Modular electric vehicle has base modules, which are movable over electric drive, energy storage and electronic control unit in free manner, where one base module is formed in form of passenger module

Publication: DE102011056561A1
Published: 2013-06-20
Family Size: 2
Granted: Yes (1/2)

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This patent describes a modular electric vehicle system composed of detachable base modules. One module is designed for carrying passengers, while another is designed for carrying luggage. Each module is independently movable using its own electric drive, energy storage, and control unit. The modules can be freely combined (e.g., passenger + luggage module or multiple passenger modules) to customize the vehicle for different transportation needs. An onboard computer provides real-time information such as remaining battery range, route options, and driver profiles.

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  • Urban transport vehicles that can quickly be reconfigured for passengers or cargo
  • Airport shuttle services needing flexible passenger and luggage configurations
  • Delivery services utilizing detachable cargo modules
  • Car-sharing fleets providing customizable vehicles for different customer needs
  • Emergency vehicles where multiple specialized modules can be attached as needed

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  • Increased flexibility by reconfiguring vehicles for passengers or cargo as needed
  • Enhanced efficiency in vehicle usage and fleet management
  • Reduced need for multiple vehicle types thanks to modularity
  • Real-time route and battery information improves trip planning and reliability
  • Potential for reduced operational costs and increased sustainability through electric drive and modular design

Technical Classifications (CPCs)

Main Classifications

Manufacturing & Transport

Sub Classifications

Land Vehicles (Non-Rail)

Vehicles in General

CPC Codes

B60D1/62B62D47/006B62K11/007B62K13/00

Inventors & Applicants

Applicants

Univ Chemnitz Tech

Patent Abstract

The modular electric vehicle has integrated sensors, where two detachably connected base modules (1) are provided, which are movable over an electric drive, an energy storage and an electronic control unit in a free manner. One base module is formed in the form of a passenger module (P) and another base module is formed in the form of a luggage module, where the passenger module is combined with an additional passenger module or with the luggage module. A screen (14) of an onboard computer is provided to display remaining distance according to available energy, routes and driver profile.

Key Information

Publication No.

DE102011056561A1

Family ID

48521538

Publication Date

2013-06-20

Application No.

DE102011056561A

Application Date

2011-12-16

Priority Date

2011-12-16

Granted

Yes (1/2)

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