Wind Powered Vehicle System with Integrated Ducts and Fans
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electric vehicles are limited by their battery life, restricting travel distances and relying solely on charging, which does not efficiently utilize wind energy, and existing systems fail to effectively harness wind power for supplementary energy in vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A wind-powered system integrating ducts, rotary fans, and alternators to capture wind energy and convert it into usable power for electric vehicles, providing supplementary power and reducing battery depletion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If electric vehicles rely solely on battery charging, then the vehicle can operate independently, but the travel distance is limited by battery capacity and charging time
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables the vehicle to generate its own power while moving through the wind-powered generation system, eliminating the need for external charging infrastructure and converting the vehicle's motion into electrical energy for the battery
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle system serves multiple functions simultaneously: the rotary fans act as both aerodynamic components and power generation turbines, and the generated electricity both powers auxiliary systems and charges the battery, creating a multi-functional energy management system
2Use of energy by moving object
If wind energy is harnessed using separate fans and alternators, then wind power can be converted to electricity, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the fan and alternator into a single integrated unit where the alternator's rotor serves as the fan blade assembly, merging aerodynamic function with electrical generation function into one compact component that reduces system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The alternator assembly performs multiple functions: it generates electricity from wind power, provides aerodynamic drag control, and serves as part of the vehicle's electrical system, eliminating the need for separate dedicated wind capture devices
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 longer travel times for electric vehicles by utilizing wind energy as a secondary power source, reducing fossil fuel consumption and carbon footprint, and optimizing energy use in both electric and gasoline/diesel vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
Wind power is received by the rotary fans connected to alternators
Implementation Method 2
rotary fans connected to alternators which supply energy to the car battery
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a wind powered system which provides electrical energy to a vehicle using wind flow through wind tunnels. The system includes a plurality of ducts or wind tunnels each of which accommodates a plurality of rotary fans which are connected to a corresponding one of a plurality of alternators. A pulling fan and a motor connected to the pulling fan are provided to pull and move the wind throughout the ducts.