Aircraft with tilting fan assemblies
The aircraft design with lift and tilting fan assemblies and a control system allows for balanced vertical and horizontal thrust management, facilitating efficient hover and cruise flight.
AE202602250APendingWISK AERO LLC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- AE202602250
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AE · AE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-01-31
- Filing Date
- 2021-01-29
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing capability face challenges in balancing vertical and horizontal thrust to achieve hover and cruise flight efficiently.
Method used
The aircraft incorporates a fuselage with paired wings, lift fan assemblies for vertical lift, and tilting fan assemblies that transition between vertical and forward flight positions, controlled by a system that adjusts their orientation based on flight instructions.
Benefits of technology
Enables seamless transitions between vertical takeoff/landing and horizontal cruising by effectively managing thrust directions, enhancing flight control and efficiency.
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Abstract
Embodiments provide an aircraft with one or more tilting fan assemblies that are configured to tilt between a forward flight position and a vertical lift position. The aircraft may also include a plurality of lift fan assemblies for vertical movement. The tilting fan assemblies may be coupled to the fuselage or wings of the aircraft via one or more tilting mechanisms. A control system coupled to the aircraft may control the one or more tilting mechanisms to move the tilting fan assemblies between the forward flight position and the vertical lift position. The tilting fan assemblies may be coupled to one or more support structures that are coupled the fuselage or wings of the aircraft.
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