Hybrid power systems for different modes of flight
US11097839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A first power source, a second power source, and a power controller are provided, where a vehicle that includes the first power source, the second power source, and the power controller is capable of flying in a transitional mode between a hovering mode and a forward flight mode. The power controller selects one or more of the first power source and the second power source to power a rotor included in the vehicle during the transitional mode.
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