Apparatus and methods for distributing electric power on an aircraft during a limited power availability condition
US10889385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for distributing electric power from a power source of an aircraft to a plurality of electrical loads of the aircraft during a limited power availability condition are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: distributing electric power from the power source of the aircraft to the plurality of electrical loads; receiving one or more signals indicative of a demand for electric power by one or more of the plurality of electrical loads; and adjusting the power distribution to the plurality of electrical loads based on the demand for electric power by the one or more plurality of electrical loads. The power distribution is also adjusted to maintain an overall power consumption of the plurality of electrical loads at or below a threshold.
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