公开(公告)号：US20230378796A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US17746570

申请日：2022-05-17

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Todd A. Spierling ,  Robert A. Bayles

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B60L53/20

CPC classification number: H02J7/007182 ,  H02J7/0048 ,  H02J7/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B60L53/20 ,  H02J2207/20 ,  B64D2027/026

Abstract: An aircraft hybrid electrical system includes an electric power generating system in signal communication with a thermal combustion engine, a secondary power system in signal communication with the electric power generating system, and a battery in signal communication with the electric power generating system and the secondary power system. The aircraft hybrid electrical system further comprises a system controller in signal communication with the electric power generating system, secondary power system, and the battery. The system controller is configured to monitor a charge capacity of the battery and selectively operate in a current charge mode and a voltage charge mode to charge the battery. The system controller invokes the current charge mode in response to detecting the charge capacity falls below a charge capacity threshold, and invokes the voltage charge mode in response to detecting the charge capacity reaches a target value.

公开(公告)号：US20210061481A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-04

申请号：US16998881

申请日：2020-08-20

Applicant: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. ,  Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Jean Thomassin ,  Todd A. Spierling

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64D27/12

Abstract: A hybrid electric aircraft powerplant arrangement can include a first wing pair of powerplants for a first wing of an aircraft, the first wing pair comprising a first electric powerplant configured to drive a first air mover and a first heat engine powerplant configured to drive a second air mover separate from the first air mover. The arrangement can include a second wing pair of powerplants for a second wing of the aircraft, the second wing pair comprising a second electric powerplant configured to drive a third air mover separate from the first and second air movers, and a second heat engine powerplant configured to drive a fourth air mover separate from the first, second, and third air movers.

公开(公告)号：US20210039801A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-11

申请号：US16986148

申请日：2020-08-05

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Todd A. Spierling ,  Kyle Stephen Ives

IPC: B64D31/14 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/06 ,  B64D35/08 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D27/02 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D29/06

Abstract: A hybrid electric aircraft powerplant controller for controlling an engine and an electric motor-generator can include an engine recharging module. The engine recharging module can be configured to operate the engine to produce a desired output power to a propulsor and to produce additional power to drive the electric motor-generator to produce electrical output from the electric motor-generator to recharge an electrical storage device during at least one power setting and/or flight phase where the electric motor-generator is not driving the propulsor.

公开(公告)号：US20200313499A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16362944

申请日：2019-03-25

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Todd A. Spierling

IPC: H02K5/20 ,  H02K9/12 ,  H02K5/18 ,  H02K9/19

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for an electrical machine includes a stator including a stack defining a rotation axis and windings in the stack extending parallel to the rotation axis and forming end windings where the windings wrap around opposing axial ends of the stack. A rotor is included radially inward from the stator, configured to rotate about the rotation axis relative to the stator. An annular cooling jacket is included radially outward from the end windings at one axial end of the stack. The cooling jacket is configured to circulate cooling fluid in an internal flow passage therein in a circumferential direction to carry heat away from the end windings.

公开(公告)号：US20160365814A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14734090

申请日：2015-06-09

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Jacek F. Gieras ,  Todd A. Spierling

IPC: H02P9/00 ,  H02P9/30

CPC classification number: H02P9/302 ,  H02K17/44 ,  H02K19/38 ,  H02P9/48 ,  H02P2101/15

Abstract: A variable speed analog current (AC) generator system includes a main generator unit in electrical communication with a rotary transformer. The main generator unit outputs a main output power signal, and the rotary transformer adjusts a frequency of the main output power signal. The variable speed analog current (AC) generator system further includes an electronic exciter controller in electrical communication with the rotary transformer. The exciter controller is configured to determine a desired frequency of the main output power and apply an exciter signal having an adjustable exciter frequency to maintain the main output power signal at the desired frequency.

Abstract translation: 变速模拟电流（AC）发电机系统包括与旋转变压器电连通的主发电机单元。 主发电机单元输出主输出功率信号，旋转变压器调整主输出功率信号的频率。 变速模拟电流（AC）发生器系统还包括与旋转变压器电连通的电子励磁机控制器。 激励器控制器被配置为确定主输出功率的期望频率并施加具有可调激励器频率的激励器信号以将主输出功率信号保持在期望的频率。

公开(公告)号：US20160348589A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14551760

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Dhaval Patel ,  Andreas C. Koenig ,  Todd A. Spierling

IPC: F02C7/275 ,  F02C3/04 ,  H02K1/24 ,  F02N11/04 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: F02C7/275 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  F02C3/04 ,  F02N11/04 ,  F05D2220/323 ,  F05D2220/7642 ,  H02K1/246 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02K19/20 ,  Y02T50/54

Abstract: An aircraft engine assembly includes an engine housing, a low pressure spool disposed within the engine housing, and a high pressure spool disposed within the engine housing. Also included is a flux-switching machine disposed within the engine housing, the flux-switching machine comprising a rotor, a stator, a field winding and an armature winding, the flux-switching machine configured to generate power for the aircraft power system.

Abstract translation: 飞机发动机组件包括发动机壳体，设置在发动机壳体内的低压阀芯和设置在发动机壳体内的高压阀芯。 还包括设置在发动机壳体内的磁通切换机，所述磁通切换机包括转子，定子，励磁绕组和电枢绕组，所述磁通切换机被配置成为飞行器电力系统产生电力。

公开(公告)号：US20130306790A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13953164

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Louis J. Bruno ,  Anthony C. Jones ,  Todd A. Spierling ,  Gregory L. DeFrancesco

IPC: B64D41/00

CPC classification number: B64D41/00 ,  B64C13/40 ,  B64C13/42 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: A hybrid power distribution system for an aircraft generates hydraulic power from one of a plurality of power sources based on which power source provides energy most efficiently. Power sources includes an electric power distribution bus that distributes electrical energy onboard the aircraft, a pneumatic distribution channel that distributes pneumatic energy onboard the aircraft, and mechanical power provided by one or more engines associated with the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于飞机的混合动力配电系统基于哪个电源最有效地提供能量从多个电源之一产生液压动力。 电源包括分配飞机上的电能的电力分配总线，在飞机上分配气动能量的气动分配通道以及由与飞机相关联的一个或多个发动机提供的机械动力。