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Motor Vehicles > Power > Electric ElectricElectric patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/13/07 - 20070284160 - By wire control of braking and acceleration A rider surface maintenance vehicle with variable dynamic braking, in contrast to a mechanically-engaged braking system that uses a brake cable. A brake pedal engages a sensor that encodes the pedal position as an electronic signal. The electronic signal, along with the vehicle velocity, determines a machine deceleration rate, or ... 11/29/07 - 20070272454 - Light vehicle comprising a swing axle The invention relates to a light vehicle, e.g. a golf caddie, comprising a body (1) and at least two wheels (2) that are respectively connected to the body by means of an axle journal (3, 4) applied to the body in an articulated manner. Said axle journals (3, 4) can ... 11/15/07 - 20070261900 - Children's ride-on vehicle Children's ride-on vehicles. The ride-on, or ride-on vehicle, includes a frame having a seat adapted to support a child, and a drive assembly with a battery-powered motor assembly. The ride-on vehicle further includes one or more steerable wheels and one or more driven wheels. In some embodiments, the ride-on vehicle ... 11/01/07 - 20070251740 - Method for controlling an electric drive machine A method is provided for controlling an electric drive work machine including an engine and an electric motor that provides power to enable the work machine to travel across a surface terrain at certain ground speeds. In one embodiment, the method may include detecting a reverse directional shift of the ... 11/01/07 - 20070251739 - Electronic all-wheel drive module with overrunning clutch differential A drive train module with an electric motor, a clutch differential, a pair of wheel hubs and a pair of shafts, which rotatably couple the wheel hubs to the clutch differential. The clutch differential can have an input member, which can be coupled to an output shaft of the motor, ... 11/01/07 - 20070251738 - Drill energized power module A power module provides power to move a vehicle, such as a mini-bike, and includes a portable electric drill acting through a gear box and chain drive to rotate a wheel of the vehicle. ... 10/25/07 - 20070246271 - Children's ride-on vehicles having improved shifter assemblies Children's ride-on vehicles having improved shifter assemblies. The vehicles include a drive assembly comprising a velocity control assembly that selectively configures the drive assembly within a plurality of drive configurations and which includes a switch assembly adapted to be selectively configured between a plurality of velocity settings. Each velocity setting ... 10/04/07 - 20070227788 - Electric vehicle control apparatus Control apparatus of an electric vehicle controls a power supply system of the electric vehicle equipped with a first direct current power supply apparatus for supplying direct current power to a traction inverter, and a second direct current power supply apparatus connected in parallel with the first direct current power ... 09/13/07 - 20070209848 - Jointed mechanism of electric wheelchair A jointed mechanism of an electric wheelchair is disclosed. The jointed mechanism includes symmetrically arranged front caster assemblies, symmetrically arranged rear caster assemblies, drive wheel assemblies, and a main chassis assembly. The front caster assemblies are bushed to the main chassis assembly and the rear caster assemblies respectively. The rear ... 09/13/07 - 20070209847 - Motorized hauling apparatus with drive tracks A motorized all-terrain hauling vehicle includes a drive track assembly [22] and a flat bed [12] suspended above the drive track assembly. The flat bed [12] has an anterior portion, a motor assembly [28, 38] coupled to the anterior portion of the flat bed [12], a gear reduction assembly [23] ... 09/13/07 - 20070209846 - Motorized garbage can and automatic lid opener A remote controlled motorized garbage can that is capable of transferring material to the intended designation, in conjunction, an automatic lid opener apparatus to facilitate in the dispersing of material and the lid comprising a lock and sensor mechanism to prevent personal, financial and other such information readily accessible for ... 08/30/07 - 20070199743 - Intelligent obstacle-overcoming vehicle The present invention is a vehicle which has seven degrees of freedom driven by servo motors with brakes so that obstacles of transportation are overcome for a disabled and the disabled can be lifted to a height as tall as a normal person. ... 08/09/07 - 20070181353 - Powered wheelchair having a side-access battery compartment A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of from wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to ... 08/02/07 - 20070175678 - Multifunctional electric-powered infant car with cradle function A multifunctional electric-powered infant car with cradle function comprises a car body (1) and a cradle unit (2). The cradle unit (2) is mounted on the car body (1) such that the cradle unit (2) can be moved back and forth. The cradle unit (2) has a supporting frame (21) ... 07/12/07 - 20070158118 - Vehicle propulsion system A vehicle propulsion includes an alternating current (AC) traction drive, a first energy storage system electrically coupled to the traction drive through a direct current (DC) link, a second energy storage system electrically coupled to the traction drive such that the voltage output from the second energy storage system is ... 07/05/07 - 20070151781 - Controller and control method for a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain A parallel hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and control method wherein an internal combustion engine and an electric motor system define a split power operating mode, a generator drive mode and a parallel power mode. Provision is made, when the motor is inoperable, for preventing discharge of a battery in the ... 07/05/07 - 20070151780 - Suspension tilting module for a wheeled vehicle and a wheeled vehicle equipped with such a suspension tilting module A tilting suspension system is provided for two wheels of a vehicle disposed on a common axle with a module comprising a rigid frame adapted to be firmly fixed to the chassis of the vehicle so as to be tilted together with the whole vehicle. The tilting of the rigid ... 