Drive Mechanism Utilizing a Tubular Shaft and Fixed Central Shaft

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14140290

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Apparatus are disclosed that are configured to distribute internal loads from a drive mechanism to a solid fixed shaft and rotatable tubular shaft coupled to a propeller, for example. An example apparatus involves: (a) a stator, (b) a central shaft arranged coaxially within the stator, wherein the central shaft has a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein the proximal end of the central shaft is fixedly mounted relative to the stator, (c) a tubular shaft arranged coaxially about the central shaft, wherein the tubular shaft is rotatably coupled to the central shaft, wherein the tubular shaft has a proximal end and a distal end, and (d) a rotor, wherein the rotor is coupled to the tubular shaft, and wherein the rotor is arranged coaxially with the stator.

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MAKANI TECHNOLOGIES LLC2175 MONARCH ST ALAMEDA CA 94501

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Homsy, George Edward San Rafael, US 8 36
Vander, Lind Damon Alameda, US 155 1070

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