The present invention provides a clutch (11) which is moveable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition. The clutch comprises an output member (29) which is selectively connected to an input member (31) wherein the axial distance between the output member and the input member is fixed. The clutch also comprises an engagement means which is adapted to move from a first position to a second position and an activation means. When the engagement means is in the first position the clutch is in the disengaged condition, whereupon activation of the activation means the engagement means moves to the second position to fix the output member relative to the input member such that the clutch is in the engaged condition.
The present invention provides a transmission system (13) comprising at least one transmission clutch (11) which is moveable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition. The clutch comprising a clutch output member (29) which is selectively connected to an input wheel, wherein the axial distance between the clutch output member and the input wheel is fixed. The clutch further comprises an engagement means which is adapted to move from a first position to a second position to fix the clutch output member to the input wheel. The transmission system also comprises an activation means whereby the transmission clutch is in the disengaged condition when the engagement means is in the first position, and upon activation of the activation means, the engagement means moves to the second position to fix the clutch output member relative to the input wheel, whereby the transmission clutch is in an engaged position.
A structural battery (10) comprises a container (12) of a first material; and a core (30, 1130) of a second material for accommodating a plurality of electric cells in the form of pouch cells (134) or prismatic cells (34) provided within the container (12). The container (12) and the core (30, 1130) together form a structural member having resistance to shear forces, compression forces, torsional forces and longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on the structural member by the application whether an on or off grid power application or other application, such as to electric vehicles or mobility devices. The core (30, 1130) comprises a framework of a plurality of structural core elements (31, 131) cooperating with the electric cells (34, 134) to provide electrical and thermal connections and structural links between the structural core elements (31, 131) and the electric cells (34, 134).
H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
A structural battery (10) for delivering electric power to an application requiring electric power comprising: a container (12) of a first material; and a core (30) for a plurality of electric cells (34,134) provided within said container (12) wherein the container (12) and the core (30) of the composite structure (10) together form a structural member having resistance to shear forces, compression forces, tension forces, torsional forces and longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on said structural member by the application and wherein said core (30) comprises a means for controlling temperature (141, 150, 152, 250) of said core (30), preferably within a predetermined temperature range.
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
A structural battery (10) comprising: a container (12) of a first material; and a core (130) of a second material for accommodating a plurality of electric cells (134) provided within said container (12); wherein the container (12) and the core (130) together form a structural member having resistance to shear forces, compression forces, tension forces, torsional forces and longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on said structural member by the application and wherein said core (130) comprises pre- formed spaces (132) for accommodating electric cells (134), said spaces (132) having a shape compatible with the shape of an opposing surface of the electric cells (134).
B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
A composite structure (10) for delivering electric power to an application requiring electric power comprising: a container (12) of a first material resistant to longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on the container (12) by the application; and a core (30) of a second material resistant to compression and shear loads for accommodating a plurality of electric cells (34) provided within said container (12) wherein the container (12) and the core (30) of the composite structure (10) together form a structural member having resistance to shear forces, compression forces, tension forces, torsional forces and longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on said structural member by the application.
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
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A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR DELIVERING ELECTRIC POWER
A composite structure (10) for delivering electric power to an application requiring electric power comprising: a container (12) of a first material resistant to longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on the container (12) by the application; a core (30) of a second material resistant to compression and shear loads for accommodating a plurality of electrically connected electric cells (34,134) provided within said container (12); and a electrical connection means (44,134,135,136) for delivering power from said plurality of connected electric cells (34,134) to said application wherein the container (12) and the core of the composite sandwich structure (10) together form a structural member having resistance to shear forces, compression forces, tension forces, torsional forces and longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on said structural member by the application.
B23B 3/12 - Turning-machines characterised by the use of faceplates with the faceplate vertical, i.e. face lathes
H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
B62D 21/00 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)
H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
A structural battery (10) comprising: a container (12) of a first material; and a core (30) of a second material for accommodating a plurality of electric cells (34) provided within said container (12); wherein the container (12) and the core (30) together form a structural member having resistance to shear forces, compression forces, torsional forces and longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on said structural member by the application and wherein said core (30) comprises a framework of structural elements (31) wherein said structural elements (31) cooperate with said electric cells (34) to provide electrical connections and structural links between said structural elements (31) and said electric cells (34).
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
A structural battery (10) comprising: a container (12) of a first material; and a core (30) of a second material for accommodating a plurality of electric cells (34) provided within said container (12); wherein the container (12) and the core (30) together form a structural member having resistance to shear forces, compression forces, torsional forces and longitudinal and transverse bending forces imposed on said structural member by the application and wherein said core (30) comprises a plurality of fluid passage means (35, 35b) forming part of at least one fluid transport system.
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