Patent ID: 7422666
Filing Date: 2008-09-09
Classification: B60L,B62D,C23F,H02S,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A photovoltaically powered cathodic protection system for an automotive vehicle, comprising: a photovoltaic array adapted for mounting upon an exterior surface of a vehicle with said array having first and second load terminals; a first conductor adapted to extend from said first terminal of said photovoltaic array to a first portion of a vehicle; a second conductor adapted to extend from said second terminal of said photovoltaic array to a second portion of said vehicle; an electrical storage device connected with said first and second terminals of said photovoltaic array; and a controller, operatively connected with said electrical storage device and said photovoltaic array, for controlling the current flowing through said first and second conductors, with said controller being operatively connected with at least one sensor for sensing the presence of an active electrogalvanic cell within a vehicle.