Modularized triphibian multifunctional flying car

The modularly designed flying car features foldable wings, concealable lift rotors, deflectable thrust rotors, and floats that can be filled with or drained. This design solves the problems of high drag and low safety associated with traditional flying cars, enabling multi-functional amphibious flight and improving both efficiency and safety.

CN121403906APending Publication Date: 2026-01-27CHINA HELICOPTER RES & DEV INST
View PDF 6 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202511841705.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-09
Publication Date
2026-01-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional flying cars suffer from high drag and gravity due to complex exposed components, resulting in low safety and reliability, low efficiency, and performance and certification issues.

Method used

Adopting a modular design, the wings are foldable, the lift rotors are concealable, the thrust rotors are deflectable, and the floats can be filled and drained with water. It is suitable for amphibious environments of sea, land, and air. Through the combination and separation of ground vehicles and flight cabins, the deployment and folding of wings, and the control of lift and thrust rotors, it can achieve multi-functional flight.

Benefits of technology

It improves flight efficiency, expands the scope of use, meets the application needs of various environments such as ground driving, vertical take-off and landing, hovering in the air, and underwater navigation, and enhances the efficiency and safety of vehicle use.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN121403906A_ABST
    Figure CN121403906A_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

Wheels are arranged on the lower portion of a ground carrier in a bilateral symmetry mode, a power system and a communication and automatic driving control system are arranged in a vehicle head on the front portion of the ground carrier, and a connecting clamping groove is formed in a floor of the ground carrier. Electromagnetic spring buckles are arranged on the lower portion of the flight cabin and correspond to the four connecting clamping grooves formed in the ground carrier floor in position. Wings with upward inverted inner sections and straight outer sections are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the upper part of the flight cabin; the inner section and the outer section of each wing are averagely divided into two sections; when the hydraulic mechanism is opened and closed, the inner section and the outer section can be folded or unfolded around the hinge connecting mechanism, and after folding, the spring positioning pins are inserted into the positioning holes. Oblique empennages are arranged on the left side and the right side of the tail portion of the upper portion of the flight cabin respectively, and deflection rudders are arranged on the rear edges of the outer ends of the oblique empennages. The hovercar can run on the ground, can take off and land vertically, can hover in the air or fly horizontally and can sail underwater; the safety and reliability are high, and the use efficiency is high.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of flying cars, and particularly relates to a modular triphibian multifunctional flying car. BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditional flying cars have complex exposed components such as a vehicle body, a chassis, and wheels, which have large resistance and gravity, require large lift to overcome, and have low safety and reliability, low use efficiency, and problems in flying car performance, airworthiness certification, and air traffic management.

[0003] Due to various drawbacks of traditional flying cars and high requirements of the state for low-altitude economy, a multifunctional flying vehicle that can fly on sea, land, and air, is suitable for ground driving, vertical take-off and landing, air hovering / flat flying, underwater diving, and various environments is provided. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the problems of traditional flying cars having complex exposed components, large resistance and gravity, low safety and reliability, and low use efficiency, the present application provides a modular triphibian multifunctional flying car, the wings of which are foldable, the lift rotors are concealable, the thrust rotors are deflectable, and the floats are water-filling and draining, which is suitable for sea, land, and air triphibian environments. In a first aspect, a modular triphibian multifunctional flying car is provided, which comprises: a ground vehicle 1, four wheels 2 symmetrically arranged on the lower part of the ground vehicle 1, a power system 10 and a communication and automatic driving control system 11 arranged inside the front part of the ground vehicle 1, a flight cabin 3 provided with a communication control system, four connecting clamping grooves 12 arranged on the floor of the ground vehicle 1, four electromagnetic spring buckles 13 arranged on the lower part of the flight cabin 3 corresponding to the positions of the four connecting clamping grooves 12 arranged on the floor of the ground vehicle 1, and the electromagnetic spring buckles 13 capable of being clamped in the connecting clamping grooves 12. An inner segment and an outer segment of each wing 4 are evenly divided into two segments, and hydraulic mechanisms 17, hinge connecting mechanisms 20, spring positioning pins 18, and positioning holes 19 are arranged on the end faces between the segments; when the hydraulic mechanisms 17 are opened and closed, the inner and outer segments can be folded or unfolded around the hinge connecting mechanisms 20, and after folding, the spring positioning pins 18 are inserted into the positioning holes 19. Ailerons 6 are arranged near the outer side of the trailing edge of the inner segment of the wing 4, wing slide rail mechanisms 21 are arranged on the upper and lower surfaces inside the outer segment of the wing 4, two duct lift rotors 5 are arranged at 0.35 times the chord length of the outer segment of the wing 4, a dihedral tail 8 is arranged on the upper part of the tail of the flight cabin 3, a deflection rudder 9 is arranged at the outer end of the trailing edge of the dihedral tail 8, and a duct deflection rotor 7 is arranged at 0.35 times the chord length of the outer end of the dihedral tail 8.

