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Exhibit 10.1

	 	
[BAR CODE]

	 	
US008169115B1

	
(12)

	
United States Patent

	 	
(10)

	
Patent No.:

	
US 8,169,115 B1

	 	
Monfort

	 	
(45)

	
Date of Patent:

	
May 1, 2012

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	
(54)

	
MOTOR DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM

	 	 	
4,531,072   A   *

	
7/1985

	
Weaver et al. ......... 310/162

	 	 	 	 	
4,635,489   A   *

	
111987

	
Imamura et al. .......... 74/7 E

	 	 	 	 	
4,654,577   A   *

	
3/1987

	
Howard   .................. 322/28

	 	 	 	 	
4,891,996   A   *

	
111990

	
Isozumi et al.  ............. 74/6

	
(76)

	
Inventor:

	
Edward Riggs Monfort, Palm Harbor,

	 	 	
4,874,975   A   *

	
10/1989

	
Hertrich  ................ 310/186

	 	 	
FL (US)

	 	 	
4,896,550   A   *

	
111990

	
Hikichi et al.  ............... 74/6

	
( * )

	
Notice:

	
Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this

	 	 	
5,562,566   A   *

	
10/1996

	
Yang  ......................... 477/3

	 	 	
patent is extended or adjusted under 35

	 	 	
5,704,250   A   *

	
111998

	
Black  ..................... 74/89.3

	 	 	
U.S.C. 154(b) by 605 days.

	 	 	
5,838,085   A   *

	
1111998

	
Roesel et al.  .......... 310/113

	 	 	 	 	 	
6,356,817   B1  *

	
3/2002

	
Abe   ...................... 701122

	
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Appl. No.:

	
12/291,720

	 	 	
6,789,438   B2 *

	
9/2004

	
Tanaka et al. .......... 74/7 E

	 	 	 	 	 	
7,131,275   B2 *

	
1112006

	
Gustafson   .............. 60/788

	
(22)

	
Filed:

	
Nov. 13, 2008

	 	 	
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	
Related U.S. Application Data

	 	
JP

	
62131822   A   *

	
6/1987

	 
	 	 	 	 	
JP

	
2006230142   A   *

	
8/2006

	 
	
(60)

	
Provisional application No. 61/194,304, filed on Sep.

	 	
* cited by examiner

	 	 
	 	
26, 2008.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	
Primary Examiner-Tran Nguyen

	 
	
(51)

	
Int. Cl.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	
H02K 47100

	
(2006.01)

	 	
(57)

	
ABSTRACT

	 	
F02N 15100

	
(2006.01)

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	
B60K 6100

	
(2007.10)

	 	
A cylindrical drive shaft has forward and rearward ends. A

	
(52)

	
U.S. Cl.

	
.......  310/112; 310/75 R; 74/7 E; 180/65.25

	 	
fixed cylindrical housing receives the drive shaft, the housing

	
(58)

	
Field of Classification Search

	
................  310/75 R,

	 	
having forward and rearward ends. An axial flux permanent

	 	
310/98, 112;  74/7 A, 7 E;  180/65.25,  67.27-67.28;

	 	
magnet motor encompasses the drive shaft within the hous­

	 	
475/153, 265; 477/3

	 	
ing. The axial flux permanent magnet motor has a radially

	 	
See application file for complete search history.

	 	
exterior cylinder fixedly secured to the housing and a radially

	 	 	 	
interior cylinder secured to the drive shaft for rotation there­

	
(56)

	
References Cited

	 	
with. Each axial flux permanent magnet motor has windings

	 	 	 	
coupled to the exterior cylinder. Each axial flux permanent

	 	
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS

	 	
magnet motor has a permanent magnet fixedly coupled to the

	 	
3,541,363   A   *

	
1111970

	
Vettermann et al. ..... 310/49.17

	 	
interior cylinder. Electrical lines have lower ends coupled to

	 	
3,858,308   A   *

	
111975

	
Peterson   .....................  29/598

	 	
the windings and upper ends adapted to be coupled to a source

	 	
4,031,421   A   *

	
6/1977

	
Geiger  ....................... 310/112

	 	
of potential for energizing the axial flux permanent magnet

	 	
4,039,205   A   *

	
8/1977

	
Castanier  ..........   280/124.109

	 	
motors.

	 	
4,130,769   A   *

	
12/1978

	
Karube   ........................ 310/46

	 	 
	 	
4,373,147   A   *

	
211983

	
Carlson, Jr.  ................   318/48

	 	
3 Claims, 3 Drawing Sheets

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MOTOR DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM

	 	 	
A fixed cylindrical housing is provided. The housing has a

	 	 	 	
forward end. The housing has a rearward end. The housing

	
RELATED APPLICATION

	 	 	
has a central axis. The central axis is coextensive with the

	 	 	 	
central axis of the drive shaft. The forward end of the drive

	
The present application is based upon pending U.S. Provi­

	 	
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shaft extends forwardly of the forward end of the housing.

	
sional Application No. 61/194,304 filed Sep. 26, 2008, the

	 	 	
The rearward end of the drive shaft extends rearwardly of the

	
subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference.

	 	 	
rearward end of the housing. The housing has a forward end

	 	 	 	
cap. The forward end cap is removably coupled to the forward

	
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

	 	 	
end of the housing. The housing has a rearward end cap. The

	 	 	
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rearward end cap is removably coupled to the forward end of

	
Field of the Invention

	 	 	
the housing. Each end cap has a central aperture. A bearing is

	 	 	 	
provided. The bearing rotatably supports the drive shaft. The

	
The present invention relates to a motor distributor system

	 	 	
housing is fabricated of a rigid material. The rigid material is

	
and more particularly pertains to powering a vehicle by trans­

	 	 	
chosen from the class of rigid materials.  The class of rigid

	
mitting rotational energy through a drive shaft from an inter­

	 	
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materials includes an aircraft grade aluminum, other metals

	
nal combustion engine and/or one or more axial flux perma­

	 	 	
and composite materials.

	
nent magnet motors, the powering being achieved in an

	 	 	
Provided next is a forward universal coupling. The forward

	
energy conserving manner which is safe, ecological, efficient

	 	 	
universal coupling is secured to the forward end of the drive

	
and economical.

	 	 	
shaft. A rearward universal coupling is provided. The rear-

	
A vehicle equipped with a motor distributor system of the

	 	
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ward universal coupling is secured to the rearward end of the

	
present invention includes a drive shaft which is adapted to be

	 	 	
drive shaft. The rearward universal coupling is adapted to

	
powered solely by an internal combustion engine. In the

	 	 	
couple to a rear axle and driven wheels. A clutch is provided

	
alternative the drive shaft is adapted to be powered solely by

	 	 	
as an option. The clutch, in the preferred embodiment, is

	
the axial flux permanent magnetic motor or motors while the

	 	 	
provided forwardly of the forward universal coupling.  An

	
internal combustion engine is idling. Lastly, in another alter­

	 	
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internal combustion engine is provided. The internal combus­

	
native, the drive shaft is adapted to be powered jointly by the

	 	 	
tion engine is provided forwardly of the clutch. In this manner

	
combination of the internal combustion engine and the axial

	 	 	
activation of the internal combustion engine is adapted to

	
flux permanent magnetic motor or motors. This combination

	 	 	
rotate the drive shaft. Further in this manner the rear axle and

	
mode can double the horsepower of the vehicle but not the

	 	 	
driven wheels are powered.

	
engine. The axial flux permanent magnetic motor or motors

	 	
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A support linkage is provided.  The support linkage has

	
are adapted to provide extra power like a supercharger. A user

	 	 	
lower ends. The lower ends are coupled to the housing at a

	
may be racing the car using full power from a 300 horse power

	 	 	
central region. The support linkage has upper ends. The upper

	
internal combustion engine. When the user activates the axial

	 	 	
ends are adapted to be coupled to a frame portion of the

	
flux permanent magnetic motor or motors, a supplemental

	 	 	
vehicle. The support linkage has resilient joints. The resilient

	
300 horsepower is provided whereby the vehicle is being

	 	
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joints are provided between the upper and lower ends. In this

	
powered by 600 horsepower. More importantly, however, the

	 	 	
manner the housing functions as a brace and also allows the

	
system of the present invention conserves energy by increas­

	 	 	
absorption of shocks and vibration during use.

	
ing the fuel efficiency of a vehicle equipped with such system.

