JPH08119180A - Electric bicycle - Google Patents
Electric bicycleInfo
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- JPH08119180A JPH08119180A JP6258138A JP25813894A JPH08119180A JP H08119180 A JPH08119180 A JP H08119180A JP 6258138 A JP6258138 A JP 6258138A JP 25813894 A JP25813894 A JP 25813894A JP H08119180 A JPH08119180 A JP H08119180A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
- B62M6/00—Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with additional source of power, e.g. combustion engine or electric motor
- B62M6/40—Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor
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- H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
- H01M50/249—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
- B60L50/00—Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle
- B60L50/50—Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells
- B60L50/53—Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells in combination with an external power supply, e.g. from overhead contact lines
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
- B60L50/00—Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
- B60L58/00—Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles
- B60L58/40—Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for controlling a combination of batteries and fuel cells
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
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- B60L2200/12—Bikes
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- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M2250/00—Fuel cells for particular applications; Specific features of fuel cell system
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は自転車の主動力あるいは
補助動力としての電動モーターと、電源としての燃料電
池を備え、燃料を適時補給することで連続して燃料電池
の出力を電動モーターに供給し、連続駆動できる電動自
転車に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises an electric motor as a main power or auxiliary power for a bicycle and a fuel cell as a power source, and supplies fuel cell output to the electric motor continuously by replenishing fuel at appropriate times. However, the present invention relates to an electric bicycle that can be continuously driven.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来より主動力あるいは補助動力として
電動モーターを備えた自転車が多数提案されているが、
充電式の電源装置から電力を供給する電動自転車とし
て、例えば図６に示す実公昭５８−８６３７号公報等の
構成のものがあった。図に示すように、１は電動自転車
本体であり、足踏みペダル２の駆動軸にクラッチ機構を
介して連結された電動モーター３を備え、立パイプ４、
メインパイプ５と後輪６を連結するチェーンステー７、
および立パイプ４と後輪６を結合するシートステー８と
で囲まれた空間に設置され、内部にバッテリー９を有す
るバッテリーパック１０から構成されており、バッテリ
ー９を予め充電して蓄えられた電力を利用し、車輪を駆
動するように構成され、電動モーター３を補助動力とし
て利用し、上り坂等を楽に走行できるようになってい
た。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, many bicycles having an electric motor as main power or auxiliary power have been proposed.
As an electric bicycle that supplies electric power from a rechargeable power supply device, there is, for example, a structure of Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-8637 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an electric bicycle main body, which includes an electric motor 3 connected to a drive shaft of a foot pedal 2 via a clutch mechanism, a vertical pipe 4,
A chain stay 7, which connects the main pipe 5 and the rear wheel 6,
The battery pack 10 is installed in a space surrounded by the seat pipe 8 that connects the standing pipe 4 and the rear wheel 6 and has a battery 9 inside, and the electric power stored by precharging the battery 9 is stored. Was used to drive the wheels, and the electric motor 3 was used as auxiliary power to enable easy traveling on an uphill or the like.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら上記従来
の構成では、使用に伴ってバッテリー９を充電する作業
は必須のものであり、電動自転車本体１からバッテリー
９を取り外すなどして、家庭用商用電源から充電装置を
介して充電を行う必要がある。このバッテリー９の充電
のためには時間が必要であり、充電中は電動自転車を使
用できず、また充電容量分でしか連続運転できないので
使用時間が限られ、使用者が任意の時間で連続使用でき
ず、使用前に必ず充電操作をしておかねばならないとい
う課題があった。さらに、バッテリーを備えたものはバ
ッテリーがその使用のため過放電の状態になると、充電
しても元の状態に復帰しなくなり、バッテリーの寿命を
著しく縮めることになるという課題もあった。However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, the work of charging the battery 9 with use is indispensable. For example, by removing the battery 9 from the electric bicycle main body 1, a commercial power source for household use. It is necessary to charge the battery through the charging device. It takes time to charge the battery 9, the electric bicycle cannot be used during charging, and since the battery can be continuously operated only by the charge capacity, the use time is limited, and the user can continuously use the battery at any time. There was a problem that it was not possible to do this and the charging operation had to be carried out before use. Further, in the case of a battery equipped with a battery, if the battery is over-discharged due to its use, the battery will not return to its original state even if it is charged, and the life of the battery will be significantly shortened.
【０００４】本発明は上記従来の課題を解決するもの
で、充電のための時間が不要で、しかも燃料を適時補給
することで連続使用できる使用勝手の良い電動自転車を
提供することを目的とする。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a convenient electric bicycle which does not require time for charging and can be continuously used by replenishing fuel in a timely manner. .
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は上記課題を解決
するために以下の構成より成る。すなわち、自転車と、
燃料電池と、前記燃料電池に供給される燃料を貯蔵する
燃料タンクと、前記燃料電池の発電出力が供給され前記
自転車を駆動する電動モーターとを備えた構成としてい
る。In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following constitution. That is, with a bicycle,
A fuel cell, a fuel tank for storing the fuel supplied to the fuel cell, and an electric motor for driving the bicycle supplied with the power generation output of the fuel cell are provided.
【０００６】また第２の構成としては、燃料タンクとし
ての水素ボンベと、前記水素ボンベからの供給量を調節
する圧力調整器とを備えた構成としている。As a second structure, a hydrogen tank as a fuel tank and a pressure regulator for adjusting the supply amount from the hydrogen cylinder are provided.
【０００７】また第３の構成としては、燃料電池の発電
出力の一部が充電される蓄電池を備えた構成としてい
る。As a third structure, a storage battery is provided in which a part of the power generation output of the fuel cell is charged.
【０００８】また第４の構成としては、炭化水素系燃料
を燃料電池の燃料となる水素リッチガスに改質する改質
触媒部と、前記改質触媒部を加熱する加熱部とを備えた
構成としている。As a fourth configuration, a reforming catalyst section for reforming a hydrocarbon fuel into a hydrogen-rich gas which is a fuel for a fuel cell, and a heating section for heating the reforming catalyst section are provided. There is.
【０００９】また第５の構成としては、前記改質触媒部
の加熱部として、燃焼部を備えた構成としている。As a fifth structure, a combustion part is provided as a heating part of the reforming catalyst part.
【００１０】また第６の構成としては、前記改質触媒部
の加熱部として、電気ヒーター部を備えた構成としてい
る。As a sixth structure, an electric heater section is provided as a heating section of the reforming catalyst section.
【００１１】また第７の構成としては、改質触媒部の温
度を検知する温度検知手段と、前記温度検知手段の出力
信号に基づいて燃焼部での燃焼量を調節する燃焼量調節
手段とを備えた構成としている。As a seventh configuration, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion and combustion amount adjusting means for adjusting the combustion amount in the combustion portion based on the output signal of the temperature detecting means. It has a configuration provided.
【００１２】また第８の構成としては、改質触媒部の温
度を検知する温度検知手段と、前記温度検知手段の出力
信号に基づいて電気ヒーター部での発熱量を調節するヒ
ーター電力調節手段とを備えた構成としている。As an eighth structure, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion and heater power adjusting means for adjusting the amount of heat generated in the electric heater portion based on the output signal of the temperature detecting means. It has a configuration with.
【００１３】[0013]
【作用】上記構成により本発明の電動自転車は以下の作
用を果たす。すなわち、燃料が貯蔵された燃料タンクか
ら、燃料電池に燃料が供給されると、燃料電池において
電気化学反応により起電力が生じ、直流発電出力が電動
モーターに供給され、主動力あるいは補助動力として電
動モーターにより車輪が駆動される。燃料電池および燃
料タンクが電動自転車本体に具備されているので、蓄電
池への充電時間が不要で、充電中は使用不可能というこ
ともなく、燃料を適時補給することで連続使用できる。With the above structure, the electric bicycle of the present invention has the following functions. That is, when fuel is supplied to a fuel cell from a fuel tank in which fuel is stored, an electromotive force is generated by an electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell, a DC power generation output is supplied to an electric motor, and electric power is supplied as main power or auxiliary power. The wheels are driven by the motor. Since the electric bicycle and the fuel tank are provided in the main body of the electric bicycle, there is no need to charge the storage battery, and the battery is not unusable during charging, and can be continuously used by replenishing the fuel in a timely manner.
【００１４】また第２の構成の、燃料タンクとしての水
素ボンベと、前記水素ボンベからの供給量を調節する圧
力調整器とを備えた構成により、使用者が圧力調整器を
全閉の状態から所定状態まで開くと、水素ボンベから水
素燃料が供給され、燃料電池に直流電力が生じ、電動モ
ーターが運転状態となり車輪が電動モーターにより駆動
される。水素ボンベの燃料が全て消費された後は、新し
い水素ボンベと交換すれば実用的には連続して使用でき
る。In the second configuration, the hydrogen tank serving as the fuel tank and the pressure regulator for adjusting the supply amount from the hydrogen tank are provided so that the user can fully close the pressure regulator. When opened to a predetermined state, hydrogen fuel is supplied from the hydrogen cylinder, DC power is generated in the fuel cell, the electric motor is put into an operating state, and the wheels are driven by the electric motor. After all the fuel in the hydrogen cylinder has been consumed, it can be practically used continuously by replacing it with a new hydrogen cylinder.
【００１５】また第３の構成の、燃料電池の発電出力の
一部が充電される蓄電池を備えた構成により、通常運転
時に燃料電池から電動モーターに電力が供給されるとと
もに蓄電池に充電されるので、蓄電池を取り外すなどし
て、家庭用商用電源から充電装置を介して充電を行う必
要がない。しかも、燃料電池の起動の際や何等かの原因
で燃料電池での発電出力が低下した際には、蓄電池から
電動モーターに電力を補って供給することができ、電動
自転車を安定に運転できる。Further, according to the third structure having the storage battery for charging a part of the power generation output of the fuel cell, the electric power is supplied from the fuel cell to the electric motor and the storage battery is charged during the normal operation. , It is not necessary to charge the battery from a commercial power source for home use via a charging device by removing the storage battery. Moreover, when the fuel cell is started or when the power generation output of the fuel cell is reduced due to some reason, the electric power can be supplemented and supplied from the storage battery to the electric motor, and the electric bicycle can be stably driven.
【００１６】また第４の構成の、炭化水素系燃料を改質
する改質触媒部と、前記改質触媒部を加熱する加熱部と
を備えた構成により、燃料タンクに貯蔵された炭化水素
系燃料は改質触媒部に供給され、また加熱部で供給され
る熱は改質触媒部に熱伝達され、吸熱反応である改質反
応が進行し水素が生成され、この水素を燃料として燃料
電池で発電出力が得られ、電動モーターが駆動できる。Further, according to the fourth construction, which comprises the reforming catalyst section for reforming the hydrocarbon fuel and the heating section for heating the reforming catalyst section, the hydrocarbon system stored in the fuel tank is provided. The fuel is supplied to the reforming catalyst section, and the heat supplied from the heating section is transferred to the reforming catalyst section, and the reforming reaction, which is an endothermic reaction, progresses to generate hydrogen. The generated output can be obtained and the electric motor can be driven.
