MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOFA modular power distribution assembly (25) includes a frame (80) defined by a first set of parallel supports (81) and a second set of parallel supports (82), the second set of parallel supports (82) c…DRIVE·Jun 17·1 min readFollowB64D41/00GE AVIAT SYSTEMS LTD [GB]
DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFTA device (1) for generating electrical energy for an aircraft is described, comprising an electrical machine (2) and a gas turbine unit (3) with a compressor unit (5), with a turbine unit (6) comprisi…DRIVE·Jun 3·2 min readFollowB64D41/00ROLLS ROYCE DEUTSCHLAND LTD & CO KG [DE]
POWER LINE COMMUNICATION FOR AIRPLANE.A power system is provided and includes an electrical element, feeder lines (130, 430) by which the electrical element is receptive of first signals at first frequency ranges, first and second line re…DRIVE·Apr 15·1 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL ARCHITECTURE FOR MOTOR DRIVESThere is provided a system for providing power to one or more loads. The system comprises a plurality of power converters, wherein each power converter is configured to be arranged in a parallel confi…DRIVE·Apr 15·2 min readFollowB64D41/00UNITED TECH RESEARCH CENTER IRELAND LTD [IE]
POWER AND SERIAL COMMUNICATION SCHEMEA power and data communication system including an inboard computer system that includes a resistor network, an outboard computer system that includes at least one current limiter and voltage limiter …DRIVE·Mar 11·1 min readFollowB64D41/00SIMMONDS PRECISION PRODUCTS [US]
CONTACTOR CONTROL UNITSA contactor control unit (CCU) includes a communication interface configured to be coupled to a power controller. The CCU also includes one or more switches, each associated with a contactor in a powe…DRIVE·Feb 19·1 min readFollowB64D41/00Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
SMART POWER ROUTER AND PROTECTION FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE DC DISTRIBUTIONSystems and methods of operating for a smart power router (900a) for boosting and protection are provided. Aspects include a power router (900a) comprising a plurality of terminals, a first DC power s…DRIVE·Dec 17·2 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
CUSTOMIZED SECONDARY POWER DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY GENERATED FROM CUSTOMIZABLE SECONDARY POWER DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLYA method (400) of generating a customized secondary power distribution assembly (SPDA) includes generating one or more customizable SPDAs (100A-N). Each of the one or more customizable SPDAs is a cons…DRIVE·Nov 12·1 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CURRENT LIMITER FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICESSystems for a current limiting circuit are provided. Aspects include a first set of batteries coupled to a battery terminal (402), a power converter (410) coupled to a power converter terminal (402-1)…DRIVE·Aug 13·2 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
DUAL VOLTAGE LOW SPOOL GENERATORSystems (300) and methods (400) for dual voltage power generation are provided. Aspects include a generator (302) having an input connected to an engine to receive rotational energy proportional to a …DRIVE·Jan 29·2 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
BACK-UP THRUST REVERSER ACTUATION SYSTEM CONTROLA system architecture for a backup thrust reverser actuation system control is provided. The system architecture includes an AC power supply (101, 201) of an aircraft, a power supply (102, 202) and a …DRIVE·Jan 15·1 min readFollowB64D41/00GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LTD [GB]
TOROIDAL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE MECHANISM-INTEGRATED ELECTRICITY GENERATION APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFTProvided are: a toroidal continuously variable transmission that can create a jet of oil resistant to the influence of a wind generated by rotation of a power roller, thereby feeding a sufficient amou…DRIVE·Dec 4·2 min readFollowB64D41/00KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD [JP]
POWER SUPPLY FOR AIRCRAFT SYSTEMSDisclosed is a direct current power supply. The direct current power supply includes a voltage output (150) defining a voltage rail (154) and a ground (152). The direct current power supply includes a…DRIVE·Jul 10·1 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEMAn auxiliary power generator system for an aircraft including an auxiliary power unit (APU) with dual and fully redundant starter and electrical power generation systems that connects independently to…DRIVE·Jun 13·1 min readFollowB64D41/00AIRBUS OPERATIONS, S.L.U.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMA method and power distribution system (50) for operating in a low power consumption mode includes a primary power distribution node (16) defining a primary distribution switch (40) having an output (…DRIVE·Jun 12·1 min readFollowB64D41/00GE AVIAT SYSTEMS LTD [GB]
AUXILIARY SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINEAn auxiliary device system includes a motor generator, an auxiliary device motor, a converter configured to convert electric power generated by the motor generator, an inverter configured to drive the…DRIVE·Jun 5·1 min readFollowB64D41/00KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD [JP]
Distributed Wireless Power Distribution SystemA system and method to provide a power distribution network to wirelessly power sensors, micro powered devices and switches to perform passenger functions as needed. An example implementation in an ai…DRIVE·Apr 18·1 min readFollowB64D41/00Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.
PASSIVE POWER SHARING OF PARALLELED SOURCESSystem and methods for passive power sharing of parallel sources are provided. Aspects include a first DC power supply including a first generator and a rectifier circuit, a second DC power supply inc…DRIVE·Feb 28·2 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFTAn electrical supply system () with first and second electrical sourced (S, S), coupled together to electrically supply electrical loads (Z, Z, Z . . . Zn) of an aircraft. The first electrical source …DRIVE·Jan 25·2 min readFollowB64D41/00AIRBUS OPERATIONS (S.A.S.)
METHOD OF OPERATING A FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFTA method of operating a fuel cell assembly for an aircraft is provided. The method includes: receiving flight load predictor data for a scheduled flight of the aircraft prior to initiation of the sche…DRIVE·Nov 30·1 min readFollowB64D41/00General Electric Company
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMA method and power distribution system for operating in a low power consumption mode includes a primary power distribution node defining a primary distribution switch having an output and operable in …DRIVE·Oct 5·1 min readFollowB64D41/00GE Aviation Systems Limited
MUFFLERA muffler includes a housing defining a first chamber, a second chamber and a third chamber. The muffler includes at least a pair of nested protrusions in communication with an inlet. The pair of nest…DRIVE·Jul 6·2 min readFollowB64D41/00HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT FOR AN AIRCRAFTAn auxiliary power unit for an aircraft. It includes an air compressor coupled to an air-drawing device for drawing in air from outside the aircraft, the compressor supplying compressed air to a manif…DRIVE·May 11·1 min readFollowB64D41/00Airbus Operations SAS
SPLIT POWER-CONTROL ELECTRONICS WITH FIBER-OPTIC MULTIPLEXINGProvided are embodiments of a system for split power-control electronics with fiber-optic multiplexing. The system includes one or more power electronics modules configured to provide power to a load,…DRIVE·Apr 26·1 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
OVERFILL VALVESAn overfill valve (100) for an oil sump comprising a housing (110) adapted to be connected by a first end (110a) to an oil sump port and to receive an excess of oil from the oil sump, a hinged flap (1…DRIVE·Apr 19·2 min readFollowB64D41/00AIRBUS OPERATIONS SLU [ES]
DC BUS VOLTAGE CONTROLIn accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, there is provided a system for aircraft power. The system includes a DC/DC converter having a DC input and a DC output and a switching circui…DRIVE·Feb 16·1 min readFollowB64D41/00Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
PASSIVE POWER SHARING OF PARALLELED SOURCESSystem and methods for passive power sharing of parallel sources are provided. Aspects include a first DC power supply including a first generator and a rectifier circuit, a second DC power supply inc…DRIVE·Nov 24·2 min readFollowB64D41/00Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
REDUNDANT ACTUATION POWER AND CONTROLA redundant power supply system for aircraft seats, includes: a first power supply module having a first AC to DC power converter configured to supply power to a first auxiliary board, the first auxil…DRIVE·Oct 6·1 min readFollowB64D41/00CRANE CO.
EQUALIZING WEARING OF TWO OR MORE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATORS OF AN AIRCRAFTApparatus and associated methods relate to equalizing wearing of a plurality of electrical power generators of an aircraft. Such equalization is achieved by logging operating conditions of at least a …DRIVE·Aug 31·1 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
CONTROL FOR A TARGET COMMON BUS VOLTAGEIn some examples, a system includes a load configured to generate propulsion based on power received from a bus via a power converter. The system also includes a controller configured to determine tha…DRIVE·Aug 18·2 min readFollowB64D41/00Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte. Ltd.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY NETWORK FOR AN AIRCRAFTMethods for controlling an electrical power supply network for an aircraft, include pre-charging at least one capacitor in a normal operating mode when a gas turbine is available, pre-charging the at …DRIVE·Jun 16·1 min readFollowB64D41/00SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMA method and power distribution system for operating in a low power consumption mode includes a primary power distribution node defining a primary distribution switch having an output and operable in …DRIVE·May 19·1 min readFollowB64D41/00GE Aviation Systems Limited
Systems and Methods for Transferring Electric Power to an Aircraft During FlightSystems and methods for transferring electric power to an aircraft during flight. Power transfer to the receiver aircraft is effected by means of a donor aircraft using a wired electrical connection. …DRIVE·Dec 9·1 min readFollowB64D41/00The Boeing Company
CONTROLLING MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES WITH A SINGLE EXTERNAL POWER SWITCHA plurality of external power (“EP”) sources can be controlled with a single EP switch. A plurality of EP states can be determined, each EP state of the plurality of EP states being associated with on…DRIVE·Aug 5·1 min readFollowB64D41/00The Boeing Company
CABIN INTERIOR ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A POWER TRANSFER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING THE CABIN INTERIOR ARRANGEMENTA cabin interior arrangement for an aircraft is proposed that comprises a first cabin interior object and a second cabin interior object comprising a power transmitting device for transmitting power f…DRIVE·Jun 17·2 min readFollowB64D41/00Diehl Aerospace GmbH
Hydraulic pump start system and methodA hydraulic motor pump (224) is powered from a main bus (230) when power is available from the main bus (230), from an auxiliary power unit starter motor controller (202) during a start-up of the hydr…DRIVE·Oct 1·1 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
DC power architecture for remote APU startA circuit and methods for remote auxiliary power unit startup (324) are presented. A first node (320) is coupled to a ground (318) by action of a momentary switch (302) to initiate an activation, and …DRIVE·Dec 25·1 min readFollowB64D41/00BOEING CO [US]
System and method for providing electrical powerAn electrical power unit (10) provides electrical power to an electrical component (12) on-board an aircraft (100). The electrical power unit (10) includes a hydrogen generation system (16) configured…DRIVE·Dec 4·1 min readFollowB64D41/00GEN ELECTRIC [US]
Method of supplying auxiliary power from an auxiliary power unit and corresponding architectureThe method involves providing non-propelling power to consumers of an aircraft from a storage reservoir (31) of fuel (4) common to an engine of the aircraft and an auxiliary power unit (APU) (2), in a…DRIVE·Nov 13·1 min readFollowB64D41/00MICROTURBO [FR]
Warming feature for aircraft fuel cellsA system (10) and method for warming a fuel cell (20) on an aircraft, the system includes at least one fuel cell (20). The fuel cell (20) includes an anode and a cathode for creating thermal and elect…DRIVE·Oct 30·1 min readFollowB64D41/00HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
