Electric direct drive for aircraft propulsion and lift

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9937803
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15145869

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The present disclosure provides an apparatus with a prime mover coupled to a generator that is directly electrically coupled to an electric motor. A propeller or fan may be coupled to and driven by the electric motor. A bi-directional power converter may be coupled to the generator and further coupled to an energy storage device. The energy storage device may be selectively coupled to the electric motor. Methods of using the apparatus are also provided.

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ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC2059 S TIBBS AVE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alt, John T Zionsville, US 5 113
Blackwelder, Mark J Plainfield, US 11 194
Rodriguez, Rigoberto J Avon, US 15 202
Siegel, William L Mercersburg, US 14 211

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