DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein relate to electricity generation in vehicles and more particularly, to an Internet Of Things (IoT) based wind powered battery charging system and a method thereof.
BACKGROUND
[002] Use of gasoline-powered vehicles significantly contributes to environmental pollution, noise and depletion of crude oil reserves. Currently, in a vehicle industry, hybrid cars are introduced which practices usage of an engine and a battery as a power source. On the other hand, battery-powered electric vehicles have also been introduced into the market, but such vehicles are not yet in widespread use. Electrically-powered vehicles have certain drawbacks as compared to vehicles powered by conventional gasoline engines and newer hybrid vehicles.
[003] Significant drawbacks include limited travel range between battery recharging and excessive time required for recharging the batteries. The average travel distance between battery recharging for currently available electrically powered vehicles is considerably less than the gasoline powered vehicles. Also, charging the batteries usually takes several hours while the vehicle remains inoperative. Currently, the driving or cruising distance per charge of the electric vehicle is about 100 km, although the distance coverable per charge varies depending on driving conditions, etc., and is about 1/5 lesser than the driving or cruising distance of an internal combustion engine vehicle or a hybrid vehicle (which range about 500 km). Lesser driving or cruising range per charge is one of the factors that hinder the wide usage of the electric vehicles. Increasing the travel range of electrically-powered vehicles between downtimes for battery recharging can significantly increase the use of electrically-powered vehicles. The range of electrically-powered vehicles can be increased by charging the batteries while the vehicle is in motion. This has typically been accomplished by utilizing air currents as a motive power.
[004] Many variations on extracting wind energy are available in the market, yet all have inherent limitations. Accordingly, there is still a continuing need to develop more efficient ways to charge batteries while the vehicle is in motion.
[005] Conventionally, the electric vehicles may have one or more batteries which are charged by a power generator connected to a wind turbine placed on the vehicle. Each battery may be connected to the power generator separately, such that each battery is charged independently. For example, during the vehicle in motion, if a first battery (i.e., primary battery) utilized for running the vehicle runs out of charge, then the first battery can switch (using a switching circuit) automatically or manually to another battery (i.e., secondary battery) to run the vehicle. The first battery is again charged by the power generator. However, the switching between batteries is time consuming and creating a lag in vehicle acceleration and the connections between the power generator and the batteries are complex because each battery has to be separately connected to the power generator.
[006] The wind turbine or wind device in the electric vehicle is mostly mounted on the roof top of the electric vehicle either in a horizontal axis or a vertical axis for extracting the wind energy. Due to above mounting arrangement, the wind turbine may get damaged when the vehicle approaches any obstacles such as flyover or tree branches. Further, a user or a vehicle operator may be unaware of any failure in the wind turbine. This creates several constraints to use the wind device on the roof of the vehicle for charging batteries.
[007] Therefore, there exists a need for a method and system for charging the batteries in the vehicle, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks.

