Abrégé

The present invention is related to a measurement device (10) for redundant measurement of a current (CI) at a battery device (110) during charging and/or discharging having a first measurement lane (20) with a first electronic circuit (22) and a second measurement lane (40) with a second electronic circuit (42), wherein the first measurement lane (20) comprises a first current sensor (24) and the second measurement lane (40) comprises a second current sensor (44), wherein further the first electronic circuit (22) comprises first electronic components (26) for receiving a first measurement signal (1MS) from the first current sensor (24) and for providing the received first measurement signal (1MS) at a first data output (28), and wherein further the second electronic circuit (42) comprises second electronic components (46) for receiving a second measurement signal (2MS) from the second current sensor (44) and for providing the received second measurement signal (2MS) at a second data output (48), characterised in that the second current sensor (44), being dissimilar to the first current sensor (24) is additionally connected to the first electronic circuit (22), wherein the first electric circuit (22) comprises additional electric components (27) for receiving an additional measurement signal (AMS) from the second current sensor (44) and for providing the received additional measurement signal (AMS) at an additional data output (29).

Classes IPC  ?

• G01R 19/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe
• B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
• B60L 58/10 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries
• G01R 1/20 - Modifications des éléments électriques fondamentaux en vue de leur utilisation dans des appareils de mesures électriquesCombinaisons structurelles de ces éléments avec ces appareils
• G01R 15/20 - Adaptations fournissant une isolation en tension ou en courant, p. ex. adaptations pour les réseaux à haute tension ou à courant fort utilisant des dispositifs galvano-magnétiques, p. ex. des dispositifs à effet Hall
• G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a battery assembly (10), comprising a battery cell stack (12) with a plurality of battery cells (12a) with respective electrode tabs (14), wherein the battery cells (12a) are stacked and electrically interconnected via their electrode tabs (14) along a stacking direction (S), and a housing with a top and a base plate, between which the battery cell stack (12) is compressed, and structural enclosure walls (16), wherein at least one barrier element (18) is included in the battery cell stack (12) between a pair of neighbouring battery cells (12a) for dividing the battery cell stack (12) into a plurality of sealed cell modules (20a. 20b), wherein the at least one barrier element (18) comprises at least one stud element (22), which extends through an opening (16a) in a first of the structural enclosure walls (16) and is fixed to the first enclosure wall (16) by means of a counter element (22a), wherein between the at least one barrier element (18) and the first enclosure wall (16), a busbar assembly (24) is provided for electrically inter-connecting the neighbouring cell modules (12a), wherein by means of the barrier element (18), the first enclosure wall (16), the busbar assembly (24) and an insulating sealing layer (26) arranged between the busbar assembly (24) and the first enclosure wall (26), a hermetic sealing of the neighbouring cell modules (20a, 20b) is provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
• H01M 50/211 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules en forme de poche
• H01M 50/291 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par leur forme
• H01M 50/293 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par le matériau
• H01M 50/505 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie comprenant une barre omnibus unique
• H01M 50/516 - Procédés pour interconnecter les batteries ou cellules adjacentes par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an acoustic liner (100) of a propulsion unit (500) of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft (600), which is operable between a hover position (HP) and a cruise position (CP). The acoustic liner (100) comprises a face-layer (110) with openings (111), a core-structure (120), which is coupled to an inner surface (113) of the face-layer (110) and comprises cells (121) with cell walls (122) surrounding cell cavities that are in fluid communication with the openings (111) to function as acoustic resonators. The acoustic liner (100) further comprises a base-layer (130) that covers the corestructure (120) on a side opposite to the face-layer (110). The core-structure (120) comprises also a plurality of drainage slots (140, 141, 142) that cut through the cell walls (122) of adjoining cells (121) for forming a network of interconnected fluid communication paths between the respectively slotted cells (121). The plurality of drainage slots (140, 141, 142) comprises a group of hover slots (141) and a group of cruise slots (142), which extend along slot directions (1410, 1420) that are different to each other. The acoustic liner (100) also comprises at least one drainage opening (131) that is in fluid communication with at least one of the slotted cells (121) for draining fluid entering the cell cavities via the openings (111) through the drainage slots (140, 141, 142). The present invention also relates to a propulsion unit (500) and an aircraft (600).

