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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to engines. More particularly, the present invention relates to an engine which is powered by electric power in order to obtain very efficient mileage on a small amount of gasoline to power the gasoline powered components of the vehicle.
2. General Background
In the field of power driven vehicles, it has become very evident that the use of gasoline to power vehicles is fast becoming inefficient, damaging to the environment and prohibitively expensive. There have been attempts to produce vehicles which are either powered totally electrically or a combination of gasoline and electricity, which have become to be called “hybrid” automobiles.
What is needed is a vehicle powered by a generator component in place of the gasoline powered engine, which is capable of producing 110 volts and 220 volts to power the vehicle and the other electrical components of the vehicle systems.
Applicant is providing an Information Disclosure Statement which lists a group of patents which were found in a search of the art. However, it is clear that none of the patents reveal the present invention, which is summarized below and covered in detail in the detail specification, drawings and the claim.
The apparatus of the present invention solves the problems in the art in a simple and straightforward manner. What is provided is a vehicle which provides a standard vehicle body, transmission and electric system. There is further provided a generator component in place of the gasoline powered engine, which is capable of producing 110 volts and 220 volts to power the vehicle. There is further provided an electric motor engaged to the transmission via a chain or a universal joint. Further, there would be provided a 12 volt battery for powering the normal electrical components, namely the lights, radio, horn, fan, heater and other units. An electric motor would be utilized to operate the alternator, air compressor and vacuum pump to operate the power steering, power brakes and electric transmission. In addition, air generated by the compressor could be used to keep tires properly full, while the a.c. power could be used to power lamps, chain saws, stoves or electric tools, under camping or the like conditions.
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle powered by a generator, driven by gasoline;
It is a further object that the generator would provide power so that the vehicle is able to travel for two hours on a gallon of gas, traveling 110 to 140 miles, depending on the speed of the vehicle;
It is a further object that the vehicle would include a 6000 watt generator; an electric starter; automatic low oil shut down; Kohler engine, and have the ability to travel 14 to 18 hours on a seven gallon tank of gasoline;
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a vehicle wherein there would be provided a first 220 volt motor for powering the transmission and a 110 volt motor for powering other components of the vehicle.
For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, read in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements and wherein:
The improved power system 10 would provide a generator 20, preferably capable of producing 6000 watts of power, the generator powered by gasoline from a gasoline tank 22. The generator 20 would provide power to various electric components of the system. As illustrated generator 20 would power first electric motor 24, which would be directly linked to the transmission 26, of the standard or automatic type used in vehicles. As seen in
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All measurements disclosed herein are at standard temperature and pressure, at sea level on Earth, unless indicated otherwise.
The foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only; the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the following claims.
Priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/735,465, filed Nov. 9, 2005, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby claimed.
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