Methods and systems for charging an electric aircraft including a horizontal cable arrangement
US11623535B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/7072
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for charging an electric aircraft including a horizontal cable arrangement, including a charger base including an energy source and a charging cable electrically connected to the energy source. The system further including a horizontal cable including at least a length of the charging cable and having a first cable arrangement position, wherein the horizontal cable arrangement is located at a first elevation, and a second cable arrangement position, wherein the horizontal cable arrangement is located at a second elevation. The second elevation is greater than the first elevation. The system further including a lift in contact with the horizontal cable arrangement. The lift having a first lift position and a second lift position. In the first lift position, the horizontal cable arrangement is in the first cable arrangement position, and in the second lift position, the horizontal cable arrangement is in the second cable arrangement position.
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