SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING ENERGY BETWEEN VEHICLES

摘要

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle. The vehicle includes an energy storage device and a traction motor electrically connected to the energy storage device. The traction motor is configured to convert electrical energy supplied by the energy storage device into a mechanical output to propel the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a vehicle connecting mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device and being configured for electrical coupling with a second vehicle connecting mechanism of a second vehicle to establish an electrical interface between the vehicle and the second vehicle. The electrical interface enables the transfer of electric power between the vehicle and the second vehicle.

主权项

1. A vehicle, comprising:
an energy storage device; a traction motor electrically connected to the energy storage device, the traction motor being configured to convert electrical energy supplied by the energy storage device into a mechanical output to propel the vehicle; and a vehicle connecting mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device and being configured for electrical coupling with a second vehicle connecting mechanism of a second vehicle to establish an electrical interface between the vehicle and the second vehicle; wherein the electrical interface enables the transfer of electric power between the vehicle and the second vehicle; wherein the vehicle is configured to transfer the electric power from the energy storage device to the second vehicle to power at least one operation of the second vehicle; wherein the at least one operation includes a movement of the second vehicle from a first location to the second location when the electrical interface is established; whereby the energy storage device of the vehicle transfers the electric power to a second traction motor of the second vehicle to effect the movement of the second vehicle.