Electric flight system

Abstract

The invention discloses an electric flight system, which is characterized by comprising an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, a transportation flat car and a transportation track, the transportation flat car runs on the transportation track and is used for enabling the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to take off or land and charging the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft during landing and parking; or when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft carries the transportation flat car to fly away from the transportation track. The transportation flat car is arranged on the off-line platform, the eVTOL can directly fall onto the transportation flat car to be charged when falling, the transportation flat car conveys the fallen eVTOL to the off-line position, the charging problem is solved, and parking management can be facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of transportation technology, and in particular to an electric flying system. Background Art

[0002] eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft are electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically without a runway. Compared to traditional helicopters, manned eVTOLs are purely electric, quieter, more cost-effective, and more environmentally friendly, making them a better fit for future urban air transportation systems.

[0003] eVTOLs are primarily used in low-altitude tourism, short-distance transportation, and urban and intercity passenger transportation. Because eVTOLs are purely electric, charging and parking are pressing challenges. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an electric flight system, comprising: an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, a transport flatbed truck, and a transport track;

[0005] The transport flatbed runs on the transport track and is used for the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to take off or land, and to charge the aircraft when it is landed and parked;

[0006] Alternatively, when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off, it carries the transport flatbed vehicle away from the transport track.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes: a dispatch center and a transportation platform;

[0008] The transport flatbed is parked on the offline track of the transport platform. When receiving the dispatch instruction sent by the dispatch center regarding the landing of the target electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the transport flatbed automatically moves to the position of the target electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for landing according to the dispatch instruction.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes: a take-off and landing platform located in the transportation platform;

[0010] When there is no transport flatbed truck parked on the off-line track of the transport platform, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft lands on the take-off and landing platform;

[0011] The dispatch center obtains the power of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft on the take-off and landing platform. When the power is less than a preset value, the dispatch center sends a charging instruction to the nearest transport flatbed truck to make the transport flatbed truck run to the location of the take-off and landing platform for charging the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

[0012] Furthermore, when the battery level of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is less than the battery level required to fly to the target location, the dispatch center sends a transport instruction to the transport flatbed, so that the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is parked on the transport flatbed for charging, and the transport flatbed carries the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to the target location; or when the battery level of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is greater than the preset take-off value, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft flies to the target location with the transport flatbed.

[0013] Furthermore, the transport flatbed includes: a fixture for engaging with the base of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft after the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft lands or flies with the transport flatbed, or for opening outward when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off.

[0014] Furthermore, the fixture is fixed to the transport flatbed by a rotating device and rotates inward or outward by the rotating device. When rotating inward, it is fastened to the landing gear of the electric vertical aircraft, and when rotating outward, it releases the landing gear to allow the electric vertical aircraft to take off.

[0015] Further, the transport flatbed includes a first pulley, a central shaft and a second pulley;

[0016] The first pulley is installed at the bottom of the transport scooter, the central axis extends horizontally along the center of the first pulley and fixes the second pulley, and the second pulley is installed laterally and engaged with the inner side of the transport track and rolls along the side of the transport track.

[0017] Furthermore, the central axis also includes a telescopic mechanism connected to the second pulley. When the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off with the transport flatbed, the transport flatbed controls the telescopic mechanism to retract so that the second pulley retracts and disengages from the transport track.

[0018] Furthermore, there are two second pulleys, which are arranged on both sides of the transport flatbed truck.

[0019] Furthermore, both sides of the transport track also include: protective wings for preventing the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft from falling during flight, and the protective wings are mesh-shaped.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, a transport flatbed is set up at an offline platform. The electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft can directly land on the transport flatbed to charge when landing, and the transport flatbed transports the landed eVTOL to an offline location. This not only solves the charging problem, but also facilitates parking management. In addition, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft can also take off with the transport flatbed to achieve charging while flying, solving the charging problem in different scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the positions of an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and a transport flatbed provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the positions of another electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and a transport flatbed provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the positions of another electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and a transport flatbed provided in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] An embodiment of the present invention provides an electric flight control system, comprising: an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft eVTOL, a transport flatbed, and a transport track; the transport flatbed runs on the transport track, and is used to power the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to take off or land, and to charge when landing and parking; or, when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off, it carries the transport flatbed away from the transport track.

