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Method and apparatus for vertical/short takeoff and landing

A short-distance take-off and equipment technology, applied in the field of aviation and aerospace engineering, can solve problems such as loss of lifting ability, and achieve the effect of no energy consumption

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-04-05
RADEUS LABS
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in addition, vehicles used in such applications may often experience severe damage or turbulence in the airspace immediately adjacent to them
Therefore, loss of lifting capacity due to environmental conditions or unanticipated flipping is a significant operational limitation

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[0060] Reference is now made to the drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout the several figures.

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[0062] In one aspect, the present invention provides methods and apparatus for vertical short takeoff and landing (VSTOL). In one embodiment, the apparatus generates lift using counter-rotating rings (eg, two) with a plurality of articulated airfoils attached at respective circumferences. The apparatus may be powered by one or more electric motors supplied by photovoltaic (solar) units, by one or more battery pack units, by combustion engines (e.g., two-stroke, four-stroke, or even turbojet engines), or alternatively by Satellite downlinks supplying beams of electromagnetic (eg microwave range) radiation to drive, each of which will supply power to a drive arrangement entirely contained within the device.

[0063] In another aspect, the aircraft is configured to reduce the function of its motors and use prevailing wind currents to mainta...

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The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for vertical or short take-off and landing. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes two or more back-drive rings attached to one or more wings. In one variant, there are upper and lower rings each with a plurality of wings attached. In one variant, lift is generated primarily via ambient air flow, allowing the device to operate on a long-term platform.

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[0001] priority [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 560,667 of the same title, filed November 16, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to the field of aeronautics and aerospace engineering. More specifically, in one exemplary aspect, the invention is directed to methods and apparatus for vertical short takeoff and landing. Background technique [0004] Prior Art A wide range of aviation-related applications require flexibility in the movement of aircraft common requirements are vertical or short takeoff, hover capability, and frequent changes in flight heading, etc. In addition, in defense or where a given mission requires Unmanned aerial vehicles are highly desirable in other applications (such as drug surveillance or prohibition) where deploying personnel is too dangerous or impractical. [0005] It is impossible to design an airc...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B64C11/48B64C27/10
CPCB64U10/13B64U30/293B64U20/65B64U20/10B64U2101/15B64U2101/20B64U2101/31B64U10/20B64U30/27B64C27/20B64U10/10B64U30/20B64U2101/00B64U2101/30B64U2201/20B64C39/024B64C29/00B64C27/39B64C27/46
Inventor 雷蒙德·海登
Owner RADEUS LABS