Patent ID: 9209648
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: H02J,H02S,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A transportable unit for providing a self-contained renewable battery charger for an electric vehicle which comprises: a moveable docking pad having a base with an access ramp for parking the electric vehicle on the base, wherein the docking pad is also formed with a compartment for holding at least one storage battery therein; a column mounted on the docking pad for movement therewith and oriented substantially perpendicular thereto, with the column extending away from the docking pad and terminating at an attachment point; a substantially flat panel affixed to the attachment point on the column for movement with the column; an array of photovoltaic modules supported on the panel for movement therewith to convert solar energy from sun light into electrical energy, for transfer of the electrical energy from the photovoltaic modules to the storage battery in the compartment; and a charging station selectively positioned on the docking pad for movement therewith, and electrically connected with the storage battery in the compartment to establish a source for recharging an external battery in the vehicle.