Aircraft propulsion system and methods of feathering
US12319400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft propulsion system including at least first airmover, an electric motor configured to at least partially power the at least first airmover, wherein the first airmover includes a propeller having at least a first position configured to provide thrust to the aircraft and a second position configured to recharge a power source, wherein the second position is a reverse windmilling position, and a heat engine configured to at least partially power the first air mover or a second air mover.
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