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System and methods for implementing regional air transit network using hybrid-electric aircraft

A hybrid electric and power system technology, applied in air transportation, transportation and packaging, network planning, etc., can solve problems such as inconvenient or ineffective

Pending Publication Date: 2017-09-26
峰鸟航空科技公司
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[0007] As will be described, the conventional means of providing air transportation services for regional travel is not convenient or effective for the purpose of encouraging widespread use by potential customers

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Embodiment 1

[0649] Example 1: Business variant

[0650] o Passenger cabin configured for economy class seating, passenger baggage allocation in line with business carrier standards. Luggage spaces inside the passenger cabin and in the cargo hold;

[0651] o Control system configured for a minimum of a single pilot, with a remote pilot as backup, with options for a second pilot (if required) or trainee;

[0652] o The upper range is the point at which passengers will switch to business jet travel for more time and cost efficiencies. Occasional augmentation operations;

[0653] o Market segment that is highly sensitive to (DOC+I) and less sensitive to COT; thus matching lower cost range-extending generators (eg TDI) aligned with slower design speeds. Pressurization to lower altitudes, except for variants intended for use on very short legs (<200 miles); and

[0654] ○ Figure 17 The sample speeds, ranges, and resulting powertrain configurations shown are representative of this class of...

Embodiment 2

[0655] Example 2: Business variant

[0656] o Passenger cabin configured for business class seating, baggage allocation above business carrier standards. Luggage spaces inside the passenger cabin and in the cargo hold;

[0657] o Control system configured for a minimum of a single pilot, with a remote pilot as backup, with options for a second pilot (if required) or trainee;

[0658] ○ More frequent use of extended range on less predictable routes;

[0659] ○ Highly sensitive to COT, less sensitive to (DOC+I); variants can be matched with higher power range-extending generators (e.g., aircraft gas turbines) also aligned at higher design speeds and altitudes for extended-range cruise ; pressurization to intermediate altitudes; and

Embodiment 3

[0660] Example 3: Cargo Variations

[0661] ○No pressurization, or cabin furnishings;

[0662] o a control system configured for pilot optional flight, controlled by a remote pilot on unmanned segments;

[0663] ○ speed and range, which is specified to aim at a suitable position between ground transportation and commercial aircraft, usually 200-700 miles, intermediate speed;

[0664] ○ market segment which is highly sensitive to (DOC+I) and less sensitive to COT; thus matching with lower cost extended range generators (e.g. TDI) aligned to slower design speeds, unless longer range Ask for what you need.

[0665] As described herein, the inventive aircraft is designed to achieve safety and fault tolerance that exceeds stringent aviation requirements (FAA and EASA) with a powertrain built for soft degrading. This includes tolerant power sources (energy storage units, generators), motors (propulsion, generators), converters (inverters, rectifiers, DC-DC converters), power dist...

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Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for overcoming the disadvantages of current air transportation systems that might be used for regional travel by providing a more cost effective and convenient regional air transport system. In some embodiments, the inventive air transport system, operational methods, and associated aircraft include a highly efficient plug-in series hybrid-electric powertrain (specifically optimized for aircraft operating in regional ranges), a forward compatible, range-optimized aircraft design, enabling an earlier impact of electric -based air travel services as the overall transportation system and associated technologies are developed, and platforms for the semi-automated optimization and control of the powertrain, and for the semi-automated optimization of determining the flight path for a regional distance hybrid-electric aircraft flight.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 043990, filed August 29, 2014, entitled "System and Methods for Implementing Regional Air Transit Network Using Hybrid-Electric Aircraft," said application in its entirety, including appendices Incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Background technique [0003] Transport units and transport systems are an important part of the infrastructure used to enable trade and the movement of people between locations. As such, they are necessary services for economic growth, social development, and effective governance of the region. Transport devices and systems are used to move merchandise between distribution points, enable face-to-face meetings and discussions, and generally facilitate relationship development. Furthermore, as new modes of transportation have been developed, travel times and cargo carrying capacity have changed dramaticall...

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IPC IPC(8): H04W16/28G08G5/00
CPCG01C21/20G08G5/0021G08G5/0052G08G5/0086G08G5/0034Y02T50/60B64C39/00B64D35/02G08G5/00H01Q1/283H04W16/28H04W36/0011H04W36/12B64D2221/00B64D27/026B64C11/001B64D27/24B64C11/44B64D41/007
Inventor B·M·纳普A·A·库马尔
Owner 峰鸟航空科技公司
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