MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641018572 A) filed by Adhithyan V J; Noel Binoy; Varkey Kochuvarkey; Rahul Chandran; and Dr. Aju Zachariah Mani, Kottayam, Kerala, on Feb. 18, for 'vacuum-integrated carbon-composite flywheel apparatus for regenerative kinetic energy recovery.'
Inventor(s) include Adhithyan V J; Noel Binoy; Varkey Kochuvarkey; Rahul Chandran; and Dr. Aju Zachariah Mani.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This invention discloses a Vacuum-Integrated Carbon-Composite Flywheel Apparatus designed for high-efficiency regenerative kinetic energy recovery and launch-inertia compensation in automotive applications. The system utilizes a high-speed rotor constructed from Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), housed within a vacuum-sealed chamber to minimize energy decay caused by atmospheric drag. By integrating a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a multi-axis gimbal stabilization frame, the apparatus captures rotational energy during braking and redeploys it to the drivetrain during vehicle launch. This mechanical torque assistance effectively overcomes the peak resistance of static friction and initial inertia, significantly reducing the high-load demands on internal combustion engines during startup. The result is a non-chemical energy storage solution that enhances fuel economy, reduces carbon emissions, and maintains vehicle handling stability through gyroscopic isolation."
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