Appeal No. 2003-0275 Page 10
Application No. 09/550,032
Motor vehicle 8 is provided with a regenerative braking system, capable of
capturing kinetic energy from the momentum of the motor vehicle as it is slowing down
and storing this energy as potential energy in the energy storage apparatus 38. Electric
motor 32 is controlled to slow the motor vehicle down by applying a braking force that
slows down the rotation of the input shaft. Electric motor 32 functions as a generator
and captures the reverse energy flow. Motor vehicle 8 is also provided with a friction
brake system which includes a brake controller 46 and a plurality of friction brakes
assemblies 48 which apply a braking force to the wheels 26 of the vehicle 8.
Fisher's teachings
Fisher's invention relates to a high power-to-weight electromotive device capable
of use as a motor, alternator or generator. The electromotive device utilizes stacks of
oriented magnetic material as stator bars. Electrical conductors are wound about the
stator bars to create a stator inductor. The stator bars are generally configured to
shield the electrical conductor winding from electromagnetic forces and further, to
provide a first flux return path for the magnetic flux created by magnets fixed to a rotor
for movement with respect to the stator inductor.
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