JPH05260607A - Electric road vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide technique which can travel an electric road vehicle for a long time even in a state that a solar light is insufficient without outputting hazardous gas for contaminating the atmosphere. CONSTITUTION:The electric road vehicle comprises a power source having a solar battery 10 and a fuel cell 11, and a driving part 5 formed of a motor, and also a controller 3 combined with the fuel 11 to deal with a weather for lowering an electromotive force of the battery 10.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric vehicle which obtains a driving force during traveling by the electric power of a power source section formed of a solar cell and a fuel cell.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, automobiles mainly use gasoline, heavy oil,
The combustion energy of ethanol or the like is used as the driving force, and the electric energy of the storage battery is used as the driving force.

[0003]

However, in the case of using the conventional combustion energy of gasoline, heavy oil, ethanol, etc. as a driving force, a heavy engine is required and the weight becomes heavy, and many precision parts are inspected and adjusted. There was a problem that it took time and effort. There is also a problem that the exhaust gas also causes pollution such as air pollution. Also, in the one that uses the electric energy of the storage battery as the driving force,
There are problems that the charging time of the storage battery is long and the storage battery is heavy. The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its object is to provide a waste gas that pollutes the atmosphere because it has few precision parts and is easy to inspect and adjust. Another object of the present invention is to provide an electric vehicle that can be formed in a light weight without generating a long charging time.

[0004]

As means for achieving the above object, the electric vehicle according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises:
A power supply unit formed of a solar cell and a fuel cell, and a drive unit formed of an electric motor are provided. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the electric vehicle according to the first aspect, there is provided a control unit that is driven by electric power obtained by combining the solar cell and the fuel cell when a strong driving force is required. .. Further, in the electric vehicle according to claim 3,
The electric vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the electric vehicle is configured to include a control unit for cooperating with a fuel cell in response to weather that reduces the electromotive force of the solar cell. Further, in the electric vehicle according to claim 4, a power source section formed of a solar cell and a fuel cell; a vehicle body having an opening for air intake all around the side portion; A propulsion chamber communicating with the opening; a propulsion device that is rotatably supported in the propulsion device chamber in a horizontal direction and has a thrust force due to air jet by electric power of the power supply unit; And a wheel that is arranged and is formed so as to be movable in any direction.

[0005]

In the electric vehicle according to the first aspect of the present invention, because of the above construction, electric energy can be obtained without charging for a long time, and the vehicle can be run without polluting the atmosphere with waste gas. Further, in the electric vehicle according to claim 2, since the above configuration is adopted, the solar cell is used as the basis of traveling,
When a large driving force such as an increase in load weight or climbing gradient is required, the fuel cell can be used together with the control unit to drive with a large electric power. On the contrary, the fuel cell can be used as the basis of traveling. Further, in the electric vehicle according to the third aspect of the invention, because of the above configuration, when the solar cell runs short of sunlight while traveling, the fuel cell can be used for traveling via the control unit. Further, in the electric vehicle according to the fourth aspect of the invention, because of the above configuration, it is possible to operate the propulsion unit with the electric power of the power source unit and eject the air from the opening to drive the vehicle. In addition, the propulsion device can be rotated in the horizontal direction by an arbitrary angle to travel in the arbitrary direction. Therefore, it is possible to change the direction at a steep angle, and to freely enter and exit a narrow place.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing an electric vehicle of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional parts of the same,
3 is an explanatory view showing the same communication passage, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an operating state of the same propulsion device, FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the same propulsion device seen from the front, and FIG. 6 is an opening part of the same. FIG. The electric vehicle A of this embodiment includes a power supply unit 1, a gas storage unit 2, a control unit 3, a vehicle body 4, a propulsion unit 5, and a control unit 6.
And are the main components.

The power supply unit 1 supplies electric power to the propulsion unit 5 serving as a drive unit, and is composed of a solar cell 10, a fuel cell 11, and a storage battery 12. The solar cell 10 is of an amorphous silicon type and is provided on the entire surface of the roof portion 40 of the vehicle body 4 as shown in FIG. Further, the fuel cell 11 uses a low temperature type, and the gas storage section 2 supplies oxygen gas,
Supply hydrogen gas to generate electricity. In addition, the storage battery 12
Uses an alkaline storage battery or a lead storage battery to charge excess power.