07/05/07 - 20070151779 - Method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack that provides mobility through directional self-propulsion and multi-axis suspension. The electronic equipment rack further provides self-powered operation and environmental control with wireless access, while protecting against unauthorized access, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and dust contamination. An alternate embodiment provides a non-mobile electronic ... 06/28/07 - 20070144799 - Apparatus and system for efficient and maneuverable vehicle An apparatus and system are disclosed for a maneuverable vehicle. The apparatus is a vehicle that includes a frame configured to support the vehicle. The frame has a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The apparatus also includes a modular power pack removably coupled with the frame and configured to ... 06/21/07 - 20070137907 - Vehicle and energy producing and storage system for a vehicle An energy producing and storage system for a vehicle includes a compressed gas storage tank having a generally cylindrical outer wall and a generally cylindrical battery having a partially triangular section defined in part by a concave surface extending along and nested with at least a portion of the cylindrical ... 06/21/07 - 20070137906 - Hybrid-drive vehicle A hybrid-drive vehicle having a pair of drive wheels; a combustion engine having a drive shaft; a first electric motor-generator having a first shaft connected mechanically to the drive shaft of the combustion engine; a second electric motor-generator having a second shaft; and an electric power supply device connected electrically ... 06/14/07 - 20070131463 - Wheelchair Provided is a wheelchair. The wheelchair includes: a car body in which a gear box is equipped and a receiving portion is formed; a sheet equipped on top of the car body; driving wheels respectively equipped in both sides of the central portion of the car body; a pair of ... 05/31/07 - 20070119638 - Fuel cell system using external heat sources for maintaining internal temperature A solid oxide fuel cell system including electric resistance elements for heating of space and components within the “hot zone” enclosure of the system, preferably in combination with means for using “waste” heat from other sources, to assist in warm-up from a cold start and/or to maintain a stand-by temperature ... 05/31/07 - 20070119637 - Harness routing structure for vehicle A high-voltage harness routing structure includes: a subframe; a driving power unit; an electric power distribution unit; an electrical auxiliary unit arranged to cause the driving power unit to be sandwiched between the electric power distribution unit and the electrical auxiliary unit; and a high voltage harness connecting the electric ... 05/24/07 - 20070114080 - Dual electric motor four wheel drive personnel carrier Described is a battery powered, four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle, with independently operable, variable speed, bi-directional electric motors, one of which may selectively used to drive the front wheels of the vehicle, the other of which may be selectively used to drive the rear wheels of the vehicle. A front differential drive ... 05/24/07 - 20070114079 - Front wheel stabilizing device for an electric motor-driven wheeled vehicle A front wheel stabilizing device includes a mount adapted to be secured to a main frame of an electric motor-driven wheeled vehicle, and an axle disposed between two side plates of the mount. A wheel mounting member has a tubular head which is rotatably sleeved on the axle, and a ... 05/24/07 - 20070114078 - Super hybrid and enhanced electric cars The Super Hybrid and the Enhanced Electric Car inventions modify existing designs for commercial Hybrid vehicles and Electric Cars by replacing the conventional power sources with the use of Turbine engines, which provide continuous power source. Using Turbine engines allow the reduction of multiple storage batteries in existing designs to ... 05/17/07 - 20070107955 - Powered wheelchair configurations and related methods of use A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to ... 05/17/07 - 20070107954 - Electric vehicle This invention relates to a mini-type electric vehicle, which is mainly used for individual person or traffic in a certain field. It includes frame, seat, front & rear wheel, driving device, battery, steering system and front wheel suspension device. A casing, where the battery is placed on, protrudes forward at ... 05/10/07 - 20070102205 - Hybrid vehicle control system A hybrid vehicle control system is configured to improve fuel economy by optimizing a torque transfer capacity of a clutch transmitting drive power from both an engine and a motor/generator while the motor torque provides at least part of the drive force. In particular, the system selectively controls a pair ... 05/03/07 - 20070095582 - Wheelchair with mechanical arm The invention relates to a wheelchair, provided with a seat at a first level and a backrest, supported by an undercarriage, and at least one armrest, located at a second level, above said first level, wherein a mechanical arm is provided, comprising a series of segments, driven by at least ... 04/26/07 - 20070089918 - Power system for electrically powered land vehicle A power system for an electrically powered land vehicle extracts electrons from ambient air to generate electrical power to operate the land vehicle electrical energy production and propulsion system. The extracted electrons generate electrical power to run electrical systems of the land vehicle. The power system includes an abutting series ... 04/26/07 - 20070089917 - Wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow incorporates an electric motor and mechanical drive coupling such that motorized assistance is provided to the wheelbarrow when required. Typically a sustained switch is provided such that drive to a wheel only occurs when required. ... 04/19/07 - 20070084648 - Wheelchair having unitized chassis Enhanced stability of a wheelchair having a lift mechanism is provided, through utilization of a support apparatus including a unitized chassis for operatively connecting a seat and wheels of the wheelchair. A tilt sensor and controller preclude operation of the wheelchair with the seat in raised position while the wheelchair ... 04/19/07 - 20070084648 - Wheelchair having unitized chassis Enhanced stability of a wheelchair having a lift mechanism is provided, through utilization of a support apparatus including a unitized chassis for operatively connecting a seat and wheels of the wheelchair. A tilt sensor and controller preclude operation of the wheelchair with the seat in raised position while the wheelchair ... 