WO2022269334A1

WO2022269334A1 - An arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle and a method to operate the same

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Publication number: WO2022269334A1
Application number: PCT/IB2021/058126
Authority: WO
Inventors: Mannava Rohith SRI SAI
Original assignee: Sri Sai Mannava Rohith
Priority date: 2021-06-23
Filing date: 2021-09-07
Publication date: 2022-12-29

Abstract

An arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes a pair of electromagnets comprising a primary electromagnet, a secondary electromagnet, and configured to provide a thrust for the vehicle; a conductive frame placed between the pair of electromagnets; at least one front main wheel; at least one front sub wheel; at least one rear axil including at least one rear main wheel and at least one rear sub wheel, wherein the rear axil is operatively coupled to the at least one front main wheel via at least one sub rod; at least one pair of tires operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil; an electric motor operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil, and configured to enable the functioning of the arrangement.

Description

AN ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPULSION IN A VEHICLE AND A METHOD TO OPERATE THE SAME

EARLIEST PRIORITY DATE:

This Application claims priority from a patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202141028238, filed on June 23, 2021 and titled “AN ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPULSION IN A VEHICLE AND A METHOD TO OPERATE THE SAME.”

FIELD OF INVENTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to managing speed of electric vehicles, and more particularly, to an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle and a method to operate the same.

Electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle that uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. In a conventional approach, a constant supply of power is to be supplied to the electric motors in order to maintain the speed and keep the vehicle in motion at a required rate. In such approaches, the power is supplied by one or more rechargeable batteries, which can be recharged when the power in the one or more batteries is reduces. In such scenarios, the one or more batteries needs to be recharged immediately to keep the EV going. At times when the recharging stations are not available, it becomes difficult to use the EV. In addition, due to the requirement of longer milage, the capacity of the batteries is increased, due to which the size of the batteries increases and henceforth the overall weight of the EV also increases.

Hence, there is a need for an improved arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle and a method to operate the same to address the aforementioned issues.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes a pair of electromagnets comprising a primary electromagnet, a secondary electromagnet, wherein the pair of electromagnets is operatively coupled to a power source via at least one connecting medium, wherein the electromagnet is configured to provide a thrust for the vehicle, wherein the power source is operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet and the secondary electromagnet. The arrangement also includes a conductive frame operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet, wherein the conductive frame is placed between the pair of electromagnets. The arrangement also includes at least one front main wheel operatively coupled to the secondary electromagnet via a pulling rod. The arrangement also includes at least one front sub wheel operatively coupled to the corresponding at least one main wheel, wherein the at least one front main wheel and the at least one front sub wheel corresponds to front axil wheel. The arrangement further includes at least one rear axil comprising at least one rear main wheel and at least one rear sub wheel, wherein the rear axil is operatively coupled to the at least one front main wheel via at least one sub rod. The arrangement further includes at least one pair of tires operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil. The arrangement also includes an electric motor operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil, and configured to enable the functioning of the arrangement.

In accordance with another embodiment of the disclosure, an electric vehicle system is provided. The system includes a chassis configured to provide a structure to the electric vehicle. The system also includes at least one controller operatively coupled within the chassis, and configured to control a plurality of electronic components within the electric vehicle. The system also includes an electromagnetic propulsion arrangement. The arrangement includes a pair of electromagnets comprising a primary electromagnet, a secondary electromagnet, wherein the pair of electromagnets is operatively coupled to a power source via at least one connecting medium, wherein the electromagnet is configured to provide a thrust for the vehicle, wherein the power source is operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet and the secondary electromagnet. The arrangement also includes a conductive frame operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet, wherein the conductive frame is placed between the pair of electromagnets. The arrangement also includes at least one front main wheel operatively coupled to the secondary electromagnet via a pulling rod. The arrangement also includes at least one front sub wheel operatively coupled to the corresponding at least one main wheel, wherein the at least one front main wheel and the at least one front sub wheel corresponds to front axil wheel. The arrangement further includes at least one rear axil comprising at least one rear main wheel and at least one rear sub wheel, wherein the rear axil is operatively coupled to the at least one front main wheel via at least one sub rod. The arrangement further includes at least one pair of tires operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil. The arrangement also includes an electric motor operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil, and configured to enable the functioning of the arrangement.

