Electric power system architecture and fault tolerant VTOL aircraft using same
US12006048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The power system can include: a plurality of batteries, a plurality of electric propulsion units, flight computers, and power connections. The propulsion assemblies can include a motor, a propeller, and one or more inverters. The power system can optionally include a plurality of flight actuators. However, the power system can include any other suitable set of components. The power system functions to provide aircraft propulsion and/or aircraft control authority during flight.
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