OBJECTS
[008] The principal object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide a method and system for charging the batteries in the vehicle.
[009] Another object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide the charging system which is configured to charge the primary battery using a completely charged secondary battery, when the battery charge of the primary battery reaches below a threshold value.
[0010] Yet another object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide the charging system which is configured to measure the primary battery charge level in one of, when the vehicle is not in motion, and in motion, thereby automatically charge the primary battery using the completely charged secondary battery, when the battery charge of the primary battery reaches below a threshold value.
[0011] Yet another object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide the charging system which is configured to change a position of an electricity generation apparatus and a meshed frame mounted on a roof of the vehicle, when an obstacle is detected.
[0012] These and other objects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] The embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 depicts a block diagram of an IoT (Internet Of Things) based wind powered battery charging system for a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0015] FIG. 2a depicts a front view of the vehicle having an electricity generation apparatus mounted on a roof of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0016] FIG. 2b depicts a front view of the vehicle having a meshed frame and the electricity generation apparatus mounted on the roof of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0017] FIG. 3a depicts a side view of the vehicle showing the electricity generation apparatus, a primary battery and a secondary battery, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0018] FIG. 3b depicts a side view of the vehicle showing the meshed frame and the electricity generation apparatus, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0019] FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of a method for charging batteries in a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein; and
[0020] FIG. 5 depicts a flowchart of a method for changing a position of an electricity generation apparatus on a roof of the vehicle to surpass obstacle(s), according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0022] As traditional in the field, embodiments may be described and illustrated in terms of blocks which carry out a described function or functions. These blocks, which may be referred to herein as units or modules or the like, are physically implemented by analog and/or digital circuits such as logic gates, integrated circuits, microprocessors, microcontrollers, memory circuits, passive electronic components, active electronic components, optical components, hardwired circuits and the like, and may optionally be driven by firmware and/or software. The circuits may, for example, be embodied in one or more semiconductor chips, or on substrate supports such as printed circuit boards and the like. The circuits constituting a block may be implemented by dedicated hardware, or by a processor (e.g., one or more programmed microprocessors and associated circuitry), or by a combination of dedicated hardware to perform some functions of the block and a processor to perform other functions of the block. Each block of the embodiments may be physically separated into two or more interacting and discrete blocks without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Likewise, the blocks of the embodiments may be physically combined into more complex blocks without departing from the scope of the disclosure.
[0023] The accompanying drawings are used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the embodiments presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawings. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0024] The embodiments herein achieve an IoT based wind powered battery charging system for a vehicle. Further, the embodiments herein achieve the charging system which is configured to charge a primary battery using a charged secondary battery when a battery charge in the primary battery reaches below a threshold value. Further, the embodiments herein achieve the charging system configured to measure the primary battery charge level in one of, when the vehicle is not in motion, and in motion, and thereby automatically charge the primary battery using the secondary battery, when the battery charge of the primary battery reaches below the threshold value. Furthermore, the embodiments herein achieve the charging system which is configured to change a position of an electricity generation apparatus mounted on a roof of the vehicle, when an obstacle(s) is detected by an obstacle detecting means integrated with the system. Additionally, the embodiments herein achieve a method for charging batteries in a vehicle. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 5, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0025] FIG. 1 depicts a block diagram of an IoT based wind powered battery charging system (100) for the vehicle (102), according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the IoT based wind powered battery charging system (100) (also referred to as system in this description) is directed to generate electricity, store the generated electricity in a secondary battery (108), and provide the stored electricity to at least one primary battery (106), when the charge level in the at least one primary battery (106) falls below the threshold value. In an embodiment, the system (100) includes at least one electricity generation apparatus (104), a primary battery (106), a secondary battery (108), a controller (112), an Internet Of Things (IoT) device (114), a user device (118), at least one first sensor (120), at least one second sensor (122), at least one obstacle detecting means (124), and a meshed frame (126) (as shown in FIG. 2).
[0026] The system (100) is installed in the vehicle (102). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the system (100) is explained herein below with reference to providing the system for an electric vehicle. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to assemble the system (100) in any other system or vehicle (such as land vehicle, water vehicle and aircraft) without otherwise deterring the intended function of charging battery as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In an embodiment, the vehicle (102) may be hybrid-electric vehicle, or the electric vehicle driven by at least one electric motor (not shown) in combination with a battery system and/or gasoline or diesel engine.
[0027] FIG. 2a depicts a front view of the vehicle (102) having the electricity generation apparatus (104) mounted on the roof of the vehicle (102), according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. FIG. 2b depicts a front view of the vehicle (102) having the meshed frame (126) and the electricity generation apparatus (104) mounted on the roof of the vehicle (102), according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. The system (100) includes the electricity generation apparatus (104) which is configured to generate electricity. The electricity generation apparatus (104) is mounted on the roof of the vehicle (102). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to assemble the electricity generation apparatus in any suitable location of the vehicle without otherwise deterring the intended function of generating electricity as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In an embodiment, the vehicle (102) may be installed with plurality of electricity generation apparatus (104) to generate predetermined electricity. The electricity generation apparatus (104) includes a wind turbine (104a) having a rotor (not shown) and a generator (110) (as shown in FIG. 3a). When the vehicle (102) is in motion, the wind turbine (104a) is exposed to wind forces. The wind turbine (104a) includes a plurality of blades (104b) which are driven by the wind forces, when the vehicle (102) is in motion. The wind turbine (104a) described herein includes the plurality of blades (104b) which are disposed in vertical direction and configured to rotate in a direction perpendicular to the vehicle roof. Further, the wind turbine (104a) includes the rotor (not shown) which is connected to the generator (110) through a linkage mechanism (not shown) thereby the mechanical energy of wind is converted into the electrical energy. The rotation of the blades (104b) rotates the rotor of the wind turbine (104b) which is in turn connected to the generator (110) through a gear box (not shown). In an embodiment, the linkage mechanism includes the rotor shaft (not shown) and the gear box (not shown). In another embodiment, the gear box (not shown) may be a step-up or step-down gear box. The gear box is configured to transfer the motion of the rotor to the generator (110) in at least one of a higher rotational speed or a lower rotational speed. The generator (110) converts the mechanical energy from the rotor to electrical energy which is transmitted and stored in the secondary battery (108). The most common electrical generators used in wind turbines are induction generators (IGs), doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs), and permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSGs). In an embodiment, the generator (110) may be an in-built component of the electricity generation apparatus (104) or may be a separate component located near the wind turbine (104a) on the roof of the vehicle (102). Further, the wind turbine (104a) is mounted on the roof of the vehicle (102) using a frame (116). The frame (116) is a vertical cylindrical supporting member which is adapted to pivotally secure the electricity generation apparatus (104) on the vehicle roof. The frame (116) is fabricated such that the frame (116) bends the electricity generation apparatus (104) in at least one of front or rear direction relative to the vehicle roof. Further, the electricity generation apparatus (104) along with the frame (116) is configured to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The frame (116) and the electricity generation apparatus (104) are shifted between the folded position and the unfolded position by a first actuating means (not shown). The first actuating means (not shown) is controlled by the controller (112). In an embodiment, the first actuating means is at least a linear actuator which is selected from a group consisting of hydraulic actuator, pneumatic actuator and an electromagnetic actuator.
[0028] Further, the system (100) includes the primary battery (106) which is main battery of the vehicle (102). The primary battery (106) drives the motor (not shown) of the vehicle. The primary battery (106) supplies the power required for driving the motor (not shown) of the vehicle (102). In an embodiment, the primary battery (106) may be disposed in a battery housing (not shown) provided in the vehicle (102). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the battery housing in any location of the vehicle without otherwise deterring the intended function of charging as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. For example, the battery housing may be provided towards a trunk of the vehicle (102). In an embodiment, the primary battery (106) may be at least one of a fixed battery or a removable battery. In an embodiment, the primary battery (106) and the secondary battery (108) is selected from a group consisting of lead acid battery, nickel metal hydride battery, and lithium ion battery.
[0029] Further, the system (100) includes the controller (112) which is provided in communication with the electricity generation apparatus (104), the primary battery (106), the secondary battery (108), the first sensor (120), the second sensor (122) and the IoT device (114). The system (100) further includes the first sensor (120) configured to measure the charge level of the primary battery (106), when the vehicle (102) is in motion and transmit at least one signal indicating the charge level of the primary battery (106) to the controller (112). The first sensor (120) is at least a current sensor or a voltage sensor. Upon receiving the charge level, the controller (112) initiates transmission of charge from the completely charged secondary battery (108) to the primary battery (106), when the charge level in the primary battery (106) is below the threshold value. In an embodiment, the controller (112) is configured to charge the primary battery (106) using the secondary battery (108) by at least one of manually or automatically. The controller (112) is configured to automatically receive the charge level of the primary battery (106) through the signal transmitted by the first sensor (120) and initiate the charging of the primary battery (106), when the charge level in the primary battery (106) has reached at least one of below threshold value or when the charge in the primary battery (106) is completely depleted. Further, the controller (112) automatically stops charging the primary battery (106), when the primary battery (106) is completely charged. In an embodiment, the primary battery charging is initiated manually by operating a switch (not shown) which may be positioned in a dash board of vehicle. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the switch in any other location which is convenient to be operated by the user or the vehicle operator without otherwise deterring the intended function of charging as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The switch is held in one of an OFF condition and an ON condition by the vehicle operator. The system (100) includes the at least one second sensor (122) which is provided in communication with the controller (112) to monitor a charge level in the secondary battery (108) when the vehicle (102) is in motion and transmit at least one signal indicating the charge level of the secondary battery (108) to the controller (112). In an embodiment, the controller (112) is configured to move the electricity generation apparatus (104) from the folded position to the unfolded position, thereby initiates charging of the secondary battery (108), upon detection of the charge level of the secondary battery (108) is at least one of threshold value or below the threshold value. The controller (112) deploys the electricity generation apparatus (104) to the unfolded position by activating the first actuating means. Further, the controller (112) is configured to shut the functioning of the electricity generation apparatus (104) automatically, when the secondary battery (108) is completely charged, while the vehicle (102) is in motion i.e. the controller (112) moves the electricity generation apparatus (104) from the unfolded position to the folded by deactivating the first actuating means. Further, the secondary battery (108) is completely charged before charging the primary battery (106). The secondary battery (108) is charged by the generator (110) when the vehicle (102) is in motion. The controller (112) detects whether the charge level of the primary battery (106) is low and automatically charge the primary battery (106) using the secondary battery (108), when the vehicle (102) is in one of not in motion and in motion. In an embodiment, the controller (112) may be one of for e.g., a separate hardware unit, an electronic control unit of the vehicle (ECU), a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Graphical Processing Unit (GPU).
[0030] Further, the system (100) includes the secondary battery (108) which stores the electricity generated by the generator (110). In an embodiment, the secondary battery (108) charges the primary battery (106) when the charge in the primary battery (106) is completely depleted or when the charge in the primary battery is below the threshold value. In manual process, the user selects the secondary battery (108) to charge the primary battery (106) by operating the switch (not shown) disposed in the dash panel of the vehicle, upon receiving indication/warning signal from the controller (112). In an embodiment, the charge level of the primary battery (106) is indicated directly in the vehicle and/or via the user device (118) to the vehicle operator (or user). For example, the threshold value may be 10% of battery charge level left-out for usage. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any threshold value to the primary battery without otherwise deterring the intended function of charging as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In both manual and automatic process, the electricity which is stored in the secondary battery (108) is used for charging the primary battery (106). In an embodiment, secondary battery (108) charges the said primary battery (106), even when the electricity generation apparatus (104) is idle or at the folded position.
[0031] FIG. 3b depicts a side view of the vehicle (102) showing the meshed frame (126) and the electricity generation apparatus (104), according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. The system (100) further includes the meshed frame (126) which is adapted to be mounted in front of the wind turbine (104a). In an embodiment, the meshed frame (126) is gripped at plurality of position (not shown) in the roof of the vehicle (102) using plurality of gripping members (not shown). In an embodiment, the meshed frame (126) is pivotally connected to the roof of the vehicle. The meshed frame (126) is configured to be held in one of a retracted position and an expanded position. In the retracted position, the meshed frame (126) is held parallel to the vehicle roof and in expanded position, the meshed frame (126) is held perpendicular to the roof of the vehicle. The meshed frame (126) is shifted between the retracted position and the expanded position by a second actuating means (not shown). The second actuating means is controlled by the controller (112). In an embodiment, the second actuating means is at least a linear actuator which is selected from a group consisting of hydraulic actuator, pneumatic actuator and an electromagnetic actuator. Further, in another embodiment, the meshed frame (126) is activated to the expanded position by at least one of the vehicle operator or the controller (112), whenever a predetermined substance needs to be deflected from striking the blades (104b) of the wind turbine (104a). In an embodiment, the predetermined substance may be snow and water droplets of rain. In another embodiment, the meshed frame (126) is installed in front of the wind turbine (104a), so that the meshed frame (126) can reduce the wind forces striking the blades (104b) of the wind turbine (104a), thereby reducing the wind speed reaching the wind turbine (104a). The meshed frame (126) is held in the retracted position, when there is no need of deflecting any substance i.e. when there is no rain or snow the meshed frame (126) is held in the retracted position. In an embodiment, the meshed frame (126) is activated by one of automatically or manually to deflect the water droplets of the rain. The meshed frame (126) is activated automatically by the controller (112) upon detection of the predetermined substance striking the wind turbine (104a). A third sensor (128) installed on the wind turbine (104a) is configured to generate at least one input signal and transfer the input signal to the controller (112), whereby the controller (112) activates the meshed frame (126) to move the meshed frame (126) to the expanded position from the retracted position. In an embodiment, the vehicle operator may activate the meshed frame (112) upon detection and indication of the predetermined substance by the controller (112). In another embodiment, the meshed frame (112) may be activated automatically by the controller (112), upon detection of the predetermined substance by the controller (112) via the third sensor (128). The vehicle operator may activate the meshed frame (126) using a push button (not shown) located in the dash panel of the vehicle (102). The push button is held in one of an OFF condition and an ON condition. The controller (112) upon receiving the ON condition of the push button (not shown) activates the meshed frame (126) to the expanded position and upon receiving the OFF condition, retracts the meshed frame (126).