The gas storage section 2 stores oxygen gas and hydrogen gas consumed in the fuel cell 11, and has an oxygen gas closed container 20 and a hydrogen gas closed container 21, and is particularly used for storing hydrogen gas. The airtight container 21 is provided with a hydrogen storage alloy and is provided with a heat absorption / release measure.

The gas storage unit 2 is provided with a water electrolyzer 22 using a pressure resistant container, and the oxygen gas generating unit and the hydrogen gas generating unit are respectively provided with the oxygen gas sealed container 20 and the hydrogen gas sealed container via pumps. It is connected to 21. The electrolyzer 22 is mainly used when surplus power is generated.

The control section 3 mainly controls the electric system section, and has a changeover switch, a power supply adjusting section, and the like to allow the solar cell 10 and the fuel cell 11 to be used individually or in parallel. A drive control unit 30 that adjusts the propulsion device 5, a storage battery control unit 31 that charges and discharges the storage battery 12 when surplus power is generated or a power shortage, a control unit 32 of the water electrolyzer 22, and the like are provided. ..

The vehicle body 4 is used as a swivel vehicle that can travel in any direction, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a cabin 41 for accommodating passengers and a machine for accommodating various devices. The chamber 42, the propulsion chamber 43, and the like are formed in a disk shape as a whole, and an opening 44 serving as both an air intake port and a jet port is provided over the entire circumference of the outer peripheral edge thereof.
Further, a communication passage 45 that communicates the opening 44 with the center of the vehicle body 4 is provided, and the communication passage 45 has a uniform pitch up to the center of the communication passage 45 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6. A rib 46 for partitioning is provided. Further, each part is formed of a waterproof structure and has sufficient buoyancy.

The propulsion device chamber 43 is for accommodating the propulsion device 5, is formed in a hollow spherical shape, and is fixed to the central portion of the vehicle body 4 as shown in FIG. The horizontal portion of the propulsion chamber 43 is opened over the entire circumference and communicates with the communication passage 45, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 5.

Wheels 47 are provided below the vehicle body 4. These wheels 47 are wheels for traveling on land and are the same as those for an airplane. Four wheels 47 are provided around the lower shaft support 50 of the propulsion device 5. This wheel 4
The support column 47a of 7 is used for the hangar 4 provided on the vehicle body 4.
The wheel 4 is formed so that it can be inserted into and taken out of the
It is formed so that the entire 7 can be stored in the storage 48.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 48a is a waterproof sealing cover.
The wheels 47 are formed so that the traveling direction changes in synchronization with the direction of the propulsion device 5.
Incidentally, a brake is provided inside, and it is appropriately used together with the brake by the reverse exhaust of the propulsion device 5. The wheels 47 may be driven by a small electric motor and temporarily used as an auxiliary for traveling.

Further, a shock absorber 49 is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the vehicle body 4, and the shock absorber 49 protects an occupant and various devices from a shock at the time of a rear-end collision. Etc. are press-fitted. Then, it is fixed around the entire lower portion of the opening 44 of the vehicle body 4.

The propulsion device 5 uses the thrust of the exhaust gas to propel the vehicle body 1.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the frame 51 is supported by the upper and lower parts of the propulsion chamber 43 and is rotatably supported 360 degrees in the horizontal direction. The frame 52 has a fan 52 incorporated therein. The fan 52 is coaxially equipped with a powerful electric motor 53. Then, the air is drawn in from one side of the opening 44 and discharged from the opening 44 on the rear side thereof. The propulsion device 5 is provided with a steering unit 6 having a servomotor on the shaft support 50, and is formed so as to be steered from inside the cabin 41.

In the electric vehicle A of this embodiment, first, the solar cell 10 drives the electric motor 53 to run with the jetting force of the air, and the control unit 33 controls the surplus of the electric power generated when the vehicle is stopped. The power is transmitted to the electrolyzer 22, and the storage battery control unit 3
At 1, the storage battery 12 is charged. When the load weight increases or a large driving force such as a climbing slope is required, or when the sunlight is insufficient, the drive control unit 30 causes the solar cell 1 to operate.
0 and the fuel cell 11 are used in parallel, or the fuel cell 11 is used alone. Further, when running on water, the wheels 47 are stored in the storage 48. Even in the case of running on the water, the maneuver can be performed in the same manner as on land.

As described above, in the electric vehicle A of this embodiment, it is possible to change the direction even at a steep angle by running the vehicle with the thrust of the propulsion device 5 and changing the direction of the propulsion device 5. Therefore, it is possible to turn in a narrow place or park in that place. Further, since no harmful gas is generated, it does not pollute the atmosphere. Further, when the electromotive force of the solar cell 10 is insufficient, the fuel cell 11 is also used to prevent troubles such as speed-down during traveling, which is likely to occur in a solar car. Also,
Since the fuel of the fuel cell can be replenished with the surplus power, long-distance traveling and long-distance traveling can be performed.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
The specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention includes a design change and the like within a range not departing from the gist of the invention. For example, in the embodiment, the vehicle body 4
Is formed in a disk shape and can travel in any direction depending on the direction of the propulsion device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be adopted in the structure of an ordinary automobile that steers the front wheels and drives the wheels with power. ..

As the fuel cell, a fuel cell using alcohol, formic acid, bitrazine, carbon, carbon monoxide or the like can be used.

The oxygen gas and hydrogen gas may be supplied by an electrolyzer or may be supplied externally.

Further, the electric vehicle A may be provided with a receiver and a servo section for operating the electric vehicle with the receiver, and control radio waves may be transmitted from an external transmitter to perform remote control.

[0022]

As described above, the present invention claims 1.
Since the electric vehicle described above has the above configuration, electric energy can be obtained regardless of the weather and without being charged from the outside, and the electric vehicle can be run without polluting the atmosphere with waste gas. In the electric vehicle according to claim 2,
Due to the above-mentioned configuration, the solar cell is the basis of traveling, and when a large driving force such as an increase in loading weight or climbing gradient is required, the fuel cell can be used together with the fuel cell via the control unit to drive with a large electric power. On the contrary, the fuel cell can be used as the basis of traveling. In the electric vehicle according to the third aspect of the present invention, because of the above configuration, when the solar cell runs short of sunlight while traveling, the fuel cell can be used for traveling through the control unit. In the electric vehicle according to the fourth aspect of the invention, because of the above configuration, it is possible to operate the propulsion unit with the electric power of the power supply unit and eject the air from the opening to drive the vehicle. Further, the propulsion device can be rotated in any direction in the horizontal direction and freely run in any direction. Further, for that reason, it is possible to change the direction at a steep angle, and it is possible to obtain an effect such as being able to freely enter and leave a narrow place.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the periphery of the functional unit of the same.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a communication passage of the above.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an operating state of the same propulsion device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the above propulsion device as viewed from the front.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an opening of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A electric vehicle 1 power supply unit 3 control unit 5 propulsion device (driving unit) 10 solar cell 11 fuel cell 30 drive control unit (control unit) 31 storage battery control unit (control unit) 32 control unit (control unit) 43 of electrolysis device 43 Propulsion device room 47 Wheels 50 Shaft support 52 Fan (drive unit) 53 Electric motor (drive unit)

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An electric vehicle comprising: a power supply section formed of a solar cell and a fuel cell; and a drive section formed of an electric motor. 2. The electric vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that is driven by electric power obtained by combining the solar cell and the fuel cell when a strong driving force is required. 3. The electric vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit for cooperating with a fuel cell in response to weather conditions that lower the electromotive force of the solar cell. 4. A power source section formed of a solar cell and a fuel cell; a vehicle body having an opening for air intake around the entire side portion; a vehicle body arranged in the center of the vehicle body and communicating with the opening section. A thruster chamber; a thruster which is rotatably supported in the thruster chamber horizontally in a horizontal direction and has a thrust force generated by jetting air by the electric power of the power source; and a thruster arranged around a rotation center of the thruster and in an arbitrary direction An electric vehicle, comprising: