Modularized airplane structures and methods

Abstract

A modularized airplane includes two separably interconnected modules. A first module, incorporating substantial airplane styles, includes a fuselage portion and at least one wing or stabilizer with an associated control surface. A second module carries a set of essential flight components sufficing airplane operations, including propulsion unit, servo for moving control surface, and power source. Magnetic connectors affixed on the modules facilitate inter-modular structural connection. A control linkage assembly, linking control surface on first module and associated servo on second module, is formed with two portions longitudinally movable and separably connected by two magnetic connectors oppositely affixed on each portion. The structural connection and the servo-to-control surface linkage assembly facilitate substantially effortless inter-modular connections to form a functional airplane, as well as nondestructive inter-modular disconnection. The second module can be connected to different aerodynamic styled first modules to form airplanes for different applications, using same essential components.

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Technical field [0001] The invention mainly relates to modular aircraft. More specifically, it relates to radio-controlled and / or autonomously controlled modular aircraft structures and manufacturing methods. With the help of this structure and method, modular airplanes can be formed through fast and labor-saving module interconnection, and the same set of main components can be used to form different airplanes, and the modules can also be separated without damage to protect airplane modules and components from high impact forces. damage. Background technique [0002] With the advancement of microelectronics, advancement of components and powerful lightweight battery technology, and the invention of new materials, unmanned aircraft are developing in the direction of miniaturization and lightness. Radio-controlled and / or autonomously controlled aircraft with a weight of only a few grams and a wingspan of several inches have become a reality. From sports and leisure to scientifi...

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Problems solved by technology

However, the separation and combination of modular helicopters are still relatively complicated and laborious

[0007] Looking at the previous technologies, although many technologies have taken advantage of the advantages provided by the modular concept, such as component sharing and ease of maintenance, whether the modular concept adopted by common technologies is suitable for automatic and labor-saving module separation and assembly of modular aircraft remains to be discussed

In addition, these technologies do not clearly indicate how to build a modular aircraft

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