In accordance with yet another embodiment of the disclosure, a method of operation of an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle. The method includes rotating of one of at least one front main wheel, at least one front sub wheel, or a combination thereof, upon enabling functioning of an electric motor at a pre-defined speed. The method also includes operating a pair of electromagnets upon disabling the operation of the electric motor upon reaching the pre-defined speed, for maintain the pre-defined speed of the electric motor. The method also includes operating a pulling rod upon rotating one of the at least one front main wheel, the at least one front sub wheel, or a combination thereof due to operation a secondary electromagnet of the pair of electromagnets, for enabling touching of the secondary electromagnet with a conductive frame. The method also includes creating a repulsion between a primary electromagnet and the secondary electromagnet for maintaining the pre-defined speed of the electric motor for maintaining the pre-defined speed for the operation of at least one pair of tires of the vehicle for maintain the pre defined speed of the vehicle upon stopping the operation of the electric motor.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a top view of an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in the vehicle of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of a side view of another exemplary embodiment of the arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in the vehicle of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram representation of an electromagnetic propulsion arrangement enclosed in an electric vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and FIG. 5 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method to operate of an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle.

Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAIFED DESCRIPTION For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms "comprise", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting. In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle and a method to operate the same. In one embodiment, the vehicle may be an electric vehicle. As used herein, the term ‘electric vehicle’ may be defined as a vehicle that uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. Also, the term ‘propulsion’ may be defined as an action or process of pushing or pulling to drive an object. Turning to FIGs. 1-3, FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a top view of an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in the vehicle of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of a side view of another exemplary embodiment of the arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in the vehicle of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The arrangement (10) includes a pair of electromagnets (20) which includes a primary electromagnet (30), a secondary electromagnet (30). As used herein, the term ‘electromagnet’ is defined as a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current. Electromagnets usually includes of wire wound into a coil.

The pair of electromagnets (20) is operatively coupled to a power source (45) via at least one connecting medium (50). The pair of electromagnets (20) is configured to provide a thrust for the vehicle. The power source (45) is operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet (30) and the secondary electromagnet (40). In one embodiment, the power source may be a DC power source such as, but not limited to, a battery. In one exemplary embodiment, the at least one connecting medium (50) may be an electric wire.

The arrangement (10) also includes a conductive frame (60) operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet (30). The conductive frame (60) is placed between the pair of electromagnets (30).

Furthermore, the arrangement (10) further includes at least one front main wheel (70) operatively coupled to the secondary electromagnet (40) via a pulling rod (80).

The arrangement (10) also includes at least one front sub wheel (90) operatively coupled to the corresponding at least one main wheel (70). The at least one front main wheel (70) and the at least one front sub wheel (90) corresponds to front axil wheel. The arrangement (10) further includes at least one rear axil (100) comprising at least one rear main wheel (110) and at least one rear sub wheel (120). The rear axil (100) is operatively coupled to the at least one front main wheel (70) via at least one sub rod (130).

The arrangement (10) also includes at least one pair of tires (140) operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil (100). In one embodiment, the at least one pair of tires (140) may be already present in the vehicle. The arrangement (10) also includes an electric motor (150) operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil (100). The electric motor (150) is configured to enable the functioning of the arrangement (10).

In operation, the electric motor (150) which is situated at the rear axle (100) of the Vehicle may start moving the at least one pair of tires (140) at the pre-defined speed; for example, 30 kms/hr. Consequently, the at least one front main wheel (70) which is located under the belly of the vehicle with the help of the at least one sub rod (130).

Further, upon reaching pre-defined speed limit, the electric motor (150) may stop working. From Here the pair of electromagnets (20) will start working to maintain and/or increase the speed Which is given by the electric motor (150). Furthermore, the pair of electromagnets (20) is attached to the positive side of the power source (45) with the help of Wire And the other Negative pole is attached to a repulsive electromagnet. The pair of electromagnets (20) again connected with conductive frame (60).

