Abstract:
Method and associated system for managing and/or authenticating an energy storage device.The method includes receiving a first portion of identification information stored in a data storage attached to the energy storage device (401);analyzing the first portion of the identification information at least partially based on a device identification of the device (403);updating a second portion of the identification information stored in the data storage attached to the energy storage device based on a result of analyzing the first portion of the identification information (405).
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for unlocking a vehicle. The vehicle has a first input device and a second input device. The method includes (1) receiving a passcode from the first input device; (2) receiving a confirmation of the passcode from the second input device; and (3) in response to the confirmation, storing the passcode in a storage device associated with the vehicle. The passcode is input by operating the first input device in a first predetermined way, and, the confirmation is input by operating the second input device in a second predetermined way.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for unlocking a vehicle. The vehicle has a first input device and a second input device. The method includes (1) receiving a passcode from the first input device; (2) receiving a confirmation of the passcode from the second input device; and (3) in response to the confirmation, storing the passcode in a storage device associated with the vehicle. The passcode is input by operating the first input device in a first predetermined way, and, the confirmation is input by operating the second input device in a second predetermined way.
Abstract:
An illumination device for a vehicle includes a light source configured to be installed at the vehicle, and a switch electrically coupled with the light source, wherein the switch and the light source are operable by magnetism.
Abstract:
Multidirectional electrical connectors, electrical connector plugs and electrical connection systems for electrically connecting a portable energy storage device to an electrically powered device, such as an electric powered vehicle or a device for electrically charging the portable electrical energy storage device are described. The multidirectional feature of the electrical connectors, electrical connector plugs and electrical connections systems permit electrical connection between the electrical connectors and electrical connector plugs in a plurality of rotational orientations between a portable electrical energy storage device to which a connector or plug is electrically connected and an electrically powered device to which a corresponding plug or connecter is electrically connected.
Abstract:
In response to receiving information regarding an unsafe condition from portable electrical energy storage device (e.g., battery) safety sensors, a locking mechanism controller determines whether the battery is in a desired state to, as a safety measure, have the compartment that holds the battery locked and/or to send a signal to reduce or eliminate current draw from the battery. If the locking mechanism controller determines the battery is in the desired state to have the compartment locked, then it sends a signal to a compartment locking mechanism causing the compartment locking mechanism to lock the compartment in which the battery is located to prevent a user from opening the compartment, and thus helps protect the user against the unsafe condition. In some embodiments, the unsafe condition may be a potential or existing catastrophic failure of the battery in the compartment (e.g., a meltdown, explosion or dangerous leak, etc.).
Abstract:
Generally described, the present disclosure is directed to examples of electric devices that include first and second stator assemblies located within a rotor assembly. The configuration of the electric device, including the configuration of the first and second stator assemblies, results in the electric device generating a stronger magnetic field and therefore outputting a higher torque when current is provided to the second stator assembly and generating a weaker magnetic field and therefore outputting a higher rotational speed when current is provided to the first stator assembly.
Abstract:
A vehicle has a security and anti-theft system that senses movement of the vehicle in a forward or backward direction when the vehicle is in a locked state, such as by detecting wheel rotation. Upon this detection, the security system signals the motor to counteract the wheel movement by rotating one or more wheels in the opposite direction of the direction of wheel rotation detected until the wheel rotation is no longer detected. The security and anti-theft system may determine whether the vehicle is in a locked state by detecting whether a key is present and/or by one or more communications received by an external wireless device.
Abstract:
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Locations of collection, charging and distribution machines having available charged portable electrical energy storage devices are communicated to or acquired by a mobile device of a user, or displayed on a collection, charging and distribution machine. The locations are indicated on a graphical user interface on a map on a user's mobile device relative to the user's current location. The user may use their mobile device select particular locations on the map to reserve an available portable electrical energy storage device. The system nay also warn the user that the user is near an edge of the pre-determined area having portable electrical energy storage device collection, charging and distribution machines. Reservations may also be made automatically based on information regarding a potential route of a user.
Abstract:
Drive assemblies for electric devices, such as vehicles, include an electric motor that includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly positioned within the rotor assembly. The stator assembly is fixed to a stationary axle and includes a pole and a coil around the pole. The rotor assembly includes a housing to which a plurality of magnets are attached. The rotor assembly is supported on the stationary axle by bearings. A drive mechanism, such as a sprocket, pulley or gear is provided on the housing of the rotor assembly and rotates with the housing. In various embodiments, the stationary axle includes an internal bore for receiving coolant, a longitudinal rib within the internal bore, and longitudinal channels in its outer surface.