【００１７】また第５の構成の、前記改質触媒部の加熱
部として、燃焼部を備えた構成により、燃料タンクに貯
蔵された炭化水素系燃料は改質触媒部と燃焼部に各々供
給される。燃焼部では蓄電池を電源とする点火ヒーター
やその他の点火器により燃焼が開始し、発生する燃焼熱
は改質触媒部に熱伝達され、吸熱反応である改質反応が
進行し水素が生成され、この水素を燃料として燃料電池
で発電出力が得られ、電動モーターが駆動できる。Further, according to the fifth construction, in which the combustion section is provided as the heating section of the reforming catalyst section, the hydrocarbon fuel stored in the fuel tank is supplied to the reforming catalyst section and the combustion section, respectively. It In the combustion section, combustion is started by an ignition heater or other igniter that uses a storage battery as a power source, the combustion heat generated is transferred to the reforming catalyst section, and a reforming reaction that is an endothermic reaction proceeds to generate hydrogen, This hydrogen can be used as a fuel to generate a power output from the fuel cell, and the electric motor can be driven.
【００１８】また第６の構成の、前記改質触媒部の加熱
部として、電気ヒーター部を備えた構成により、燃料タ
ンクに貯蔵された炭化水素系燃料は改質触媒部に供給さ
れ、電気ヒーター部には蓄電池から電力が供給され、電
気ヒーター部で発生するジュール熱は改質触媒部に熱伝
達され、吸熱反応である改質反応が進行し水素が生成さ
れ、この水素を燃料として燃料電池で発電出力が得ら
れ、電動モーターが駆動できる。Further, according to the sixth construction, in which the electric heater portion is provided as the heating portion of the reforming catalyst portion, the hydrocarbon fuel stored in the fuel tank is supplied to the reforming catalyst portion, and the electric heater is supplied. Electric power is supplied to the section from the storage battery, and the Joule heat generated in the electric heater section is transferred to the reforming catalyst section, and the reforming reaction, which is an endothermic reaction, proceeds to generate hydrogen, and this hydrogen is used as fuel for the fuel cell. The generated output can be obtained and the electric motor can be driven.
【００１９】また第７の構成の、改質触媒部の温度を検
知する温度検知手段と、前記温度検知手段の出力信号に
基づいて燃焼部での燃焼量を調節する燃焼量調節手段と
を備えた構成により、温度検知手段の出力信号に基づい
て、改質触媒部の温度が所定値よりも低い場合には燃焼
量調節手段によって燃焼部での燃焼量を増加させて改質
触媒部の温度を上昇させ、逆に、改質触媒部の温度が高
い場合には燃焼量を減少させて温度を低下させることが
でき、改質触媒部の温度を所定温度に制御できるので、
高温による改質触媒の劣化を防ぎ、かつ改質触媒活性を
常に最適な状態に保つことができ、効率良く水素を生成
することができる。Further, it is provided with a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion and a combustion amount adjusting means for adjusting the combustion amount in the combustion portion based on the output signal of the temperature detecting means of the seventh construction. With this configuration, when the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit is lower than a predetermined value based on the output signal of the temperature detecting unit, the combustion amount adjusting unit increases the combustion amount in the combustion unit to increase the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit. On the contrary, when the temperature of the reforming catalyst section is high, the combustion amount can be decreased to lower the temperature, and the temperature of the reforming catalyst section can be controlled to a predetermined temperature.
Deterioration of the reforming catalyst due to high temperature can be prevented, the reforming catalyst activity can always be kept in an optimum state, and hydrogen can be efficiently generated.
【００２０】また第８の構成の、改質触媒部の温度を検
知する温度検知手段と、前記温度検知手段の出力信号に
基づいて電気ヒーター部での発熱量を調節するヒーター
電力調節手段とを備えた構成により、温度検知手段の出
力信号に基づいて、改質触媒部の温度が所定値よりも低
い場合にはヒータ電力調節手段によって電気ヒーター部
での発熱量を増加させて改質触媒部の温度を上昇させ、
逆に、改質触媒部の温度が高い場合には発熱量を減少さ
せて温度を低下させることができ、改質触媒部の温度を
所定温度に制御できるので、高温による改質触媒の劣化
を防ぎ、かつ改質触媒部での触媒活性を常に最適な状態
に保つことができ、効率良く水素を生成することができ
る。Further, an eighth structure of temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion and heater power adjusting means for adjusting the amount of heat generated in the electric heater portion based on the output signal of the temperature detecting means are provided. With the configuration provided, when the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit is lower than the predetermined value based on the output signal of the temperature detecting unit, the heater power adjusting unit increases the heat generation amount in the electric heater unit to increase the heat generation amount. Increase the temperature of
On the contrary, when the temperature of the reforming catalyst part is high, the amount of heat generation can be reduced to lower the temperature, and the temperature of the reforming catalyst part can be controlled to a predetermined temperature, so that deterioration of the reforming catalyst due to high temperature can be prevented. In addition, the catalytic activity in the reforming catalyst section can be always maintained in an optimum state, and hydrogen can be efficiently generated.
