Generator and rechargeable battery system for pedal powered vehicles
US4555656A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/1407
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A generator and rechargeable battery system for use with pedal powered vehicles, such as bicycles, and where either the generator or battery can intermittently power a load such as a lighting system of the vehicle in one mode of operation, and in which the generator can recharge the battery in another mode of operation. A simple selection switch which is manually operable by the operator of the vehicle enables selection between powering of the load or recharging of the battery.
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