Aircraft electrical distribution system
The electrical distribution system addresses the challenges of reverse current flow and thermal dissipation in aircraft systems by using contactors and decision elements to manage generator malfunctions, ensuring continuous power distribution and efficient power management.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2024010656
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing aircraft electrical distribution systems face challenges with high-voltage direct current (HVDC) generators due to the size, mass, and thermal dissipation issues of blocking diodes, which are not ideal for aeronautical applications, and lack controlled operation for preventing reverse current flow during generator malfunctions.
An electrical distribution system with disconnecting devices comprising contactors, measurement systems, and decision elements that measure current intensity and direction to switch contactors to prevent reverse current flow, using contactors and pyroswitches for additional safety, and a programmable logic controller for fine-tuned control.
Ensures continuous electrical distribution by disconnecting malfunctioning generators, avoiding thermal dissipation and additional components, allowing controlled disconnection times, and integrating with central aircraft control systems for efficient power management.