【００２１】[0021]
【実施例】以下本発明の実施例を図面を参照して説明す
る図１および図２は本発明の一実施例の電動自転車の構
成図である。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are configuration diagrams of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【００２２】図１において、１は電動自転車本体であ
り、足踏みペダル２の駆動軸にクラッチ機構を介して連
結された電動モーター３を備え、立パイプ４、メインパ
イプ５と後輪６を連結するチェーンステー７、および立
パイプ４と後輪６を結合するシートステー８とで囲まれ
た空間に、その詳細を図２に示すように、高分子イオン
交換膜などの電解質を挟む異なる電極に水素と酸素を供
給することにより電気化学的反応を生じさせ発電する燃
料電池９、燃料タンクとしての水素ボンベ１０、および
周囲の空気を燃料電池９に圧送するファン１１が搭載さ
れており、水素ボンベ１０と燃料電池９は圧力調整器１
２を介して導管１３で連通している。In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an electric bicycle main body, which includes an electric motor 3 connected to a drive shaft of a foot pedal 2 through a clutch mechanism, and connects a standing pipe 4, a main pipe 5 and a rear wheel 6. In the space surrounded by the chain stay 7 and the seat stay 8 that connects the standing pipe 4 and the rear wheel 6, as shown in detail in FIG. 2, hydrogen is provided to different electrodes sandwiching an electrolyte such as a polymer ion exchange membrane. The fuel tank 9 is equipped with a fuel cell 9 for generating an electrochemical reaction to generate electricity by supplying oxygen and oxygen, a hydrogen cylinder 10 as a fuel tank, and a fan 11 for pumping ambient air to the fuel cell 9. And fuel cell 9 is pressure regulator 1
It is communicated with the conduit 13 via 2.
【００２３】上記構成において、使用者が圧力調整器１
２を全閉の状態から所定の開度まで開くと、水素ボンベ
１０の水素ガスは導管１３を経て所定圧力で燃料電池９
の水素極へ導かれ、他方、空気はファン１１により圧送
されて、燃料電池９にて空気中の酸素が酸素極に供給さ
れ、燃料電池９で電気化学反応によって起電力が生じ、
電動モーター３に電力が供給され、主動力あるいは補助
動力として電動モーター３による車輪駆動が可能にな
る。そしてペダル踏力検知手段（図示せず）等により運
転者のペダル踏力に応じて電動モーター３の補助動力が
加わり、上り坂等であっても楽に走行することができ
る。また、燃料電池９および水素ボンベ１０が電動自転
車本体に具備されているので、水素ボンベ１０の水素が
全て消費された後は、新しいボンベと交換すれば実用的
には連続して使用できる。In the above structure, the user operates the pressure regulator 1
When 2 is opened from the fully closed state to a predetermined opening degree, the hydrogen gas in the hydrogen cylinder 10 passes through the conduit 13 and has a predetermined pressure and the fuel cell 9
On the other hand, the air is pumped by the fan 11, oxygen in the air is supplied to the oxygen electrode in the fuel cell 9, and an electromotive force is generated in the fuel cell 9 due to an electrochemical reaction.
Electric power is supplied to the electric motor 3, and the wheels can be driven by the electric motor 3 as main power or auxiliary power. Then, auxiliary power of the electric motor 3 is applied according to the pedaling force of the driver by a pedaling force detecting means (not shown) or the like, so that the vehicle can easily travel even on an uphill or the like. Further, since the fuel cell 9 and the hydrogen cylinder 10 are provided in the main body of the electric bicycle, after the hydrogen in the hydrogen cylinder 10 is completely consumed, it can be practically continuously used by replacing it with a new cylinder.
【００２４】図３および図４は本発明の他の実施例の電
動自転車の構成図と要部拡大図であり、図１および図２
と同符号のものは相当する構成要素であり、詳細な説明
は省略する。図において、電動自転車１には、蓄電池１
４、炭化水素系燃料の燃料タンクであるメタノールタン
ク１５、および、略二重管状の水素導管１６、改質触媒
部１７、燃焼部である触媒燃焼部１８が搭載されてい
る。改質触媒部１７には温度検知手段１９が、燃焼部で
ある触媒燃焼部１８には点火ヒーター２０が各々設けら
れている。２１はメタノールタンク１５から燃料を供給
するための燃料ポンプであり、その下流側には燃焼量調
節手段２２が設けられている。FIGS. 3 and 4 are a structural view and an enlarged view of a main part of an electric bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS.
Those denoted by the same reference numerals as are the corresponding components, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the figure, an electric bicycle 1 includes a storage battery 1
4, a methanol tank 15 that is a fuel tank for hydrocarbon fuel, a hydrogen pipe 16 having a substantially double tubular shape, a reforming catalyst unit 17, and a catalytic combustion unit 18 that is a combustion unit are mounted. The reforming catalyst section 17 is provided with a temperature detecting means 19, and the catalytic combustion section 18, which is a combustion section, is provided with an ignition heater 20. Reference numeral 21 denotes a fuel pump for supplying fuel from the methanol tank 15, and a combustion amount adjusting means 22 is provided on the downstream side thereof.
