Suspension Generator Assembly for EV Self-Charging Range Extension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electric vehicles face frequent battery recharging needs, reducing their travel range due to inefficient energy utilization during motion.
Innovation Solution
A suspension power electric generator mounted on electric vehicles converts wasted mechanical energy into electricity using a screw, gears, rotor with magnets, and a stator coil system, capable of recharging batteries while in use, potentially replacing shock absorbers when integrated with a spring system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If the electric vehicle uses conventional battery power only, then the vehicle structure is simple, but the travel range is limited due to frequent recharging needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the suspension system with an electric generator system, merging two previously separate functions (suspension and power generation) into a single integrated assembly. The generator is mounted within the suspension structure, allowing simultaneous achievement of vehicle suspension and electrical energy generation during motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the electric vehicle to recharge its own batteries while in motion through the generator that converts mechanical energy from suspension movement into electrical energy. This self-charging capability eliminates the need for external recharging infrastructure and reduces downtime.
2Loss of energy
If the electric vehicle captures mechanical energy during motion, then the energy utilization efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The generator system is integrated within the existing suspension structure, combining power generation components with suspension elements. This merging approach allows energy capture functionality to be added without proportionally increasing overall system complexity, as the generator shares space and structural support with the suspension system.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension system serves dual functions: maintaining vehicle stability and generating electrical energy. The same mechanical movements that perform suspension also drive the generator, making the system multi-functional and reducing the need for separate dedicated components.
3Productivity
If the suspension system is replaced with a spring system integrated with the generator, then the energy conversion efficiency increases, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The generator system is divided into modular components including the screw mechanism, planetary gears, rotor with magnets, and stator with coils. Each module can be manufactured and tested independently before assembly, simplifying the manufacturing process despite the complex overall functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The planetary gear system acts as an intermediary mechanism that amplifies the rotational motion from the screw before transmitting it to the rotor. This gear amplification stage enables efficient energy conversion while allowing the screw and rotor to be designed and manufactured as separate, optimized components.
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
The solution extends the interval between battery recharging, increasing the electric vehicle's travel range by harnessing mechanical energy to generate electricity during movement.
Implementation Method 1
a rotor that has magnets, and a stator that allows a coil system to produce electricity
Data Source
AI summary
A device that converts linear motion into electricity using the exiting movement of a system or equipment such as electric vehicles, motorcycle, or similar equipment. This device can replace the shock absorber of an existing electric vehicle generating electricity that can be used to charge the batteries extending the range of the vehicle. The device is simple an efficient and it comprises of a screw, a plurality of gears used to amplify rotation, a rotor that has magnets, and a stator that allows the coils to produce electricity.