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Indicator for hybrid aircraft power plant

US12420947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2023
Grant dateSep 23, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D43/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An indication system for a hybrid aircraft power plant including an electric motor and a heat engine for driving an air mover configured to propel an aircraft is provided. The indication system includes a display providing a display area and a computer operatively connected to the display. The computer is configured to cause a first visual indication to be generated in the display area of the display. The first visual indication indicates a current amount of energy stored in a battery powering the electric motor of the hybrid aircraft power plant along a scale. The computer is configured to cause a second visual indication to be generated in the same display area of the display. The second visual indication indicates a remaining run time for the electric motor based on the current amount of energy stored in the battery.

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