	 	 	
A forward and a rearward axial flux permanent magnet

	 	 	 	
motor are provided next. The motors encompass the forward

	
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

	 	
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and rearward portions of the drive shaft within the housing.

	 	 	 	
Each axial flux permanent magnet motor has a radially exte­

	
In view of the disadvantages inherent in the known types of

	 	 	
rior cylinder. The radially exterior cylinder is fixedly secured

	
motor distributor systems of known designs and configura­

	 	 	
to the housing. Each axial flux permanent magnet motor has

	
tions now present in the prior art, the present invention pro­

	 	 	
a radially interior cylinder. The radially interior cylinder is

	
vides an improved motor distributor system. As such, the

	 	
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secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith. Each axial

	
general purpose of the present invention, which will be

	 	 	
flux permanent magnet motor has windings. The windings are

	
described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new

	 	 	
coupled to the exterior cylinder. Each axial flux permanent

	
and improved motor distributor system and method which has

	 	 	
magnet motor has a permanent magnet. The permanent mag-

	
all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvan-

	 	 	
net is fixedly coupled to the interior cylinder. The interior and

	
tages.

	 	
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exterior cylinders are fabricated of a rigid, electrically insu­

	
To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a

	 	 	
lating material. The rigid, electrically insulating material is

	
motor distributor system. First provided is a cylindrical drive

	 	 	
chosen from the class of electrically insulating materials. The

	
shaft. The drive shaft has a central axis. The drive shaft is

	 	 	
class of electrically insulating materials includes composite

	
rotatable around its central axis. The drive shaft has a forward

	 	 	
materials and plastic materials.

	
end. The drive shaft has a rearward end. A center is provided

	 	
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It should be appreciated that some axial flux permanent

	
between the forward and rearward ends. The drive shaft is

	 	 	
magnet motors have windings and some are made of com­

	
discontinuous at its center. In this manner a forward portion

	 	 	
posite material whereas the magnets are placed into the com­

	
and a rearward portion are formed. A connector is provided.

	 	 	
posite using windings only on one side. In addition, means

	
The connector joins the forward and rearward portions.

	 	 	
other than windings are adapted to be utilized for conducting

	
In an alternate embodiment of the invention, a continuous

	 	
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electricity to the magnets. It should be also appreciated that

	
drive shaft is utilized. Such continuous drive shaft is preferred

	 	 	
the axial flux permanent magnet motors are adapted to be

	
for smaller, lighter vehicles and vehicles with smaller internal

	 	 	
single phase or 3 phase. Further, the axial flux permanent

	
combustion engines, vehicles requiring less power. It should

	 	 	
magnet motors are adapted to be AC or DC.

	
be understood, therefore, that any number of axial flux per­

	 	 	
Further provided is a forward fan. The forward fan is pro-

	
manent magnet motors, from a single one to a large number,

	 	
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vided within the housing adjacent to the forward end cap. An

	
could be readily utilized as a function of the vehicle.

	 	 	
air inlet is provided. The air inlet is provided within the

	 	 	 	
housing adjacent to the forward fan. A rearward fan is pro-

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vided. The rearward fan is provided within the housing adja-

	 	 	
encompasses the drive shaft within the housing. The axial flux

	
cent to the rearward end cap. An air outlet is provided. The air

	 	 	
permanent magnet motor has a radially exterior cylinder fix-

	
outlet is provided in the housing adjacent to the rearward fan.

