3-Phase AC Induction Motor Power Supply for Electric Vehicles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electric vehicle charging systems rely on battery packs that are costly and environmentally unfriendly, and do not effectively utilize 3-phase alternating current induction motors and transformer components for motive power.

Innovation Solution

A system combining a 3-phase alternating current induction motor with a step-up transformer, a substation transformer, and a step-down transformer, where the motor's rotational energy is transmitted through a belt and pulley mechanism to generate electricity, which is then stepped up and down for distribution to the vehicle's components, eliminating the need for a battery pack.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If battery packs are used to power electric vehicles, then vehicles can store and supply energy, but the cost increases and environmental harm increases due to lithium battery disposal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy storage capabilityVSAvoidenvironmental harm from battery disposal
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and eliminates the battery pack from the electric vehicle power system, replacing it with an alternative power generation approach using a 3-phase AC induction motor coupled with transformer components to generate electricity on-demand without requiring energy storage batteries

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the vehicle to generate its own electricity through the induction motor and transformer assembly, eliminating the need for external battery storage and disposal infrastructure, thereby reducing environmental harm while maintaining energy supply capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If battery packs are used to power electric vehicles, then vehicles can store and supply energy, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy storage capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The invention removes the expensive battery pack subsystem from the vehicle architecture, replacing it with a generator-based power system that uses conventional AC motor and transformer components, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining energy supply functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Power

If internal combustible engines are used, then vehicles can produce motive power, but harmful gas emissions increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotive powerVSAvoidgas emissions
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention replaces the internal combustion engine's chemical combustion process with an electromagnetic power generation system using a 3-phase AC induction motor and transformer components, eliminating harmful gas emissions while maintaining the vehicle's motive power capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution provides a cost-effective, environmentally friendly power supply for electric vehicles, reducing the need for lithium batteries and decreasing emissions by using existing transformer technology in a novel configuration for electric vehicle propulsion.

Implementation Method 1

3-phase alternating current induction motor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

step-up transformer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

step-down transformer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11254221B2Power supply for electric vehicles using 3-phase alternating current induction motor and transformer components
Publication Date: 2022.02.22 ODOOM HYIAMANG SAFO
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AI summary

Components for generating power using some mechanical gears combined with electric components are wired to generate electricity to power electric vehicles, including a 3-phase alternator, a combination of transformers, an extended shaft in union with the main shaft of the starter motor, a system of pulleys, and a rotating belt. Using a pattern of engineering to assemble these apparatuses and combining these tools with a source of electricity generate a high voltage of electricity that passes through wires that is decreased to a low voltage enables low current to be used to operate electric vehicles.