System und Verfahren zur Gewinnung von Energie aus einem sich Bewegenden Fahrzeug

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP3187422

Aktenzeichen

EP17150146

Anmeldetag

3. Januar 2017

Veröffentlichung

2. Dezember 2020

Erteilung

2. Dezember 2020

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

B64D41/00H02N2/18F16B5/02

Abstract

A system and method for harvesting energy from a vehicle, e.g., an aircraft, in operation. A plurality of piezoelectric members are coupled between structural members in the vehicle. A first portion of the plurality of piezoelectric members are non-resonant piezoelectric spacers coupled between structural members subject to a constant load during operation of the vehicle. A second portion of the plurality of piezoelectric members are resonant piezoelectric fillers coupled between structural members subject to a cyclical load during operation of the vehicle. Electrical conversion circuitry is coupled to each of the plurality of piezoelectric members for converting the output of each piezoelectric member to usable electrical energy. The electrical conversion circuitry is coupled to an energy storage device for storing the usable electrical energy and/or to an interface circuit for supplying energy for use in an electrical system in the vehicle.

Anmelder

Firma

The Boeing Company

Land

🇺🇸 USA

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