Aircraft with tilting fan assemblies
The aircraft's tilting fan assemblies and control system allow for balanced vertical and horizontal thrust management, facilitating smooth transitions between takeoff/landing and cruising modes.
AE202602249AUndeterminedWISK AERO LLC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AE · AE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WISK AERO LLC
- Filing Date
- 2021-01-29
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing capability require both vertical and horizontal thrust to hover and cruise, but existing systems struggle to balance and control these forces effectively.
Method used
The aircraft is equipped with a fuselage, pair of wings, lift fan assemblies, and tilting fan assemblies that can switch between vertical and horizontal positions, controlled by a system that adjusts the fan assemblies based on flight instructions.
Benefits of technology
Enables seamless transitions between vertical takeoff/landing and horizontal cruising by effectively controlling thrust direction, enhancing flight stability 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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