BETA AIR, LLC patent applications published on November 30th, 2023
Summary of the patent applications from BETA AIR, LLC on November 30th, 2023
BETA AIR, LLC has recently filed several patents related to various aspects of electric aircraft technology. These patents cover areas such as battery venting, active cooling systems, ground control systems, determination of limiting parameters, battery energy monitoring, flight mode guidance, recharging stations, and thermal energy management.
In summary, the patents filed by BETA AIR, LLC include:
- A venting assembly for battery ejecta in an electric aircraft, consisting of multiple battery packs and vents attached to each pack. - An apparatus for actively cooling a battery pack, utilizing an active cooling system with coolant channels and passive heat transfer elements. - An apparatus for automated ground control of an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, involving a flight controller and a remote device for transmitting location data. - An apparatus for determining the most limiting parameter of an electric aircraft, using a processor and memory to analyze aircraft data from a sensing device. - An apparatus for determining the remaining energy of a battery pack in an electric aircraft, calculating reserve energy and resource remaining data based on aircraft data and flight mode. - An apparatus for guiding the transition between flight modes of an electric aircraft, utilizing a sensor, flight controller, and pilot indicator to display movement and guidance data. - An apparatus for determining the remaining energy of a battery in an electric aircraft, involving a processor and memory to analyze data from a sensing device. - An apparatus and method for a recharging station for electric aircraft, featuring a landing pad, rechargeable component, and power delivery unit with multiple charging units. - An apparatus for managing the thermal energy of an electric aircraft energy source, utilizing fins, a coolant system, and channels for heat dissipation.
Notable applications:
- Battery venting assembly for safe operation of electric aircraft.
- Active cooling system for efficient cooling of battery packs.
- Automated ground control system for easy navigation and charging.
- Determination of limiting parameters for enhanced safety and performance.
- Battery energy monitoring for efficient battery usage.
- Flight mode guidance for smooth transitions and pilot assistance.
- Recharging station for convenient and versatile aircraft charging.
- Thermal energy management for optimal performance and safety.