	 	 	
edly secured to the housing and a radially interior cylinder

	
Provided last are electrical lines. The electrical lines have

	 	 	
secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith. Each axial

	
lower ends. The lower ends are coupled to the windings in the

	 	
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flux permanent magnet motor has windings coupled to the

	
exterior cylinders. The electrical lines have upper ends. The

	 	 	
exterior cylinder. Each axial flux permanent magnet motor

	
upper ends are adapted to be coupled to a source of electrical

	 	 	
has a permanent magnet fixedly coupled to the interior cyl­

	
potential. The electrical potential is adapted to energize the

	 	 	
inder. Electrical lines have lower ends coupled to the wind-

	
axial flux permanent magnet motors. Powering of the vehicle

	 	 	
ings and upper ends adapted to be coupled to a source of

	
is by transmitting rotational energy through the drive shaft

	 	
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potential for energizing the axial flux permanent magnet

	
from the internal combustion engine and/or one or more axial

	 	 	
motors. Such motors are adapted to include brushes but in the

	
flux permanent magnet motors.

	 	 	
preferred embodiment the motors are brushless.

	
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more

	 	 	
These together with other objects of the invention, along

	
important features of the invention in order that the detailed

	 	 	
with the various features of novelty which characterize the

	
description thereof that follows may be better understood and

	 	
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invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims

	
in order that the present contribution to the art may be better

	 	 	
annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better

	
appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the

	 	 	
understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and

	
invention that will be described hereinafter and which will

	 	 	
the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be

	
form the subject matter of the claims attached.

	 	 	
had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in

	
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment

	 	
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which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the inven-

	
of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the

	 	 	
tion.

	
invention is not limited in its application to the details of

	 	 	 
	
construction and to the arrangements of the components set

	 	 	 
	
forth in the following description or illustrated in the draw­

	 	 	
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

	
ings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of

	 	
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being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to

	 	 	
The invention will be better understood and objects other

	
be understood that the phraseology and terminology

	 	 	
than those set forth above will become apparent when con­

	
employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and

	 	 	
sideration is given to the following detailed description

	
should not be regarded as limiting.

	 	 	
thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed

	
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the

	 	
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drawings wherein:

	
conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily

	 	 	
FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a motor distributor

	
be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures,

	 	 	
system constructed in accordance with the principles of the

	
methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of

	 	 	
present invention.

	
the present invention.  It is important, therefore, that the

	 	 	
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG.

	
claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions

	 	
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1.

	
insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the

	 	 	
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG.

	
present invention.

	 	 	
2.

	
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide

	 	 	
FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG.

	
a new and improved motor distributor system which has all of

	 	 	
3.

	
the advantages of the prior art motor distributor systems of

	 	
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FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG.

	
known designs and configurations and none of the disadvan­

	 	 	
4.

	
tages.

	 	 	
FIG. 6 is a side elevational view similar to FIG. 1 but

	
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new

	 	 	
showing additional components.

	
and improved motor distributor system which may be easily

	 	 	
The same reference numerals refer to the same parts

	
and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

	 	
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throughout the various Figures.

	
It is further object of the present invention to provide a new

	 	 	 
	
and improved motor distributor system which is of durable

	 	 	
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED

	
and reliable constructions.

	 	 	
EMBODIMENT

	
An even further object of the present invention is to provide

	 	 	 
	
a new and improved motor distributor system which is sus-

	 	
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With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to

	
ceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both

	 	 	
FIG. 1 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and

	
materials and labor, and which accordingly is then suscep­

	 	 	
improved motor distributor system embodying the principles

	
tible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby

	 	 	
and concepts of the present invention and generally desig­

	
making such motor distributor system economically available

	 	 	
nated by the reference numeral10 will be described.

	
to the buying public.

	 	
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The present invention, the motor distributor system 10 is

	
Even still another object of the present invention is to

	 	 	
comprised of a plurality of components. Such components in

	
provide a motor distributor system for powering a vehicle by

	 	 	
their broadest context include cylindrical drive shaft, a fixed

	
transmitting rotational energy through a drive shaft from an

	 	 	
cylindrical housing, an axial flux permanent magnet motor,

	
internal combustion engine and/or one or more axial flux

	 	 	
and electrical lines. Such components are individually con­

	
permanent magnet motors, the powering being achieved in an

	 	
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figured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain

	
energy efficient manner which is safe, ecological, efficient

	 	 	
the desired objective.

	
and economical.

