Containment zone for an electric machine in a hybrid powerplant for an aircraft
US11691742B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid powerplant is provided for an aircraft. This aircraft hybrid powerplant includes a housing, an electric machine, a heat engine and a geartrain. The housing includes a containment zone located within the housing. The electric machine is arranged within the containment zone. The heat engine is arranged partially or completely within the housing and outside of the containment zone. The geartrain is arranged partially or completely within the housing and partially or completely outside of the containment zone. The electric machine, the heat engine and the geartrain are operatively interconnected.
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