Vehicle Alternative Power System On-Board Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electric vehicles face limitations in travel distance due to battery energy constraints and require frequent recharging, and lack practicality and infrastructure support, making them dependent on fossil fuels and costly.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle alternative power system comprising an ignition switch, batteries, a regulator, multi-sensor relay box, alternator, generator, coil, first motor, and central processing unit with software control, allowing for on-board power generation and efficient energy management to extend travel distances and reduce recharging frequency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If electric vehicles use battery power storage, then they can operate without fossil fuels, but travel distance is limited and recharging frequency increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefossil fuel dependencyVSAvoidtravel distance
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The power system is segmented into multiple functional modules: battery bank for energy storage, alternator for power generation, generator for voltage conversion, and motor for propulsion. This modular segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, enabling extended travel distance through efficient energy management while maintaining zero fossil fuel dependency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-charging the battery bank through the alternator before motor operation begins. The regulator pre-manages voltage levels and the multi-sensor relay box pre-coordinates power distribution, ensuring the vehicle is ready for extended operation without requiring frequent recharging stops.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Object-affected harmful factors

If electric vehicles use battery power storage, then they can eliminate fossil fuels, but infrastructure support and practicality are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair pollutionVSAvoidinfrastructure compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The power system is designed with universal adaptability through multiple sensors that detect various operational conditions, a regulator that manages different voltage levels, and a relay box that coordinates diverse power sources. This multi-functional design enables the vehicle to operate independently of external infrastructure while eliminating air pollution through zero-emission electric propulsion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If electric vehicles use battery power storage, then they can reduce fossil fuel consumption, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepetroleum dependenceVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates self-service capabilities through the alternator that generates power during vehicle operation to recharge the battery bank, reducing the need for large initial battery capacity. The regulator and relay box automatically manage power distribution without external intervention, enabling cost-effective manufacturing by reducing dependency on expensive external charging infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Quantity of substance

If electric vehicles require frequent recharging, then battery capacity can be reduced, but travel distance and practicality decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery capacityVSAvoidtravel distance
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The alternator continuously generates electrical power during vehicle operation to recharge the battery bank, creating a continuous energy replenishment cycle. This continuous useful action allows the system to maintain extended travel distance with reduced battery capacity, as the battery is constantly being recharged rather than depleted.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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

Enables electric vehicles to travel longer distances with reduced recharging needs and eliminates the use of fossil fuels, improving environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Implementation Method 1

an alternator, a generator... The alternator is adapted to provide a voltage to the generator and to the battery(s) for storage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The generator is designed to receive a voltage from the alternator and increase the voltage value to the coil

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

The coil is adapted to receive an increased voltage value from the generator and to transform the increased voltage value to a required voltage value

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 4

The first motor is adapted to power the alternator. The first motor rotates the alternator and generator for generating the power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Implementation Method 5

The second motor is adapted to rotate the transmission at a velocity that is determined via the central processing unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Implementation Method 6

at least one battery(s)... The battery(s) is adapted to provide electrical power to the alternator and generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical energy storage: Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentUS10005364B1Vehicle alternative power system
Publication Date: 2018.06.26 LABOY ROBERTO
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AI summary

Vehicle alternative power system is a power and generating system for an electric vehicle that allows the vehicle to self-generate power for propulsion of the vehicle eliminating the use of fossil fuel thereby improving the natural state of the environment.