Systems and methods for a blended wing body aircraft with permanent tanks
US12168521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2039/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for a blended wing body aircraft with permanent tanks is presented. The aircraft comprises a blended wing body and at least a tank permanently attached the blended wing body. The at least a tank is configured to store liquified gas fuel and further comprises at least a vent configured to vent gaseous fuel from the at least a tank and an insulation to reduce thermal transfer to the liquified gas fuel inside of the at least a tank.
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