[0005] Furthermore, a float 16 is installed at the bottom and tail of the flight cabin 3, and a water injection valve 14 and a water drainage valve 15 are installed at the bottom and tail of the flight cabin 3. The float 16 is connected to both the water injection valve 14 and the water injection valve 15.

[0006] In ground driving mode, the communication control system on the flight cabin 3 controls the electromagnetic spring buckle 13 to engage in the connecting slot 12, and the ground vehicle 1 and the flight cabin 3 are combined into one unit. The communication control system controls the hydraulic mechanism 17 on the end face rib of each segment of the wing to perform the closing operation. The inner and outer segments fold around the hinge connection mechanism 20, and the wing is folded up to reduce space occupation. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car drives under the control of the power system 10 and the communication and autopilot control system 11.

[0007] When a flight switching command is received (either the pilot makes a judgment, or the power system 10 and the communication and autopilot control system 11 detect and judge traffic congestion or emergency situations), the flight mode is entered. In flight mode, the communication control system controls the spring positioning pin 18 to disengage from the positioning hole 19 and controls the hydraulic mechanism 17 on the end face rib of each wing segment to perform the unfolding operation. The inner and outer segments unfold around the hinge connection mechanism 20, and the folding wing segments are unfolded to become a complete wing 4. The sliding rail mechanism 21 inside the outer wing moves the skin above and below the inner rotor of the wing 4 along the wing surface, exposing the lifting rotor 5 hidden inside the wing. The communication control system starts the lifting rotor 5 and simultaneously starts the ducted deflector rotor 7 on the oblique tail fin at the rear of the flight cabin, and controls the electromagnetic spring buckle 13 to disengage from the connecting slot 12. The lifting rotor 5 and the deflector rotor 7 on the oblique tail fin increase their rotation speed. The lifting rotor 5 generates vertical lift, and the deflector rotor 7 on the oblique tail fin generates an upward pull perpendicular to the plane of the oblique tail fin. Its vertical component provides lift. When the lift is sufficient to balance the gravity, the flight cabin 3 takes off, and the communication and autopilot control system 11 controls the ground vehicle 1 to park nearby. After the flight cabin 3 takes off, the deflector 7 on the oblique tail 8 deflects 90° around its mounting axis and becomes fixed, transforming into a thrust propeller and generating forward thrust. At this time, the wing 4 generates lift. As the speed of the flight cabin 3 increases, the lift of the wing increases, and the lift rotor 5 hidden inside the wing begins to unload lift. Through the sliding rail mechanism 21 inside the wing 4, the wing skin moves along the surface of the wing 4 and returns to the holes on the upper and lower surfaces of the lift rotor 5, sealing the surface of the wing 4 and shutting down the lift rotor 5. At this time, the complete and smooth wing 4 generates greater lift and reduces drag as the speed increases, and the overall lift-to-drag ratio of the aircraft reaches its optimal level. The flight cabin 3 will fly at a greater forward speed. The aileron 6 arranged at the tail of the inner section of the wing 4 and the deflector 9 at the tail of the oblique tail 8 provide aerodynamic forces for the balance and attitude change of the aircraft.

[0008] Underwater modes (such as those required for marine scientific research, submarine cable repair, or underwater exploration) are divided into surface gliding and underwater submersible navigation.

[0009] In water gliding mode, the flying car operates in the same way as after takeoff from Flight Cabin 3. It can approach the water surface and fly rapidly by skimming the surface like a ground effect vehicle, or glide on the water surface like a boat.

