# US 2019/0170512 A1 · Method of using a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0170512 A1 - Document ID: US20190170512A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/253,550 - Filed: 2019-01-22 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-02-02 - Assignees: The Boeing Company - Applicants: The Boeing Company - Inventors: Christopher C. Veto - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190170512A1 ## CPC - G01C 19/10: Power supply - B63B 39/04: to decrease vessel movements by using gyroscopes directly - B64G 1/285: {using momentum wheels} - B64G 1/286: {using control momentum gyroscopes (CMGs)} - B64G 1/421: {Non-solar power generation} - B64G 1/425: {Power storage} - G01C: MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY (measuring liquid level G01F; radio navigation, determining distance or velocity by use of propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effects, propagation time, of radio waves, analogous arrangements using other waves G01S) - B63B: SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING (arrangements of vessel ventilation, heating, cooling, or air-conditioning B63J2/00; floating substructures as supports of dredgers or soil-shifting machines E02F9/06) - B64G: COSMONAUTICS; VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT THEREFOR ## Abstract A method, for providing spatial stability and electrical power with a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope (HPCMG), includes producing spatial stability force for the HPCMG by spinning a central mass within a first transverse gimbal assembly about a first axis of rotation of a control moment gyroscope (CMG). The CMG includes the first transverse gimbal assembly, the central mass, and a second gimbal assembly rotationally connected to the first transverse gimbal assembly. The first transverse gimbal assembly is rotationally connected to the central mass at a first position of the first transverse gimbal assembly and at a second position of the first transverse gimbal assembly along the first axis of rotation. The method includes producing a voltage potential with the central mass. The method includes charging or discharging the central mass through conductive bearings. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for providing spatial stability and electrical power with a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope (HPCMG) (102), the method comprising: producing spatial stability force (122) for the HPCMG by spinning a central mass (208, 300, 400) within a first transverse gimbal assembly (206) about a first axis (216) of rotation of a control moment gyroscope (CMG) (200), wherein the CMG (200) includes the first transverse gimbal assembly, the central mass, and a second gimbal assembly (210) rotationally connected to the first transverse gimbal assembly, wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is rotationally connected to the central mass at a first position (212) of the first transverse gimbal assembly and at a second position (214) of the first transverse gimbal assembly along the first axis of rotation (216), and wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation (218) at a first position (220) of the second gimbal assembly; producing a voltage potential (120, 234) with the central mass; and discharging the central mass through conductive bearings (202, 204), wherein the conductive bearings are in signal communication with the central mass and rotationally connected to both the central mass and the first transverse gimbal assembly. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein producing the spatial stability force (122) includes generating a first moment of force along the first axis (216) of rotation and a second moment of force along the second axis (218) of rotation. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, wherein the central mass (208, 300, and 400) includes a plurality of layers (302 and 402), and wherein all of the layers of the plurality of layers (302 and 402) are electrically interconnected to produce the voltage potential. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of layers (302 and 402) includes a capacitive disk or a disk having a battery cell. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the HPCMG is coupled to a vehicle. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5, wherein the HPCMG is configured to provide power to the vehicle via the conductive bearings (202, 204). ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5, wherein the HPCMG is configured to apply the spatial stability force on the vehicle via a third gimbal assembly (224) coupled to the second gimbal assembly (210). ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5, wherein the vehicle is a submersible marine vehicle, a surface marine vehicle, an aircraft, or a spacecraft. ### Claim 9 A method for providing spatial stability and electrical power with a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope (HPCMG) (102), the method comprising: producing spatial stability force (122) for the HPCMG by spinning a central mass (208, 300, 400) within a first transverse gimbal assembly (206) about a first axis (216) of rotation of a control moment gyroscope (CMG) (200), wherein the CMG (200) includes the first transverse gimbal assembly, the central mass, and a second gimbal assembly (210) rotationally connected to the first transverse gimbal assembly, wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is rotationally connected to the central mass at a first position (212) of the first transverse gimbal assembly and at a second position (214) of the first transverse gimbal assembly along the first axis of rotation (216), and wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation (218) at a first position (220) of the second gimbal assembly; and charging the central mass (208, 300, and 400) with a first voltage potential (120 and 234) through conductive bearings (202 and 204), wherein the conductive bearings (202 and 204) are in signal communication with the central mass (208, 300, and 400) and rotationally connected to both the central mass (208, 300, and 400) and the first transverse gimbal assembly (206). ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising: after charging the central mass, producing a second voltage potential (120 and 234) with the central mass (208, 300, and 400); and discharging the central mass (208, 300, and 400) through the conductive bearings (202 and 204). ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein producing the spatial stability force (122) includes generating a first moment of force along the first axis (216) of rotation and a second moment of force along the second axis (218) of rotation. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the central mass (208, 300, and 400) includes a plurality of layers (302 and 402), and wherein all of the layers of the plurality of layers (302 and 402) are electrically interconnected to produce the voltage potential. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the plurality of layers (302 and 402) includes a capacitive disk or a disk having a battery cell. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising receiving an attitude control signal (118), wherein the central mass (208, 300, 400) is spun based on the attitude control signal. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the central mass (208, 300, 400) comprises a plurality of layers (302 and 402). ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein layers of the plurality of layers (302 and 402) are electrically coupled in series. ### Claim 17 A method for providing spatial stability and electrical power with a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope (HPCMG) (102), the method comprising: producing spatial stability force (122) for the HPCMG by spinning a central mass (208, 300, 400) within a first transverse gimbal assembly (206) about a first axis (216) of rotation of a control moment gyroscope (CMG) (200), wherein the CMG (200) includes the first transverse gimbal assembly, the central mass, and a second gimbal assembly (210) rotationally connected to the first transverse gimbal assembly, wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is rotationally connected to the central mass at a first position (212) of the first transverse gimbal assembly and at a second position (214) of the first transverse gimbal assembly along the first axis of rotation (216), and wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation (218) at a first position (220) of the second gimbal assembly; and providing an electrical signal to or from the central mass via conductive bearings (202, 204), wherein the conductive bearings are in signal communication with the central mass and rotationally connected to both the central mass and the first transverse gimbal assembly. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein producing the spatial stability force (122) includes generating a first moment of force along the first axis (216) of rotation and a second moment of force along the second axis (218) of rotation. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising charging a capacitor or battery of the central mass responsive to the electrical signal. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising discharging a capacitor or battery of the central mass responsive to the electrical signal.