Patent ID: 8820447
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: A47F,B60K,B60T,B62B,G01C,G06K,G06Q,G08B,G08G,H02K,H04W,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A power generator configured for use on a non-self-powered, wheeled vehicle, the power generator comprising: a housing comprising windings; a magnetized element disposed within the housing and operable to rotate about an axis; a drive mechanism configured to cause the magnetized element to rotate in response to rotation of the wheel, wherein the rotation of the magnetized element produces electrical power in the windings so as to enable the generator to supply electrical power; and a control circuit configured to provide the electrical power at two or more voltages, wherein the housing, the magnetized element, and the drive mechanism are disposed within a wheel of the non-self-powered vehicle.