The present invention, as expressed in the statement of this report, refers to vehicles that must have integrated for their drivers: an internal combustion engine and an electric motor-in the automotive context-this means, that the converted car is moved by both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. Two driver systems can work independently or simultaneously to rotate the drive wheels to reduce polluting emissions and save energy costs per traveled kilometer compared to vehicles that only have internal combustion engines.
The invention has the following objectives:
Vehicles with an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System have an efficiency of 25%, with losses: through the cooling system at 33%, through exhaust pipes at 31% and losses due to friction at 11% and Vehicles with an Electric Propulsion System have an efficiency of up to 95%.
The objectives are achieved, according to the invention, using the characteristics indicated in the claim.
Due to the problems that electric vehicles have, the limited energy currently obtained from batteries and their limitation in terms of speed, autonomy, and prohibitive cost, hybrid cars are the ones that offer a more satisfactory compromise solution.
“Hybrid” cars are those that use an electric motor and an internal combustion engine to do their jobs. By using the combustion engine to recharge the batteries, fewer batteries are needed, so the overall vehicle's weight is lower as the combustion engine is usually small.
Hybrid vehicles are equipped with internal combustion engines, designed to operate at maximum efficiency. If more power is generated than necessary, the electric motor is used as a generator and charges the system's batteries. In other situations, only the electric motor operates, feeding on the energy stored in the battery. In some hybrids, it is possible to recover kinetic energy when braking, which is usually dissipated as heat in the brakes, converting it into electrical energy. These types of brakes are often called regenerative.
There are 3 known hybrid propulsion systems for vehicles:
At higher speeds, the combustion engine and electric motor work at the same time. This mode combines the fuel economy and low emission benefits of a series hybrid with the acceleration of a parallel hybrid
Apart from this general classification, we find another type of car: plug-in hybrids (PHEV). Unlike conventional hybrids, these vehicles can recharge the batteries by connecting to the power grid.
Therefore, they can also be classified according to the charge of the batteries:
A fuller understanding of the invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent detailed description. The embodiments illustrated in the drawings are intended only to exemplify the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention to the illustrated embodiments, in which:
The present invention refers to the method of integrating an electric drive system (SPE) FIG. (2) in a Vehicle with a drive System with Internal Combustion Engine (VSPMCI) FIG. (3) or (19) to transform it into a Converted Vehicle Hybrid (VCH) FIG. (21) or (26), and is based on an Electric Propulsion System (SPE) available for installation, configured based on the weight, autonomy and speed required for the conversion of the Vehicle with drive System with Internal Combustion Engine (SPMCI) FIG. (3) or (15) or (19).
The Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) can operate as if it were a conventional Vehicle with Electric Propulsion System (VSPE) FIG. (1) or as if it were a conventional Vehicle with Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (VSPMCI) and alternate between the propulsion systems or simultaneously works with both modes (SPE). Y (SPMCI); deactivating the actuator (act). The Hybrid Converted Vehicle is based on 2 types of Internal Combustion Engine (ICM)
1. Transverse internal combustion engine (mcit) FIG. (3) has the crankshaft (cg) FIG. (4) parallel to the axis of the tires (llt) FIG. (3)
These Vehicles with Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System are front-wheel drive FIG. (3) or rear-wheel drive FIG. (21)
Both engines (mcit) and (mcil) are connected with a clutch (Eb)
1. Mechanically integrating into the end of the intermediate drive shaft (ati) a revolution or other section extension-not shown-to increase its length
2. An intermediate drive shaft or (ati) of greater length at the end.
To identify the above modification, it will be called hybrid intermediate drive shaft (atih); It can be front (atihd) or rear (atiht), and to assemble the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih) a hole is machined—not shown—in the housing (ccs) of the gearbox (cv) on the that the end of the intermediate transmission shaft (ati) is located and in the housing hole (ccs) a suitable bearing is installed—not shown—and a seal—not shown—, and that extension of the intermediate transmission shaft (ati) is used to mount a universal coupling (cp) FIG. (4) or pulley (pol) FIG. (16), if required, the supports (sp1), (sp2) and (sp3) FIG. (27) that Supporting the motor (mci) can be adapted so that the motor moves in the X, Y, and Z axes to give more space for the installation of the coupling (cp) or pulley system (SPORL).