Upon rotation of the electric motor (150), the at least one front main wheel (70) and the at least one pair of tires (140) will start rotating and the pulling rod (80) starts moving front and back due to the spinning of the at least one front main wheel (70). Furthermore, the other end of the pulling rod (80) is attached to the opposite end of the pair of electromagnets (20) so that the opposite end of the pair of electromagnets (20) will also move forward and backward, due to which the opposite end of the pair of electromagnets (20) will touch the conductive frame (60) when moving close. It should be noted that the opposite end of the pair of electromagnets (20) corresponds to and is substantially similar to the secondary electromagnet (30). Further, when the opposite end of the pair of electromagnets (20) touches the conductive frame (60). The pair of electromagnets (20) will push back the opposite end of the pair of electromagnets (20) with some force, to Maintain the speed of the at least one front main wheel (70). As the at least one front main wheel (70) is connected to at least one pair of tires (140). So that the speed of the vehicle is maintained even the electric motor (150) stops working. The speed of the vehicle may be increased by giving more power to the pair of electromagnets (20) to repel each other with more force.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram representation of an electromagnetic propulsion arrangement enclosed in an electric vehicle system (160) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The electric vehicle system (160) includes a chassis (170). As used herein, the term ‘chassis’ is defined as a base frame of a wheeled vehicle. The chassis (170) is configured to provide a structure to the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle system ( 160) also includes at least one controller ( 180) operatively coupled within the chassis (170). The at least one controller ( 180) is configured to control a plurality of electronic components within the electric vehicle.

Furthermore, the electric vehicle system (160) also includes an electromagnetic propulsion arrangement (10). The arrangement (10) includes a pair of electromagnets (20) which includes a primary electromagnet (30), a secondary electromagnet (30). As used herein, the term ‘electromagnet’ is defined as a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current. Electromagnets usually includes of wire wound into a coil.

The arrangement (10) also includes a conductive frame (60) operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet (30). The conductive frame (60) is placed between the pair of electromagnets (30). Furthermore, the arrangement (10) further includes at least one front main wheel (70) operatively coupled to the secondary electromagnet (40) via a pulling rod (80).

The arrangement (10) also includes at least one front sub wheel (90) operatively coupled to the corresponding at least one main wheel (70). The at least one front main wheel (70) and the at least one front sub wheel (90) corresponds to front axil wheel.

The arrangement (10) further includes at least one rear axil (100) comprising at least one rear main wheel (110) and at least one rear sub wheel (120). The rear axil (100) is operatively coupled to the at least one front main wheel (70) via at least one sub rod (130).

It should be noted that the elements and components of FIG. 4 are substantially similar to elements and components disclosed in FIGs. 1-3. Henceforth the embodiments of FIGs. 1- 3 holds good with the FIG. 4.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method (190) to operate of an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle. The method (190) includes rotating of one of at least one front main wheel, at least one front sub wheel, or a combination thereof, upon enabling functioning of an electric motor at a pre-defined speed in step 200.

The method (190) also includes operating a pair of electromagnets upon disabling the operation of the electric motor upon reaching the pre-defined speed, for maintain the pre defined speed of the electric motor in step 210. Furthermore, the method (190) includes operating a pulling rod upon rotating one of the at least one front main wheel, the at least one front sub wheel, or a combination thereof due to operation a secondary electromagnet of the pair of electromagnets, for enabling touching of the secondary electromagnet with a conductive frame in step 220.

The method (190) further includes creating a repulsion between a primary electromagnet and the secondary electromagnet for maintaining the pre-defined speed of the electric motor for maintaining the pre-defined speed for the operation of at least one pair of tires of the vehicle for maintain the pre-defined speed of the vehicle upon stopping the operation of the electric motor in step 230.

In one exemplary embodiment, the method (190) may further include modifying supply of power to the pair of electromagnets for creating at least one of repulsion or attraction for varying the pre-define speed of the electric motor, thereby varying the speed of the vehicle.

It should be noted that the elements and components of FIG. 5 are substantially similar to elements and components disclosed in FIGs. 1-4. Henceforth the embodiments of FIGs. 1- 4 holds good with the FIG. 5.

Various embodiments of the cooling system enable the system and arrangement to reduce the consumption of battery power drastically. The system also helps in increase the pickup of the Electric vehicle drastically. The system is lightweight power train system, in comparison with the other power trains which is having same power output. In addition, the system in the EV uses very small battery packs, due to which the weight of the batteries and also the vehicles are reduced to a great extent. These advantages reduce the overall cost of the vehicle, thereby making the system more reliable and more efficient.

