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Primary panel and motor controller integration for aircraft power distribution system

US7922117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (HSC) · US

Inventors

Jeffrey T. Wavering · Rockford, US
Eric A. Carter · Monroe, US
Josef Maier · Eichstätt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 30, 2004
Grant date	Apr 12, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 17, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/60
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric power generation and distribution system includes a primary distribution panel, which preferably operates at 230 VAC, and a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) panel in direct electrical communication therewith. The HVDC panels power motor controllers which drive electric motors residing in the center or aft sections of the aircraft. As many of the large electrical loads are located in the aft section of the aircraft, an aft electronics bay is located adjacent the aircraft wing roots to house the primary distribution panels and the HVDC panels.

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