Classes IPC  ?

• G10K 11/172 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets de résonance
• B64C 29/00 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]
• F02K 1/34 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par la forme ou la disposition de la tubulure de jet ou de la tuyèreTubulures de jet ou tuyères particulières à cet effet utilisant des jets de fluide pour influencer l'écoulement du jet pour atténuer le bruit
• F02C 7/045 - Entrées d'air pour ensembles fonctionnels de turbines à gaz ou de propulsion par réaction comportant des dispositifs destinés à supprimer le bruit
• F02K 1/82 - Parois des tubulures de jet, p. ex. chemises

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a propulsion unit (10) for an aircraft, the propulsion unit comprising: a pair of engines (100a, 100b), each engine having a bladed disk driven by a motor; and a containment ring (20) located downstream of an air intake of the engines, wherein the containment ring (20) comprises a main body having at least two openings (203a, 203b) to provide air flow paths to the pair of engines, and wherein the main body comprises an outer part (200) circumferential to the at least two openings to protect components adjacent to the propulsion unit against damage in a case of blade failure, the main body further comprising a separating part (202) with a reduced mechanical stability compared to the outer part to separate the openings from each other. The present invention also relates to an aircraft, preferably a vertical take-off and landing aircraft, comprising the propulsion unit (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• F01D 21/04 - Arrêt des "machines" ou machines motrices, p. ex. dispositifs d'urgenceDispositifs de régulation, de commande ou de sécurité non prévus ailleurs sensibles à une position incorrecte du rotor par rapport au stator, p. ex. indiquant cette position
• F02C 7/04 - Entrées d'air pour ensembles fonctionnels de turbines à gaz ou de propulsion par réaction
• B64C 11/00 - Hélices, p. ex. du type carénéCaractéristiques communes aux hélices et aux rotors pour giravions
• B64C 11/46 - Aménagements ou caractéristiques de construction des hélices multiples
• B64D 33/02 - Aménagement sur les aéronefs des éléments ou des auxiliaires des ensembles fonctionnels de propulsion, non prévu ailleurs des entrées d'air de combustion
• B64D 27/31 - Aéronefs caractérisés par des groupes moteurs électriques à l'intérieur des ailes ou fixés à celles-ci
• B64D 27/34 - Aéronefs tout électriques
• B64D 27/40 - Aménagements pour le montage de groupes moteurs sur aéronefs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a bladed disk (100) for a driven rotor of an engine of an aircraft propulsion unit, the bladed disk comprising: a hub (102), a plurality of blades (104) extending radially from the hub, and at least one retaining element (200a-c), wherein the at least one retaining element extends circumferentially to the hub (102) and is coupled to the hub to retain a segment of the bladed disk (100) in the event of a failure of the bladed disk. The present invention also relates to a propulsion unit for an aircraft, the propulsion unit comprising an engine comprising the bladed disk (100), and an aircraft comprising such a propulsion unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01D 5/34 - Ensembles rotor-aubes monobloc
• F01D 21/04 - Arrêt des "machines" ou machines motrices, p. ex. dispositifs d'urgenceDispositifs de régulation, de commande ou de sécurité non prévus ailleurs sensibles à une position incorrecte du rotor par rapport au stator, p. ex. indiquant cette position

