Solar powered vehicle

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1982-08-19

1986-06-03

Love, John J.

Motor vehicles

Motor supplied with power from external source

Source comprises or includes energy derived from force of...

136245, 180 653, B60L 900

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045924368

ABSTRACT:
A solar powered vehicle utilizing incident solar radiation to charge storage batteries for energizing an electric motor mounted within the vehicle. The solar panel comprises a lower panel mounted on an exterior surface of the vehicle and first and second upper panels pivotally connected on opposed sides to the lower panel and movable between a first inboard position overlaying the lower panel and a second outboard position in-line with the lower panel in which the lower panel and the first and second upper panels are disposed for receiving incident solar radiation. The first and second upper panels are releasably interlockable with the lower panel in a secure, spaced-apart position when the first and second upper panels are disposed in the first inboard position overlying the lower panel. A plurality of solar panels may be provided on the roof, hood and/or trunk of the vehicle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3817477 (1974-06-01), Luther
patent: 3943726 (1976-03-01), Miller
patent: 4090577 (1978-05-01), Moore
patent: 4141425 (1979-02-01), Treat
patent: 4148163 (1979-04-01), Chenin
patent: 4181188 (1980-01-01), Dessert
patent: 4421943 (1983-01-01), Withjack

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