04/12/07 - 20070080003 - Mode selection for wheelchairs A method and apparatus for navigating to operating modes or functions. ... 04/12/07 - 20070080002 - Powered mechanism for universal golf cart A powered mechanism for a universal golf cart includes a transmission device, and a fixing device. The transmission device includes a housing assembly for mounting a motor, a battery unit, a control circuit board and a drive shaft. The drive shaft is connected with a wheel of the golf cart. ... 04/05/07 - 20070074917 - Adjustable mount for controller of power driven wheelchair An adjustable mount is provided that securely mounts a device to a power driven wheelchair, wherein the device is easily rotated, for example, to achieve a better viewing angle, improved access to the device, etc. Furthermore, the adjustable mount is operable to mount a variety of devices to a wheelchair, ... 03/22/07 - 20070062743 - Modular wheel chair The invention relates to a small vehicle, particularly a wheel chair, having a modular structure including a main component, at least one pivotable wheel which is adapted to be detachably mounted at said main component via a quick release device, at least one driving wheel adapted to be detachably mounted ... 03/15/07 - 20070056782 - Context-sensitive help for display device associated with power driven wheelchair An apparatus and method for providing help information on a display device associated with a power driven wheelchair is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: a) displaying screen content displayed on the display device during operation or support of the power driven wheelchair, b) detecting selective activation of a ... 03/15/07 - 20070056781 - Power driven wheelchair A power driven wheelchair and a method for operating same are provided. In one embodiment, the power driven wheelchair includes a system controller with a main controller, a storage device, and at least one input device, a motor assembly, and a common bus. The motor assembly may include a drive ... 03/15/07 - 20070056780 - Method and apparatus for setting or modifying programmable parameters in power driven wheelchair A collection of diagnostic and troubleshooting information associated with a power driven wheelchair is stored for access by a microcontroller to be displayed to a user to assist in troubleshooting the power driven wheelchair. A log of fault codes transmitted by various fault-detecting mechanisms is compiled. A user may request ... 03/08/07 - 20070051543 - Mechanical improvements to a personal vehicle Improvements to personal vehicles including self-propelled and balancing personal vehicles. Ready detachability of a seat, footrest, seat back, control unit, wheels and caster assembly is provided using quick disconnect mechanisms. ... 03/08/07 - 20070051542 - Trailer with integral axle-mounted generator and battery charger A working surface incorporates a means for transferring mechanical energy produced by a rotating member of the working surface so that the energy rotates a shaft attached to an alternator that charges a bank of 12 V batteries. The alternator is responsible for converting the mechanical energy being input by ... 03/08/07 - 20070051541 - Method of castor management The invention provides a drive system (10) for a vehicle (12) and a method for driving a vehicle (12). The drive system (10) includes a first drive wheel (14) rotatable about a first axis (16) for supporting the vehicle (12). The drive system (10) also includes a second drive wheel ... 03/01/07 - 20070045014 - Maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle A scooter has a frame including a footrest, the footrest having a front edge. Two or more ground engaging rear wheels are connected to the frame and configured to support the frame. A ground engaging front wheel is connected to the frame and mounted for rotation about a vertical axis ... 03/01/07 - 20070045013 - Children's ride-on vehicles having battery charge indicator assemblies Children's ride-on vehicles having charge indicator assemblies that are adapted to provide at least a visual indication of the state of charge of the ride-on's battery assembly. The vehicles are reduced-scale vehicles, often formed substantially from molded plastic, that are sized for use by children and which include battery-powered motor ... 02/22/07 - 20070039767 - Fuel cell vehicle In a fuel cell vehicle 10 of the invention, fuel cells 20 are integrally placed in a lower space 15 of a front seat 14, while a secondary battery 40 is integrally placed in a lower space 18 of a rear seat 17. The integral arrangements of the fuel cells ... 02/22/07 - 20070039766 - Midwheel drive wheelchair with independent front and rear suspension A wheelchair includes a frame, and a front pivot arm pivotally mounted to the frame at a front pivot point, the front pivot arm having a caster for supporting the frame. A rear pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the frame at a rear pivot point, the rear pivot arm ... 02/22/07 - 20070039765 - Controlling method for breaking automatically having safety suspense for electrical wheel chair The present invention provides a method to automatically and safely stop an electrical wheel chair with breaks. When a disabled person pushes a driving-control joystick, the electrical wheel chair is released to move. When the disabled person releases a driving-control joystick, motors of large wheels stop rotating and the electrical ... 02/15/07 - 20070034424 - Power-assisted transport device An apparatus for assisting a user in transporting a load bearing device is described. The apparatus including an external housing with an opening, an interior storage compartment, a drive wheel operatively connected to a drive belt, configured to propel the device across a surface, and at least one input switch, ... 02/01/07 - 20070023209 - Suspension structure for an electric wheelchair A suspension structure for an electric wheelchair comprises a frame, two cantilevers, two drive wheels, two rollers, four wheel-mounting assemblies, two front wheel assemblies, two draglines and two rear wheel assemblies. When surmounting a barrier, the front wheel assemblies will pivot upward and press down the drive wheels through the ... 01/25/07 - 20070017716 - Vehicle adaptable to various terrains A vehicle is adaptable to various terrains. The vehicle includes a frame and two rolling sets connected to the frame. Each of the rolling sets includes two legs pivotally connected to the frame, two casters, a pin and a wheel. Each of the legs defines a slot. Each of the ... 