Patent ID: 7147069
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: B60K,B60L,B62D,F03D,F05B,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A vehicle, comprising: a body including a body panel having a first opening, said body panel being configured to receive an airflow through said first opening; and a first electrical generator assembly mounted inside said vehicle and in fluid communication with said first opening of said body panel to receive said airflow, said first electrical generator assembly including: a housing engaged with said body panel, said housing including a plurality of walls defining a sealing surface to engage said body panel such that said body panel forms a cover of said housing, said plurality of walls further defining an air inlet channel positioned in fluid communication with said first opening of said body panel; an electric generator mounted to said housing; and a turbine assembly located inside said housing in fluid communication with said first opening of said body panel via said air inlet channel of said housing, said turbine assembly being coupled to said electric generator.