AIRCRAFT COOLING SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT

Organization Name

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yuichi Fukuchi of Wako-shi (JP)

Takuya Kubota of Wako-shi (JP)

Hikari Hirayanagi of Wako-shi (JP)

Azuki Ichikawa of Wako-shi (JP)

AIRCRAFT COOLING SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18605226 titled 'AIRCRAFT COOLING SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT

The abstract describes an aircraft cooling system that includes a rotor capable of generating thrust in a vertical direction, a heat generating member below the rotor, a support member (a boom) that supports the heat generating member, a structure (a second fairing) protruding from the support member towards the rotor, and a heat exchanger (a surface heat exchanger) provided in the structure.

Rotor capable of generating thrust in a vertical direction
Heat generating member located below the rotor
Support member (boom) supporting the heat generating member
Structure (second fairing) protruding towards the rotor
Heat exchanger (surface heat exchanger) provided in the structure

Potential Applications: - Cooling systems for aircraft - Thermal management in aviation - Heat exchange technology in aerospace industry

Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling of aircraft components - Heat management in high-speed flight conditions

Benefits: - Improved performance and efficiency of aircraft - Enhanced safety through effective heat dissipation

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Aircraft Cooling Systems for Enhanced Performance This technology can be utilized in commercial aircraft, military jets, and unmanned aerial vehicles to improve cooling efficiency and overall performance. The market implications include increased demand for advanced thermal management solutions in the aerospace industry.

Questions about Aircraft Cooling Systems: 1. How does this technology improve the overall efficiency of aircraft cooling systems? - This technology enhances the cooling process by efficiently dissipating heat generated during flight, leading to improved performance and safety. 2. What are the potential applications of this innovative cooling system beyond aircraft? - This technology can also be applied in other industries requiring effective heat management solutions, such as automotive and industrial sectors.

Original Abstract Submitted

An aircraft cooling system includes: a rotor capable of generating thrust in a vertical direction; a heat generating member disposed below the rotor; a support member (a boom) that supports the heat generating member; a structure (a second fairing) protruding from the support member toward the rotor; and a heat exchanger (a surface heat exchanger) provided in the structure. A refrigerant heated by the heat generating member is introduced to an inlet (a fairing inlet) provided in the heat exchanger, and the refrigerant cooled by the heat exchanger is supplied to the heat generating member from an outlet (a fairing outlet) provided in the heat exchanger.