High altitude aircraft with integrated solar cells, and associated systems and methods
US10407153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft includes a substrate having a curvature to form a lift surface, a plurality of solar cells carried by, bonded to, and impressed into the substrate, and electrical connections between the solar cells carried by the substrate. The electrical connections coupled to link the solar cells together to provide power to the aircraft while in flight.
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