Aircraft and associated method of controlling an electric aircraft powerplant
US12071252B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2045/0085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The aircraft can include a rotary airfoil device having an output shaft rotatable around an airfoil rotation axis; an electric engine having a source shaft drivingly coupled to the output shaft; a controller in communication with the electric engine; a low voltage electric system operable to power the controller; a high voltage electric system having a high voltage battery operable to power the electric engine, the high voltage battery further operable to power the low voltage electric system via a voltage converter; and an electromagnetic generator having a generator shaft coupled to the output shaft, the electromagnetic generator operable to power the low voltage electric system.
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