Motor pylons for a kite and airborne power generation system using same
US8955795B2 · kind B2 · utility
1Cited by
2References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor pylon system adapted for use with an airborne power generations system is disclosed. The pylons may support turbine driven generators for wind based electrical power generation which also function as electric motors in some aspects. The pylons may be designed to provide side force useful for turning a tethered flying wing flying in a circular cross wind flight path. The pylons may be designed to minimize air flow disruptions over the main wing.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.