Power supply and distribution device for solar-powered aircraft

Abstract

A power supply and distribution device for solar-powered aircraft includes at least two power supply and distribution sub-systems having same configurations. A disconnection of an electrical connection between a plurality of components of each power supply and distribution sub-system can be controlled through a first switch. An electrical connection between the same components of the power supply and distribution sub-systems can be established by controlling a second switch. The power supply and distribution device for solar-powered aircraft has a centralized-distribution design. Specifically, each power supply and distribution sub-system is designed in a centralized mounting manner and has separated power supply and power distribution functions that can work separately. The power supply and distribution systems are designed in a distributed mounting manner which is suitable for solar aircrafts having characteristics of large wingspan and distributed propulsion system, thereby effectively reducing the concentrated stress.

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