Lightweight auxiliary power and forced air supply unit
US4706908A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight auxiliary power and forced air supply unit that may be used to provide electricity and forced air for use by an air conditioning system on a vehicle such as an aircraft. The unit includes a turbine (12), a generator (13), a forced air unit (14), a primary control unit (16), and a primary display and input control unit (17). The apparatus further includes an electronic sequence unit (18), a secondary display unit (19) and an ignition exciter unit (21), in addition to a modulated bleed air valve (22), a fuel pump (23), a fuel valve (24), and a fuel source (26). The apparatus also includes a heat sensor unit (27) and a fire protection unit (28), and connects to the electrical system buss (29) of the aircraft. As configured and as installed, this apparatus weighs less than two hundred pounds.
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