Electrical generator or motor structure – Dynamoelectric – Rotary
Patent
1999-03-26
2000-10-17
Enad, Elvin
Electrical generator or motor structure
Dynamoelectric
Rotary
310 54, 310 67R, 310 91, 310112, 310114, 310 64, 310 57, 310270, 180 654, 290 46, 123 3, H02K 500, H02K 720, B60K 100, F02N 1104, F02B 4308
Patent
active
061336599
ABSTRACT:
An in-line generator fits between the engine and transmission of a conventional motor vehicle. The in-line generator comprises an externally cooled housing having a first end that is mounted to the engine in place of the transmission. The transmission is secured to the housing second end in the same manner as the transmission would normally be secured to the engine. One end of a rotor is fastened to the engine crankshaft. A coupling is attached to the rotor second end and to the transmission input shaft. When the engine is operated, the rotor rotates to cooperate with a stator in the housing to produce electric power. The rotor also transmits torque to the transmission to propel the motor vehicle. The coupling includes a flex plate that accommodates thermal expansion of the rotor and other generator parts. The in-line generator can be removed from the vehicle and the transmission resecured to the engine as in a normal vehicle should the in-line generator require repair. Alternately, a dummy generator can be installed in place of the in-line generator.
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Cayen Donald
Dinh Le Dang
Enad Elvin
Synchrotek, Inc.
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