Class 315/78 - Vehicle motor or vehicle motion driven generator

Subclass of Class 315 - Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems
Definition: Systems provided with a magneto-electric current generator
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 02/15/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
7888875	Lighting device such as a LED reading light A lighting device of the type used as reading light in a vehicle. The lighting device comprises a single light-emitting diode and internal supply means adapted to generate a current to the single light-emitting diode. The internal supply means are connectable to an ...	02/15/2011
7459857	Bicycle lighting system The bicycle lighting system includes a primary lighting circuit and at least one electrically operated component connected in parallel to a rectifying circuit that receives electricity from a hub dynamo. The electrically operated component can be a supplemental ligh...	12/02/2008
7372185	High-intensity discharge lighting system and alternator power supply A high intensity lighting system comprises a plurality of high intensity discharge lamps electrically connected to a polyphase alternator and a prime mover mechanically connected to the alternator. An inherent impedance characteristic of the alternator permits the l...	05/13/2008
7319310	Regulated power supply unit An improved power supply unit includes a DC power source having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a voltage regulating circuit that includes a plurality of elements coupled in series between the positive and negative terminals of the DC power source t...	01/15/2008
7311164	Illuminated scooter An illuminated scooter includes a platform having a pivotal, length-adjustable handlebar at a front end and a wheel at a back end. Mounted on the upper surface of the platform adjacent the wheel is a generator including a drive shaft with a roller at a distal end th...	12/25/2007
7204623	Bicycle lighting device A bicycle lighting device is configured to make possible the efficient illumination of an LED while controlling power loss between the generator and the LED. An LED unit has at least one LED. A protector circuit controls the flow of current to each LED according to ...	04/17/2007
7202645	Regulated power supply unit An improved power supply unit includes a DC power source having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a voltage regulating circuit that includes a plurality of elements coupled in series between the positive and negative terminals of the DC power source t...	04/10/2007
7180216	High-intensity discharge lighting system and alternator power supply A high intensity lighting system comprises a plurality of high intensity discharge lamps electrically connected to a polyphase alternator and a prime mover mechanically connected to the alternator. An inherent impedance characteristic of the alternator permits the l...	02/20/2007
7131754	Automatic headlamp control An automatic headlamp control system includes an image sensor and a control. The image sensor captures an image of a forward exterior scene and the control processes the image to determine if any light sources in the captured image are indicative of headlamps of onc...	11/07/2006
7088011	Motor-generator system with a current control feedback loop A motor-generator system with a current control feedback loop for generating electrical energy in stationary, portable, and automotive applications. The generator includes a housing defining an interior space and including a first portion and a second portion; an el...	08/08/2006
7075237	Illumination control apparatus and failure detecting apparatus In an illumination control apparatus which drives headlamps in a PWM mode and automatically lights them at low power in a vehicle when the DRL executing condition is held, failure in a PWM-drive switching device and break failure in the lamp are detected as well as ...	07/11/2006
7004606	Automatic headlamp control An automatic headlamp control system includes an image sensor, such as an imaging array sensor, and a control. The image sensor is operable to capture an image of a scene forwardly of the vehicle and the control is operable to process the image to determine if any l...	02/28/2006
6949882	Vehicle light controller A vehicle light controller that facilitates recognition of a vehicle. The controller includes a portable device having a communication function. A lighting device is arranged in the vehicle and has a vehicle entering mode and a vehicle exiting mode with changeable l...	09/27/2005
6838830	Half-bridge Half-bridge circuit, especially for connection of an electric motor in a vehicle, with a low side circuit element (1) with a control input (3, G1), a high side circuit element (2) with a control input (6, G2), in which the l...	01/04/2005
6646400	Power control circuit for a bicycle electromotive unit A power control circuit having an input for receiving power from a power source and an output for driving a bicycle electromotive unit comprises a storage unit; a first switching element disposed between the storage unit and the output; a voltage sensor t...	11/11/2003
6624596	Device for lighting discharge lamp The discharge lamp lighting device according to the present invention is provided with a high-voltage generating transformer which comprises a core, a secondary winding part disposed in a plurality of sections on the outside of the core, and a primary win...	09/23/2003
