Propulsor assembly powered by a dual motor system
AssigneeBeta Air, LLC
InventorsManon Danielle Belzile, David Churchill
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Abstract
In an aspect this disclosure is directed at a propulsor assembly powered by a dual motor system. The aircraft may comprise a propulsor. The electric aircraft may also include a driveshaft that is mechanically coupled to the propulsor, wherein a driveshaft is configured to provide mechanical power to the propulsor. The aircraft includes a plurality of electric motors. The electric motors may be configured to impart rotational energy to the driveshaft. Wherein each electric motor includes a stator and a rotor. Each electric motor is selectively engaged to the driveshaft by a freewheel clutch.
Claims20
A propulsor assembly powered by a dual motor system, wherein the propulsor assembly comprises:
- a propulsor;
- a driveshaft that is mechanically coupled to the propulsor, wherein the driveshaft is configured to provide mechanical power to the propulsor;
- and
- a plurality of electric motors configured to impart rotational energy to the driveshaft, wherein the plurality of electric motors comprises:
- at least a first electric motor, wherein the at least a first electric motor comprises a freewheel clutch;
- and
- at least a second electric motor;
- wherein the at least a first electric motor and the at least a second electric motor each comprise an opening allowing the driveshaft to simultaneously pass therethrough;
- wherein the driveshaft selectively receives rotational energy from the at least a first electric motor and the at least a second electric motor using the freewheel clutch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.