A vehicle is provided that includes a basic structure; and coupled to the basic structure, a plurality of power sources, a propulsion system and power distribution circuitry. The propulsion system includes a plurality of electric motors configured to power a plurality of propulsors to generate propulsive forces that cause the vehicle to move. The power distribution circuitry is configured to deliver direct current electric power from the plurality of power sources to the plurality of electric motors. The power distribution circuitry electrically couples the plurality of power sources to the plurality of electric motors in an interleaved topology in which electric motors of the plurality of electric motors are alternately, electrically coupled to power sources of the plurality of power sources. Each of the electric motors in the interleaved topology is electrically coupled to a different one of the power sources than immediately adjacent ones of the electric motors.


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    Title :

    FAULT-TOLERANT POWER DISTRIBUTION WITH POWER SOURCE SELECTION IN A VEHICLE


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    Publication date :

    2022-08-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen



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