Hybrid electric propulsion system for an aircraft
US10822100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propulsion system for an aircraft includes a propulsor; a turbomachine mechanically coupled to the propulsor for driving the propulsor during a combustion operating mode of the propulsion system and mechanically decoupled from the propulsor during an electric operating mode of the propulsion system; and an electrical power source. The propulsion system further includes an electric machine, the electric machine being electrically coupled to the electrical power source and mechanically coupled to the propulsor during the electric operating mode of the propulsion system such that the electric machine drives the propulsor during the electric operating mode of the propulsion system.
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