	 	 	
First provided is a cylindrical drive shaft 14. The drive shaft

	
Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a

	 	 	
has a central axis.  The drive shaft is rotatable around its

	
new and improved motor distributor system. A cylindrical

	 	 	
central axis. The drive shaft has a forward end 16. The drive

	
drive shaft has forward and rearward ends. A fixed cylindrical

	 	
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shaft has a rearward end 18. A center is provided between the

	
housing receives the drive shaft, the housing having forward

	 	 	
forward and rearward ends. The drive shaft is discontinuous

	
and rearward ends. An axial flux permanent magnet motor

	 	 	
at its center. In this manner a forward portion and a rearward

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portion are formed. A connector 20 is provided. The connec­

	 	 	
motors have windings and some are made of composite mate­

	
tor joins the forward and rearward portions.

	 	 	
rial whereas the magnets are placed into the composite using

	
A fixed cylindrical housing 24 is provided. The housing has

	 	 	
windings only on one side. As such, means other than wind­

	
a forward end 26. The housing has a rearward end 28. The

	 	 	
ings are adapted to be utilized for conducting electricity to the

	
housing has a central axis. The central axis is coextensive with

	 	
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magnets.

	
the central axis of the drive shaft. The forward end of the drive

	 	 	
Further provided is a forward fan 72. The forward fan is

	
shaft extends forwardly of the forward end of the housing.

	 	 	
provided within the housing adjacent to the forward end cap.

	
The rearward end of the drive shaft extends rearwardly of the

	 	 	
An air inlet 74 is provided. The air inlet is provided within the

	
rearward end of the housing. The housing has a forward end

	 	 	
housing adjacent to the forward fan. A rearward fan 76 is

	
cap 30. The forward end cap is removably coupled to the

	 	
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provided. The rearward fan is provided within the housing

	
forward end of the housing. The housing has a rearward end

	 	 	
adjacent to the rearward end cap. An air outlet 78 is provided.

	
cap 32. The rearward end cap is removably coupled to the

	 	 	
The air outlet is provided in the housing adjacent to the

	
forward end of the housing. Each end cap has a central aper­

	 	 	
rearward fan.

	
ture. A bearing 34 is provided. The bearing rotatably supports

	 	 	
Provided last are electrical lines 82.  The electrical lines

	
the drive shaft. The housing is fabricated of a rigid material.

	 	
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have lower ends 84. The lower ends are coupled to the wind­

	
The rigid material is chosen from the class of rigid materials.

	 	 	
ings in the exterior cylinders. The electrical lines have upper

	
The class of rigid materials includes an aircraft grade alumi­

	 	 	
ends 86. The upper ends are adapted to be coupled to a source

	
num, other metals and composite materials.

	 	 	
of electrical potential. The electrical potential is adapted to

	
Provided next is a forward universal coupling 38.  The

	 	 	
energize the axial flux permanent magnet motors. In this

	
forward universal coupling is secured to the forward end of

	 	
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manner the load on the internal combustion engine is relieved

	
the drive shaft. A rearward universal coupling 40 is provided.

	 	 	
for increased efficiency of the system.

	
The rearward universal coupling is secured to the rearward

	 	 	
Note is taken that the axial flux permanent magnet motors

	
end of the drive shaft. The rearward universal coupling is

	 	 	
are adapted to be single phase or 3 phase. Further, the axial

	
adapted to couple to a rear axle and driven wheels. A clutch 42

	 	 	
flux permanent magnet motors are adapted to be AC or DC.

	
is optionally provided. The clutch is provided forwardly of

	 	
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As to the manner of usage and operation of the present

	
the forward universal coupling.  An internal combustion

	 	 	
invention, the same should be apparent from the above

	
engine 44 is provided.  The internal combustion engine is

	 	 	
description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the

	
provided forwardly of the clutch. In this manner activation of

	 	 	
manner of usage and operation will be provided.

