Systems, methods, and apparatus for a flow control device for an emergency power generator
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsSteve G. Mackin, Austin J. Snider
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for generating power for a vehicle. Apparatus may include a power generator configured to generate power based on one or more aerodynamic forces associated with a vehicle. The power generator may be further configured to be deployed from a first portion of the vehicle. The apparatus may also include a flow control device configured to generate an increase in airflow associated with the power generator. The increase in airflow enables, at least in part, the generation of additional power by the power generator. The flow control device may be further configured to be deployed from a second portion of the vehicle.
Claims20
An apparatus comprising
- a power generator configured to generate power based on one or more aerodynamic forces associated with a vehicle, the power generator being further configured to be deployed from a first portion of the vehicle;
- and
- a flow control device configured to generate an increase in airflow associated with the power generator, the increase in airflow enabling, at least in part, the generation of additional power by the power generator, and the flow control device being further configured to be deployed from a second portion of the vehicle.
A method comprising:
- deploying a power generator in response to identifying a first event, the power generator being deployed from a first portion of a vehicle;
- deploying a flow control device in response to identifying a second event, the flow control device being deployed from a second portion of the vehicle;
- and
- increasing, using the flow control device, an airflow associated with the power generator, the increasing of the airflow enabling the generation of additional power by the power generator.
A system comprising:
- a power generator configured to be deployed from a first portion of a vehicle in response to a first event, the power generator comprising:
- a loop;
- a plurality of resistive devices coupled to the loop, at least one of the plurality of resistive devices being configured to transfer a force to the loop, the force being generated based on an aerodynamic drag associated with the at least one resistive device;
- a generator coupled to the loop and an electrical system, and the generator being further configured to deliver power to the electrical system in response to the loop rotating;
- and
- a flow control device configured to generate an increase in airflow associated with the power generator, the increase in airflow enabling, at least in part, the generation of additional power by the power generator, and the flow control device being further configured to be deployed from a second portion of the vehicle in response to a second event.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.