Switch controlled battery charging and powering system for electric vehicles
US8639406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for operating an electric vehicle using switch controlled battery charging and powering systems are provided. The apparatuses and methods disclosed herein include a first and second battery pack that are alternatively recharged multiple times and alternatively power the electric motor using a first and second switch. In some implementations, the battery packs are charged using a generator operatively connected to a wheel axle or the shaft of the vehicle's motor.
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