公开(公告)号：US11916373B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17493187

申请日：2021-10-04

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: H02H7/22 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H02H1/00 ,  H02J4/00

CPC classification number: H02H7/222 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02J4/00 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: A method and circuit for determining and extinguishing electrical faults includes a power supply, and electrical load, a controller module, and electrical sensors, and when the controller module does not extinguish the electrical fault, another switch blows a fuse.

公开(公告)号：US11342759B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-24

申请号：US15888429

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  John Oliver Collins

IPC: H02J4/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H02B1/20 ,  H02J7/14 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A power distribution node for a power architecture, and method for operating, includes a microgenerator configured to generate a supply of electrical power, and a power distribution unit connected with a power supply bus and the microgenerator and configured to selectively energize at least a subset of electrical loads disposed proximately to the power distribution node. The energizing power is operably supplied by at least one of the power supply bus or the microgenerator.

公开(公告)号：US11065973B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US15873927

申请日：2018-01-18

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Hao Huang ,  David Killin Roberts

IPC: B60L53/24 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J3/32

Abstract: A distributed converter for delivering power to a set of loads is provided. The distributed converter includes a converter battery distribution unit that includes a converter-modular power tile, and the converter-modular power tile includes a battery pack configured to deliver power to a load of the set of loads.

公开(公告)号：US10693314B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16095716

申请日：2017-05-16

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: H02J9/06 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H02J4/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J1/08

Abstract: An electric distribution architecture may comprise a main bus delivering current from a main source to a set of distributed loads at a first voltage wherein a subset of the set requires a second voltage lower than the first voltage. A distribution unit may be connected between the main bus and each load of the subset and may include a voltage converter converting the first voltage to the second voltage. A battery bus may deliver current to the subset at the second voltage from a battery when the main bus is not operating. The battery bus may operate at a third voltage higher than the second voltage on the battery bus. The voltage converter may convert the third voltage to the second voltage for the subset when the main bus is not operating, wherein the battery bus has a weight adequate to accommodate a current at the third voltage.

公开(公告)号：US11214382B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-04

申请号：US16381601

申请日：2019-04-11

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： David Alan Elliott ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  H02J1/14 ,  H02J4/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a power distribution system includes a power converter adapted to receive a power supply and convert the power supply to a power output, a set of solid state switching elements connected with the power output, a set of sensors adapted to sense a power demand at the set of solid state switching elements, and a controller module communicatively connected with the set of sensors and the set of solid state switching elements.

公开(公告)号：US10983155B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US15964037

申请日：2018-04-26

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton ,  Peter James Handy ,  Denis Vaughan Weale

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  G01R31/00 ,  H02H7/26 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H02H1/00 ,  H02H7/22 ,  H02H5/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing the detection of faults in a wiring system. The wiring system is made up of supply wires and can include return wires. The supply wire connects a power supply to a load end. The fault detecting apparatus is positioned along the wire between the power supply and the load end and can include a first and second resistor, a voltage monitor, and an indicator.

公开(公告)号：US10701798B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-30

申请号：US16094280

申请日：2017-04-25

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Julian Peter Mayes ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Peter James Handy

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H03K17/12 ,  H03K17/687 ,  H05K1/18

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for electrically switching current include a first conductor formed of an electrically conductive material and having a first longitudinal axis; a second conductor formed of the electrically conductive material and having a second longitudinal axis; a set of switching components, each component selectively configured to electrically couple the first conductor to the second conductor; and a printed circuit board on which the first and second conductors are disposed. The width of the first conductor along the first longitudinal axis varies such that the current density in the first conductor is substantially constant along the first longitudinal axis and the width of the second conductor along the second longitudinal axis varies such that the current density in the second conductor is substantially constant along the second longitudinal axis.

公开(公告)号：US20200017235A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16509621

申请日：2019-07-12

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Peter James Handy

IPC: B64D47/00 ,  H02H1/00 ,  H02H7/22 ,  H02J4/00

Abstract: A power distribution system can include a power source, a power distribution unit, and at least one electrical load supplied by the power distribution unit. A detection circuit can be utilized in the power distribution system to sense or detect the occurrence of an electrical failure within the power or electrical unit.

公开(公告)号：US10531587B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US16074833

申请日：2017-03-01

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  John Oliver Collins

IPC: H05K7/14 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/03 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B64D35/08 ,  H02B1/21

Abstract: A method and apparatus for modular power distribution includes an end module and at least one switching module having a switching module electrical power interface configured to electrically connect to at least one of the end module electrical power interface, to another switching module electrical power interface, or to at least one voltage converter module, and having at least one of a switching element, an input/output connector, a switching module communication interface, or a bus bar connector, wherein the modules are physically secured.

公开(公告)号：US20190315480A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16381601

申请日：2019-04-11

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： David Alan Elliott ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  H02J4/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a power distribution system includes a power converter adapted to receive a power supply and convert the power supply to a power output, a set of solid state switching elements connected with the power output, a set of sensors adapted to sense a power demand at the set of solid state switching elements, and a controller module communicatively connected with the set of sensors and the set of solid state switching elements.