Description:AIR-GUIDING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE TO GUIDE AIR TOWARDS AN AXIAL TURBINE
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure, in general, relates to an air-guiding system of a vehicle for generating auxiliary power. More particularly, the air-guiding system of the vehicle with a flap to provide more air drag which deflects air onto an axial turbine coupled with generator which generates auxiliary power that can be stored and/or utilized in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure.
Conventionally, the electricity in a vehicle is typically generated by means of an alternator, which is mechanically powered by a propulsion engine. Electricity in the vehicle thus is generated at the cost of fuel. This process of electricity generation is rather inefficient and also environmentally unfriendly because the conversion rate from fuel to electricity generated is quite low.
Moreover, the vehicle trends have changed and demand for electricity in vehicles has also increased. Modern vehicle trends require more electricity to perform various functions. Therefore, the low efficiency of electricity generation becomes more relevant.
The solution to this problem has been addressed by developing auxiliary power supply for a vehicle, which can provide greater vehicle operating flexibility. But the existing technology for auxiliary power generation is inefficient because they do not generate the auxiliary power independently. The existing technologies directly or indirectly depend on and consume power from the vehicle's primary electricity generation system, and therefore cannot be considered as a truly independent auxiliary power generation source.
Therefore, there is a need to provide a system for a vehicle for generating independent auxiliary power, preferably an environment-friendly source.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
It is a general object of the present disclosure to provide an air-guiding system of a vehicle for generating auxiliary power in the vehicle.
It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle with a flap to provide more air drag and at the same time deflects air onto an axial turbine coupled with generator which generates auxiliary power that can be stored and/or utilized in the vehicle.
It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle, which generates auxiliary power without any additional power consumption.
It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle for generating auxiliary power, which can be installed at multiple locations in the vehicle.
It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle for generating auxiliary power, which is an independent auxiliary power generating source for the vehicle.
It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle for generating auxiliary power preferably from an environment-friendly source.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to an air-guiding system of a vehicle for auxiliary power supply in the vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor it is intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The present disclosure relates to the air-guiding system of the vehicle to guide air towards an axial turbine positioned in the vehicle during braking operation. The system includes a flap positioned in transverse direction of the vehicle and accordingly defines a rectangular shape. The system further includes a link rod whose first end is pivoted with transverse bottom end of the flap and a second end is pivoted with an inertial mass of an inertial mass based device. The inertial mass based device is mounted on body of the vehicle, the inertial mass based device comprises a damper with the inertial mass and a spring damper, where one end of the spring damper is fixed with rear close end of the inertial mass based device and other end fixed with the inertial mass, the inertial mass oscillates in forward and backward directions in the inertial mass based device on spring force. The flap is regulated mechanically to open condition while braking, based on inertia of the attached inertial mass, which moves the inertial mass in a forward direction. Further, the flap is regulated mechanically to close condition while accelerating, based on the inertia of the attached inertial mass, which moves the inertial mass in a backward direction. The open condition of the flap guides air towards the axial turbine which is coupled with generator.
The present disclosure further relates to the air-guiding system of the vehicle to guide air toward the axial turbine coupled with generator positioned in the vehicle during braking operation, the system includes a flap positioned in transverse direction of the vehicle and accordingly defines a rectangular shape. The system further includes the link rod whose first end is pivoted with transverse bottom end of the flap and a second end is pivoted with a liquid tube with bubble. The liquid tube with bubble is mounted on body of the vehicle, further the liquid tube with bubble is attached with a spring damper, where one end of the spring damper is fixed with the liquid tube with bubble and other end of the spring damper is fixed with the vehicle, the liquid tube with bubble moves in upward and downward directions, based on spring force. The flap is regulated mechanically to open condition while braking, based on inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble, which moves the liquid tube with bubble in a downward direction. Further, the flap is regulated mechanically to close condition while accelerating, based on the inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble, which moves the liquid tube with bubble in the upward direction. The open condition of the flap guides air towards the axial turbine which is coupled with generator.
In an aspect, the axial turbine is coupled with at least one generator to generate electricity.
In an aspect, the axial turbine coupled with generator is connected with a controller to control electricity generation and distribution.
In an aspect, the electricity generated from at least one generator is stored in a battery.
In an aspect, the air-guiding system is provided at rear side of the vehicle.
In an aspect, the air-guiding system is provided at front end of the vehicle.
In an aspect, the air-guiding system is provided at roof top of the vehicle.
In an aspect, the air-guiding system is provided at bottom floor of the vehicle.
Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIG. 1a illustrates an air-guiding system of a vehicle in open condition while braking, based on inertia of the attached inertial mass, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 1b illustrates the air-guiding system of the vehicle in close condition while accelerating, based on inertia of the attached inertial mass, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2a illustrates the air-guiding system of the vehicle in open condition while braking, based on the inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2b illustrates the air-guiding system of a vehicle in close condition while accelerating, based on the inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 illustrates the working example for the calculation of the inertial mass or weight of the liquid in the liquid tube with bubble, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4a illustrates the air-guiding system of the vehicle in open condition while braking, for producing auxiliary power supply, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4b illustrates the air-guiding system of the vehicle in close condition while accelerating with no auxiliary power supply, in accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 5a and 5b illustrate the air-guiding system of the vehicle in open condition while braking, for producing auxiliary power supply, as shown in fig. 4a, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 6a and 6b illustrate rear view of the air-guiding system of the vehicle in close condition while accelerating, as shown in fig. 4b, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b illustrate an air-guiding system (100) of a vehicle (200) in open and close conditions, while braking and accelerating, based on inertia of the attached inertial mass (110). Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) to guide air toward an axial turbine with generator (202) positioned in the vehicle (200) during braking operation. The system includes a flap (101) positioned in transverse direction of the vehicle (200) at rear end, preferably at rear roof top of the vehicle and accordingly defines a rectangular shape. Where the contours of the flap (101) merge with the shape of the rear end to appear as single unit while in close condition.
As referred in FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b the system further discloses a link rod (104) having a first end (104a) and a second end (104b). The first end (104a) of the link rod (104) is pivoted with transverse bottom end of the flap (101) and the second end (104b) of the link rod (104) is pivoted with an inertial mass (110) of an inertial mass based device (114). The inertial mass based device (114) is designed for mounting on the body of the vehicle (200). The inertial mass based device (114) is a hollow tube like structure which comprises a damper (116) in the shape of a channel with the inertial mass (110) and a spring damper (106). One end of the spring damper (106) is fixed with rear close end of the inertial mass based device (114) and other end of the spring damper (106) is fixed with the inertial mass (110). The inertial mass (110) oscillates in forward and backward directions in the inertial mass based device (114) based on spring force.
As referred in FIG. 1a the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to open condition while braking, based on inertia of the attached inertial mass (110), which moves the inertial mass (110) in a forward direction. The open condition of the flap (101) guides air towards the axial turbine coupled with generator (202).
As referred in FIG. 1b the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to close condition, while accelerating, based on the inertia of the attached inertial mass (110), which moves the inertial mass (110) in a backward direction.
FIGS. 2a and 2b illustrates the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) in open and close conditions, while braking and accelerating, based on the inertia of the attached liquid tube with bubble (108). Embodiments of the present disclosure further discloses the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) to guide air towards the axial turbine (202) positioned in the vehicle (200) during braking operation. The system includes the flap (101) positioned in transverse direction of the vehicle (200) at rear end of the vehicle and accordingly defines the rectangular shape.
As referred in FIGS. 2a and 2b the system further discloses a link rod (104) having a first end (104a) and a second end (104b). The first end (104a) of the link rod (104) is pivoted with transverse bottom end of the flap (101) and the second end (104b) of the link rod (104) is pivoted with front end of the liquid tube (108). The liquid tube is designed in a way to accommodate the desired volume of liquid with bubble. The bubble moves along with the movement of the liquid inside the tube. The liquid tube with bubble (108) is pivoted on body of the vehicle (200). The liquid tube with bubble (108) moves upward and downward direction along the pivot axis. The liquid tube with bubble (108) is attached with a spring damper (106) at rear end, and the other end of the spring damper (106) is fixed with the vehicle (200). The liquid tube with bubble (108) moves in upward and downward directions about the pivot axis, based on spring force.
As referred in FIG. 2a the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to open condition while braking, based on inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble (108), which moves the liquid tube with bubble (108) in a downward direction. The open condition of the flap (101) guides air towards the axial turbine coupled with generator (202).
As referred in FIG. 2b the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to close condition while accelerating, based on the inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble (108), which moves the liquid tube with bubble (108) in the upward direction or in horizontal state.
FIG. 3 illustrates the working example for the calculation of the inertial mass or weight of the liquid in the liquid tube with bubble:
For opening the flap, the net momentum on the flap about the hinge point ‘O’ has to be clockwise. While designing the system the following parameter can optimized to achieve the same as required.
“W” weight per unit mass of flap;
“L1” and “L2” is length of flap about hinge point;
“a” and “?” are the angle of flap and inertia mass sliding direction;
“m” is the inertial mass or weight of the liquid in the liquid tube with bubble;
“K” and “C” are Spring constant and Damper coefficient