【００２５】上記構成において、メタノールタンク１５
内のメタノールは燃料ポンプ２１によって圧送され、燃
料調節手段２２で改質触媒部１７と触媒燃焼部１８に各
々供給される。触媒燃焼部１８では点火ヒーター２０に
よって触媒燃焼が開始され、改質触媒部１７の温度が上
昇し、供給されるメタノールが水素リッチガスに改質さ
れ、水素導管１６を経て燃料電池９に供給される。尚、
点火ヒーター２０、燃料ポンプ２１、燃焼量調節手段２
２への必要な電力の供給は、予め充電されて搭載されて
いる蓄電池１４から供給される。改質反応により生成さ
れた水素ガスは燃料電池９の水素極へ導かれ、他方、空
気はファン１１により圧送されて、燃料電池９にて空気
中の酸素が酸素極に供給され、燃料電池９で電気化学反
応によって起電力が生じ、一部は蓄電池１４に充電され
つつ、電動モーター３に電力が供給され、主動力あるい
は補助動力として電動モーター３により車輪が駆動され
る。通常運転では燃料電池９から電動モーター３に電力
が供給されるとともに蓄電池１４が所定容量まで充電さ
れるが、何等かの原因で燃料電池９での発電出力が低下
した際には、蓄電池１４から電動モーター３に電力を補
って供給することができ、電動自転車１を安定に運転で
きる。また、燃料として利用するメタノールは、工業的
に安価に製造されているのでランニングコストを低減で
き、バイオ技術によって農産物からの生成も可能であり
地球環境にも貢献でき、液体燃料であるから取扱いも容
易にできる。さらに、改質触媒部１７の水素ガス改質生
成能力は触媒部の温度に影響されるので、温度検知手段
１９で検知される温度信号に基づいて燃焼量調節手段２
２で触媒燃焼部１８へ供給されるメタノール燃料の供給
量を制御することにより、改質触媒部１７の温度が所定
値よりも低い場合には燃焼量調節手段２２によって触媒
燃焼部１８での燃焼量を増加させて改質触媒部１７の温
度を上昇させ、逆に、改質触媒部１７の温度が高い場合
には燃焼量を減少させて温度を低下させることができ、
改質触媒部１７の温度を所定温度に制御できるので、高
温による改質触媒の劣化を防ぎ、かつ改質触媒の触媒活
性を常に最適な状態に保つことができ、効率良く水素を
生成することができる。In the above structure, the methanol tank 15
The internal methanol is pressure-fed by a fuel pump 21, and is supplied to the reforming catalyst section 17 and the catalytic combustion section 18 by the fuel adjusting means 22. In the catalytic combustion unit 18, the ignition heater 20 starts catalytic combustion, the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit 17 rises, the supplied methanol is reformed into hydrogen-rich gas, and the hydrogen is supplied to the fuel cell 9 through the hydrogen conduit 16. . still,
Ignition heater 20, fuel pump 21, combustion amount adjusting means 2
The required electric power is supplied to the battery 2 from the storage battery 14 which is charged and installed in advance. The hydrogen gas generated by the reforming reaction is guided to the hydrogen electrode of the fuel cell 9, while the air is pumped by the fan 11 so that oxygen in the air is supplied to the oxygen electrode by the fuel cell 9 and the fuel cell 9 At this time, electromotive force is generated by the electrochemical reaction, and the electric motor 3 is partially supplied with electric power while being charged in the storage battery 14, and the wheels are driven by the electric motor 3 as main power or auxiliary power. In the normal operation, the electric power is supplied from the fuel cell 9 to the electric motor 3 and the storage battery 14 is charged to a predetermined capacity. However, when the power generation output of the fuel cell 9 is lowered for some reason, the storage battery 14 outputs Electric power can be supplemented and supplied to the electric motor 3, and the electric bicycle 1 can be stably driven. Methanol, which is used as a fuel, is industrially manufactured at a low cost, so running costs can be reduced, biotechnology can be used to produce agricultural products, contribute to the global environment, and it can be handled as a liquid fuel. You can easily. Further, since the hydrogen gas reforming generation capacity of the reforming catalyst unit 17 is affected by the temperature of the catalyst unit, the combustion amount adjusting unit 2 is based on the temperature signal detected by the temperature detecting unit 19.
When the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit 17 is lower than a predetermined value, combustion amount in the catalytic combustion unit 18 is controlled by the combustion amount adjusting unit 22 by controlling the supply amount of the methanol fuel supplied to the catalytic combustion unit 18 in 2. If the temperature of the reforming catalyst section 17 is high, the amount of combustion can be decreased to lower the temperature by increasing the amount of the reforming catalyst section 17,
Since the temperature of the reforming catalyst part 17 can be controlled to a predetermined temperature, deterioration of the reforming catalyst due to high temperature can be prevented, and the catalytic activity of the reforming catalyst can be always kept in an optimum state, so that hydrogen can be efficiently generated. You can
【００２６】本実施例では蓄電池１４からの電力供給に
より点火ヒーター２０にて点火、燃焼を開始したが、電
力を利用しない圧電式の点火装置（図示せず）など他の
点火装置を用いても良い。In this embodiment, ignition and combustion are started by the ignition heater 20 by supplying electric power from the storage battery 14, but other ignition devices such as a piezoelectric ignition device (not shown) that does not use electric power may be used. good.
【００２７】図５は本発明の他の実施例の電動自転車の
要部拡大図であり、図４と同符号のものは相当する構成
要素であり、詳細な説明は省略する。図において、２３
は線状の電気ヒーター部であり、改質触媒部１７の周囲
に露出して巻き付けて配設されており、温度検知手段１
９はヒーター電力調節手段２４と信号線で接続されてお
り、電気ヒーター部２３と蓄電池１４は、ヒーター電力
調節手段２４を経て電力線で接続されている。FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a main part of an electric bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which components having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 4 are corresponding components, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the figure, 23
Is a linear electric heater part, which is exposed and wound around the reforming catalyst part 17, and is provided with the temperature detecting means 1.
9 is connected to the heater power adjusting means 24 by a signal line, and the electric heater section 23 and the storage battery 14 are connected via a power line via the heater power adjusting means 24.
【００２８】上記構成において、電気ヒーター部２３に
は蓄電池１４から電力が供給され、電気ヒーター部２３
で発生するジュール熱は改質触媒部１７に熱伝達され、
吸熱反応である改質反応が進行し水素が生成され、この
水素を燃料として燃料電池９で発電出力が得られ、電動
モーター３が駆動できる。電気ヒーター２３は改質触媒
部１７の周囲に巻き付けるだけでよく構成を簡素にでき
る。さらに、温度検知手段１９の出力信号に基づいて、
改質触媒部１７の温度が所定値よりも低い場合にはヒー
タ電力調節手段２４によって通電時間を長くして電気ヒ
ーター部２３での発熱量を増加させて改質触媒部１７の
温度を上昇させ、逆に、改質触媒部１７の温度が高い場
合には通電時間を短くして発熱量を減少させて温度を低
下させることができ、改質触媒部１７の温度を所定温度
に制御できるので、高温による改質触媒の劣化を防ぎ、
かつ触媒活性を常に最適な状態に保つことができ、効率
良く水素を生成することができる。電気ヒーター２３は
通電時間の制御等により発熱量の制御が応答性良く行え
るので、改質触媒部１７の温度を精度良く制御できる。In the above structure, the electric heater section 23 is supplied with electric power from the storage battery 14, and the electric heater section 23 is supplied with electric power.
The Joule heat generated in is transferred to the reforming catalyst unit 17,
The reforming reaction, which is an endothermic reaction, proceeds to generate hydrogen, and the hydrogen is used as a fuel to generate a power generation output in the fuel cell 9 so that the electric motor 3 can be driven. The electric heater 23 only needs to be wound around the reforming catalyst portion 17, and the structure can be simplified. Further, based on the output signal of the temperature detecting means 19,
When the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion 17 is lower than a predetermined value, the heater power adjusting means 24 lengthens the energization time to increase the amount of heat generated in the electric heater portion 23 to raise the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion 17. Conversely, when the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit 17 is high, the energization time can be shortened to reduce the amount of heat generation and lower the temperature, and the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit 17 can be controlled to a predetermined temperature. , Prevents deterioration of the reforming catalyst due to high temperature,
In addition, the catalytic activity can always be kept in an optimum state, and hydrogen can be efficiently generated. Since the electric heater 23 can control the amount of heat generation with high responsiveness by controlling the energization time, the temperature of the reforming catalyst unit 17 can be controlled accurately.
【００２９】[0029]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように本発明の電動自転車
は、以下に述べる効果を有するものである。As described above, the electric bicycle of the present invention has the following effects.
【００３０】すなわち、燃料が貯蔵された燃料タンクか
ら、燃料電池に燃料が供給されると、燃料電池において
電気化学反応により起電力が生じ、直流発電出力が電動
モーターに供給される構成により、主動力あるいは補助
動力として電動モーターにより車輪駆動が可能となり、
上り坂等であっても楽に走行できる。燃料電池および燃
料タンクが電動自転車本体に具備されているので、蓄電
池への充電時間が不要で、充電中は使用不可能というこ
ともなく、燃料を適時補給することで連続使用できる。That is, when the fuel is supplied to the fuel cell from the fuel tank in which the fuel is stored, an electromotive force is generated by an electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell, and a DC power generation output is supplied to the electric motor. Wheels can be driven by an electric motor as power or auxiliary power,
You can drive easily even on uphill slopes. Since the electric bicycle and the fuel tank are provided in the main body of the electric bicycle, there is no need to charge the storage battery, and the battery is not unusable during charging, and can be continuously used by replenishing the fuel in a timely manner.
【００３１】燃料タンクとしての水素ボンベと、前記水
素ボンベからの供給量を調節する圧力調整器とを備える
構成により、使用者が圧力調整器を全閉の状態から所定
状態まで開くと、水素ボンベから水素燃料が供給され、
燃料電池に直流電力が生じ、電動モーターが運転状態と
なり車輪が電動モーターにより駆動される。水素ボンベ
の燃料が全て消費された後は、新しい水素ボンベと交換
すれば実用的には連続して使用できる。When the user opens the pressure regulator from the fully closed state to the predetermined state, the hydrogen cylinder can be used as a fuel tank and the pressure regulator for adjusting the supply amount from the hydrogen cylinder. Hydrogen fuel is supplied from
DC power is generated in the fuel cell, the electric motor is put into operation, and the wheels are driven by the electric motor. After all the fuel in the hydrogen cylinder has been consumed, it can be practically used continuously by replacing it with a new hydrogen cylinder.
【００３２】燃料電池の発電出力の一部が充電される蓄
電池を備える構成により、通常運転では燃料電池から電
動モーターに電力が供給されるとともに蓄電池が所定容
量まで充電されるので、蓄電池を取り外すなどして、家
庭用商用電源から充電装置を介して充電を行う必要がな
くなる。しかも、燃料電池の起動の際や何等かの原因で
燃料電池での発電出力が低下した際には、蓄電池から電
動モーターに電力を補って供給することができ、電動自
転車を安定に運転できる。Due to the construction of the storage battery in which a part of the power generation output of the fuel cell is charged, the electric power is supplied from the fuel cell to the electric motor and the storage battery is charged to a predetermined capacity in the normal operation. Then, it is not necessary to charge from a commercial power source for home use via a charging device. Moreover, when the fuel cell is started or when the power generation output of the fuel cell is reduced due to some reason, the electric power can be supplemented and supplied from the storage battery to the electric motor, and the electric bicycle can be stably driven.
【００３３】炭化水素系燃料を、燃料電池の燃料となる
水素リッチガスに改質する改質触媒部と、前記改質触媒
部を加熱する加熱部とを備える構成により、燃料タンク
に貯蔵された炭化水素系燃料は改質触媒部に供給され、
また加熱部で供給される熱は改質触媒部に熱伝達され、
吸熱反応である改質反応が進行し水素が生成され、この
水素を燃料として燃料電池で発電出力が得られ、電動モ
ーターが駆動できる。また、炭化水素系燃料はメタノー
ルをはじめとして、工業的に安価に製造されているので
ランニングコストを低減でき、液体燃料は取扱いも容易
にできる。With the structure provided with a reforming catalyst section for reforming a hydrocarbon fuel into a hydrogen-rich gas which serves as a fuel for a fuel cell, and a heating section for heating the reforming catalyst section, carbonization stored in a fuel tank is achieved. Hydrogen-based fuel is supplied to the reforming catalyst section,
Also, the heat supplied by the heating section is transferred to the reforming catalyst section,
The reforming reaction, which is an endothermic reaction, proceeds to generate hydrogen, and the hydrogen is used as a fuel to generate a power generation output in the fuel cell, and the electric motor can be driven. Further, since hydrocarbon fuels such as methanol are industrially manufactured at low cost, running costs can be reduced and liquid fuels can be easily handled.
【００３４】前記改質触媒部の加熱部として、燃焼部を
備える構成により、燃料タンクに貯蔵された炭化水素系
燃料は改質触媒部と燃焼部に各々供給される。燃焼部で
は蓄電池を電源とする点火ヒーターやその他の点火器に
より燃焼が開始し、発生する燃焼熱は改質触媒部に熱伝
達され、吸熱反応である改質反応が進行し水素が生成さ
れ、この水素を燃料として燃料電池で発電出力が得ら
れ、電動モーターが駆動できる。With the configuration in which the combustion section is provided as the heating section of the reforming catalyst section, the hydrocarbon fuel stored in the fuel tank is supplied to the reforming catalyst section and the combustion section, respectively. In the combustion section, combustion is started by an ignition heater or other igniter that uses a storage battery as a power source, the combustion heat generated is transferred to the reforming catalyst section, and a reforming reaction that is an endothermic reaction proceeds to generate hydrogen, This hydrogen can be used as a fuel to generate a power output from the fuel cell, and the electric motor can be driven.
【００３５】前記改質触媒部の加熱部として、電気ヒー
ター部を備える構成により、燃料タンクに貯蔵された炭
化水素系燃料は改質触媒部に供給され、電気ヒーター部
には蓄電池から電力が供給され、電気ヒーター部で発生
するジュール熱は改質触媒部に熱伝達され、吸熱反応で
ある改質反応が進行し水素が生成され、この水素を燃料
として燃料電池で発電出力が得られ、電動モーターが駆
動できる。電気ヒーターは改質触媒部の周囲に配設する
だけでよく構成を簡素にできる。With the configuration in which the electric heater portion is provided as the heating portion of the reforming catalyst portion, the hydrocarbon fuel stored in the fuel tank is supplied to the reforming catalyst portion, and the electric heater portion is supplied with electric power from the storage battery. The Joule heat generated in the electric heater is transferred to the reforming catalyst, and the reforming reaction, which is an endothermic reaction, proceeds to generate hydrogen, and this hydrogen is used as fuel to generate power output in the fuel cell, which is electrically driven. The motor can be driven. The electric heater only needs to be arranged around the reforming catalyst portion, and the structure can be simplified.
【００３６】改質触媒部の温度を検知する温度検知手段
と、前記温度検知手段の出力信号に基づいて燃焼部での
燃焼量を調節する燃焼量調節手段とを備える構成によ
り、温度検知手段の出力信号に基づいて、改質触媒部の
温度が所定値よりも低い場合には燃焼量調節手段によっ
て燃焼部での燃焼量を増加させて改質触媒部の温度を上
昇させ、逆に、改質触媒部の温度が高い場合には燃焼量
を減少させて温度を低下させることができ、改質触媒部
の温度を所定温度に制御できるので、高温による改質触
媒の劣化を防ぎ、かつ改質触媒の触媒活性を常に最適な
状態に保つことができ、効率良く水素を生成することが
できる。The temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion and the combustion amount adjusting means for adjusting the combustion amount in the combustion portion based on the output signal of the temperature detecting means are provided. Based on the output signal, when the temperature of the reforming catalyst part is lower than a predetermined value, the combustion amount adjusting means increases the combustion amount in the combustion part to raise the temperature of the reforming catalyst part, and vice versa. When the temperature of the high quality catalyst part is high, the amount of combustion can be reduced to lower the temperature, and the temperature of the reforming catalyst part can be controlled to a predetermined temperature, so that the deterioration of the reforming catalyst due to high temperature can be prevented and improved. The catalytic activity of the high quality catalyst can always be kept in an optimum state, and hydrogen can be efficiently generated.