It should be noted that the mechanical elements, both the universal coupling (pc) and the pulley (polB) are those that can mechanically connect the electric motor (me) or gear motor—not shown—, to thus integrate the Electric Propulsion System (SPE).) in a Vehicle with a conventional Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (VSPMCI).
On the other hand, the output transmission shaft (ats) in FIG. (4) can also be used for this purpose; but, making a modification in a similar way to the intermediate transmission shaft (ati); However, when the option (SPE) is selected—by using either of the 2 trees (ati) or (ats)—through the Electric Vehicle Control Board (TCVCH) FIG. (5), an actuator is instantly activated. (act) FIG. (9) to pull the clutch pedal (pbe) to disengage the internal combustion engine (mci) from the gearbox (cv).
The Converted Hybrid Vehicle (VCH) FIG. (26) is connected according to the Electrical Diagram of the Converted Hybrid Vehicle (DEVCH) FIG. (6) and operates through the Control Board of the Converted Hybrid Vehicle (TCVCH) FIG. (5) and It starts by activating the Powertrain Switch (ISM) to pass current from the battery that may be located in different spaces of the vehicle such as (bt1) or (bt2) or (bt3) to the Hybrid System Switch (ISH) and with it select the option in which the Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) is required to operate between the Electric Propulsion System (SPE) or Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (SPMCI).
The ignition and gear change method of the Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) is carried out for 2 operating modes:
In case 1, by letting the electric current from the battery (12V or other) pass through the Powertrain Switch (ISM) to the Hybrid System Switch (ISH) FIG. (5) and with it selecting the Electric Propulsion System (SPE), simultaneously the actuator (act) is activated to pull the clutch pedal (peb) FIG. (9) or, if applicable, the magnetic clutch (Em) FIG. (11) is activated to disengage the internal combustion engine (mci) of the gearbox (cv) FIG. (15) to then activate the Switch of the electric Propulsion System (ISPE) FIG. (5) or the key (ks) FIG. (2) to turn on—let the electric current pass—of the battery that can be located in position (bt1) or (bt2) or (bt3)
In case 2, by passing the electrical current from the Powertrain Switch (ISM) to the Hybrid System Switch (ISH) FIG. (5) and selecting to start the vehicle with the Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (SPMCI) FIG. (15), simultaneously the actuator (act) is activated to release the clutch pedal (peb) FIG. (9) or, where 7appropriate, the magnetic clutch (Em) or another is activated, to be able to engage the internal combustion engine (mci). FIG. (15) with the gearbox (cv) and can be turned on with the Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System Switch (ISPMCD) FIG. (5) or the key (sw) FIG. (3) to pass electric current from the battery (bt) to rotate the electric starter motor (ma) FIG. (3) and a solenoid (sl) FIG. (3) that sends electric current to the spark plugs (bj) FIG. (3) to start the ignition to generate thermal energy to move the piston (pt) FIG. (4) and the connecting rod (bi) FIG. (4) to rotate the crankshaft (cg) FIG. (4) which has a damper pulley mounted (pd) FIGS. (3) and (30) and through of the belt (bd) transmits power to a system of pulleys (sp) FIG. (30), among which is the alternator pulley (Pat) FIG. (3) which, when rotating, generates electrical energy to continue with the ignition system of continuously and simultaneously recharges the battery (bt) and disconnects the starter motor (ma), leaving the internal combustion engine (mci) ignition, and having the internal combustion engine (mci) engaged with the gearbox (cv), the clutch pedal (peb) must be pressed to disengage the internal combustion engine (mci) FIG. (15) of the gearbox (cv) and then move the gear lever (pvmci) from neutral position—not shown—to 1st speed position—not shown—and release the pressure or remove the clutch pedal (peb) to engage the internal combustion engine (mci) with the gearbox (cv) and begin to press the Accelerator Pedal of the Converted Hybrid Vehicle (PAVCH) to move the vehicle, and to make another speed change the pedal must be pressed for the clutch (peb) to disengage the internal combustion engine (mci) from the gearbox (cv) and then move the gear lever (pvmci) from the 1st speed position—not shown—to the 2nd speed position—not shown—and stop pressing the clutch pedal (peb) to engage the internal combustion engine (mci) with the gearbox (cv) and begin to press the accelerator pedal. Hybrid Converted Vehicle (PAVCH) to move the Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) at another speed.
In the Converted Hybrid Vehicle (VCH) to move the gear lever (pvmci) to the reverse speed position—not shown—it must only be done with the Converted Hybrid Vehicle (VCH) without movement and without pressing the Pedal. Accelerator Vehicle Converted Hybrid (PAVCH); in both (SPE) or (SPMCI) mode.
Charging the batteries (bt) and (bat) in the Converted Hybrid vehicle is done in 2 ways:
Therefore, the Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) works the same as a Vehicle with Electric Propulsion System (VSPE) FIG. (1) and works the same as a Vehicle with Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (VSPMCI) FIG. (3) independently between propulsion systems. FIG. (6) shows the basic Electrical Diagram of the Vehicle Converted to Hybrid (DEVCH). In
FIG. (8) represents the perspective of an Accelerator Pedal for a Hybrid Converted Vehicle (PAVCH) that consists of articulating the accelerator pedal for the electric motor (Pame) and the accelerator pedal for the internal combustion engine (pamci).) through a hinge mechanism with slot and sliding bolt (brpd) and that when pressing the Accelerator Pedal for Hybrid Converted Vehicle (PAVCH) both move simultaneously, the pedal (pame) is fixed on the floor of the vehicle with Its articulation mechanism (ma) and pedal (pamci) are left in the same place as it is installed.
FIG. (9) represents the perspective of a clutch pedal (peb) of a Vehicle with a conventional Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (VSPMCI) connected to the actuator (act) that is only activated when selecting the electric Propulsion System. (SPE) through the Hybrid System Switch (ISH) immediately the actuator (act) pulls the clutch pedal (peb) to disengage the internal combustion engine (mci) from the gearbox (cv) and can start the Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) with Switch Electric Propulsion System (ISPE); However, the actuator (act) does not push the clutch pedal (peb) because it is not articulated for that purpose, but rather it will be pushed by the spring—not shown—that is integrated from the factory.
In FIG. (10), in addition to what is represented in FIG. (4), instead of the universal coupling (pc), a pulley system (SPORL) is mounted that mechanically connects to the electric motor (me) or geared motor—not shown. represents—with the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih), the modification of this shaft is important so that it can be adapted for reasons of space—or obstacles from other components—the Electric Propulsion System (SPE) in Vehicles with Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion (VSPMCI) of origin, the use of the pulleys (SPORL) is to optimize and use the limited space available in such a way that all possible components are installed obtaining a Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) FIG. (26) unlike other methods of conversions from Vehicles with Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (VSPMCI) to Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH)
In FIG. (11), in addition to FIG. (10), a support bearing (srem) is shown at the end of the front hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atihd) to reduce bending; it is mounted on a support element (mst). FIG. (27), and the support element (mst) is assembled in the internal combustion engine casing (mci) or gearbox casing (cv) or in the body of the vehicle.
FIG. (12) represents an electric motor (me) or gear motor—not shown—connected to an auxiliary transmission shaft (ata) through a pulley system (SPO), which is supported by the bearings (sreml).) and (srem2) and has another pulley system (SPORL) installed, which is mechanically connected to the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih) and considering that in the pulley system (SPORL) FIG. (25) there is the pulley (polB) that has a free wheel (r1) installed to transmit in only one direction and allows the electric Propulsion System to be mechanically disconnected to obtain greater energy efficiency, leaving only the Propulsion System with internal combustion engine (SPMCI) operating.
In FIG. (13), in addition to what is represented in FIG. (12), a bearing (srem3) is mounted at the end of the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih) FIG. (16) to reduce flexures, this bearing (srem3) It is mounted on a support element (MSD) and the support is assembled on the outer body of the internal combustion engine (MCI) or casing (CCS) of the gearbox (cv) FIG. (27), also for this diagram it is additionally visualizes FIG. (12), the installation of an auxiliary transmission shaft (ata1) with its pair of bearings (srem4) and (srem5) that is mechanically connected with the auxiliary transmission shaft (ata) through a system of pulleys (SPOI) at the same time it is mechanically connected to the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih) of the gearbox (cv), this is for cases in which there is a lack of space or obstacles that prevent the mechanical connection between the propulsion systems (SPE) and (SPMCI), see 4 mechanism designs (dotted circle A and B)
In FIG. (14), it is a diagram with an electric motor (me) mechanically connected to a speed reducer (re) to which an auxiliary transmission shaft (ata) is mechanically connected, which is installed in a support element(ES). with bearing (srem2), and this is mechanically connected through a pulley system (SPORL) with the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih) of the gearbox (cv). This scheme is used in case there are obstacles that prevent the direct mechanical connection between the electric motor shaft (me) and the hybrid intermediate drive shaft (atih).
In FIG. (14A), in this diagram with an electric motor (me) that is mechanically connected to an auxiliary transmission shaft (ata) installed in an integral support element (ESI) that has two bearings (srem1) and (srem2) through a pulley system (SPO), at the same time this is mechanically connected through a pulley system (SPORL) with the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih) of the gearbox (cv). This scheme is used in case there are obstacles that prevent the direct mechanical connection between the electric motor shaft (me) and the hybrid intermediate drive shaft (atih).
FIG. (15) shows the perspective of a conventional front-wheel drive Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (SPMCI).
FIG. (16) shows the integration of the front hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atihd) with the pulley (polB) mounted and the actuator (act) articulated only for pulling; but, not to mechanically push the clutch pedal (peb)
FIG. (17) shows the integration of an electric motor (me) or geared motor that is mechanically connected to the front hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atihd) through a pulley system (SPORL
FIG. (18) shows an electric motor (me) that is mechanically connected to the auxiliary transmission shaft (ata) with its pair of mounted bearings (srem1) and (srem2), through a pulley system (SPO). In turn, this auxiliary transmission shaft (ata) is mechanically connected to the front hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atihd) through a pulley system (SPORL), in this diagram a support bearing (srem3) is visualized in the front hybrid intermediate driveshaft end (atihd) to reduce bending, mounted on a support element FIG. (27)
FIG. (19) shows the interior part of the Propulsion System with Internal Combustion Engine (SPMCI) of FIG. (21) with a longitudinal internal combustion engine (mcil), gearbox (cv) that is generally composed 3 transmission shafts: the input transmission shaft (ate) which is mechanically connected to the intermediate transmission shaft (ati) and is mechanically connected to the output transmission shaft (ats) which is responsible for changing the different speeds, for example means of a gear lever (pvmci)—not shown—,
FIG. (20) displays the modification in the length of the intermediate transmission shaft (ati) to be able to mount a universal coupling (cp) or pulley (polB), because it is through this modification that the Propulsion System is mechanically connected. Electric (SPE) in a Vehicle with Conventional Longitudinal Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (VSPMCI) to convert it into a Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH)
FIG. (21) shows the perspective of the rear-wheel drive Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) with speed box (cv) with 2 countershafts (main and auxiliary box) connected to 2 electric motors (me). FIG. (22) visualizes the integration of an electric propulsion system (SPE) in a conventional longitudinal Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System (SPMCI) through the modification of the intermediate transmission shaft (ati) in its length to mount a system of pulleys (SPORL) mechanically connected between the transmission shaft of the electric motor (me) or geared motor—not shown—, and the modified intermediate transmission shaft (ati), and to differentiate it it will be identified as the intermediate transmission shaft rear hybrid (atiht) because it is through this that the Electric Propulsion System (SPE) can be adapted to optimize the limited space available in such a way that all possible components are installed, obtaining a Hybrid Converted Vehicle (VCH) with rear-wheel drive, a rear bearing (sremt) is also mounted for support at the end of the rear hybrid intermediate drive shaft (atiht) to reduce flexing, this bearing (sremt) is installed in a support element (mst) assembled within the vehicle, in the same way a support bearing (srem3) can be installed to the transmission shaft of the electric motor (me) assembled in a type support element (msd) FIG. (14A) to avoid bending
FIG. (24) shows a pulley system (SPO) for power transmission that is composed of the pulley (polC), its band (bdB), its tensioner (tsb) and the pulley (polD).
FIG. (25) displays a pulley system (SPORL) for transmission that is composed of the pulley (polC), its band (bdB), its tensioner (tsb) and the pulley (polB) that has a free wheel installed (r1), this pulley (polB) is mounted to the hybrid intermediate transmission shaft (atih)
In the descriptive memory, typical illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described and, although specific terms are used, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
Obviously many modifications and variations of the invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Therefore, it should be understood that the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described.
Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
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PCT/MX2022/050082 | 9/22/2022 | WO |