Propeller propulsion unit comprising a heat engine and an electric motor and aircraft comprising such a propeller propulsion unit
US11897622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propeller propulsion unit, comprising at least one kinematic system comprising at least: a heat engine, an electrical energy generator, an electric motor configured to generate a rotary movement as output from the electrical energy generated by the electrical energy generator, a drive and selection device configured to assume a first configuration, in which it is coupled to the output of the electric motor, and a second configuration, in which it is coupled to the main shaft of the heat engine, and a propeller rotated by the drive and selection device. Such a propeller propulsion unit with a hybrid engine allows more power to be provided and facilitates maintenance and ergonomics and is safer.
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