01/18/07 - 20070012492 - Power generation system suitable for hybrid electric vehicles A switch/power conditioning module may be added to a hybrid vehicle to selectively supply power from an AC power bus to a load, providing on-vehicle standby power generating capability with a minimum of added hardware and/or when the vehicle is stationary. ... 01/18/07 - 20070012491 - Drive systems and devices incorporating drive systems Disclosed embodiments relate to a fixation device for use in supporting and/or stretching an injured body part. An exemplary disclosed fixation device uses a thumb wheel control element to provide controlled rotational micromovements of a joint. The control element and its associated drive system allow for movement along a particular ... 01/11/07 - 20070007054 - Fuel cell vehicle A fuel cell vehicle includes: a vehicle body; a floor panel provided in the vehicle body that has a floor tunnel that bulges in substantially a center in the width direction of the vehicle body; a pair of front seats each having a seating surface and a seat back and ... 12/21/06 - 20060283642 - Motor/generator A motor/generator is provided for connecting between a transmission input shaft and an output shaft of a prime mover. The motor/generator may include a motor/generator housing, a stator mounted to the motor/generator housing, a rotor mounted at least partially within the motor/generator housing and rotatable about a rotor rotation axis, ... 12/07/06 - 20060272868 - Control apparatus for vehicle having fuel cell mounted thereon A control apparatus (6) for a vehicle (V) which includes a fuel cell (11) for generating electricity, auxiliary equipment (12) of the fuel cell (11), a secondary battery (3)to be charged with electricity generated by the fuel cell (11), and a motor (1) to to be fed with electricity from ... 11/30/06 - 20060266567 - Method for hybrid vehicle powertrain control The method of the present invention provides a variety of vehicle performance characteristics depending on the mode of operation. A first routine is initiated to provide an optimal balance of powertrain responsiveness and fuel economy for any given combination of vehicle speed and deceleration rate. The first routine may, according ... 11/30/06 - 20060266566 - Vehicle A mobility scooter 10 with an openable rear part 40 which mounts a seat 52. The part 40 is movable between a closed position with the seat 52 facing forwards, and an inclined position with the seat 52 inclined outwardly to permit a person to get on or off the ... 11/23/06 - 20060260852 - Quick-release mechanism for an electric cart A quick-release mechanism for an electric cart comprises: a rear frame, at both sides of a front edge of the rear frame is formed a locking slot, respectively; An upright column stands on the front edge of the rear frame and is located between the locking slots, the upright column ... 11/23/06 - 20060260851 - Electric vehicle In an electric vehicle driven by a drive motor with electric power generated by an engine-driven generator and with electric power from a battery, the electric vehicle includes a residual battery power detecting module for detecting a residual power capacity of the battery, and a motor control module. When the ... 11/09/06 - 20060249317 - Wheelchair suspension The present invention provides a suspension for a conveyance that is capable of traversing obstacles and rough terrain. The suspension includes a frame, a pivot arm, a front caster, a drive assembly and a rear caster. The pivot arm substantially remains in a first position when the drive assembly moves ... 11/02/06 - 20060243501 - Mode transition control system for hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle mode transition control apparatus includes a hybrid drive system having a first clutch disposed between an engine and a motor generator, and a second clutch disposed between the motor generator and wheels; an engine braking request judging section configured to judge whether a request of an engine ... 10/19/06 - 20060231303 - Child's riding vehicle A child's riding vehicle includes a shifter (40) for shifting the drive assembly among a forward-high condition, a forward-low condition, and a reverse-low condition. The shifter (40) has a direction switch (72) with a direction switch toggle (102) movable between a forward-direction position and a reverse-direction position and speed switch ... 10/12/06 - 20060225929 - Inclination adjustment device for electric scooter steering assembly An adjustment device for the steering assembly of an electric scooter is provided. The adjustment device is at least composed of a body, two confining plates, an elastic element, a cam wheel member, two bearing rods, and a sliding shaft. The sliding shaft has its bottom end pin-joined to a ... 09/21/06 - 20060207809 - Electric drive system having cooling strategy An electric drive system for a work machine is disclosed. The electric drive system has a first traction device configured to propel the work machine and a first motor drivingly connected to the first traction device. The electric drive system also has a second traction device configured to propel the ... 09/14/06 - 20060201724 - Isolated dual battery system An isolated dual power source system for isolating a first power source of a vehicle, connected to an engine starter, from a second power source of the vehicle which has an electrical circuit for distributing electrical power among the consumers, includes first and second switches for selectively connecting the first ... 08/31/06 - 20060191726 - Personal compact cart A personal cart comprises a mounting structure secured onto two parallel and aligned suspension members near their respective proximal longitudinal ends so as to rest thereon, and extending both upwardly and longitudinally so as to generally define an angle with said suspension members, two driving wheels, each mounted to a ... 08/24/06 - 20060185916 - High-torque gear assembly for personal mobility apparatus A high-torque gear assembly for a personal mobility apparatus is disclosed generally comprising a shaft that drives a drive wheel of the personal mobility apparatus, a worm driven by a motor, and a worm wheel coupled to the shaft and driven by the worm, where both the worm wheel is ... 08/24/06 - 20060185915 - Fuel cell vehicle A fuel cell vehicle is equipped with a power control unit which converts power supplied from the fuel cell and supplies that converted power to a load. High voltage wiring, which connects at least one of the fuel cell and the load to the power control unit, is provided on ... 