公开(公告)号：US20170085090A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15311672

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: Solar Ship Inc.

Inventor： Ahmad Diab Marzouk ,  Olivier Trescases

IPC: H02J3/38 ,  H02M3/335

CPC classification number: H02J3/383 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02M3/33507 ,  H02M3/33584 ,  H02M2001/0093 ,  Y02B70/1483 ,  Y02E10/566

Abstract: Habitations in remote areas around the world lack basic infrastructure to achieve an efficient supply chain. Over 90% of roads are unpaved and fuel infrastructure is scarce. A solar-powered hybrid airship was conceived to address this problem. It is a buoyant low-altitude aircraft with an electric power train and wing-mounted photovoltaic array. Fully electric operation requires efficient lightweight power electronics to maximize range and payload. A Partial Power Processing (PPP) converter based on the bidirectional Cuk topology is demonstrated for this application. Due to the PPP concept, the converter is rated for only about a quarter of the generated PV power. The rating is optimized based on the battery and photovoltaic array voltage ranges. The experimental prototype uses Silicon Carbide MOSFETS and achieves a system efficiency of up to 99.3%.

公开(公告)号：US09527569B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14428906

申请日：2013-09-19

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Sebastien Fournier ,  Jay Godsall

IPC: B64B1/24 ,  C25B15/08 ,  C25B1/04 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D39/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/24 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B15/08 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T90/44

Abstract: An aircraft comprising a hydrogen-containing envelope, a water-collection system for collecting water from the envelope, an electrolyzer to convert the water collected using the water-collection system into hydrogen, and a hydrogen-replenishment system for replenishing the envelope with hydrogen generated using the electrolyzer. In one embodiment, generated hydrogen is also supplied to a hydrogen-fuelled propulsion system for propulsion of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机，包括含氢封壳，用于从外壳收集水的收水系统，将使用收集系统收集的水转化为氢的电解器，以及产生氢的补充系统 使用电解槽。 在一个实施例中，产生的氢也被供应到用于推进飞行器的氢燃料推进系统。

公开(公告)号：US20150248711A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14430576

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Sebastien Fournier ,  Jay Godsall

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/58

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0275 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L50/40 ,  B60L50/52 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0267 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G09F21/06 ,  G09F27/00 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G2370/02 ,  G09G2370/16 ,  G09G2380/12 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18508 ,  H04L67/2814 ,  H04W4/60 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y04S50/10 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: An airship or airborne station comprises a gas-containing envelope for containing a lifting gas, solar panels on the envelope for providing electric power to an energy storage system, and an external display screen powered by the energy storage system. This airship or airborne station enables novel methods of using the airship or airborne station to display digital content, to sell or auction ad space on the display screen to the highest bidder, to display information for events, crowds, rescue operations, or to interact digitally with a group of wireless communications devices. Furthermore, the airship or airborne station acts as a communication and media hub for uploading user-generated content, relaying communications from wireless devices, broadcasting content or interactive media.

Abstract translation: 飞艇或机载站包括用于容纳提升气体的含气体信封，用于向能量存储系统提供电力的信封上的太阳能电池板以及由能量存储系统供电的外部显示屏。 这种飞艇或机载站能够使用飞艇或机载电台显示数字内容，将显示屏上的广告空间出售或拍卖给最高出价者的新颖方法，显示事件，人群，救援行动的信息或数字互动 与一组无线通信设备。 此外，飞艇或机载电台作为上传用户生成内容的通信和媒体中心，中继无线设备的通信，广播内容或交互式媒体。

公开(公告)号：US20150246717A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14428906

申请日：2013-09-19

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Sebastien Fournier ,  Jay Godsall

IPC: B64B1/24 ,  B64D27/24 ,  C25B15/08 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D39/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64D33/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/24 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B15/08 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T90/44

Abstract: An aircraft comprising a hydrogen-containing envelope, a water-collection system for collecting water from the envelope, an electrolyser to convert the water collected using the water-collection system into hydrogen, and a hydrogen-replenishment system for replenishing the envelope with hydrogen generated using the electrolyser. In one embodiment, generated hydrogen is also supplied to a hydrogen-fuelled propulsion system for propulsion of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机，包括含氢封壳，用于从外壳收集水的收水系统，将使用收集系统收集的水转化为氢的电解器，以及产生氢气的用于补充封套的氢补充系统 使用电解槽。 在一个实施例中，产生的氢也被供应到用于推进飞行器的氢燃料推进系统。

公开(公告)号：US20170073058A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15343708

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Sebastien Fournier ,  Jay Godsall

IPC: B64B1/24 ,  B64D27/24 ,  C25B9/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B1/00 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64D39/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  C25B1/003 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B9/00 ,  Y02E60/368 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/44

Abstract: An aircraft comprising a hydrogen-containing envelope, a water-collection system for collecting water from the envelope, an electrolyser to convert the water collected using the water-collection system into hydrogen, and a hydrogen-replenishment system for replenishing the envelope with hydrogen generated using the electrolyser. In one embodiment, generated hydrogen is also supplied to a hydrogen-fueled propulsion system for propulsion of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机，包括含氢封壳，用于从外壳收集水的收水系统，将使用收集系统收集的水转化为氢的电解器，以及产生氢气的用于补充封套的氢补充系统 使用电解槽。 在一个实施例中，产生的氢也被供应到用于推进飞行器的氢燃料推进系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140367022A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14357072

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Steve Wallace

IPC: B65H21/00

CPC classification number: B65H21/00 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing complex, three-dimensional textile structures is disclosed. These textile structures may be large and heavy and difficult to maneuver without damaging them. The method enables various types of joints to be constructed between textile panels plus the application of patches and details onto the surface of these panels. The method minimizes handling and damage to the textile material. The method also reduces the manpower required during the manufacturing process, thus minimizing manufacturing time and cost.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造复杂的三维织物结构的方法和系统。 这些纺织结构可能大而重且难以操纵而不损坏它们。 该方法使得可以在织物面板之间构建各种类型的接头，以及将贴片和细节应用于这些面板的表面上。 该方法可最大限度地减少纺织材料的处理和损坏。 该方法还减少了在制造过程中所需的人力，从而最小化了制造时间和成本。

公开(公告)号：US10427772B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US15343708

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Sebastien Fournier ,  Jay Godsall

IPC: B64B1/24 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D39/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B1/00 ,  C25B9/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/62

Abstract: An aircraft comprising a hydrogen-containing envelope, a water-collection system for collecting water from the envelope, an electrolyser to convert the water collected using the water-collection system into hydrogen, and a hydrogen-replenishment system for replenishing the envelope with hydrogen generated using the electrolyser. In one embodiment, generated hydrogen is also supplied to a hydrogen-fueled propulsion system for propulsion of the aircraft.