Patent ID: 9637013
Date: 2017-05-02
CPC Classifications: B60L,F02D,H02K,Y02T

Claim:
1. An apparatus for generating power using inertia of a load in a moving vehicle comprising: a. a plurality of vessels each having a volume that is capable of an expansion and a contraction, and containing a fluid under pressure, wherein the fluid is released from the vessels as a force is exerted by the load of the vehicle against the vessels; and b. a power generator, operably connected to the vessels via fluid conduit, the power generator translating the fluid released from the vessels into power; c. wherein the vessels are polymeric bags; d. wherein the plurality of vessels are located on the vehicle adjacent a respective plurality of the loads; and e. wherein the plurality of the loads consists of two or more of the following: a spare tire, a driver or passenger seat located inside the vehicle, a battery, a gas/fuel tank, and freight carried by the vehicle.