08/24/06 - 20060185914 - Vehicle control method In response to detection of a slip occurring on left and right front wheels (62a, 62b) caused by spin of one of the left and right front wheels (62a, 62b), the control technique of the invention restricts a torque output from a motor (22) to a drive shaft (28), while ... 08/17/06 - 20060180361 - Eleqtrogine The initial starting is accomplished by the 12-Volt battery (F-3) to start the main motors and generators to make electricity on its own. Thus putting all in phase. Pre-programmed to idle at 1.2K RPMs. At this point, the combined component synergized to run as one motor power system controlled by ... 08/10/06 - 20060175101 - Children's ride-on vehicles having improved motor assemblies Children's ride-on vehicles having improved motor assemblies. The vehicles are reduced-scale vehicles, often formed substantially from molded plastic, that are sized for use by children and which include battery-powered motor assemblies. The vehicles may include a noise-suppression device that is adapted to reduce electromagnetic noise, a cutoff device that is ... 08/03/06 - 20060169501 - Patient support apparatus with powered wheel A patient support apparatus has a lower frame and an upper supported above the lower frame and movable relative to the lower frame. A plurality of casters are coupled to the lower frame. A wheel is movable relative to the lower frame between a lowered position engaging the floor and ... 08/03/06 - 20060169500 - Flexible joint for medical transport cart A transport cart for attaching to a patient care apparatus, such as an infant care apparatus to move that infant care apparatus from one location to another. The transport cart is dockable to the infant care apparatus forming an overall footprint of the combination transport cart/infant care apparatus. The infant ... 07/13/06 - 20060151219 - Integrated power module for hybrid and fuel cell vehicles An integrated power module conditions and distributes electrical power from a high voltage source in a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes an electrically-driven traction motor. A common primary DC-to-DC converter stage for coupling to the high voltage source produces an intermediate DC voltage on an intermediate voltage bus. The primary ... 07/06/06 - 20060144625 - Cogeneration vehicle system utilizing a fuel cell car, and a mobile unit as a component of the system There is provided a vehicle system, including an electromobile having a fuel cell power generator mounted therein, and a predetermined mobile unit jointable to the electromobile, such that cogeneration within the mobile unit can be realized even during the travel of the electromobile. Via a joint section 30, a vehicle ... 07/06/06 - 20060144624 - Wall racer toy vehicles A motorized toy vehicle or Wall Racer that is capable of operating on vertical and inverted horizontal surfaces such as walls and ceilings, while being manufacturable at reasonable cost and operable on batteries having sufficient lifetime as to be enjoyable. One or more battery-powered fans draw air from around all ... 06/29/06 - 20060137919 - Actuating device for motor vehicle components A device for actuating components of a motor vehicle has at least two electric motors, each of which has at least one stator unit and one rotor unit, and a control device for the electric motors, which has at least one logic device and one power device. The control device ... 06/29/06 - 20060137918 - Power supply circuit for a motor vehicle electric system The present invention discloses a power supply circuit for a motor vehicle electric system having a starter generator (1), a power electronics system (LE), at least one battery (B), at least one dynamic energy accumulator (3) and a DC/DC converter (2). The power supply circuit has a first connection branch ... 06/22/06 - 20060131084 - Motorized handle A motorized handle includes an elongate handle to which is attached a wheel and a motor to drive the wheel. A rider mounting a rolled conveyance, such as a skateboard or a pair of roller blades, may use the motorized handle to impart propulsion. ... 06/08/06 - 20060118344 - Electrically-propelled vehicle with individual wheel drive A multi-axle driven, all terrain vehicle with electrically driven individual wheels, having a vehicle underbody (2) and a plurality of drive wheels (4) to which, respectively, one drive with at least one electric motor (18) is assigned. The electric drive motor (18) is at least partially located in an axial ... 06/01/06 - 20060113128 - Fuel cell vehicle The fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell for generating electric power by electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, and a hydrogen tank which stores pressurized hydrogen to supply hydrogen to the fuel cell, the fuel cell and the hydrogen tank being arranged at an underfloor region of the vehicle. ... 06/01/06 - 20060113127 - Power system for dual-motor hybrid vehicle A power system for dual-motor hybrid vehicle is a combined driving unit fed with fuel and electric power, comprising: an internal combustion engine, a motor, a clutch, a transmission, a power battery, a braking system and an entire vehicle controller, wherein the system further comprises: a main motor, an auxiliary ... 05/25/06 - 20060108160 - System and method for extracting propulsion energy from motor vehicle exhaust Vehicle engine exhaust is sent to a reformer, which produces hydrogen from fuel remaining in the exhaust. The hydrogen is stored in a hydrogen tank, and is used by a fuel cell to produce electricity to recharge the vehicle battery and/or to supply propulsion current to an electric propulsion system ... 05/11/06 - 20060096794 - Mounting structure of electronic apparatus in vehicle A structure for mounting electronic apparatuses in an electric motor-driven vehicle can be provided, in which the electronic apparatuses such as a high voltage battery unit and motor control unit can be mounted compactly in the same section occupying a minimum mounting space, allowing them to be mounted in a ... 05/11/06 - 20060096793 - Drive device for electrically movable vehicles and electric wheelchair having same The invention provides a drive device for electric vehicles which is small-sized, improved in heat radiating characteristics and adapted for use with a drive wheel of reduced diameter, and an electric wheelchair comprising the drive device. The drive device is provided on the inner periphery of each of left and ... 04/06/06 - 20060070778 - Wheel assembly with integral electric motor The subject invention provides a wheel assembly (20) having a spindle (26) for attachment to a vehicle along a rotational axis (R). An electric motor (22) is disposed radially about the spindle (26) and includes a stationary stator (34) and a rotor (36) rotatable about the rotational axis (R) relative ... 04/06/06 - 20060070777 - Small diameter split-rim drive wheel geared hub A drive wheel includes a pneumatic tire, a substantially solid split rim wheel configured to receive the pneumatic tire, and a geared hub with an internal transmission with multiple selectable speeds. The split rim wheel includes opposing side portions, and the geared hub is disposed between the opposing side portions ... 04/06/06 - 20060070776 - Power takeoff for an electric vehicle A power take-off for an electric vehicle. The power take-off includes a variable speed electric motor for driving at least one wheel of the vehicle. A transmission, including a neutral state, coupled to the electric motor. An auxiliary output shaft is coupled to the transmission. When the transmission is in ... 03/30/06 - 20060065452 - Hub unit for use in electrically movable wheels and vehicle comprising the hub unit A hub unit for use in electrically assisted bicycles is improved in an effect to cool a motor incorporated in the unit. The hub unit has a motor 9 comprising a stator 3 and a rotor 4, and a hub 7 enclosing the motor 9 therein and rotatingly drivable by ... 03/30/06 - 20060065451 - Self-contained axle module A self-contained axle module for a vehicle. The vehicle includes a support structure, a source for electric power, a source of cooling medium, and a vehicle control device. The self-contained axle includes a first side plate removably coupled to the support structure. A second side plate removably coupled to the ... 03/23/06 - 20060060396 - Regenerative load bank with a motor drive An electronic power converter for a generator under test that emulates resistive and inductive-capacitive (LC) loads and regenerates energy from the generator back to a utility grid. ... 03/02/06 - 20060042843 - Pump system and axle-driving system There is provided a pump system including a housing capable of reserving oil in an internal space; an input shaft supported by the housing so as to be operatively connected to a driving source; a pump shaft supported by the housing; a hydraulic pump body which is accommodated in the ... 02/16/06 - 20060032683 - Long range and safer electric vehicle configuration An electric vehicle which carries at least two passengers, which has at least three wheels, said passengers sitting in tandem and most of the batteries or fuel cell systems are located on the sides of the passengers. The vehicle has an aerodynamically shaped body with substantially reduced frontal area and ... 02/16/06 - 20060032682 - Skateboard with motorized drive and brake systems A skateboard includes a motorized drive assembly and a motorized brake assembly, both operable with a wireless remote control to be carried by a rider. The drive assembly is free-wheeling permitting normal use of the skateboard in the event of battery depletion. The brake system includes a motor operable through ... 02/02/06 - 20060021806 - Obstacle traversing wheelchair The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelerating or decelerating the wheelchair thereby raising or lowering ... 02/02/06 - 20060021805 - Fuel cell equipped vehicle In a fuel cell equipped vehicle (10), a fuel cell (30) is accommodated in a first recess portion (22) which forms part of a floor panel (20) of a vehicle passenger room (R1) and which is provided below front seats (60), with an upper portion of the fuel cell (30) ... 01/26/06 - 20060016630 - Repulsive differential driving double-acting type electrical machinery power system The invention comprises twin double-acting electrical machinery assembly, each being of interactive rotational type, and such that the interactive rotational assembly on the non-outputting side of either double-acting electrical machinery assembly gets coupled to its counterpart interactively by slidably applied damping effect or alternatively by solid coupling technology. ... 01/26/06 - 20060016629 - Regenerative suspension system At a chassis pivot point (4) the vehicle bouncing wheel linkage arm (5) torquing a torsion rod (6), or rod (6) and journal (6A) in combination, through a one-way over-running clutch (9) to spin a magnet carrying flywheel/armature (10) concentrically about the stator/chassis mount assembly (11) creating the electrical output ... 01/26/06 - 20060016628 - Wheel provided with driving means The invention relates to a wheel provided with electric driving means in the wheel, the electric driving means comprising a rotor and a stator coaxially within the rotor and connectable to a vehicle, with an air gap provided between said rotor and said stator, wherein said wheel is provided with ... 01/26/06 - 20060016627 - Bifurcated electrical vehicle motor A vehicle motor includes a plurality of in-line electric motors and a high-speed pulley system including a plurality of pulleys. The motor further includes a direct current mechanism and an alternating current mechanism for selectively supplying power and accelerating the vehicle. The alternating current mechanism includes primary and secondary circuits ... 01/19/06 - 20060011393 - Children's ride-on vehicle assemblies having trailing vehicle detection systems Children's ride-on vehicle assemblies having leading and trailing vehicles that are removably coupled together by a connection apparatus. The leading vehicle is an independently operable ride-on vehicle having a drive assembly that is selectively configured between a plurality of drive configurations, such as responsive to user inputs via user input ... 01/19/06 - 20060011392 - Electromagnetic car The purpose of this invention is to make the car run faster and farther than other electric cars already invented. ... 01/12/06 - 20060006007 - System and method for providing electrical power to a vehicle The present invention is directed to a system for providing electrical power onboard a vehicle. In one embodiment, the system comprises: an AC/DC converter; an onboard power supply connected to the AC/DC converter so as to provide an input to the AC/DC converter; an external power source; a cable connected ... 12/29/05 - 20050284673 - Power source device for a vehicle A vehicle power source device is provided with an DC/DC converter (4) having a high-frequency insulating transformer (6) that converts power from an overhead power line to DC power, and a CVCF inverter (1) that converts the DC power supplied from this DC/DC converter (4) to AC power; the AC ... 12/29/05 - 20050284672 - Electric steering and drive system for a vehicle with wheel side steering system The invention relates to an electrical steering and drive system for a vehicle with wheel-based steering with at least two electrically driven axles, a mechanical coupling between the drive sides being provided on at least one driven axle in order to transmit power from one drive side to the other, ... 12/22/05 - 20050279541 - Electric golf cart and utility cart A four-wheel electric vehicle includes wheels having electric hub or geared, series wound induction drive motors mounted on one or more wheels. The vehicle requires no outside power transmission devices, such as differential gears or drive axles, to rotate the wheels. The vehicle includes a vehicle body adapted to accommodate ... 12/22/05 - 20050279540 - Adjustable wheelchair A wheelchair seat is provided with a power adjustment assembly that allows the user to control the depth and angle of the wheelchair seat relative to the wheelchair base. The wheelchair includes a seat depth adjustment mechanism and a seat angle adjustment mechanism that provide adjustment of the forward and ... 12/22/05 - 20050279539 - Electrical wheelchair with an electrical seat-rotating device An electrical wheelchair includes a vertical rotating shaft connected fixedly to a seat member and journalled on a frame of a chair body, and a worm unit for transferring rotation of a motor shaft to the rotating shaft. A wheel-controlling switch is disposed on the seat member, and is operable ... 12/22/05 - 20050279538 - Golf-n-go caddy A cost effective and convenient way for the frequent golfer to have a motorized golf scooter/cart with the individual at all times. A lightweight golf scooter/cart that is affordable and easily transportable without additional towing accessories. The Golf-N-Go Caddy can easily be compacted (fold), can easily be lifted in and ... 12/15/05 - 20050274552 - Electric cart having a wireless control circuit device An electric cart having a wireless control circuit device includes a governor, a transmitter, a receiver and a motor controller. The governor sends a signal to the transmitter. The transmitter transforms the signal into a digital signal (or an analog signal) and transmits a radio signal to the receiver. When ... 12/08/05 - 20050269142 - Pallet truck A pallet truck, having a longitudinal and a transverse axis, the pallet truck comprising a load bearing part and a driving part which parts being arranged one after the other on the longitudinal axis, a driver platform in the driver part which is designed such that the viewing direction of ... 12/01/05 - 20050263332 - Pre-engineered frame portion and method of use therefor A vehicle chassis includes a structural frame having a frame portion that partially defines an open space and that has a predetermined configuration such that the open space maintains a predetermined amount of spatial integrity in the event of a horizontal impact to the vehicle chassis. The frame also includes ... 12/01/05 - 20050263331 - Electric drive system having dc bus voltage control An electric drive system has a power source and a generator operatively connected to the power source. The electric drive system also has at least one energy storage device such as a capacitor configured to store a supply of power. The electric drive system further has a common bus configured ... 12/01/05 - 20050263330 - Field-oriented control for brushless dc motor A control system for a brushless DC motor, preferably used in a power steering system in a vehicle. Presently delivered torque is computed without measuring currents in the motor. A demanded torque signal is received, and a torque error signal is produced. The torque error signal is modified by an ... 12/01/05 - 20050263329 - Electric drive system having dc bus voltage control An electric drive system has a power source and a generator operatively connected to the power source. The generator is configured to produce a power output. The electric drive system also has at least one capacitor configured to store a supply of power. The electric drive system further has a ... 11/24/05 - 20050257966 - Adjustable anti-tip wheels for power wheelchair A power wheelchair is provided having one or more anti-tip wheels for stabilizing the movement of the frame about the drive wheels. An anti-tip wheel is attached to the end of a suspension arm which is pivotally attached to the frame of the wheelchair. A spring resiliently supports the anti-tip ... 11/17/05 - 20050252702 - Fish cycle, a non-traditional battery powered children ride-in vehicle The fish cycle is a non-traditional children ride-in playground car. It has an unusual body style that consists of plastic, and other materials such as batteries, electric motors and aluminum steel. Some preferred embodiments of the four wheel vehicle are tubeless rubber-base tires and a convertable top being adapted to ... 11/17/05 - 20050252701 - Driver of electric automobile There is provided a driving device of an electric car, exactly selecting drive wheels of the electric car in accordance with road circumstances. In the electric car having four or more wheels, all wheels (1 to 4) have driving motors (5 to 8) placed therein, capable of driving and regenerative ... 11/17/05 - 20050252700 - Powered manual propelling vehicle In a manual propelling vehicle (1) that a user grips its handle (30) and drives with the vehicle tilted with wheels (20) as fulcrums, a powered manual propelling vehicle comprises a motor (50) for driving wheels, a battery (60) as a power source for the motor and a control section ... 11/03/05 - 20050241865 - Electrical power train for a fuel cell vehicle, comprising an electrical dissipation element An electrical power train for a vehicle, the power train comprising an electrical line (61), a fuel cell (3) connected to the electrical line (61), an electrical energy management unit (6) comprising a module controlling the fuel cell, a control device available to the driver of the vehicle for controlling ... 10/27/05 - 20050236197 - Operator support pad for a vehicle A truck has a power unit including a main casing for housing drive apparatus and a platform onto which an operator may step and ride while controlling the truck. The casing includes at least one substantially rigid wall member and an operator support pad associated with the wall member. The ... 