ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY MODULE AND REPLACEMENT SYSTEM
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1. An apparatus for storing a charge to power an electric vehicle, comprising:
- an enclosure adapted to be mounted within the electric vehicle;
one or more charge storage devices removably mounted within the enclosure to provide power, at least in part, to the electric vehicle;
a base connected to the enclosure with an aperture to pass the charge storage therethough; and
an environmental cover covering the aperture.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for the housing, removal, recharging, and replacing of electric vehicle batteries. The apparatus includes a modular battery carriage and a vehicular battery carriage compartment allowing replacement of electric vehicle batteries to suit the needs of the operator at the service station and an automated service station for the rapid replacement of discharged batteries in electric vehicles with replenished batteries.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for storing a charge to power an electric vehicle, comprising:
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an enclosure adapted to be mounted within the electric vehicle; one or more charge storage devices removably mounted within the enclosure to provide power, at least in part, to the electric vehicle; a base connected to the enclosure with an aperture to pass the charge storage therethough; and an environmental cover covering the aperture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for retaining at least one charge storage device within a compartment of an electric vehicle, comprising:
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an opening configured to pass at least one charge storage device therethrough, the opening having an environmental cover; an internal mechanism for installation and removal of at least one charge storage device internal to the compartment; a retention means for the releasable retention of the charge storage device within the compartment; an interface for coupling the at least one charge storage device to the electric vehicle; and a closure member configured for reversibly separating the compartment from the environment. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A service facility for servicing electric vehicles, comprising:
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an interchange system for accessing an electric vehicle compartment and removing and installing at least one charge storage device; a replenishing system for replenishing at least one charge storage device exterior to the electric vehicle compartment; and an electric transfer system for accessing the energy stored in the at least one charge storage device for distribution to a municipal electricity grid. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for replacing a charge storage device in an electric vehicle, comprising:
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removing at least one charge storage device from the electric vehicle compartment; transporting at least one charge storage device to a replenishing facility to replenish the at least one charge storage device; transporting at least one replenished charge storage device to the electric vehicle compartment; and loading the at least one charge storage device into the electric vehicle compartment. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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