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Electrically driven vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-23
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A battery powered automobile includes an air operated turbine fed by front and side air scoops for providing both charging current to the batteries and driving power for the automobile. An auxiliary internal combustion engine is included for use when necessary. Deceleration and wind sensitive controls operate door structure on the front air scoop so that it opens, increasing drag, only under predetermined conditions. Braking energy is utilized to help charge the batteries.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph W Spahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K6/00; B60K6/20; B60K6/42; B60K6/48; B60K1/00; B60K17/00; B60K17/04; B60L; B60L50/00; B60L50/50; B60L50/60; B60L8/00; B60L8/006; F; F03; F03D; F03D9/00; F03D9/20; F03D9/25; F03D9/30; F03D9/32; B60K1/04; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/063; B60K17/02; F05; F05B; F05B2240/00; F05B2240/90; F05B2240/94; F05B2240/941; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/70; Y02E10/72; Y02E10/728; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/60; Y02T10/62; Y02T10/70; Y02T10/7072; Y02T10/80; Y02T10/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An electrically driven vehicle comprising: a. a mobile frame having wheels mounted thereon rolling movement along the ground; b. an electric motor on said frame and operably connected to said wheels for driving said vehicle; c. a storage battery on said frame and connected to said motor for driving said motor; d. an air powered turbine on said frame, an air scoop on said frame and connected with said turbine for driving said motor, means selectively mechanically connecting said air turbine to said motor; e. an auxiliary internal combustion engine mounted on said frame; f. voltage sensing means associated with said battery and operably connected between said engine and said wheels; and g. said last named means being operable to start said engine and connect said engine to said wheels when said battery is discharged to a predetermined condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An electrically driven vehicle comprising: a. a mobile frame having wheels mounted thereon rolling movement along the ground; b. an electric motor on said frame and operably connected to said wheels for driving said vehicle; c. a storage battery on said frame and connected to said motor for driving said motor; d. an air powered turbine on said frame, an air scoop on said frame and connected with said turbine for driving said motor, means selectively mechanically connecting said air turbine to said motor; e. an auxiliary internal combustion engine mounted on said frame; f. voltage sensing means associated with said battery and operably connected between said engine and said wheels; and g. said last named means being operable to start said engine and connect said engine to said wheels when said battery is discharged to a predetermined condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
132 words
An elEctrically driven vehicle comprising: a. a mobile frame having wheels mounted thereon for rolling movement along the ground; b. an electric motor on said frame and operably connected to said wheels for driving said vehicle; c. a storage battery on said frame and connected to said motor for driving said motor; d. an air powered turbine on said frame, an air scoop on said frame and communicating with said turbine for driving said motor, means selectively mechanically connecting said air turbine to said motor; e. said air scoop being forwardly directed, and including; and f. doors adapted to block said air scoop to reduce air resistance when said motor is driving said vehicle, said doors including air speed sensing means adapted to maintain said doors closed below a predetermined air speed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
An elEctrically driven vehicle comprising: a. a mobile frame having wheels mounted thereon for rolling movement along the ground; b. an electric motor on said frame and operably connected to said wheels for driving said vehicle; c. a storage battery on said frame and connected to said motor for driving said motor; d. an air powered turbine on said frame, an air scoop on said frame and communicating with said turbine for driving said motor, means selectively mechanically connecting said air turbine to said motor; e. said air scoop being forwardly directed, and including; and f. doors adapted to block said air scoop to reduce air resistance when said motor is driving said vehicle, said doors including air speed sensing means adapted to maintain said doors closed below a predetermined air speed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
An electrically driven vehicle comprising: a. a mobile frame having wheels mounted thereon for rolling movement along the ground; b. an electric motor on said frame and operably connected to said wheels for driving said vehicle; c. a storage battery on said frame and connected to said motor for driving said motor; d. an air powered turbine on said frame, an air scoop on said frame and communicating with said turbine for driving said motor, means selectively mechanically connecting said air turbine to said motor; e. said air scoop being forwardly directed, and including; f. doors adapted to block said air scoop to reduce air resistance when said motor is driving said vehicle; and g. said doors including means sensitive to the reduction of driving energy to said vehicle to operate said doors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
An electrically driven vehicle comprising: a. a mobile frame having wheels mounted thereon for rolling movement along the ground; b. an electric motor on said frame and operably connected to said wheels for driving said vehicle; c. a storage battery on said frame and connected to said motor for driving said motor; d. an air powered turbine on said frame, an air scoop on said frame and communicating with said turbine for driving said motor, means selectively mechanically connecting said air turbine to said motor; e. said air scoop being forwardly directed, and including; f. doors adapted to block said air scoop to reduce air resistance when said motor is driving said vehicle; and g. said doors including means sensitive to the reduction of driving energy to said vehicle to operate said doors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicle as set forth in claim 3 wherein said air scoop comprises: a. laterally directed air scoops adapted to receive crosswind energy for powering said turbine.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |