Solar generator panel for an electric or hybrid vehicle

Details Solar generator panel for an electric or hybrid vehicle Solar generator panel for an electric or hybrid vehicle

2006-07-24

2008-12-02

Tso, Edward (Department: 2838)

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Wind, solar, thermal, or fuel-cell source

Reexamination Certificate

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07459880

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for charging a battery of a vehicle includes at least one photovoltaic cell that is adapted to convert solar insolation into electricity. The position of each photovoltaic cell is varied so that it faces toward a current location of the sun whether the vehicle is stationary or moving whenever the sun is visible. The apparatus is preferably disposed in a spoiler. The spoiler is either permanently attached to or is detachably-attachable with respect to the vehicle. The spoiler helps improve stability and handling at higher vehicle speeds as well as providing for the supplemental charging of the battery. The spoiler adds to the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle while helping to camouflage its primary purpose as that of a solar charging device.

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patent: 6448740 (2002-09-01), Kirkpatrick
patent: 6581883 (2003-06-01), McGee et al.
patent: 2006/0118162 (2006-06-01), Saelzer et al.

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