Blended wing body aircraft with a fuel cell and method of use
US11878798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Certain aspects relate to a blended wing body aircraft with a fuel cell and methods of use. An exemplary aircraft includes a blended wing body, at least a propulsor mechanically affixed to the aircraft and configured to propel the aircraft, at least a first fuel store configured to store a first fuel, and at least a fuel cell configured to combine the first fuel with oxygen to produce electricity.
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