Chassis mounted energy extraction and delivery system

US11932060B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FLOWBELOW AERO, INC. · US

Inventors

• Joshua Butler · Austin, US
• Kyle Walker · Austin, US
• Redza Shah · Austin, US
• Zane McCarthy · Pond Springs, US
• Michael P. O'Connell · Northborough, US
• Aaron McGraw · Austin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2017
• Grant date: Mar 19, 2024
• Expiry date: Jul 14, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02T10/70
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A chassis mounted energy extraction and delivery system. In one embodiment, a gravity-referenced, external tire inflation facility is integrated into an aerodynamic fairing mounted on the chassis of a vehicle. In one other embodiment, a torsion bar coupled between a hub-mounted energy extraction or delivery facility and a selected portion of the chassis provides a cross-referenced fixed point of reference. In a dual-axle embodiment, a first end of the torsion bar is coupled to the hub of one axle and a second end of the torsion bar is coupled to the hub of the other axle. In a single-axle embodiment, the second end of the torsion bar is coupled to the chassis.