Air to air refueling system with an autonomous electrical system
US8905356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for air to air refueling with an autonomous electrical system, comprising at least two hose and drogue devices (3, 5) housed in gondolas located underneath the wings of the aircraft, each refueling device comprising a plurality of components actuated by electrical actuators and its electrical system that is formed by two subsystems, each one of them comprising: a) Electric generator (11) actuated by a wind turbine (25) located in one of said gondolas; b) Energy storage device (19); c) Connection to the aircraft electrical system (15, 17); d) administrating device (21) equipped with means for ensuring the generation and storage of the energy required for responding to the electrical needs of the refueling system without recurring to the electrical system of the aircraft except in the event that the energy stored in said accumulation device (19) falls below a preset value.
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