Electric Car Systems

• US 20120211291A1
• Filed: 11/08/2011
• Published: 08/23/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Richard Black, Rusty Black, Shawn Black, Suzette Zolotor
• Original Assignee: Richard Black, Rusty Black, Shawn Black, Suzette Zolotor
• Inventors: Black, George
• Granted Patent: US 9,132,735 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 180/65.31
• CPC Class Codes: B60L 58/20 having different nominal voltages
• CPC Class Codes: B60L 7/10 Dynamic electric regenerative braking B60L7/22 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60L 8/00 Electric propulsion with power supply from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind
• CPC Class Codes: Y02T 10/70 Energy storage systems for electromobility, e.g. batteries
• CPC Class Codes: Y02T 10/7072 Electromobility specific charging systems or methods for batteries, ultracapacitors, supercapacitors or double-layer capacitors

Abstract

An electric car system for use in transporting users from one location to another at speeds of up to 70 MPH. Electric car system comprises a frame, a steering system, a braking system, a suspension system, and a body. An electronic drive system controller is located near the operator'"'"'s controls comprising a touch screen for selecting forward, reverse, and security movement lock position(s). The drive assembly comprises at least one accessory battery charged by an accessory alternator, at least one drive assembly battery charged by a drive assembly alternator, and an electric drive motor. The accessory battery powers car accessories and provides redundant electricity to the drive assembly battery when needed. The drive assembly battery provides power to the electric drive motor. The electric drive motor provides torque to two half shafts which couple to front axles and front rotatable wheels in front-wheel drive versions.

Claims

1. An electric powered car system comprising:

an electric powered car having,

a frame comprising;

a steering system;

a braking system;

a suspension system;

a body comprising;

an interior volume;

an exterior surface; and

an electronic drive system controller;

a drive assembly comprising;

at least one accessory battery;

at least one drive assembly battery;

at least one accessory alternator;

at least one drive assembly alternator;

at least one electric drive motor;

at least two front axles connected to front rotatable wheels;

at least one half shaft; and

a rear axle connected to two rear rotatable wheels;

wherein said frame with said body and said drive assembly is directionally controlled using said steering system;

wherein said braking system is usable to friction-slow relative movement of said electric powered car;

wherein said suspension system supports said frame such that said suspension system is able to absorb shock while said electric powered car is in motion on an uneven surface;

wherein said body is affixed to a top side of said frame;

wherein said body comprises said interior volume suitable to contain an operator and mounting for said electronic drive system controller, and a steering-controller for use in manipulating said steering system, and a braking-controller for manipulating said braking system for use by said operator;

wherein said exterior surface of said body comprises an envelope and at least one window such that said operator can see an environment surrounding said electric powered car such as to suitably control said electric powered car;

wherein said drive assembly is mounted to said frame;

wherein said accessory battery of said drive assembly is useable to electrically power at least one accessory within said electric powered car and is useable to provide redundant electricity to said drive assembly battery;

wherein said drive assembly battery is useable to provide electricity to power said electric drive motor;

wherein said accessory alternator uses a rotational motion of said electric drive motor to generate said electricity for recharging said accessory battery;

wherein said drive assembly alternator uses said rotational motion of said electric drive motor to generate said electricity for recharging said drive assembly battery;

wherein said electric drive motor provides a torque to said half shafts, each usable to exert a drive-motion to each of said two front axles connected to said front rotatable wheels;

wherein said rear axle connected to said two rear rotatable wheels and said two front axles connected to said front rotatable wheels support said frame of said electric powered car; and

wherein said electric powered car system is usable for said operator to travel from one location to another on a road at a highway speed.

2. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said electric powered car comprises a belly pan attached to said frame such that said electric drive motor is substantially protected from water splashing upward from underneath said electric powered car when said electric powered car is in motion.

3. The electric powered car system of claim 2 wherein said belly pan comprises fiberglass.

4. The electric powered car system of claim 2 wherein said belly pan comprises aluminum.

5. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said body comprises an air-intake vent such that air entering said air-intake vent cools said electric drive motor.

6. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said accessory alternator provides said electricity for illuminating lights, and running at least one air conditioning fan, and heating accessor(ies).

7. The electric powered car system of claim 1 further comprising an air conditioning compressor which is in a coupled relationship to said electric drive motor.

8. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said electronic drive system controller comprises a touch-screen pad located within said interior volume of said body within reach-proximity to said operator, said touch-screen pad is able to be manipulated for selecting a forward direction, a reverse direction, a neutral position, or a security movement lock position.

9. The electric powered car system of claim 8 wherein when said electronic drive system controller is in a security movement lock position, said braking system is frictionally actuated.