Abrégé

The present invention provides an aircraft with an electric propulsion system, a fuselage (10) configured to host payload and energy storage elements (20), and lift generating wings attached to the fuselage (10). The fuselage (10) comprises an aerostructure to bear and distribute loads between the fuselage (10) and the wings. The aerostructure comprises a structure of frames (30), stringers and skin panels (41, 42, 43). A plurality of frames (30) are separated in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage (10) and arranged in parallel to each other, defining holding spaces (22) in between adjacent frames (30). A plurality of stringers extending predominately in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage (10) are separated in a circumferential direction of the fuselage (10) and are attached to a number of the frames (30). A plurality of skin panels are attached to the frames (30) and stringers, wherein a first (41) and second (42) set of the skin panels are defining the outer shape of the fuselage (10), the second set of the skin panels (42) covering the holding spaces (22) to the outside of the fuselage, and a third set of the skin panels (43) is covering and separating an interior of the fuselage (10) from the holding spaces (22). The holding spaces (22) are configured to host the energy storage elements (20), which are attached at least to the frames (30) and/or stringers of the aerostructure.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64D 27/357 - Aménagements pour la production, la distribution, la récupération ou le stockage d'énergie électrique à bord utilisant des piles

Abrégé

The invention is related to a Method for producing a battery device (10), in particular for use in an electric aircraft, comprising the following steps: - Providing a battery housing (20) with at least one cell compartment (30) having one receiving opening (32) and surrounding compartment walls (34) for holding a battery module (40) with multiple battery cells (42), - Stacking multiple battery cells (42) on top of each other to create at least one battery module (40), - Inserting the at least one battery module (40) into the at least one cell compartment (30) through the receiving opening (32), - Closing the receiving opening (32) of the at least one cell compartment (30).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 50/211 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules en forme de poche
• H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains

Abrégé

Aircraft Control The invention relates to a computer implemented method for controlling an aircraft, the aircraft having multiple control effectors, the method comprising: determining a global force and/or moment allocation required to control movement of the aircraft, the global force and/or moment allocation relating to a net force and/or moment to act on the aircraft; determining a local force and/or moment allocation, the local force and/or moment allocation relating to a force and/or moment contribution to the net force provided by at least one of the control effectors; and controlling at least one of the control effectors to generate the determined local force and/or moment. The invention also relates to an aircraft comprising a processor and memory storing computer code which, when executed on the processor, performs the method.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/49 - Commande de l’attitude, c.-à-d. commande du roulis, du tangage ou des embardées
• G05D 105/22 - Applications spécifiques des véhicules commandés pour le transport d’êtres humains
• G05D 109/22 - Aéronefs, p. ex. drones dotés d’ailes fixes
• B64C 29/00 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]

Abrégé

A thermal barrier component (10) for a battery assembly (50) includes a stack (11) of layers, the stack (11) comprising a core layer (12) and at least one thermal insulation layer (14) arranged on at least one side of the core layer (12), the core layer (12) including an inlet (18) comprising a rigid material, preferably a rigid foam material or an aluminium honeycomb structure, and a frame element (20) circumferentially surrounding the inlet (18).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 10/04 - Structure ou fabrication en général
• H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
• H01M 10/625 - Véhicules
• H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
• H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
• H01M 50/24 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p. ex. de la corrosion
• H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
• H01M 50/291 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par leur forme
• H01M 50/293 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par le matériau

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a battery assembly (42), in particular for use in an electrical propulsion VTOL aircraft, comprising a base plate assembly (44), at least one battery stack assembly (20), each comprising a plurality of battery cells (12) stacked on top of the base plate assembly (20) along a stacking direction (S) thus forming a battery cell stack (10) and electrically connected in parallel or in series, and a housing (22) surrounding the battery cells (12) on all four sides, wherein each battery stack assembly (20) comprises at least one barrier plate member (16) inserted between neighboring battery cells (12) and connected to the housing (22) in order to form at least two separate sealed modules (14) of battery cells (12) within the corresponding battery stack assembly (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
• H01M 10/625 - Véhicules
• H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
• H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
• H01M 50/211 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules en forme de poche
• H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
• H01M 50/284 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports comprenant l’insertion de cartes de circuits, p. ex. de cartes de circuits imprimés
• H01M 50/289 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs
• H01M 50/291 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par leur forme
• H01M 50/293 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par le matériau
• H01M 50/367 - Passages internes d’évacuation des gaz dans le couvercle ou le boîtier de la batterieSystèmes d’évent à double couvercle
• H01M 50/258 - Batteries modulairesBoîtiers pourvus de moyens d’assemblage

