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Semi-autonomous central supply system for passenger seats

US8034495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

12Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH · DE

Inventors

Claus Hoffjann · Hamburg, DE
Hansgeorg Schuldzig · Jork, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 8, 2007
Grant date	Oct 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/50
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for generating energy for a consumer element in an aircraft includes the consumer element with a fuel cell element and a rechargeable metal hydride storage cell. The rechargeable metal hydride storage cell is designed for supplying the fuel cell element with hydrogen such that energy can be generated for the consumer element. The rechargeable metal hydride storage cell is furthermore designed in such a way that it can be charged with hydrogen.

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