Patent ID: 8720618
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: B60K,B60Y,F16H

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: (a) coupling a first coupling mechanism to a crankshaft, wherein the crankshaft is part of an internal combustion engine of a wheeled automotive vehicle, and wherein the crankshaft and the internal combustion engine are disposed within an engine compartment; (b) coupling a second coupling mechanism to a generator shaft of an electrical generator, wherein the electrical generator is disposed outside of the engine compartment and attached to the wheeled automotive vehicle; and (c) coupling a first end of a shaft to the first coupling mechanism and a second end of the shaft to the second coupling mechanism such that a rotation of the crankshaft engages the generator shaft, wherein the shaft extends a first distance along a first axis, wherein the crankshaft extends a second distance along a second axis, wherein the first axis is substantially parallel to the second axis, and wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance.