley (6) which is in direct contact with the rotating wheel. 3. V-belt (5): A V-belt (5) is connected to the pulley (6) and transfers the movement to the generator (4). 4. Powerful 48-volt generator (4): The generator (4) is a crucial component of the system and is driven by the movement of the V-belt. This generator is designed to generate electrical energy. 5. Freewheel (9): The generator (4) features a freewheel (9) that ensures that the generator only generates power while the vehicle is moving forward. The freewheel (9) does not deliver any power while reversing. 6. Electric current: The rotational movement of the generator (4) leads to the generation of electric current. 7. DC / DC converter (3): The generated electrical current is passed through a DC / DC converter (3). This converter is responsible for converting the generated current into a form suitable for charging the vehicle's batteries. 8. Charging the batteries (2): The transformed current flows into the electric vehicle's batteries (2). The vehicle batteries are continuously charged while driving. 9. Powerful charging performance: “EcoCharge Drive” offers an impressive charging performance of 12 kW / h, which leads to efficient charging of the vehicle batteries. 10. Extended range: Continuously charging the batteries while driving significantly extends the range of electric or hybrid vehicles. This reduces the need to frequently connect the vehicle to the power grid or a wallbox. 11. Energy and time savings: The system enables efficient use of the energy generated during driving, resulting in significant energy and time savings. This saved energy can be used for other purposes. 12. EcoCharge Drive: The entire principle of this drive system is called “EcoCharge Drive,” which refers to the environmentally friendly and efficient way of generating and using energy.

[0007] In summary, "EcoCharge Drive" offers an innovative way to continuously and efficiently charge electric and hybrid vehicles while driving, resulting in significant range extensions while enabling energy savings and more efficient use of resources. Legend to the reference symbols of Figures 1, 2, 3 1 electric motor vehicle car 2 Electric battery / vehicle battery 3 DC / DC converters for cars 4 belt driven generator 48Volt 250A 12KW power corresponds to 12KW / h 5 V-ribbed belts 6 ball bearing plastic pulley on drive shaft 7 Drive shaft passenger car 8 wheel with tires car 9 Generator freewheel. Short description of Fig. 1, 2, 3 Fig. 1: A drawing of the electric car's functionality and battery. Inflection signs 1-9. Fig. 2: Top view of the electric motor with EcoCharge Drive function via an additional permanent axle belt-driven generator. Reference numerals 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Fig. 3: Side view of the EcoCharge Drive System, with the drive shaft and ball-bearing pulley driving the generator to continuously charge the batteries. Reference numerals 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9.

Claims

[1] A patented belt-driven generator, called the "EcoCharge Drive", integrated into an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle, where the generator is driven by the vehicle's drive shaft and produces a continuous rotary motion. [2] The generator according to claim 1, which serves to generate a charging current used to charge the batteries of the electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle. [3] The system according to claim 2, wherein the generated charging current is stored in a same power converter to ensure uniform and efficient charging of the vehicle batteries. [4] An electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle using the generator according to claim 1 and the system according to claim 2 to ensure that the batteries of the vehicle are always charged while driving. [5] The invention according to claim 4, which enables a significant range extension for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, thereby reducing the dependence on charging stations. [6] A method of increasing the driving range of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles by using the generator of claim 1 and the system of claim 2 to continuously charge the batteries of the vehicle while driving. [7] The use of the belt-driven generator according to claim 1 and the charging system according to claim 2 in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles to ensure sustainable mobility with significantly increased range. [8] An electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle equipped with the generator described in claim 1 to ensure permanent and continuous charging of the batteries while driving and thus reduce the need for faster connections to wall boxes. [9] The invention according to claim 8, which offers a significant reduction in charging times and improved usability of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, particularly with regard to their driving range. [10] A charging system for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, using the generator according to claim 1 and the charging system according to claim 2, to ensure efficient, continuous and sustainable charging of the batteries while driving and thus significantly improve the mobility and range of these vehicles.

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