Regenerative Suspension

[rollinb1298]

I’d like to suggest my patented regenerative suspension system, originally developed for my electric dirt bike. The system converts suspension travel into usable energy, adding up to 40% more range during real-world riding conditions (and that's from my prototype). To my knowledge, this technology has yet to be integrated into the automotive world, making it a unique opportunity for Scout Motors to lead in this space. By extending range and efficiency through the suspension, Scout could reinforce its vision of rugged, innovative EVs built for real adventures. I’d be glad to share more details on how this system could be adapted for Scout’s upcoming vehicles.

 

[dreamweaver]

I’d like to suggest my patented regenerative suspension system, originally developed for my electric dirt bike. The system converts suspension travel into usable energy, adding up to 40% more range during real-world riding conditions (and that's from my prototype). To my knowledge, this technology has yet to be integrated into the automotive world, making it a unique opportunity for Scout Motors to lead in this space. By extending range and efficiency through the suspension, Scout could reinforce its vision of rugged, innovative EVs built for real adventures. I’d be glad to share more details on how this system could be adapted for Scout’s upcoming vehicles.

Sounds like an interesting idea.


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[cyure]

I’d like to suggest my patented regenerative suspension system, originally developed for my electric dirt bike. The system converts suspension travel into usable energy, adding up to 40% more range during real-world riding conditions (and that's from my prototype). To my knowledge, this technology has yet to be integrated into the automotive world, making it a unique opportunity for Scout Motors to lead in this space. By extending range and efficiency through the suspension, Scout could reinforce its vision of rugged, innovative EVs built for real adventures. I’d be glad to share more details on how this system could be adapted for Scout’s upcoming vehicles.

Welcome to the community.

 

[J Alynn]

I’d like to suggest my patented regenerative suspension system, originally developed for my electric dirt bike. The system converts suspension travel into usable energy, adding up to 40% more range during real-world riding conditions (and that's from my prototype). To my knowledge, this technology has yet to be integrated into the automotive world, making it a unique opportunity for Scout Motors to lead in this space. By extending range and efficiency through the suspension, Scout could reinforce its vision of rugged, innovative EVs built for real adventures. I’d be glad to share more details on how this system could be adapted for Scout’s upcoming vehicles.

Welcome

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Welcome to the community! What an idea, I’m not familiar with anything like this.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

There are a bunch of patents on regenerative suspensions that have been filed over the past ~100 years. There are very, very few cars that have been brought to production with such systems. I once worked with someone who was trying to bring their own design to market. As far as I know, they never found a buyer. I didn’t work on the system, we worked together on completely different stuff.

I think if you keep developing and marketing your system, you may find a buyer…but you may likely have to wait until batteries are smaller and lighter. Right now auto manufacturers are doing whatever they can to lighten their EVs. More weight will be a detriment. If you can get its complexity and weight down so it’s no heavier than modern suspension systems, then you might have a chance.



Here’s a 2013 review paper of some of the general systems.

https://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2013/WCE2013_pp1889-1892.pdf

Here’s a 1925 patent and some of its drawings.

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/e5/78/59/697e26ae2265b0/US1557570.pdf

 

[rollinb1298]

There are a bunch of patents on regenerative suspensions that have been filed over the past ~100 years. There are very, very few cars that have been brought to production with such systems. I once worked with someone who was trying to bring their own design to market. As far as I know, they never found a buyer. I didn’t work on the system, we worked together on completely different stuff.

I think if you keep developing and marketing your system, you may find a buyer…but you may likely have to wait until batteries are smaller and lighter. Right now auto manufacturers are doing whatever they can to lighten their EVs. More weight will be a detriment. If you can get its complexity and weight down so it’s no heavier than modern suspension systems, then you might have a chance.



Here’s a 2013 review paper of some of the general systems.

https://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2013/WCE2013_pp1889-1892.pdf

Here’s a 1925 patent and some of its drawings.

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/e5/78/59/697e26ae2265b0/US1557570.pdf

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My prototype is have attached to my bike weighs 10 pounds. The goal for the second iteration is the have the device inside of the suspension springs for easy install and remove. Weight should never be an issue for me I hope.

 

[J Alynn]

My prototype is have attached to my bike weighs 10 pounds. The goal for the second iteration is the have the device inside of the suspension springs for easy install and remove. Weight should never be an issue for me I hope.

Good luck