Optical energy transfer and conversion system
US9090315B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/13
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical power transfer system comprising a fiber spooler, a fiber optic rotary joint mechanically connected to the fiber spooler, and an electrical power extraction subsystem connected to the fiber optic rotary joint with an optical waveguide. Optical energy is generated at and transferred from a base station through fiber wrapped around the spooler, through the rotary joint, and ultimately to the power extraction system at a remote mobility platform for conversion to another form of energy.
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