10. The electric powered car system of claim 8 wherein when said electronic drive system controller is in a security movement lock position, said electrical system of said electric powered car is disconnected from said electric drive motor.

11. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said accessory battery comprises a voltage of between about 12 volts direct current and about 48 volts direct current and comprises a deep-cycle-battery.

12. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said at least one drive assembly battery comprises a voltage of between about 12 volts direct current and about 48 volts direct current and comprises a deep-cycle-battery.

13. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said electric drive motor is coupled in a direct drive relationship with said front rotatable wheels via said half shafts.

14. The electric powered car system of claim 12 wherein said electric drive motor is couplable to a 2 speed transmission.

15. The electric powered car system of claim 14 wherein said electric powered car is able to travel at about 70 miles per hour for at least one hour.

16. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said electric drive motor is a single phase motor.

17. The electric powered car system of claim 1 wherein said electric drive motor is a 3-phase motor.

18. An electric powered car system comprising:

an electric powered car having,

a frame comprising;

a steering system;

a braking system;

a suspension system;

a body comprising;

an interior volume;

an exterior surface with an air-intake vent; and

an electronic drive system controller;

a drive assembly comprising;

at least one accessory battery;

at least one drive assembly battery;

at least one accessory alternator;

at least one drive assembly alternator;

at least one electric drive motor;

at least two front axles connected to front rotatable wheels;

at least one half shaft; and

a rear axle connected to two rear rotatable wheels;

wherein said frame with said body and said drive assembly is directionally controlled using said steering system;

wherein said braking system is usable to friction-slow relative movement of said electric powered car;

wherein said suspension system supports said frame such that said suspension system is able to absorb shock while said electric powered car is in motion on an uneven surface;

wherein said body is affixed to a top side of said frame;

wherein said body comprises said interior volume suitable to contain an operator, mounting for said electronic drive system controller, a steering-controller for use in manipulating said steering system, and a braking-controller for manipulating said braking system for use by said operator;

wherein said exterior surface of said body comprises an envelope and at least one window such that said operator can see an environment surrounding said electric powered car such as to suitably control said electric powered car while in motion;

wherein said drive assembly is mounted substantially within confines of said frame;

wherein said accessory battery of said drive assembly is useable to electrically power at least one accessory within said electric powered car and is useable to provide redundant electricity to said drive assembly battery;

wherein said drive assembly battery is useable to provide electricity to power said electric drive motor;

wherein said accessory alternator uses a rotational motion of said electric drive motor to generate said electricity for recharging said accessory battery;

wherein said drive assembly alternator uses said rotational motion of said electric drive motor to generate said electricity for recharging said drive assembly battery;

wherein said electric drive motor provides a torque to said half shafts, each of said half shafts usable to exert a drive-motion to each of said two front axles connected to said front rotatable wheels;

wherein said rear axle connected to said two rear rotatable wheels and said two front axles connected to said front rotatable wheels support said frame of said electric powered car;

wherein said electric powered car system is usable for said operator to travel from one location to another;

wherein said electric powered car comprises a belly pan such that said electric drive motor is protected from water splashing upwardly from underneath said electric powered car when said electric powered car is in motion;

wherein said belly pan comprises fiberglass;

wherein said air-intake vent allows cool air to contact and cool said electric drive motor;

wherein said accessory alternator provides said electricity necessary for lighting, and running an air conditioning fan and heating accessories;

wherein said air conditioning compressor is in a coupled relationship to a main shaft of said electric drive motor;

wherein said electronic drive system controller comprises a touch-screen for selecting a forward direction, a reverse direction, a neutral position, and at least one security movement lock position;

wherein when said electronic drive system controller is in a security movement lock position, said braking system is frictionally actuated;

wherein said accessory battery comprises a voltage of between about 12 volts direct current and about 48 volts direct current;

wherein said at least one drive assembly battery comprises a voltage of between about 12 volts direct current and about 48 volts direct current;

wherein said electric drive motor is coupled in a direct drive relationship with said front rotatable wheels;

wherein said electric drive motor is a single phase motor;

wherein said electric drive motor is coupled to a 2 speed transmission; and

wherein said electric powered car system is usable for said operator to travel from one location to another on a road at a highway speed of about 70 miles per hour.

19. The electric powered car system of claim 18 further comprising a kit including:

said electric powered car equipped with said electronic drive system controller;

at least one replacement said accessory battery;

at least one replacement said drive assembly battery; and

a set of user instructions.

20. A method of using an electric powered car system comprising the steps of:

entering an electric powered car;

releasing a security movement lock;

manipulating a touch screen pad to select a forward or a reverse position;

driving said electric powered car at about 70 miles an hour;

stopping said electric powered car;

activating said security movement lock; and

exiting said electric powered car.