6417623	Single wire automotive external lighting system An automotive external lighting system uses pulse width modulation to drive a single filament for turn signaling and park signaling purposes. A control circuit generates a variable brightness signal based on a predetermined brightness level, and an extern...	07/09/2002
6307330	System and method for operating incandescent lamps with high voltage source A system and method is provided for operating incandescent lamps with a high voltage source in a motor vehicle. The system includes at least one pulse width modulation circuit having an incandescent lamp electrically connected to a high voltage source. Th...	10/23/2001
6239552	Discharge lamp lighting apparatus driven by internal combustion engine A discharge lamp lighting device driven by an internal combustion engine is disclosed which is capable of lighting a discharge lamp without using a ballast constituted by a leakage transformer. The device includes a generator which is driven by the intern...	05/29/2001
6094011	Discharge lamp lighting device driven by internal combustion engine A discharge lamp lighting device driven by an internal combustion engine is disclosed which is capable of lighting a discharge lamp without using a ballast constituted by a leakage transformer. The device includes a generator which is driven by the intern...	07/25/2000
5675220	Power supply for vehicular neon light A circuit for use in providing high voltage power to a neon bulb positioned on the vehicle utilizing the vehicle DC battery as the power source. The circuit includes an invertor, a transformer, and a rectifier. The invertor receives low voltage DC from th...	10/07/1997
5455485	Bicycle lighting system A lighting system, in particular for bicycles, which operates in accordance with the principle of a wind generator. The lighting system (1) is mounted at the front of the bicycle above the front wheel. A system comprising a dynamo (2), propeller (3), elec...	10/03/1995
5438237	Automatic daytime running light system An automatic daytime running light system for a vehicle having an engine, an electric power source, a starter motor circuit for the engine, external running lights including headlights and parking lights, and input switches for ignition circuit and the ex...	08/01/1995
5247430	Light plant for bicycles including a dynamo The bicycle light plant includes a front light and a rear light having a set rated voltage, which lights are connected via a current circuit to a dynamo. The current circuit includes a switching controller which lets the voltage of the dynamo pass uncontr...	09/21/1993
4786843	Vehicle illumination control circuit In order to permit the simultaneous variation of the illumination of a clock and the illumination of instruments included in an instrument panel of an automotive vehicle or the like, a single illumination control device is connected with the ignition swit...	11/22/1988
4785227	Mobile emergency medical vehicle This invention relates to a mobile emergency medical vehicle having a main transport engine and a medical equipment, supply and patient compartment or module, with such compartment having an independently operated electrical generating means powered by an...	11/15/1988
4672296	Mobile emergency medical vehicle with auxiliary engine/generator providing AC/DC output This invention relates to a mobile emergency medical vehicle having a main transport engine and a medical equipment, supply and patient compartment or module, with such compartment having an independently operated electrical generating means powered by an...	06/09/1987
4388559	Bicycle lighting system A flash tube is provided for producing successive high intensity bursts of light, and a pulse producing device is provided for supplying a train of high voltage pulses for energizing repeatedly the flash tube. An impedance matching arrangement is provided...	06/14/1983
4383201	Light flicker eliminating circuit A voltage regulating circuit for eliminating flicker in lights fed by an electric generator driven by an internal combustion engine comprises a transformer having an input connected in series with the output of the generator and with the lights, and a con...	05/10/1983
4109171	Device for indicating the direction of driving of a vehicle In a device for emitting signal in driving vehicle, in which a miniature power generator is employed to produce an electric power for emitting said signal in such a manner, that the rotor of said miniature generator is rotated under the utilization of the...	08/22/1978
4037134	Installation for automatic control of the light distance with motor vehicle headlights An installation for the automatic control of the light projection distance of motor vehicle headlights in dependence on the positional change of the vehicle body, in which in case of a positional change of the vehicle body toward one side when driving thr...	07/19/1977
3971977	Magneto generator supplied battery-less electric power supply system particularly for motor vehicles To supply electrical power to small motor vehicles such as motorcycles, motor scooters, snow-mobiles and the like, which do not have a battery, to energize separate loads such as headlights and tail-lights, a permanent magnet field generator having a plur...	07/27/1976
3969649	Circuit arrangement for bicycle lighting systems A circuit arrangement for bicycle lighting systems including a dynamo having an output winding. Front and rear lamps connected in series across the winding. A tap divides the winding into two parts, the lamps each connecting to a corresponding winding par...	07/13/1976

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Class 315/78 - Vehicle motor or vehicle motion driven generator