Abrégé

According to the present invention, at least one power electronic component (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8) is mounted to a circuit carrier (10), in particular a ceramic substrate or a printed circuit board, and the circuit carrier (10) with the at least one power electronic component (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8) mounted thereto is embedded in one of a plurality of vanes (11) of an electric aircraft engine (1). This enables cooling of the at least one power electronic component (in particular MOSFETs of an inverter for driving an electric motor of the electric aircraft engine) without additional air or liquid cooling equipment (such as cooling fins or radiators), thus reducing mass and thermal losses.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a flight control system for a VTOL aircraft (10) defining an aircraft reference frame with a roll axis (Xb), a pitch axis (Yb) and a yaw axis (Zb), the flight control system comprising a first and a second manual control apparatus for inputting control commands by an operator, wherein the first manual control apparatus comprises a first stick member, wherein the first stick member is pivotable around first and second control axes with respect to a first neutral position, wherein the second manual control apparatus comprises a second stick member, wherein the second stick member is pivotable around third and fourth control axes with respect to a second neutral position, a flight control computer, which is connected to the first and second manual control apparatuses and configured to output flight control instructions based on pivot positions of the first and second stick members with respect to the first to fourth control axes, wherein the flight control computer is adapted to derive and output flight control instructions, while at least partially eliminating cross-coupling between the individual directions of motion for longitudinal motion control based on the pivot position of the first stick member with respect to the first control axis, for lateral motion control based on the pivot position of the first stick member with respect to the second control axis, for vertical motion control based on the pivot position of the second stick member with respect to the third control axis, and for directional motion control based on the pivot position of the second stick member with respect to the fourth control axis. The invention further relates to a VTOL aircraft (10) comprising such a flight control system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 13/04 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés par l'homme
• B64C 13/50 - Dispositifs de transmission avec amplification de puissance utilisant l'énergie électrique
• B64C 13/18 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement, p. ex. répondant aux détecteurs de rafales utilisant un pilote automatique
• B64C 29/00 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]
• B64D 31/04 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés par l'homme
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• B64C 39/12 - Avions canards
• B64C 3/32 - Voilures spécialement adaptées pour le montage des groupes propulseurs
• B64C 9/18 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes à l'arrière de l'aile par volet unique
• B64C 11/00 - Hélices, p. ex. du type carénéCaractéristiques communes aux hélices et aux rotors pour giravions

Abrégé

The invention related to a Landing gear (10) for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft (100), comprising a wheel (20), a shock absorber (30) with an absorber connection (32) to connect to a fuselage (110) of the aircraft (100) and at least one attachment lever (40) with a lever connection (42) to connect to the fuselage (110) of the aircraft (100) spaced apart from the absorber connection (32), the wheel (20) being attached to the attachment lever (40) spaced apart from the lever connection (42), wherein the shock absorber (30) is connected to the wheel (20) directly or indirectly via a wheel connection (34) to provide a load path (LP) for vertical load from the wheel (20) to the absorber connection (32), and wherein the shock absorber (30) comprises a fuse pin (36) at the absorber connection (32) and/or the wheel connection (34) having a predetermined breaking load to break and release the connection at the absorber connection (32) and/or the wheel connection (34), and wherein the attachment lever (40) comprises a rotary bearing (41) providing a folding movement for the wheel (20) from an extended landing position (ELP) into a crash position (CP) when the fuse pin (36) breaks.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 25/06 - Atterrisseurs fixes

