SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
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1. A suspension system for a vehicle, comprising:
- an electromagnetic generator configured to generate an electrical energy in response to a relative movement between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly of a vehicle; and
a storage device, coupled to the electromagnetic generator, configured to store the electrical energy generated from the electromagnetic generator, and configured to be instantaneously charged and discharged.
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Abstract
Disclosed are an apparatus, a system, and a method for suspension of a vehicle. An electromagnetic generator generates an electrical energy in response to a relative movement between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly. A storage device stores the electrical energy generated from the electromagnetic generator.
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1. A suspension system for a vehicle, comprising:
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an electromagnetic generator configured to generate an electrical energy in response to a relative movement between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly of a vehicle; and a storage device, coupled to the electromagnetic generator, configured to store the electrical energy generated from the electromagnetic generator, and configured to be instantaneously charged and discharged. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus, comprising:
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an electromagnetic generator configured to generate an electrical energy in response to a relative movement between a first mechanical part and a second mechanical part such that the relative movement is attenuated by the generation of the electrical energy; and one or more ultracapacitors, coupled to the electromagnetic generator in parallel, configured to store the electrical energy generated from the electromagnetic generator. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for suspension, comprising:
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converting a relative movement between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly of a vehicle to an electrical energy; and instantaneously storing the electrical energy, whereby the relative movement between the vehicle body and the wheel assembly of the vehicle is attenuated. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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