b. Writing equilibrium equation for the inertial mass or weight of the liquid in the liquid tube with bubble, along sliding direction:
Kx+ Cv-FcCosa-ma=0

Fc=[Kx+Cv-ma]/Cosa
-- Equation 1

c. Now, calculating the net “Anticlockwise” moment on flap about hinge point “O”, referred in example figure:
Mo=(W1 Cos?)×L1/2-(W2 Cos?)×L2/2+Fc Sin (?±a)×L2
-- Equation 2

d. Now, including Equation 1 in Equation 2:
Mo=(W Cos ?)/2 [ ?L1?^2-?L2?^2 ]+((Kx+Cv-ma)/(Cos a))×Sin (?±a)×L2

e. Therefore, it can be concluded that for:
Closing the flap (101): Mo > 0
Opening the flap (101): Mo < 0
Note: the parameters for the design can be optimized to satisfy the conditions for opening the flap while braking and accelerating.

FIGS. 4a and 4b illustrate the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) in open and closed conditions, while braking and accelerating for generating auxiliary power in the vehicle (200). Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) to guide air towards the axial turbine coupled with generator (202) positioned in the vehicle (200) during braking operation. The system includes the flap (101) positioned in transverse direction of the vehicle (200) and accordingly defines a rectangular shape.
As referred in FIG. 4a the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to open condition while braking, based on inertia of the attached inertial mass (110) or liquid tube with bubble (108), which moves the inertial mass (110) or the liquid tube with bubble (108) to open the flap (101). The open condition of the flap (101) guides air towards the axial turbine coupled with generator (202). The axial turbine coupled with generator (202) is connected with a controller (204) to control electricity generation and distribution. The electricity generated by the turbine generator unit (202) is stored in a battery (206). The energy stored in battery (206) can be used for auxiliary purpose, such as infotainment system, wiper, lights, central operated system of vehicle via controller (204).
As referred in FIG. 4b the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to close condition while accelerating, based on the inertia of the attached inertial mass (110) or the liquid tube with bubble (108), which moves the inertial mass (110) or the liquid tube with bubble (108) in an opposite direction to close the flap (101).
FIGS. 5a and 5b illustrate the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) in open condition, while braking for generating auxiliary power in the vehicle (200). The air entering through the flap (101) first rotates the turbine coupled with generator (202) and then exits through a plurality of vents (112). The plurality of vents (112) is provided on the rear quarter area (118) of the vehicle (200). In an embodiment the plurality of vents (112) can be provided at rear area of roof of the vehicle (200).
FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) in close condition, while accelerating, based on the inertia of the attached inertial mass (110) or the liquid tube with bubble (108), which moves the inertial mass (110) or the liquid tube with bubble (108) in an opposite direction to close the flap (101). In the close condition, the air passes over the flap without being diverted or guided toward the axial turbine. Accordingly, the flap does not generate unnecessary drag force to the vehicle while in acceleration.
In an embodiment, the air-guiding system (100) of the vehicle (200) to guide air toward an axial turbine (202) positioned in the vehicle (200) during braking operation, can be installed at rear side of the vehicle (200), at front end of the vehicle (200), at roof top of the vehicle (200) and at bottom floor of the vehicle (200).
Technical advantages:
The present disclosure is able to provide an air-guiding system of a vehicle for generating auxiliary power in a vehicle.
The present disclosure is able to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle with the flap to provide more air drag and at the same time deflects air onto an axial turbine which generates auxiliary power that can be stored and/or utilized in the vehicle.
The present disclosure is able to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle, which generates auxiliary power without any additional power consumption.
The present disclosure is able to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle for generating auxiliary power, which can be installed at multiple locations in the vehicle.
The present disclosure is able to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle for generating an auxiliary power, which is an independent auxiliary power supply source for the vehicle.
The present disclosure is able to provide the air-guiding system of the vehicle for generating auxiliary power preferably from an environment-friendly source.
The above description does not provide specific details of the manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art can choose suitable manufacturing and design details.
It should be understood, however, that all of these and similar terms are to be associated with the appropriate physical quantities and are merely convenient labels applied to these quantities. Unless specifically stated otherwise, as apparent from the discussion herein, it is appreciated that throughout the description, discussions utilizing terms such as “receiving,” or “transmitting,” or the like, refer to the action and processes of an electronic control unit, or similar electronic computing device, that manipulates and transforms data represented as physical (electronic) quantities within the control unit’s registers and memories into other data similarly represented as physical quantities within the control unit memories or registers or other such information storage, transmission or display devices.
Further, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
It will be appreciated that variants of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
, Claims:We Claim:

1. An air-guiding system (100) of a vehicle (200) to guide air towards an axial turbine (202) positioned in the vehicle (200) during braking operation, the system comprises:
a flap (101) positioned in transverse direction of the vehicle (200) at rear side and accordingly defines a rectangular shape;
a link rod (104) whose first end (104a) is pivoted with transverse bottom end of the flap (101) and a second end (104b) is pivoted with an inertial mass (110) of an inertial mass based device (114);
the inertial mass based device (114) is mounted on body of the vehicle (200), the inertial mass based device (114) comprises a damper (116) with the inertial mass (110) and a spring damper (106), where one end of the spring damper (106) is fixed with rear close end of the inertial mass based device (114) and other end fixed with the inertial mass (110), the inertial mass (110) oscillates in forward and backward directions in the inertial mass based device (114) based on spring force;
the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to open condition while braking, based on inertia of the attached inertial mass (110), which moves the inertial mass (110) in a forward direction;
the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to close condition while accelerating, based on the inertia of the attached inertial mass (110), which moves the inertial mass (110) in a backward direction;
the open condition of the flap (101) guides air towards the axial turbine (202).
2. An air-guiding system (100) of a vehicle (200) to guide air towards an axial turbine (202) positioned in the vehicle (200) during braking operation, the system comprises:
a flap (101) positioned in transverse direction of the vehicle (200) at rear side and accordingly defines a rectangular shape;
a link rod (104) whose first end (104a) is pivoted with transverse bottom end of the flap (101) and a second end (104b) is pivoted with a liquid tube with bubble (108);
the liquid tube with bubble (108) is pivoted on body of the vehicle (200), the liquid tube with bubble (108) is attached with a spring damper (106) at rear end and attached with the link rod (104) at front end, where other end of the spring damper (106) is fixed with the vehicle (200), the liquid tube with bubble (108) moves in upward and downward directions about the pivot point, based on spring force;
the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to open condition while braking, based on inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble (108), which moves the liquid tube with bubble (108) in a downward direction;
the flap (101) is regulated mechanically to close condition while accelerating, based on the inertia of the liquid of the attached liquid tube with bubble (108), which moves the liquid tube with bubble (108) in the upward direction;
the open condition of the flap (101) guides air towards the axial turbine (202).
3. The air-guiding system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the axial turbine (202) is coupled with at least one generator to generate electricity.
4. The air-guiding system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the axial turbine coupled with generator (202) is connected with a controller (204) to control electricity generation and distribution.
5. The air-guiding system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electricity generated from turbine generator (202) is stored in a battery (206).
6. The air-guiding system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality vents (112) is provided on the rear quarter area (118) of the vehicle (200) to facilitate exit of guided air after passing through the turbine.
7. The air-guiding system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air-guiding system (100) is provided at one of the selected location from rear end, front end, roof top, and bottom floor of the vehicle (200).