Abrégé

The invention relates to an engine blade (20) for an aircraft engine (100), comprising a blade body (22) with a blade surface (23), and a heating element (40, 40A, 40B) for heating at least a section of the blade surface (23). The heating element (40, 40A, 40B) is provided integral with the blade body (22) within the blade surface (23). The invention relates further to a method of manufacturing said engine blade (20). Therein, composite layers (321, 322, 323, 324) are provided for the engine blade (20), a heating element (40, 40A, 40B) is provided and applied on at least one of the composite layers (340), the composite layers (321, 322, 323, 324, 340) for the engine blade (20) are stacked and joined to form the engine blade (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• F01D 5/14 - Forme ou structure
• F01D 5/22 - Connections aube à aube, p. ex. par emboîtement
• F01D 5/28 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiésMesures contre l'érosion ou la corrosion
• F01D 25/02 - Dispositifs de dégivrage pour machines motrices dans lesquelles se produisent des phénomènes de givrage

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a crash handling system (10) for an aircraft, comprising an altitude surveillance system (20), which is adapted to receive altitude data from at least one altitude sensor (22) and to issue an altitude warning signal when a predetermined altitude condition is fulfilled, a crash detection unit (30), which comprises at least one acceleration detector (32) and is adapted to issue a crash detection signal when a predetermined acceleration condition is fulfilled, a control unit (40), which is operatively coupled to the altitude surveillance system (20) and the crash detection unit (30) in order to receive respective altitude warning signals and crash detection signals; and an energy storage system isolation means (50), which is operatively coupled to the control unit (40) and adapted to electrically isolate an energy storage system (60) of the aircraft upon reception of an activation signal, wherein the control unit (40) is adapted to transition from a disabled operation state to an enabled operation state when the altitude warning signal is received; and to issue the activation signal upon reception of the crash detection signal when in enabled state. The invention further relates to, an aircraft, comprising at least one energy storage system (60) and such a crash handling system (10), and a method for operating such a crash handling system (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
• B64D 25/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour circonstances critiques, non prévus ailleurs
• B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
• B64D 41/00 - Installations génératrices de puissance pour servitudes auxiliaires
• B64U 50/30 - Alimentation en énergie électrique ou distribution de celle-ci
• B64C 29/00 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]

Abrégé

A device bus node (PU 1; PU 2; PU 3; PU 4; PU 5; PU 6) associated or belonging to an aircraft device has a plurality of communication ports for being connected with a respective bus of an electronic or optoelectronic bus system (CAN A, CAN B) of a distributed system of an aircraft. The device bus node is configured to receive via its communication ports and the busses connected therewith bus messages from at least one controller bus node (FCC 1; FCC 2) of a controller sub- system of the distributed system. The device bus node is configured to perform a self-configuration procedure after that each of its communication ports was connected with a respective different one of the busses (A1, A2, B1, B2, B3) of the electronic or optoelectronic bus system, for being fully operational in the distributed system, wherein the self-configuration procedure determines, based on bus messages received at its communication ports, at least part of individual configuration data being associated to the device bus node as part of the distributed system and being needed by the device bus node to enable a processing of a respectively received bus message.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 12/40 - Réseaux à ligne bus

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 12/40 - Réseaux à ligne bus

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a battery assembly (10), comprising a battery box (100), comprising a housing (100a) including a base plate (102) and a cover (104); at least one battery cell stack mounted inside the housing (100a), wherein each of the battery cell stacks in turn comprises a plurality of battery cells stacked on top of the base plate (102) along a stacking direction and electrically connected in series or in parallel; electrical connectors (108) disposed on the outer side of the housing (100a); and an interface unit for coupling with an electronics unit (200); and an electronics unit (200), comprising electronic control components (204); and an interface unit for coupling with the battery box (100); wherein in use the battery box (100) and the electronics unit (200) are interfaced by their such respective interface units such that operation of the at least one battery cell stack is controlled by the electronic control components (204) of the electronics unit (200). Furthermore, the invention relates to an electrical propulsion VTOL aircraft comprising such a battery assembly.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 29/00 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]
• H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
• H01M 10/625 - Véhicules
• H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
• H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
• H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
• H01M 50/258 - Batteries modulairesBoîtiers pourvus de moyens d’assemblage
• H01M 50/264 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures pour des cellules ou des batteries, p. ex. cadres périphériques, courroies ou tiges
• H01M 50/284 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports comprenant l’insertion de cartes de circuits, p. ex. de cartes de circuits imprimés
• H01M 50/583 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour l’interruption du courant en réponse au courant, p. ex. fusibles
• H01M 50/503 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par la forme des interconnecteurs
• H01M 50/509 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par le type de connexion, p. ex. connexions mixtes
• H01M 50/342 - Aménagements non refermables

Produits et services

Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; structural parts for airplanes; electrically powered aircraft; aircraft parts, namely, landing gear; aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils for air vehicles

Produits et services

Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; structural parts for airplanes; electrically powered aircraft; aircraft parts, namely, landing gear; aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils for air vehicles; seats for aircraft; eVTOL aircraft

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; motors, other than for land vehicles; actuators for mechanisms; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; blades for aircraft turbines; alternating current motors for airborne vehicles. Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; structural parts for airplanes; electrically powered aircraft; landing gear (aircraft parts); aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils for air vehicles; seats for aircraft; eVTOL aircraft.

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; motors, other than for land vehicles; actuators for mechanisms; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; blades for aircraft turbines; alternating current motors for airborne vehicles. Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; structural parts for airplanes; electrically powered aircraft; landing gear (aircraft parts); aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils for air vehicles.

Produits et services

Maintenance of aircraft; airplane maintenance and repair; repair and maintenance of technical and aeronautical installations and equipment; building construction in respect of aerodromes. Air transport; rental of aircraft; services provided by an aerodrome operator, namely renting of runways for aircraft, landing assistance for aircraft by radar, radio and satellite aircraft guidance, airport passenger check-in services, including baggage handling and examination of travel documents; assistance to passengers until they board the aircraft in the context of transport; renting of hangars; hiring and rental of parking places and storage sites. Technical inspection services on aircraft. Services for providing food and drink. Security services for the protection of property and individuals, security services for real estate and property, luggage inspection for security purposes.

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; motors, other than for land vehicles; actuators for mechanisms; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; blades for aircraft turbines; alternating current motors for airborne vehicles. Computer software for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers; application software for wireless devices; mobile apps for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers. Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; structural parts for airplanes; electrically powered aircraft; landing gear (aircraft parts); aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils for air vehicles. Clothing; footwear; headgear. Games; toys; playthings; toy aeroplanes; model aeroplanes; scale model vehicles. Maintenance of aircraft; airplane maintenance and repair; repair and maintenance of technical and aeronautical installations and equipment; building construction in respect of aerodromes. Aircraft rental; aircraft charter brokerage; renting and hiring aircraft; arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; rental of aircraft; chauffeur services; transportation of passengers by aircraft; providing information relating to the booking of transport services through a website; transport; air transport; rental of aircraft; services provided by an aerodrome operator, namely renting of runways for aircraft, landing assistance for aircraft by radar, radio and satellite aircraft guidance, airport passenger check-in services, including baggage handling and examination of travel documents; assistance to passengers until they board the aircraft; renting of hangars; aircraft inspection prior to transport; hiring and rental of parking places and storage sites. Aircraft design; development of aircraft; design of computer programs and software relating to aircraft; technical research; mechanical research; research and development services; design services relating to aircraft configurations; engineering research; provision of temporary use of non-downloadable online software to provide transport services, booking of transport services and dispatching of aircraft to customers.

Produits et services

Clothing; footwear; headgear. Games; toys; playthings; toy aeroplanes; model aeroplanes; model vehicles.