While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

Claims

V WE CLAIM:

1. An arrangement (10) for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle, wherein the arrangement (10) comprises: a pair of electromagnets (20) comprising a primary electromagnet (30), a secondary electromagnet (30), wherein the pair of electromagnets (20) is operatively coupled to a power source (45) via at least one connecting medium (50), wherein the pair of electromagnets (20) is configured to provide a thrust for the vehicle; wherein the power source (45) is operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet (30) and the secondary electromagnet (40); a conductive frame (60) operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet

(30), wherein the conductive frame (60) is placed between the pair of electromagnets (30); at least one front main wheel (70) operatively coupled to the secondary electromagnet (40) via a pulling rod (80); at least one front sub wheel (90) operatively coupled to the corresponding at least one main wheel (70), wherein the at least one front main wheel (70) and the at least one front sub wheel (90) corresponds to front axil wheel; at least one rear axil (100) comprising at least one rear main wheel (110) and at least one rear sub wheel (120), wherein the rear axil (100) is operatively coupled to the at least one front main wheel (70) via at least one sub rod (130); at least one pair of tires (140) operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil (100); and an electric motor (150) operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil (100), and configured to enable the functioning of the arrangement (10).

2. The arrangement (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle comprises an electric vehicle.

3. The arrangement (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power source (45), the pair of electromagnets (20), the conductive frame (60), the at least one connecting medium (50) corresponds to a circuit.

4. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one connecting medium (50) comprises an electric wire.

5. An electric vehicle system (160) comprising: a chassis (170) configured to provide a structure to the electric vehicle; at least one controller (180) operatively coupled within the chassis (170), and configured to control a plurality of electronic components within the electric vehicle; an electromagnetic propulsion arrangement (10) comprising: a pair of electromagnets (20) comprising a primary electromagnet (30), a secondary electromagnet (30), wherein the pair of electromagnets (20) is operatively coupled to a power source (45) via at least one connecting medium (50), wherein the pair of electromagnets (20) is configured to provide a thrust for the vehicle; wherein the power source (45) is operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet (30) and the secondary electromagnet (40); a conductive frame (60) operatively coupled to the primary electromagnet (30), wherein the conductive frame (60) is placed between the pair of electromagnets (30); at least one front main wheel (70) operatively coupled to the secondary electromagnet (40) via a pulling rod (80); at least one front sub wheel (90) operatively coupled to the corresponding at least one main wheel (70), wherein the at least one front main wheel (70) and the at least one front sub wheel (90) corresponds to front axil wheel; at least one rear axil (100) comprising at least one rear main wheel

(110) and at least one rear sub wheel (120), wherein the rear axil (100) is operatively coupled to the at least one front main wheel (70) via at least one sub rod (130); at least one pair of tires (140) operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil (100); and an electric motor ( 150) operatively coupled to the at least one rear axil (100), and configured to enable the functioning of the arrangement (10).

6. The electric vehicle (160) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the power source (45), the pair of electromagnets (20), the conductive frame (60), the at least one connecting medium (50) corresponds to a circuit.

7. The electric vehicle (160) as claimed in claim 5, wherein at least one connecting medium (50) comprises an electric wire.

8. A method (190) of operation of an arrangement for electromagnetic propulsion in a vehicle comprising: rotating of one of at least one front main wheel, at least one front sub wheel, or a combination thereof, upon enabling functioning of an electric motor at a pre defined speed; (200) operating a pair of electromagnets upon disabling the operation of the electric motor upon reaching the pre-defined speed, for maintain the pre-defined speed of the electric motor; (210) operating a pulling rod upon rotating one of the at least one front main wheel, the at least one front sub wheel, or a combination thereof due to operation a secondary electromagnet of the pair of electromagnets, for enabling touching of the secondary electromagnet with a conductive frame; and (220) creating a repulsion between a primary electromagnet and the secondary electromagnet for maintaining the pre -defined speed of the electric motor for maintaining the pre-defined speed for the operation of at least one pair of tires of the vehicle for maintain the pre-defined speed of the vehicle upon stopping the operation of the electric motor. (230) 9. The method (190) as claimed in claim 8, wherein maintaining the pre-defined speed of the vehicle comprises maintaining the pre-defined speed of an electric vehicle.

10. The method (190) as claimed in claim 8, comprising modifying supply of power to the pair of electromagnets for creating at least one of repulsion or attraction for varying the pre-define speed of the electric motor, thereby varying the speed of the vehicle.