10/27/05 - 20050236196 - Wheelchair with drive wheels responsive to operational characteristics of casters A wheelchair comprises a caster, a drive wheel, a sensor, and a controller. The sensor is provided for sensing operational characteristics of the caster. The controller is provided for controlling at least one of the speed, acceleration and deceleration of the drive wheel when the sensor senses a certain operational ... 09/29/05 - 20050211478 - Descent-restricting device A descent-restricting device for restricting a descent of a vehicle when starting the vehicle from a stationary state on an incline includes a motor for transmitting power to a drive shaft of the vehicle, a power source, a motor control portion for controlling electric power provided from the power source ... 09/22/05 - 20050205312 - Drive system for a motor vehicle comprising an electric machine A drive system for a motor vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and a transmission. The internal combustion engine has an associated driveshaft, the transmission has an associated transmission shaft, and the driveshaft and the transmission shaft are connected to one another. A free installation space is provided between the ... 08/11/05 - 20050173167 - Power electronics apparatuses for double-fed induction generator to induction motor drive system The present invention includes a power drive electronics apparatus connected between a frequency variable generator and an electric motor. The power drive electronics apparatus includes a three-phase diode rectifier having a three-phase AC input, a positive DC output terminal and a negative DC output terminal. A capacitor is connected between ... 08/11/05 - 20050173166 - Locating structure of a brake device of an electric wheelchair or the like A wheel structure of the electric wheelchair or the like comprises an axle, a brake device, and a wheel frame. The axle has an inner end which is fitted into an axle tube, and an outer end on which the brake device and the wheel frame are mounted. The brake ... 08/11/05 - 20050173165 - Lithotriptor carriage The invention relates to a lithotriptor carriage comprising a moving device. For rendering the lithotriptors accessible to a possibly large field of application, a lithotriptor carriage comprising a moving device and an accommodating bed connected therewith, on which a lithotriptor can be mounted and detachably arrested on the carriage by ... 08/04/05 - 20050167168 - Vehicle and vehicle suspension system A scooter with a rear wheel suspension which acts between a chassis of the scooter and a support and which is pivotally attached to the chassis. The suspension includes a damper and a coil spring of adjustable compression and is placed under increasing load, with a progressively increasing load/deflection characteristic, ... 07/28/05 - 20050161267 - Fluid storage for fuel cell vehicles using closed section structural body rails The present invention is directed to a frame assembly for motor vehicle in which one of the frame elements utilized as a fluid storage volume. An elongated rail portion of the frame assembly defines a closed section which is utilized as a fuel storage volume for an operational fluid of ... 07/21/05 - 20050155802 - Electrically-driven vehicle To efficiently arrange a plurality of batteries in a large-sized electrically-driven vehicle. An electrically-driven vehicle includes a vehicle body frame including a head pipe for supporting a steering shaft, upper frames which project in the vehicle-body lateral direction therefrom and extend in the rearward direction, lower frames, and rear frames ... 07/21/05 - 20050155801 - Waterproof device for a controller of an electric mobility scooter A waterproof device for a controller of an electric mobility scooter is incorporated with a rear section of the electric mobility scooter, a rear cover, a motor and a controller. The motor and the controller are secured on the rear section. The rear cover covers the motor and the controller. ... 06/30/05 - 20050139399 - Hybrid electric propulsion system, hybrid electric power pack and method of optimizing duty cycle A fuel cell powered vehicle includes a fuel cell power module having at least one fuel cell electrically connected to a drive unit for delivering power to the drive unit, a battery pack having at least one battery electrically connected to the drive unit for independently delivering power to the ... 06/23/05 - 20050133283 - Fuel cell vehicle In a fuel cell vehicle on which a fuel cylinder is mounted, high-pressure fuel gas discharged to the air through a pressure control valve from the fuel cylinder is efficiently diffused and discharged to the outside of the vehicle. ... 06/23/05 - 20050133282 - Driving mechanism of an electrically-operated vehicle An electric vehicle includes a rear frame, a rear axle fastened with the rear frame, a rear wheel mounted on the rear axle, and a driving mechanism mounted on the rear frame to drive both ends of the rear axle. The driving mechanism has a first motor for driving one ... 06/16/05 - 20050126835 - Self propelled gurney and related structure confidential and proprietary document The present invention comprises a series of modules, including a control/handle module, a cord reel/charger module, a drive module, and a chassis assembly, plus all needed electrical wiring harnesses and pneumatic tubing to connect them. Also included are means to mount the modules to any existing gurney and to each ... 06/09/05 - 20050121238 - Traveling apparatus and method for controlling thereof At a step [1] whether or not a turn operation is performed by means of a barycentric position of the rider, and the barycentric position is detected at a step [2] from a load sensor. Further, a turn velocity command is generated at a step [3]. Then, the barycentric position ... 06/02/05 - 20050115749 - Power control unit for electric vehicle A power control unit for electric vehicle which can easily detach the high voltage cables even if the motor room is deformed, for example, by head-on collision and/or rear-end collision of the vehicle, which is difficult to be deformed, which can make small, and which can avoid an influence of ... 06/02/05 - 20050115748 - All-wheel drive electric vehicle A four wheel drive electric vehicle that runs on a road and on an electrified track comprising a motor, a battery pack, an accelerator, an alternator, an auxiliary generator capable, once the electric vehicle reaches approximately 20 m.p.h., of charging the battery when the battery pack is off or, when ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |