Multi-Axle Hybrid Generator System for Fuel Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional internal combustion engine vehicles face issues of pollution, resource depletion, and inefficiency, while electric vehicles lack global refueling and repair infrastructure, presenting a tradeoff between reliability and environmental considerations.
Innovation Solution
A multi-axle gas electric hybrid vehicle system that uses internal combustion generators to power electric motors, with multiple axle-mounted generators converting kinetic energy into electrical energy to charge batteries and power electric motors, allowing for efficient fuel reduction and reduced emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional internal combustion engines are used, then vehicles can operate with existing infrastructure, but fuel consumption and emissions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines an internal combustion engine with electric motors in a hybrid powertrain system. The IC engine generates electrical power through a generator to charge batteries that power electric motors, merging the infrastructure reliability of ICE vehicles with the environmental benefits of electric propulsion.
Solution Approach 2:
The hybrid powertrain system serves multiple functions: the IC engine can directly power the vehicle, generate electrical power for batteries, or both simultaneously. The electric motors can propel the vehicle independently or assist the IC engine, providing versatile operation modes that address both infrastructure availability and emissions concerns.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If electric vehicles are used, then emissions are reduced, but infrastructure availability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges electric vehicle technology with traditional IC engine infrastructure. The hybrid system uses an IC engine-mounted generator to charge batteries, allowing the vehicle to operate as an electric vehicle when needed while maintaining the ability to use conventional fuel infrastructure when charging facilities are unavailable.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery bank acts as an intermediary energy storage device between the IC engine generator and the electric motors. This intermediary allows the system to decouple electrical power generation from immediate power consumption, enabling electric operation independent of external charging infrastructure while retaining IC engine capability.
3Use of energy by moving object
If multiple axle-mounted generators are used, then fuel consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the power generation function across multiple axles, with each axle equipped with its own generator. This distribution of generation capacity allows the system to capture kinetic energy from multiple wheel sets independently, improving overall energy recovery efficiency while modularizing the system architecture to manage complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Each axle-mounted generator serves dual functions: it can generate electrical power during vehicle operation to charge batteries, and it can be disengaged when not needed. The modular design allows the system to operate with varying numbers of active generators based on power demands and operational conditions, providing flexibility that offsets the added complexity.
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 system reduces fuel consumption and emissions by switching to electric power when sufficient energy is produced, enhancing vehicle reliability and adaptability across various multi-axle vehicles while minimizing environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of axle-coupled generators, the present invention produces enough energy to charge a battery bank
Implementation Method 2
the power stored in the battery bank is used to power the electric motor
Implementation Method 3
The present invention uses an IC generator to produce the electrical power required to operate the electric motor
Data Source
AI summary
The generator and electrical motor system for multi-axle vehicles uses a generator to power electric motors which propel a multi-axle vehicle. The system includes a hybrid powertrain, a primary battery bank, and a primary generator. The hybrid powertrain uses electric motors to provide the drive power for the vehicle. To that end, the hybrid powertrain has a drive axle, an electric motor, a powertrain battery, and a power management unit. The drive axle is rotated by the electric motor and rotates the wheels of a vehicle. The primary battery bank and the powertrain battery are rechargeable electrical energy storage devices that store the power supplied by the generator. Additionally, the primary battery bank and the powertrain battery supply electrical power to the electric motor. Finally, the power management unit is a power conditioning system that regulates current and voltage being distributed to the electrical components of the system.