Systems and Methods for a Winch Drum and Drum Door

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United States of America Patent

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15434049

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Wind energy systems, such as an Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”), may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path, such as a substantially circular path, to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be coupled to a winch assembly via a tether. The winch assembly may include a winch drum and a drum door. The winch assembly may be configured such that the drum door may operate in two or more positions, such as an open position and a closed position, to reduce the likelihood of stability problems occurring at the aerial vehicle during winding or unwinding of the tether.

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MAKANI TECHNOLOGIES LLC2175 MONARCH ST ALAMEDA CA 94501

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hachtmann, Brian San Martin, US 27 202
Murphy, Gabe Mountain View, US 2 6
Vander, Lind Damon Alameda, US 155 1070

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