Produits et services

Clothing, namely shirts, t-shirts, jackets; footwear; headwear, namely, caps, hats Games, namely, radio controlled toy vehicles; toys, namely, plush toys; scale model airplanes, video games in the nature of video game consoles and video game apparatus in the nature of video game consoles; toy airplanes; model airplanes; model vehicles

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; motors, other than for land vehicles; pneumatic valve, hydraulic valve, and linear electric actuators for mechanisms; propulsion mechanisms being propellers and turbines for machines, other than for land vehicles; parts of machines, namely, blades for aircraft turbines; alternating current motors for airborne vehicles being airplane motors Downloadable computer software for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers; downloadable computer application software for wireless devices in the nature of mobile phones, namely, software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers; downloadable mobile applications for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; structural parts for airplanes; electrically powered aircraft; landing gear being aircraft parts; aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils being structural components of aerodynamic wings for air vehicles Clothing, namely pants, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, coats, dresses, skirts, socks; footwear; headgear being headwear Games, namely, radio controlled toy vehicles; toys, namely, toy models, plush toys; playthings, namely, video game machines; toy aeroplanes; scale model aeroplanes; scale model vehicles Maintenance of aircraft; airplane maintenance and repair; repair and maintenance of technical and aeronautical installations and equipment in the nature of aircrafts and structural components thereof; building construction, in respect of aerodromes Aircraft rental; aircraft charter brokerage being air charter services; renting and hiring being chartering of aircraft; arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; rental of aircraft; chauffeur services; transportation of passengers by aircraft; providing information relating to the booking of transport services through a website; transport by aircraft; air transport; rental of aircraft; airport services provided by an aerodrome operator, namely, renting of runways for aircraft, landing assistance for aircraft by radar, radio and satellite aircraft guidance, and airport passenger check-in services in the nature of checking of baggage and examination of travel documents; assistance to passengers until they board the aircraft in the nature of transportation of passengers' luggage; renting of hangars being rental of aircraft hangar space; aircraft inspection prior to transport; hiring being rental of parking places and storage containers Aircraft design; development of aircraft being aircraft design; design of computer programs and software relating to aircraft; technical research in the field of aeronautics; mechanical research; research and development services in the field of aeronautics; design services relating to aircraft configurations being aircraft design; aeronautics engineering research; provision of temporary use of non-downloadable online software for providing transport services information, booking of transport services and dispatching of aircraft to customers

Produits et services

Maintenance of aircraft; airplane maintenance and repair; repair and maintenance of technical and aeronautical installations and equipment in the nature of aircrafts and structural components thereof; building construction, in respect of aerodromes Air transport; rental of aircraft; services provided by an aerodrome operator, namely renting of runways for aircraft, landing assistance for aircraft by radar, radio and satellite aircraft guidance, airport passenger check-in services, including airport baggage check-in services handling and examination of travel documents, not for security purposes; assistance to passengers until they board the aircraft in the context of transport, namely, airport service featuring transit lounge facilities for passenger relaxation, airport passenger shuttle services between the airport parking facilities and the airport, transportation of passengers' luggage; renting of aircraft hangars; hiring and rental of parking places and storage sites Technical inspection services on aircraft, namely, inspection of aircraft and aircraft equipment to evaluate mechanical and technological function Services for providing food and drink Security services for the protection of property and inviduals, namely, security threat analysis for protecting public safety, security guard services, security control of persons and luggage in airports; security services for real estate and property, namely security guarding for facilities, security threat analysis for protecting facilities and personal property, security control of personal and luggage in airports; luggage inspection for security purposes, namely, baggage handling inspections for airlines, security control of luggage in airports

Produits et services

Clothing; Footwear; Headgear.

