Motor pylons for a kite and airborne power generation system using same
Abstract
A motor pylon system adapted for use with an airborne power generations system is disclosed. The pylons may support turbine driven generators for wind based electrical power generation which also function as electric motors in some aspects. The pylons may be designed to provide side force useful for turning a tethered flying wing flying in a circular cross wind flight path. The pylons may be designed to minimize air flow disruptions over the main wing.
- Inventors:
- Research Org.:
- X Development LLC, Mountain View, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1531971
- Patent Number(s):
- 9555895
- Application Number:
- 14/590,086
- Assignee:
- X Development LLC (Mountain View, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
-
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B64 - AIRCRAFT B64C - AEROPLANES
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B64 - AIRCRAFT B64D - EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT
- DOE Contract Number:
- AR0000122; AR0000243
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2015-01-06
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING; 17 WIND ENERGY
Citation Formats
Vander Lind, Damon, and Sinha, Pranay. Motor pylons for a kite and airborne power generation system using same. United States: N. p.,
Web.
Vander Lind, Damon, & Sinha, Pranay. Motor pylons for a kite and airborne power generation system using same. United States.
Vander Lind, Damon, and Sinha, Pranay. .
"Motor pylons for a kite and airborne power generation system using same". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1531971.
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