A system includes a first electric motor that when in operation imparts rotation to a fan stage of an engine. The system also includes a combustion section of the engine comprising a combustor that when in operation generates combustion gas through ignition of fuel and compressed air. The system further includes a turbine of the engine coupled to a shaft of the engine, wherein the turbine when in operation receives the combustion gas from the combustion section and imparts rotation to the shaft using the combustion gas.
Hybrid propulsion system including electric motor with fan shroud encircling integrated fan blades
2024-08-06
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch