System and method of augmenting power in a rotorcraft
US8939399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application relates to a regenerative or hybrid drive system for an aircraft. The drive system includes the use of a power augmentation device to selectively engage the drive system of an aircraft to store power. The power in the power augmentation device being configured to release a power burst to systems within the aircraft to perform critical flight maneuvers.
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