【００３７】改質触媒部の温度を検知する温度検知手段
と、前記温度検知手段の出力信号に基づいて電気ヒータ
ー部での発熱量を調節するヒーター電力調節手段とを備
える構成により、温度検知手段の出力信号に基づいて、
改質触媒部の温度が所定値よりも低い場合にはヒータ電
力調節手段によって電気ヒーター部での発熱量を増加さ
せて改質触媒部の温度を上昇させ、逆に、改質触媒部の
温度が高い場合には発熱量を減少させて温度を低下させ
ることができ、改質触媒部の温度を所定温度に制御でき
るので、高温による改質触媒の劣化を防ぎ、かつ触媒活
性を常に最適な状態に保つことができ、効率良く水素を
生成することができる。電気ヒーターは通電時間の制御
等により発熱量の制御が応答性良く行えるので、改質触
媒部の温度を精度良く制御できる。The temperature detecting means is constituted by the temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion and the heater power adjusting means for adjusting the heat generation amount in the electric heater portion based on the output signal of the temperature detecting means. Based on the output signal of
When the temperature of the reforming catalyst part is lower than a predetermined value, the heater power adjusting means increases the amount of heat generated in the electric heater part to raise the temperature of the reforming catalyst part, and conversely, the temperature of the reforming catalyst part. When the temperature is high, the calorific value can be decreased to lower the temperature, and the temperature of the reforming catalyst part can be controlled to a predetermined temperature, so that the reforming catalyst is prevented from deteriorating due to high temperature and the catalytic activity is always optimized. The state can be maintained, and hydrogen can be efficiently generated. Since the electric heater can control the heat generation amount with good responsiveness by controlling the energization time and the like, the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion can be accurately controlled.
【図１】本発明の一実施例における電動自転車の構成図FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】同電動自転車の要部拡大図[Figure 2] Enlarged view of the main parts of the electric bicycle
【図３】本発明の他の実施例における電動自転車の構成
図FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an electric bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
【図４】同電動自転車の要部拡大図FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main part of the electric bicycle.
【図５】本発明の他の実施例における電動自転車の要部
拡大図FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a main part of an electric bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
【図６】従来の電動自転車の構成図FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a conventional electric bicycle.
１ 電動自転車 ３ 電動モーター ９ 燃料電池 １０ 水素ボンベ １２ 圧力調整器 １４ 蓄電池 １５ 燃料タンク １７ 改質触媒部 １８ 燃焼部 １９ 温度検知手段 ２２ 燃焼量調節手段 ２３ 電気ヒーター ２４ ヒーター電力調節手段 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electric bicycle 3 Electric motor 9 Fuel cell 10 Hydrogen cylinder 12 Pressure regulator 14 Storage battery 15 Fuel tank 17 Reforming catalyst section 18 Combustion section 19 Temperature detection means 22 Combustion amount adjustment means 23 Electric heater 24 Heater power adjustment means
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Claims (8)
給される燃料を貯蔵する燃料タンクと、前記燃料電池の
発電出力が供給され前記自転車を駆動する電動モーター
とを備えた電動自転車。1. An electric bicycle comprising a bicycle, a fuel cell, a fuel tank for storing fuel supplied to the fuel cell, and an electric motor for driving the bicycle supplied with a power output of the fuel cell.
素ボンベからの供給量を調節する圧力調整器とを備えた
請求項１記載の電動自転車。2. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, further comprising a hydrogen cylinder as a fuel tank and a pressure regulator for adjusting a supply amount from the hydrogen cylinder.
電池を備えた請求項１記載の電動自転車。3. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, further comprising a storage battery in which a part of the power generation output of the fuel cell is charged.
水素リッチガスに改質する改質触媒部と、前記改質触媒
部を加熱する加熱部とを備えた請求項１または請求項３
記載の電動自転車。4. A reforming catalyst section for reforming a hydrocarbon-based fuel into a hydrogen-rich gas that serves as a fuel for a fuel cell, and a heating section for heating the reforming catalyst section.
The electric bicycle described.
備えた請求項４記載の電動自転車。5. The electric bicycle according to claim 4, wherein a combustion section is provided as a heating section of the reforming catalyst section.
ター部を備えた請求項４記載の電動自転車。6. The electric bicycle according to claim 4, wherein an electric heater portion is provided as a heating portion of the reforming catalyst portion.
手段と、前記温度検知手段の出力信号に基づいて前記燃
焼部での燃焼量を調節する燃焼量調節手段とを備えた請
求項５記載の電動自転車。7. A temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion, and a combustion amount adjusting means for adjusting a combustion amount in the combustion portion based on an output signal of the temperature detecting means. The electric bicycle according to item 5.
手段と、前記温度検知手段の出力信号に基づいて前記電
気ヒーター部での発熱量を調節するヒーター電力調節手
段とを備えた請求項６記載の電動自転車。8. A temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the reforming catalyst portion, and a heater power adjusting means for adjusting the amount of heat generated in the electric heater portion based on an output signal of the temperature detecting means. The electric bicycle according to item 6.
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