Hierarchical power distribution
US9887557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of a hierarchical power distribution network are described. In some embodiments, a first guided surface waveguide probe launches a first guided surface wave along a surface of a terrestrial medium within a first power distribution region. A guided surface wave receive structure obtains electrical energy from the first guided surface wave. A second guided surface waveguide probe launches a second guided surface wave along the surface of the terrestrial medium within a second power distribution region using the electrical energy obtained from the first guided surface wave.
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