[0032] The system (100) further includes Internet Of Things (IoT) device (114). In an embodiment, the IoT device (114) is a component which may be embedded in the electricity generation apparatus (104). In an embodiment, the IoT device (114) is the component which is placed anywhere in the vehicle (102) and directly communicating with the electricity generation apparatus (104) and the user device (118) through at least one of wired and wireless connection link. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any other type of IOT connectivity device without otherwise deterring the intended function of providing communication as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The IoT device (114) includes a connectivity chip (not shown) configured to implement a wireless network platform between the electricity generation apparatus (104) and the user device (118). The controller (112) is configured to control charging of the primary battery (106) via the user device (118) and the IOT device (114), by initiating charging of the primary battery (106) through the secondary battery (108), when the charge level in the primary battery (106) falls below the threshold value. In an embodiment, the user device (118) may be, but not limited to, a smart phone, a Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), a tablet, a mobile phone, a vehicle infotainment system, a computing system in remote location.
[0033] In an embodiment, the IoT device (114) is configured to, transmit a warning signal of an upcoming or approaching object to at least one of a user in the remote location and the vehicle operator or the user of the vehicle (102) via the user device (118). In an embodiment, the IoT device (114) is further configured to transmit the warning signal to at least one of nearby IoT based devices and the vehicle operator or the user in the vehicle (100) to indicate at least one of failure in the wind turbine (104a), speed of rotating blades, and temperature of the turbine etc.
[0034] For example, the IoT device (114) is configured to transmit the warning signal to the user via the smart phone, when the vehicle is approaching towards a flyover bridge or a building or a tree branch within a pre-defined distance which may cause damage or breakage of the electricity generation apparatus (104). In an embodiment, the user device (118) provides at least one of audio and visual warning to the vehicle operator for reporting an identification of obstruction in a path of the vehicle motion through the obstacle detecting means (124). The IoT device (114) and the user device (118) are provided in communication with the obstacle detecting means (124). The obstacle detecting means (124) includes at least one sensor (not shown) which detects the pre-defined distance between the vehicle (102) and the approaching object and generates a signal which is in-turn transmitted to the controller (112). In an embodiment, the obstacle detecting means (124) is a proximity sensor. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any other type of detection device without otherwise deterring the intended function of identifying obstacle as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. Based on the warning signal generated by the obstacle detecting means (124) via the proximity sensor, the user controls the position of the electricity generation apparatus (104) directly using the smart phone. The user changes the position of the electricity generation apparatus (104) via the controller (112) to lay down (i.e. bend the wind turbine) on the roof of the moving vehicle (102) to prevent the wind turbine (104a) from getting damaged due to impact of the approaching objects (for example flyover, tree branches and the like). In another embodiment, the system (100) is configured to automatically change the position of the electricity generation apparatus (104) when the obstacle detecting means (124) detects the approaching object. Further, based on the warning signal generated by the obstacle detecting means (124) via the proximity sensor, the user or the vehicle operator controls the position of the meshed frame (126) using the user device (118). In an embodiment, the positions of the wind turbine (104a) and the meshed frame (126) are changed by at least one of manually or automatically i.e. the controller (112) is configured to operate the meshed frame (126) and the electricity generation apparatus (104) simultaneously using the first actuating means and the second actuating means, respectively to change corresponding positions by bending in one of front or rear direction and holding them parallel to the vehicle roof, upon detection of the approaching object(s). Further, the vehicle operator may operate the meshed frame (126) and the wind turbine (104a) independently, using the push button (not shown) and the switch located in the dash panel of the vehicle (102). The push button and the switch are held in one of an OFF condition and an ON condition. The controller (112) upon receiving the OFF condition of the push button and the switch operates the meshed frame (126) and the electricity generation apparatus (104) to bend in one of the front or the rear direction to surpass any obstacle detected by the obstacle detecting means (124).
[0035] Further, the controller (112) is configured to transmit at least a warning signal via the IoT Device (114) to any nearby IoT based devices or to the vehicle operator to indicate any failure in the electricity generation apparatus (104). Furthermore, the IoT device (114) is provided in communication with a speed sensor (not shown) and a temperature sensor (not shown). The IoT device (114) is configured to regularly receive signal from the speed sensor and the temperature sensor and transmit the measured signals such as speed of rotating blades, temperature of the wind turbine and the like to the user via the user device (118).
[0036] FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of a method for charging batteries in a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. The method (400) includes detecting, by a controller (112), whether a charge level of a primary battery (106) has reached a predefined threshold value (at step 402). The method (400) allows the controller (112) to detect, via said first sensor (120), whether the charge level of said primary battery (106) has reached the predefined threshold value or not. Further, the method (400) includes allowing, by said controller (112), said secondary battery (108) to charge said primary battery (106) upon detecting said charge level of said primary battery (106) is below said threshold value (at step 404). The method (400) allows the controller (112) to charge the primary battery (106) using the secondary battery (108), when the charge level of said primary battery (106) is below said threshold value. For example, when the controller (112) detects that the charge of said primary battery (106) is below 10% of, then the controller (112) charges the primary battery (106) using said secondary battery (108). Furthermore, the method (400) includes deploying, by the controller (112), an electricity generation unit (104) to charge said secondary battery (108) upon detecting a charge level of said secondary battery (108) has reached a predetermined level, while charging said primary battery (106) (at step 406). The method (400) allows the controller (112) to deploy the electricity generation apparatus, by activating the first actuating means to move the electricity generation apparatus (104) from the folded position to the unfolded position, to charge the secondary battery (108), when the charge level in the secondary battery (108) is below the predetermined level, when the secondary battery (108) is charging the primary battery (106). In addition, the method (400) includes shutting, by said controller (112), said electricity generation unit (104), upon detecting said secondary battery (108) is fully charged (at step 408). The method (400) allows the controller (112) shut the electricity generation apparatus (104), by moving the electricity generation apparatus (104) from the unfolded position to the folded position, by deactivating the first actuating means, when the charge in the secondary battery (108) is full.
[0037] FIG. 5 depicts a flowchart of a method (500) for changing a position of an electricity generation apparatus (104) on a roof of the vehicle (102) to surpass obstacle(s), according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. A method (500) includes detecting, by an obstacle detecting means (124), a pre-defined distance between said electricity generation unit (104) and an approaching object and transmitting a signal to said controller (112) (at step 502). The method (500) allows the obstacle detecting means (124) to detect the pre-defined distance between the electricity generation apparatus (104) and the approaching object and transfer at least one signal to the controller (112). In an embodiment, the obstacle detecting means (124) detects the pre-defined distance which may range from 10-20 m, by the proximity sensor. The approaching object may be at least one of the flyover bridge, branch of a tree and the like. Further, the method (500) includes transmitting, by an IoT module (114), a warning signal regarding said approaching object to a user, through a user interface module (118) (at step 504). The method (500) allows the IoT device (114) to transfer the warning signal regarding the approaching object to the user, through the user device (118). Furthermore, the method (500) includes changing, by said controller (112), a position of said electricity generation unit (104) to surpass said approaching object, to prevent said electricity generation unit (104) from getting damaged due to impact with said approaching object (at step 506). The method (500) allows changing the position of the electricity generation apparatus (104) by the controller (112) when the approaching object is detected by the obstacle detecting means (124), so that the electricity generation apparatus (104) surpasses the approaching object, and thereby preventing the electricity generation apparatus (104) from getting damaged due to impact with the approaching object. The controller (112) moves the electricity generation apparatus (104) from the unfolded position to the folded position by deactivating the first actuating means.
[0038] In another embodiment, the method includes detecting, by said obstacle detecting means (124), a pre-defined distance between the meshed frame (126) and said approaching object and transmit at least one signal to said controller (112). The method allows the obstacle detecting means (124) to detect the pre-defined distance between the meshed frame (126) and the approaching object and transfer at least one signal to the controller (112). Further, the method includes transmitting, by an IoT device (114), a warning signal regarding said approaching object to said user, through said user device (118). The method allows the IoT device (114) to transfer the warning signal regarding the approaching object to the user, through the user device (118). Furthermore, the method includes changing, by said controller (112), a position of said meshed frame (126), from the expanded position to retracted position by deactivating a second actuating means, to surpass said approaching object, to prevent said meshed frame (126) from getting damaged due to impact with said approaching object. The method allows changing the position of the meshed frame (126) by the controller (112) when the approaching object is detected by the obstacle detecting means (124), so that the meshed frame (126) surpasses the approaching object, and thereby preventing the meshed frame (126) from getting damaged due to impact with the approaching object. The controller (112) shifts the position of the meshed frame (126) from the expanded position to the retracted position by deactivating the second actuating means.
[0039] Thus, the system (100) and methods (400 and 500) provides the IoT based wind powered battery charging system for the vehicle.
[0040] Unlike conventional methods and systems, the proposed invention providescharging of the at least one primary battery (106) using the at least one secondary battery (108) which is charged by the electricity generation apparatus(104) mounted on the roof of the vehicle (102). Further, the embodiments herein provide the charging system (100), which is configured to measure the primary battery charge level in at least one of, when the vehicle is not in motion and in motion, and thereby automatically charge the primary battery (106) using the completely charged secondary battery (108), when the battery charge of the primary battery (106) reaches below the threshold value. Furthermore, the embodiments herein provide the charging system which is configured to change the position of the wind turbine and the meshed frame mounted on the roof of the vehicle, when an obstacle is detected.
[0041] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
,CLAIMS:1. An Internet Of Things (IOT) based wind powered battery charging system (100) for a vehicle (102), said system (100) comprising:
an electricity generation apparatus (104) mounted on said vehicle (102);
at least one primary battery (106);
at least one secondary battery (108) provided in communication with the electricity generation apparatus(104) and the at least one primary battery (106); and
a controller (112) in communication with the electricity generation apparatus (104), the at least one primary battery (106), and the at least one secondary battery (108);
wherein,
the controller (112) configured to initiate the at least one secondary battery (108) to charge the at least one primary battery (106) upon detecting that a charge level of the at least one primary battery (106) is in a predefined threshold.

2. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electricity generation apparatus (104) is mounted on the vehicle (102) using a frame (116), wherein the frame (116) is adapted to pivotally secure the electricity generation apparatus (104) on a rooftop of the vehicle (102).

3. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) comprising:
an IoT device (114) provided in communication with the controller (114), the IoT device (114) configured to provide an alert to a user device (118).

4. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the controller (112) is configured to collect a charge level data of the primary battery (106) and automatically initiate charging of said primary battery (106), upon detecting that the charge level of the primary battery (106) is in the pre-defined threshold.

5. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) includes at least one first sensor (120) and at least one second sensor (122) provided in communication with the controller (112) to monitor the charge level in the primary battery (106) and the secondary battery (108), respectively.

6. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electricity generation apparatus (104) includes:
at least one wind turbine (104a) mounted on the roof top of the vehicle (102); and
at least one generator (110) coupled to the at least one wind turbine (104a).

7. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, said system (100) comprising:
at least one obstacle detecting means (124) configured for detecting an obstruction in a path of the vehicle (102) in motion.

8. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system (100) includes a meshed frame (126) mounted in a front portion of the electricity generation apparatus (104), the meshed frame (126) is configured to be held in one of a retracted position and an expanded position by the controller (112), wherein the retracted position, the meshed frame (126) is held parallel to the rooftop of the vehicle (102) and in the expanded position, the meshed frame (126) is held perpendicular to the roof of the vehicle (102).

9. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the meshed frame (126) is activated to the expanded position by activating a second actuating means which is connected between the roof top of the vehicle (102) and the meshed frame (126), by the controller (112), upon detecting a predetermined substance which needs to be deflected from striking the electricity generation apparatus (104), the predetermined substance is at least one of water droplets of rain and snow.

10. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the obstacle detecting means (124) is configured to generate an input signal upon detection of the obstruction in the path of the vehicle (102) in motion and communicate the input signal to the controller (112), whereby the controller (112) initiates movement of the meshed frame (126) from the expanded position to the retracted position, by deactivating the second actuating means.

11. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the obstacle detecting means (124) is configured to generate the input signal upon detection of the obstruction in the path of vehicle in motion and communicate the input signal to the Iot device (114), whereby the IoT device (114) initiates movement of the meshed frame (126) from the expanded position to the retracted position, by the controller (112), by deactivating the second actuating means.

12. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the change in the position of the electricity generation apparatus (104) includes a folded position where the frame (116) is configured to bend in one of front and rear direction and held parallel to the vehicle roof, and an unfolded position where the electricity generation apparatus (104) is held perpendicular to the vehicle roof.

13. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the secondary battery (108) is configured to charge the at least one primary battery (106), when the vehicle (102) is in one of in motion and not in motion.

14. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electricity generation apparatus (104) is moved to the folded position, upon detecting the charge level of the at least one secondary battery (108) being full, by said controller (112), by deactivating the first actuating means.

15. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the obstacle detecting means (124) is at least a proximity sensor, the proximity sensor configured to identify the obstruction in the path of the vehicle (102) in motion.

16. The IOT based wind powered battery charging system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (112) is configured for:
deploying the electricity generation apparatus (104) for generating the electricity for charging the secondary battery (108) upon detecting that the charge level of the at least one primary battery (106) is in the predefined threshold, the electricity generation apparatus (104) is deployed to the unfolded position by activating the first actuation means; and
shutting the electricity generation apparatus (104) by shifting the electricity generation apparatus (104) to the folded position, upon detecting that the at least one secondary battery charge is full, the electricity generation apparatus (104) is moved to the folded position by deactivating the first actuation means.

17. A method (400) for charging batteries in a vehicle (100), said method (400) comprising:
detecting, by a controller (112), whether a charge level of a primary battery (106) has reached a predefined threshold value, using a controller (112);
allowing, by said controller (112), said secondary battery (108) to charge said primary battery (106) upon detecting said charge level of said primary battery (106) is below said threshold value;
deploying, by the controller (112), an electricity generation unit (104) to charge said secondary battery (108) upon detecting a charge level of said secondary battery (108) has reached a predetermined level, while charging said primary battery (106); and
shutting, by said controller (112), said electricity generation unit (104), upon detecting said secondary battery (108) is fully charged.

18. The method (400) as claimed in claim 17, wherein the method (400) includes deploying, by the (100) using the controller (112), the electricity generation apparatus (104) to charge the at least one secondary battery (108) when the charge level of the at least one secondary battery (108) is one of below the predefined threshold and completely depleted, while charging the at least one primary battery (106).

19. The method (400) as claimed in claim 17, wherein said method (400) includes:
shutting, by the IoT based wind powered battery charging system (100), the electricity generation apparatus (104), when said the at least one secondary battery (108) is fully charged, using the controller (112); and
the electricity generation apparatus (104) is moved to a folded position by deactivating a first actuation means, by the IoT based wind powered battery charging system (100) using the controller (112).

20. A method (500) for changing a position of the electricity generation apparatus (104) on a roof top of the vehicle (102), wherein said method (500) comprising:
detecting, by an obstacle detecting means (124), a pre-defined distance between said electricity generation unit (104) and an approaching object and transmitting a signal to said controller (112);
transmitting, by an IoT module (114), a warning signal regarding said approaching object to a user, through a user interface module (118); and
changing, by said controller (112), a position of said electricity generation unit (104) to surpass said approaching object, to prevent said electricity generation unit (104) from getting damaged due to impact with said approaching object.