[0028] Among them, the transport flatbed and the transport track are set in the personal rapid transit system (PRT, Personal Rapid Transit), the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft docks at the PRT platform to pick up and drop off passengers, and runs and / or flies along the transport track to the target location. PRT is a new type of transportation system made of universal components and controlled by a computer, including a carriage that can accommodate 3 passengers, an elevated electrified track with a central groove, and a direction indication and feedback system controlled by a computer to ensure safe and smooth operation. In the prior art, PRT has been maturely applied to transportation in certain cities or inter-city transportation. PRT sets up PRT platforms at multiple locations in the city as needed, and multiple PRT tracks are laid between each PRT platform to form a PRT track network, and the PRT carriages run in the track network to achieve.

[0029] Electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTL) aircraft are small aircraft that can land vertically and are typically powered by pure electricity. In the prior art, EVTOL aircraft are generally used for short-distance transportation in scenic spots, airports, and other locations.

[0030] In some embodiments, the electric flight control system further includes: a dispatching center and a transport platform; the transport flatbed is parked on an offline track of the transport platform, and when a dispatching instruction regarding the landing of the target electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is received from the dispatching center, the transport flatbed automatically runs to the location of the target electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for landing according to the dispatching instruction.

[0031] Among them, the offline track is a track that is not frequently used and is usually used to store transport flatbed trucks. When the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft needs to be charged, the dispatch center controls the operation of the transport flatbed truck according to the dispatch order. In this embodiment, when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft has no parking space or the battery level is less than a preset value, the dispatch center sends information to the dispatch center. After receiving the information, the dispatch center obtains the location of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and dispatches the nearest transport flatbed truck to the location of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to facilitate its landing. When there are no idle transport flatbed trucks at the offline platform, the dispatch center sends a dispatch order to the transport flatbed truck that is closest or has the shortest running time for dispatch.

[0032] In some embodiments, it also includes: a take-off and landing platform located in the transport platform; when there is no transport flatbed truck parked on the offline track of the transport platform, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft lands on the take-off and landing platform; the dispatch center obtains the power of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft on the take-off and landing platform, and when the power is less than a preset value, the dispatch center sends a charging instruction to the nearest transport flatbed truck to make the transport flatbed truck run to the position of the take-off and landing platform to charge the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

[0033] Under normal circumstances, there may also be a situation where the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft has less power or the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft does not have enough time to charge. In some embodiments, when the power of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is less than the power required to fly to the target location, the dispatch center sends a transport instruction to the transport flatbed, so that the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is parked on the transport flatbed to charge, and the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is carried to the target location by the transport flatbed. It can be seen that the transport flatbed greatly facilitates the operation and charging of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. In some scenarios, for example, when the number of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft cannot meet the demand, or in an emergency, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft only needs to fly to the target location with the transport flatbed when the power of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is greater than the take-off preset value. In this way, it is possible to achieve flying while charging, or it can also serve the purpose of transporting the transport flatbed. Among them, the take-off preset value is the power that can be achieved when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off.

[0034] In some embodiments, to ensure that the transport flatbed can fix the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, such as Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the transport flatbed includes: a fixture 1, which is used to engage with the base of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft lands or flies with the transport flatbed, or to open outward when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off. In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 3 The holder 1 is fixed to the transport flatbed by a rotating device and rotates inward or outward by the rotating device. When rotating inward, it is fastened to the landing gear of the electric vertical aircraft. When rotating outward, it releases the landing gear and allows the electric vertical aircraft to take off. It should be noted that the shape of the holder 1 is not limited and can be a frame structure, a rod-shaped structure, or a structure with an arc or curvature, as long as it can clamp the landing gear. Figures 1 to 3 As shown in FIG, the landing gear of the electric vertical aircraft is a structure that supports the electric vertical aircraft. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the rotating device includes a knob and an electric control mechanism. The electric vertical aircraft or the dispatching center can send an electric control command to the electric control mechanism to control it to rotate inward or outward.

[0035] In some embodiments, the transport flatbed includes a first pulley 21, a central shaft 22, and a second pulley 23. The first pulley 21 is mounted on the bottom of the transport scooter. The central shaft 22 extends horizontally from the center of the first pulley 21 and secures the second pulley 23. The second pulley 23 is laterally mounted to engage the inside of the transport track and roll along the side of the transport track. Two second pulleys 23 are provided, one on each side of the transport flatbed. The central shaft 22 also includes a telescopic mechanism connected to the second pulley 23. When the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (EVTOL) carrying the transport flatbed takes off, the transport flatbed controls the telescopic mechanism to retract, releasing the second pulley 23 from the transport track. The telescopic mechanism includes an electronic control mechanism. The EVTOL vehicle or a control center can send an electronic control command to the electronic control mechanism to retract or extend the mechanism, releasing or releasing the second pulley 23 from the inside of the transport track. It should be noted that the structure of the telescopic mechanism is not limited and can be a hollow rod that is sleeved onto or attached to the inside or outside of the central shaft.

[0036] In some embodiments, there are grooves on both sides of the transport track. When the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft lands on the transport track, the clamping piece extends out and extends into the groove, and slides along the transport track.

[0037] In some embodiments, the transport track further includes protective wings on both sides to prevent the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft from falling during flight. The protective wings are mesh-shaped, and the specific shape is not limited.

[0038] The above descriptions are only partial embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that ordinary technicians in this technical field can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric flight system, characterized in that: include: Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, transport flatbeds and transport tracks; The transport flatbed vehicle runs on the transport track and is used for the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to take off or land, and to charge the aircraft when it is landed and parked; Or, when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off, it carries the transport flatbed vehicle away from the transport track.

2. The electric flight system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Dispatch centers and transport platforms; The transport flatbed is parked on the offline track of the transport platform. When receiving a dispatch instruction sent by the dispatch center regarding the landing of the target electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the transport flatbed automatically runs to the position of the target electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for landing according to the dispatch instruction.

3. The electric flight system according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: a landing platform located in the transport station; When there is no transport flatbed truck parked on the off-line track of the transport platform, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft lands on the take-off and landing platform; The dispatch center obtains the power of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft on the take-off and landing platform. When the power is less than a preset value, the dispatch center sends a charging instruction to the nearest transport flatbed truck to make the transport flatbed truck run to the location of the take-off and landing platform for charging the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

4. The electric flight system according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the power of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is less than the power required to fly to the target location, the dispatch center sends a transportation instruction to the transport flatbed, so that the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is parked on the transport flatbed for charging, and the transport flatbed carries the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to the target location; or when the power of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is greater than the preset take-off value, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft flies to the target location with the transport flatbed.

5. The electric flight system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport flatbed includes: a fixture, which is used to be clamped with the base of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft lands or flies with the transport flatbed, or to be opened outward when the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off.

6. The electric flight system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixture is fixed to the transport flatbed vehicle through a rotating device and rotates inward or outward through the rotating device. When rotating inward, it is fastened with the landing gear of the electric vertical aircraft, and when rotating outward, it releases the landing gear to allow the electric vertical aircraft to take off.

7. The electric flight system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transport flatbed includes a first pulley, a central shaft, and a second pulley; The first pulley is installed at the bottom of the transport scooter, the central axis extends horizontally along the center of the first pulley and fixes the second pulley, and the second pulley is installed laterally to be engaged with the inner side of the transport track and rolls along the side of the transport track.

8. The electric flight system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The central axis also includes a telescopic mechanism connected to the second pulley. When the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft takes off with the transport flatbed, the transport flatbed controls the telescopic mechanism to retract so that the second pulley retracts and disengages from the transport track.

9. The electric flight system according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are two second pulleys, which are arranged on both sides of the transport flatbed truck.

10. The electric flight system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Both sides of the transport track also include: protective wings, which are used to prevent the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft from falling during flight, and the protective wings are mesh-shaped.

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