Integrated hydrogen-electric engine
US12341225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated hydrogen-electric engine including an air compressor system, a hydrogen fuel source, a fuel cell stack, a heat exchanger, an elongated shaft, and a motor assembly. The heat exchanger is disposed in fluid communication with the hydrogen fuel source and the fuel cell stack. The elongated shaft supports the air compressor system, the fuel cell stack and the heat exchanger. The motor assembly is disposed in electrical communication with the fuel cell stack.
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