FOUR-QUADRANT PARTIAL POWER PROCESSING SWITCHED-MODE CONVERTER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS
    1.
    发明申请
    FOUR-QUADRANT PARTIAL POWER PROCESSING SWITCHED-MODE CONVERTER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS 审中-公开
    用于光伏应用的四个部分功率处理开关转换器

    公开(公告)号:WO2015172254A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:PCT/CA2015050446

    申请日:2015-05-19

    Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC

    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%.

    Abstract translation: 全球偏远地区的居民缺乏基本的基础设施来实现高效的供应链。 超过90%的道路未铺设,燃料基础设施稀缺。 设想了太阳能混合飞艇来解决这个问题。 它是一架浮力低空的飞机,配有电力驱动系统和机翼式光伏阵列。 全电动操作需要高效的轻量级电力电子设备,以最大限度地扩大范围和有效载荷。 基于双向Cuk拓扑的部分功率处理(PPP)转换器被证明适用于此应用。 由于PPP概念,转换器的光伏功率只有大约四分之一。 该等级基于电池和光伏阵列电压范围进行优化。 实验原型使用碳化硅MOSFET,实现高达99.3%的系统效率。

    HYDROGEN-REGENERATING SOLAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT
    2.
    发明申请
    HYDROGEN-REGENERATING SOLAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT 审中-公开
    氢再生太阳能飞机

    公开(公告)号:WO2018081904A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-11

    申请号:PCT/CA2017/051307

    申请日:2017-11-03

    CPC classification number: B64B1/20 B64B1/58 B64B1/68 B64D27/24 B64D41/00 Y02T50/64

    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: 包括含氢外壳,用于从外壳收集水的水收集系统,用于将使用水收集系统收集的水转化为氢的电解器以及氢补充 用电解槽产生的氢气补充信封的系统。 在一个实施例中,所产生的氢气也供应给氢燃料推进系统以推进飞机。

    FOUR-QUADRANT PARTIAL POWER PROCESSING SWITCHED-MODE CONVERTER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:WO2015172254A9

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:PCT/CA2015/050446

    申请日:2015-05-19

    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%.

    AIRCRAFT WITH INFLATABLE AMPHIBIOUS LANDING GEAR

    公开(公告)号:WO2018141072A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-09

    申请号:PCT/CA2018/050132

    申请日:2018-02-06

    Abstract: An inflatable, amphibious landing gear comprising one or more inflated pontoons with wheels attached and with one or more air bladders below each inflated pontoon. When the air bladders are inflated, they extend below the wheels and provide for water-based operations. When the air bladders are deflated they retract above the lower surface of the wheels, allowing land-based operations. Even when the air bladders are retracted they still extend below the upper surface of the wheels, so that an aircraft may still land safely on water in the event the pilot fails to appropriately configure the landing gear. The construction of the inflatable, amphibious landing gear is lightweight and of low complexity.

    FOUR-QUADRANT PARTIAL POWER PROCESSING SWITCHED-MODE CONVERTER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20170085090A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-23

    申请号:US15311672

    申请日:2015-05-19

    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%.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TEXTILE STRUCTURE
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TEXTILE STRUCTURE 审中-公开
    制造纺织结构的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140367022A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-18

    申请号:US14357072

    申请日:2012-11-07

    Inventor: Steve Wallace

    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。

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