	
the internal combustion engine is adapted to rotate the drive

	 	 	
With respect to the above description then, it is to be

	
shaft. Further in this manner the rear axle and driven wheels

	 	
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realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the

	
are powered.

	 	 	
parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials,

	
A support linkage is provided. The support linkage has

	 	 	
shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and

	
lower ends 48. The lower ends are coupled to the housing at a

	 	 	
use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in

	
central region. The support linkage has upper ends 50. The

	 	 	
the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in

	
upper ends are adapted to be coupled to a frame portion of the

	 	
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the drawings and described in the specification are intended to

	
vehicle. The support linkage has resilient joints 52. The resil­

	 	 	
be encompassed by the present invention.

	
ient joints are provided between the upper and lower ends. In

	 	 	
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only

	
this manner the housing is allowed to absorb shocks and

	 	 	
of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous

	
vibration during use.

	 	 	
modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled

	
A single housing and support linkage is illustrated as the

	 	
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in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact

	
preferred embodiment. It should be understood, however, that

	 	 	
construction and operation shown and described, and accord­

	
any number of housings with their contained axial flux per­

	 	 	
ingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be

	
manent magnet motors is adapted to be utilized in a single

	 	 	
resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

	
vehicle with their placement being as needed for the particu­

	 	 	
What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected

	
lar application.

	 	
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by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:

	
A forward and a rearward axial flux permanent magnet

	 	 	
1. A motor distributor system for powering a vehicle by

	
motor 56, 58, 60, 62 are provided next. Such motors are

	 	 	
transmitting rotational energy through a drive shaft, in a first

	
brushless in the preferred embodiment, but the motors, in an

	 	 	
mode, from an internal combustion engine and, in a second

	
alternate embodiment of the invention, are adapted to be of

	 	 	
mode, from axial flux permanent magnet motors and, in a

	
the type to utilize brushes. The motors encompass the forward

	 	
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third mode, from the combination of an internal combustion

	
and rearward portions of the drive shaft within the housing.

	 	 	
engine and axial flux permanent magnet motors, the powering

	
Each axial flux permanent magnet motor has a radially exte­

	 	 	
being achieved in an energy conserving manner that is safe,

	
rior cylinder 64.  The radially exterior cylinder is fixedly

	 	 	
ecological, efficient and economical, the system comprising,

	
secured to the housing. Each axial flux permanent magnet

	 	 	
in combination:

	
motor has a radially interior cylinder 66. The radially interior

	 	
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a cylindrical drive shaft having a central axis, the drive

	
cylinder is secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith.

	 	 	
shaft having a central axis and being rotatable around the

	
Each axial flux permanent magnet motor has windings. The

	 	 	
central axis, the drive shaft having a forward end and a

	
windings are coupled to the exterior cylinder. Each axial flux

	 	 	
rearward end with a center there between, the drive shaft

	
permanent magnet motor has a permanent magnet. The per­

	 	 	
being discontinuous at the center thus forming a forward

	
manent magnet is fixedly coupled to the interior cylinder. The

	 	
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portion and a rearward portion with a connector joining

	
interior and exterior cylinders are fabricated of a rigid, elec­

	 	 	
the forward and rearward portions;

	
trically insulating material. The rigid, electrically insulating

	 	 	
a fixed cylindrical housing having a forward end and a

	
material is chosen from the class of electrically insulating

	 	 	
rearward end, the housing having a central axis coexten­

	
materials.  The class of electrically insulating materials

	 	 	
sive with the central axis of the drive shaft, the forward

	
includes composite materials and plastic materials.

	 	
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end of the drive shaft extending forwardly of the forward

	
With regard to an alternate embodiment of the invention, it

	 	 	
end of the housing, the rearward end of the drive shaft

	
should be understood that some axial flux permanent magnet

	 	 	
extending rearwardly of the rearward end of the housing,

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a forward end cap removably coupled to the forward end

	 	 	
2. A motor distributor system comprising:

	
of the housing, a rearward end cap removably coupled to

	 	 	
a cylindrical drive shaft having forward and rearward ends;

	
the forward end of the housing, a central aperture in each

	 	 	
a fixed cylindrical housing receiving the drive shaft, the

	
end cap with a bearing rotatably supporting the drive

	 	 	
housing having forward and rearward ends;

	
shaft, the housing being fabricated of a rigid material

	 	
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a plurality of axial flux permanent magnet motors encom­

	
chosen from the class of rigid materials including an

	 	 	
passing the drive shaft within the housing, each axial

	
aircraft grade aluminum, other metals and composite

	 	 	
flux permanent magnet motor having a radially exterior

	
materials;

	 	 	
cylinder fixedly secured to the housing and a radially

	
a forward universal coupling secured to the forward end of

	 	 	
interior cylinder secured to the drive shaft for rotation

	
the drive shaft, a rearward universal coupling secured to

	 	
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therewith, each axial flux permanent magnet motor hav­

	
the rearward end of the drive shaft, the rearward univer-

	 	 	
ing windings coupled to the exterior cylinder, each axial

	
sal coupled to a rear axle and driven wheels, an optional

	 	 	
flux permanent magnet motor having a permanent mag­

	
clutch forwardly of the forward universal coupling with

	 	 	
net fixedly coupled to the interior cylinder;

	
an internal combustion engine forwardly of the clutch

	 	 	
electrical lines having lower ends coupled to the windings

	
activation of internal combustion engine rotatably

	 	
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and upper ends coupled to a source of potential for

	
coupling the drive shaft to power the rear axle and driven

	 	 	
energizing the axial flux permanent magnet motor; and

	
wheels;

	 	 	
a forward universal coupling secured to the forward end of

	
a support linkage having lower ends coupled to the housing

	 	 	
the drive shaft, a rearward universal coupling secured to

	
at a central region, the support linkage having upper ends

	 	 	
the rearward end of the drive shaft, the rearward univer­

	
coupled to a frame portion of the vehicle, the support

	 	
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sal coupling to a rear axle and driven wheels, a clutch

	
linkage having resilient joints between the upper and

	 	 	
forwardly of the forward universal coupling with an

	
lower ends for allowing the housing to absorb shocks

	 	 	
internal combustion engine forwardly of the clutch, acti­

	
and vibration during use;

	 	 	
vation of the internal combustion engine coupling to

	
a forward and a rearward axial flux permanent magnet

	 	 	
rotate the drive shaft to power the rear axle and driven

	
motor encompassing the forward and rearward portions

	 	
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wheels.

	
of the drive shaft within the housing, each axial flux

	 	 	
3. A motor distributor system comprising:

	
permanent magnet motor having a radially exterior cyl­

	 	 	
a cylindrical drive shaft having forward and rearward ends·

	
inder fixedly secured to the housing and a radially inte­

	 	 	
a fixed cylindrical housing receiving the drive shaft, the

	
rior cylinder secured to the drive shaft for rotation there­

	 	 	
housing having forward and rearward ends;

	
with, each axial flux permanent magnet motor having

	 	
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a plurality of axial flux permanent magnet motors encom­

	
windings coupled to the exterior cylinder, each axial flux

	 	 	
passing the drive shaft within the housing, each axial

	
permanent magnet motor having a permanent magnet

	 	 	
flux permanent magnet motor having a radially exterior

	
fixedly coupled to the interior cylinder, the interior and

	 	 	
cylinder fixedly secured to the housing and a radially

	
exterior cylinder's being fabricated of a rigid, electrically

	 	 	
interior cylinder secured to the drive shaft for rotation

	
insulating material chosen from the class of electrically

	 	
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therewith, each axial flux permanent magnet motor hav­

	
insulating materials including composite materials and

	 	 	
ing windings coupled to the exterior cylinder, each axial

	
plastic materials;

	 	 	
flux permanent magnet motor having a permanent mag­

	
a forward fan within the housing adjacent to the forward

	 	 	
net fixedly coupled to the interior cylinder;

	
end cap with an air inlet in the housing adjacent to the

	 	 	
electrical lines having lower ends coupled to the windings

	
forward fan, a rearward fan within the housing adjacent

	 	
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and upper ends coupled to a source of potential for

