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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2012
Nadine Dyrla, Bouc Bel Air, FR;
Alban Corpron, Salon de Provence, FR;
Emmanuel Joubert, Issy les Moulineaux, FR;
Hichem Smaoui, Paris, FR;
Nadine Dyrla, Bouc Bel Air, FR;
Alban Corpron, Salon de Provence, FR;
Emmanuel Joubert, Issy les Moulineaux, FR;
Hichem Smaoui, Paris, FR;
Airbus Helicopters, Marignane Cedex, FR;
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence And Space Company EADS France), Paris, FR;
Abstract
A method of controlling a group () of engines developing a necessary power (W) for driving a rotor (), said group () of engines having at least one electrical member (), electrical energy storage means (), and a first number n of engines () that is greater than or equal to two. A processor unit () executes instructions for evaluating a main condition as to whether the group of engines can develop the necessary power while resting one engine, and if so for resting one engine and accelerating a second number engines not at rest, and for causing the electrical member to operate in motor mode, if necessary, the electrical member operating temporarily in electricity generator mode when the storage means are discharged.