Adaptive aircraft electrical power distribution system
US11448136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2310/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adaptive aircraft electrical power distribution system includes an aircraft power source, a power connector, an aircraft power distribution bus, and a bidirectional power controller. The aircraft power source is operable to generate and supply electrical power. The power connector is mounted on a fuselage of the aircraft. The aircraft power distribution bus is operable to distribute electrical power to an aircraft electrical load. The bidirectional power controller is mounted in the aircraft and is electrically coupled to the aircraft power source, the aircraft power connector, and the aircraft power distribution bus. The bidirectional power controller is configured to: sense when the aircraft power source is generating and supplying electrical power, sense when electrical power is being supplied to the power connector from an external power source, and selectively couple at least one of the aircraft power source or the power connector to the aircraft power distribution system.
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