Advanced Kite Networks

[PierreB]

Torque transfer elements alternating indefinitely with rope-drive elements

We try such design with kiwee. I mean a design where the cable from the cable drive is also used for the right angle features. It doesn’t work because the right angle part “see” the whole traction from the kite resulting in huge losses. The right angle part must be made of a inner belt, like on kiwee now, otherwise with increasing traction, you will experience huge loss, friction, heat, wear and so on

It can be another although comparable friction issue?