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; motors, other than for land vehicles; actuators for mechanisms; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; blades for aircraft turbines; alternating current motors for airborne vehicles. Computer software for coordinating transportation, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers; application software for wireless devices; mobile apps for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers. Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; airplanes and structural parts therefor; electrically powered aircraft; landing gear [aircraft parts]; aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils for air vehicles. Maintenance of aircraft; airplane maintenance and repair. Aircraft rental; aircraft charter brokerage; aircraft rental; arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; rental of aircraft; chauffeur services; transport of persons via aircraft; booking of transportation via a website; providing information regarding transportation services via a website; transport. Aircraft design; development of aircraft; design of computer programs and software relating to aircraft; technical research; mechanical research; research and development services; aircraft design; engineering research; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing transportation services, bookings for transportation services and for dispatching aircraft to customers.

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; motors, other than for land vehicles; actuators for mechanisms; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; blades for aircraft turbines; alternating current motors for airborne vehicles. Computer software for coordinating transportation, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers; application software for wireless devices; mobile apps for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers. Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; airplanes and structural parts therefor; electrically powered aircraft; landing gear [aircraft parts]; aeroplanes; turbo-prop airplanes; turbo-jet airplanes; aircraft; tilt rotor aircraft; propellers for air vehicles; aerofoils for air vehicles. Maintenance of aircraft; airplane maintenance and repair. Aircraft rental; aircraft charter brokerage; aircraft rental; arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; rental of aircraft; chauffeur services; transport of persons via aircraft; booking of transportations via a website; providing information regarding transportation services via a website; transport. Aircraft design; development of aircraft; design of computer programs and software relating to aircraft; technical research; mechanical research; research and development services; aircraft design; engineering research; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing transportation services, bookings for transportation services and for dispatching aircraft to customers.

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; Motors, other than for land vehicles; Actuators for mechanisms; Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; Blades for aircraft turbines; Alternating current motors for airborne vehicles. Computer software for coordinating transportation, Namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers; Application software for wireless devices; Mobile apps for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers. Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; Airplanes and structural parts therefor; Electrically powered aircraft; Landing gear [aircraft parts]; Aeroplanes; Turbo-prop airplanes; Turbo-jet airplanes; Aircraft; Tilt rotor aircraft; Propellers for air vehicles; Aerofoils for air vehicles. Maintenance of aircraft; Airplane maintenance and repair. Aircraft rental; Aircraft charter brokerage; Aircraft rental; Arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; Rental of aircraft; Chauffeur services; Transport of persons via aircraft; Providing a website featuring information regarding transportation services and bookings for transportation services; Transport. Aircraft design; Development of aircraft; Design of computer programs and software relating to aircraft; Technical research; Mechanical research; Research and development services; Aircraft design; Engineering research; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing transportation services, bookings for transportation services and for dispatching aircraft to customers.

Produits et services

Aeronautical engines; Motors, other than for land vehicles; Actuators for mechanisms; Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; Blades for aircraft turbines; Alternating current motors for airborne vehicles. Computer software for coordinating transportation, Namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers; Application software for wireless devices; Mobile apps for coordinating transportation services, namely software for the automated scheduling and dispatch of aircraft to customers. Aerodynamic wings for airplanes; Airplanes and structural parts therefor; Electrically powered aircraft; Landing gear [aircraft parts]; Aeroplanes; Turbo-prop airplanes; Turbo-jet airplanes; Aircraft; Tilt rotor aircraft; Propellers for air vehicles; Aerofoils for air vehicles. Maintenance of aircraft; Airplane maintenance and repair. Aircraft rental; Aircraft charter brokerage; Aircraft rental; Arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; Rental of aircraft; Chauffeur services; Transport of persons via aircraft; Providing a website featuring information regarding transportation services and bookings for transportation services; Transport. Aircraft design; Development of aircraft; Design of computer programs and software relating to aircraft; Technical research; Mechanical research; Research and development services; Aircraft design; Engineering research; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing transportation services, bookings for transportation services and for dispatching aircraft to customers.