Apparatus comprising a fifth wheel H and a permanent magnet generator C are provided for charging a battery unit M of an electric or hybrid vehicle having a motor O. The wheel H is rotated by movement of the vehicle. Rotational movement is transmitted to the generator via pulleys and a belt. The apparatus includes steel frame members A,B. The vehicle has four load bearing road wheels Q,R,S,T. The generator C is attached to the undercarriage of the vehicle with rubber bushes and shock absorbers to ensure a smooth drive. The charge which is returned to the battery can be amended by weight, cogging, and grip of the wheel and resistance of the magnet for efficiency and to suit the variety of batteries on any electric and hybrid vehicle. The invention is aimed at facilitating range extension.


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    Title :

    Battery range extender


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    Publication date :

    2016-09-28


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES / B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen



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