VEHICLE
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602021044247
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-10-29
- Filing Date
- 2021-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-10-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicles with solar panel roofs face issues such as bulkiness, increased weight, difficulty in handling, compromised occupant space, poor visibility, and high cost due to complex mechanisms, making them impractical for personal transportation vehicles.
A split hybrid design of solar panels with fixed and flexible portions integrated into the vehicle's canopy structure, allowing maximum exposure when needed and minimal exposure when not in use, using lightweight materials and automated folding mechanisms.
Enhances solar energy capture while maintaining vehicle handling, visibility, and occupant space, reducing weight and cost, providing an efficient and ergonomic solar-powered personal transportation solution.