In some embodiments, a system can include an integrated wheel module coupled to a rim of a tire and to a structure of a vehicle. The integrated wheel module can include control electronics and a power supply. The integrated wheel module may further include a plurality of electric motors, including a first motor responsive to the control electronics and configured to rotate the tire about an axis; a second motor responsive to the control electronics and configured to turn the tire about a pivot point; a third motor responsive to the control electronics and configured to continuously and dynamically adjust a camber of the tire; a fourth motor responsive to the control electronics and configured to continuously and dynamically adjust a suspension associated with the tire; and a fifth motor configured to adjust the suspension spring in accordance with the load, conditions and optimum performance desired.
Active Series Hybrid Integrated Electric Vehicle
2018-09-06
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion / B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES |