Self-powered vehicle sensor systems
US8614518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2401/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle system is provided. The vehicle system includes a vehicle suspension apparatus configured for movement during vehicle travel; an energy harvesting device mounted on the vehicle suspension apparatus and configured to generate electrical energy in response to the movement of the vehicle suspension apparatus; and a sensor mounted on the vehicle suspension apparatus and coupled to the energy harvesting device for receiving the electrical energy.
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