	
to the rearward end cap with an air outlet in the housing

	 	 	
energizing the axial flux permanent magnet motor;

	
adjacent to the rearward fan; and

	 	 	
a support linkage having lower ends coupled to the housing

	
electrical lines having lower ends coupled to the windings

	 	 	
at a central region, the support linkage having upper ends

	
in the exterior cylinders and upper ends coupled to a

	 	 	
coupled to a frame portion of the vehicle, the support

	
source of electrical potential, the electrical potential

	 	
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linkage having resilient joints between the upper and

	
energizing the axial flux permanent magnet motors to

	 	 	
lower ends for allowing the housing to absorb shocks

	
relieve the load on the internal combustion engine for

	 	 	
and vibration during use.

	
increased efficiency of the system.

	 	 	
*  *  *  *  *Exhibit 10.2

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

	
APPLICANT

	
:

	
EDWARD RIGGS MONFORT

	 	 	 	 	 
	
SERIAL NO.   :   12/291,720

	 	
FILED

	
:

	
Nov. 13, 2008

	 	 	 	 	 
	
PATENT NO.   :     8,169,115

	 	
ISSUED

	
:

	
May 1, 2012

	 	 	 	 	 
	
FOR

	
:

	
MOTOR DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM

	 	 	 
	
ATTY DOCKET NO

	
:

	
MJ 10/01

ASSIGNMENT

IN CONSIDERATION OF good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged I, EDWARD RIGGS MONFORT, do hereby sell, transfer, set over and assign unto

Adomani, Inc.

36181 Eastlake Rd., #141

Palm Harbor, FL 34685

and its successors, assigns, nominees, or other legal representatives, all of my entire right, title and interest in and to the improvements in a

MOTOR DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM

invented by me, EDWARD RIGGS MONFORT, and the application for United States patent filed Nov. 13, 2008, Serial No. 12/291,720 issued May 1, 2012 as U.S. Patent Number 8,169,115,  and continuations, divisions and reissues thereof, and the right to apply for and obtain patents in countries foreign to the United States, and in and to any Letters Patent which may be granted thereon in such foreign countries, and authorize and request the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks of the United States, and any official of any country or countries foreign to the United States whose duty it is to issue patents on applications as aforesaid, to successors, assigns, nominees or other legal representatives, as assignees and owners of the said entire interest and covenant, that I assigned and that I have not executed and will not execute any agreement in conflict herewith, and agree that I will communicate to said assignee, its successors, assigns, nominees or other legal representatives, all facts known to me respecting said invention whenever requested, and testify in any legal proceedings, sign all lawful papers, execute and deliver all divisional, continuing or reissue applications, make all rightful oaths and do all lawful acts requisite for the application for such divisional, continuing or reissue applications, or the procuring thereof, and that if and when said assignee, its successors, assigns, nominees or other legal representatives desire to file

	
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a disclaimer relating thereto, I will, upon request, sign and deliver all lawful papers requisite for the filing of such a disclaimer, and I further covenant and agree that I will, at any time upon request, do everything legally possible to aid said assignee, its successors, assigns, nominees or other legal representatives, either in my own or its own name, to apply for, obtain and enforce proper patent protection for said improvements  in all countries, including priority rights granted to patents in foreign countries according to the International Convention of 1883 and all the laws and treaties in force, all without further consideration but at the expense of said assignee, its successors, assigns, nominees or other legal representatives.

The undersigned  declares further that all statements made herein of his own knowledge  are true and that all statements on information and belief are believed to be true; that he has read this assignment and understands the contents hereof; and, further, that these statements were made with the knowledge that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code and that such willful false statements may jeopardize the validity of the application or any patent issuing thereon.

	
Witness:

	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	
EDWARD RIGGS MONFORT

	 	 	
EDWARD RIGGS MONFORT

	 	 	
36181 Eastlake Road, #141

	 	 	
Palm Harbor, FL  34685

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	
Date:

	
9-21-12

	
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