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Electric accumulator utilizing an ultra-capacitor array

  • US 8,242,624 B2
  • Filed: 12/15/2009
  • Issued: 08/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electric accumulator for selectively operating an aircraft device, comprising:

  • an ultra-capacitor for storing electrical energy;

    an input connector configured to couple the ultra-capacitor to a power source;

    an output connector configured to couple both the ultra-capacitor and the power source to the aircraft device; and

    a power distribution controller operatively connected to the input connector and the output connector for controlling the flow of electrical energy to and from the ultra-capacitor, the power distribution controller configured to;

    determine power demand on the power source;

    selectively close the input connector to charge the ultra-capacitor by allowing electrical energy to flow into the ultra-capacitor if the power demand is low;

    selectively open the input connector to restrict electrical energy from flowing into the ultra-capacitor if the power demand is high; and

    selectively close the output connector to power the aircraft device using the electrical energy from both the ultra-capacitor and the power source by allowing it to flow to the aircraft device.

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