[0010] In underwater submersible mode, flight cabin 3 transitions from forward flight mode to hovering mode: the sliding rail mechanism 21 inside the outer end of wing 4 removes the wing skin of the outer end 4, exposing the ducted lift rotor 5. The communication control system activates the lift rotor 5, which generates a portion of the lift. The deflecting rotor 7 at the tail of the oblique tail 8 deflects 90° in the opposite direction around its mounting axis, generating a pull perpendicular to the plane of the oblique tail 8. Its vertical component provides a portion of the lift. Flight cabin 3 lands on the water surface in a hovering manner. Seawater is injected into the float 16 at the bottom of the flight cabin through the water injection valve 14 at the tail, increasing the gravity of flight cabin 3. When the gravity is greater than the buoyancy, flight... When cabin 3 sinks, the communication control system detects that cabin 3 has reached the designated depth and controls the deflector rotor 7 at the tail of the oblique tail 8 to deflect 90° around its mounting axis and fix it, generating forward thrust. The duct hole on the surface of wing 4 is closed by the slide rail mechanism 21 at the outer end of wing 4 and the lift rotor 5 is closed. The communication control system controls the deflector rotor 7 to adjust its speed to adapt to the underwater propeller environment, and cabin 3 conducts underwater navigation. When it is necessary to surface, the float 16 discharges seawater through the drain valve 15, and the weight of cabin 3 decreases. When the weight is less than the buoyancy, cabin 3 surfaces and approaches the water surface. Cabin 3 then performs water surface taxiing takeoff or vertical climb to take off.

[0011] When a command to switch from flight mode to ground driving mode is received, the deflector rotor 7 decelerates, the flight cabin 3 decelerates and descends and hovers, and searches for the nearest ground vehicle 1 through the network platform. After hovering and landing, the communication control system controls the electromagnetic spring latch 13 to engage in the connecting slot 12, and the ground vehicle 1 and the flight cabin 3 are combined into one unit. The communication control system controls the hydraulic mechanism 17 on the end face ribs of each wing segment to perform the closing operation, and the inner and outer segments fold around the hinge connection mechanism 20, folding the wing to reduce space occupation. The communication control system shuts down the ducted lift rotor 5 and the deflector rotor 7. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car drives on the ground under the control of the power system 10 and the communication and autopilot control system 11.

[0012] Among them, the motor and control system are located in the middle of the lifting rotor 5, and the motor, deflection mechanism and control system are located in the middle of the deflecting rotor 7.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are at least as follows: This invention adopts a modular approach, integrating a ground vehicle, foldable wings, a vertical lift device, a propulsion device, and a flight cabin into a single aircraft. Through the engagement / disengagement of the connection buckles between the ground vehicle and the flight cabin, the unfolding / retraction of the foldable wings, the opening / closing of the lift rotors hidden inside the wings, the deflection of the slanted ducted deflector rotors, and the conversion of the water injection / drainage function of the floats at the bottom of the flight cabin, a multi-functional amphibious flying car capable of ground travel, vertical takeoff and landing, hovering / level flight, and underwater navigation is formed.

[0014] This invention relates to a modular amphibious multi-functional flying car, which has advantages such as ground driving, vertical take-off and landing, aerial cruising, and underwater navigation, expanding the scope of automobile usage. Through the application of this aircraft technology, the efficiency of automobile use can be improved in a compact and efficient manner, while meeting the application needs of various aspects such as air commuting, intercity travel, emergency rescue, disaster relief, and deep-sea exploration. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flying car of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ground vehicle for the flying car of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flight cabin of the flying car of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting buckle for the flying car assembly of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the wing folding mechanism of the flying car of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the wing rail mechanism for the flying car of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting rotor of the flying car of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the ducted tilt rotor of the flying car of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the ground operation mode of the flying car of this invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the hovering / vertical takeoff and landing mode of the flying car of this invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the flying car in level flight mode of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the underwater mode of the flying car of this invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the floating pontoon and water injection / drainage valve of the flying car of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] The features and illustrative embodiments of various aspects of the present invention will now be described in detail. Numerous specific details are set forth in the following detailed description to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced without requiring some of these specific details. The following description of embodiments is merely intended to provide a better understanding of the invention by illustrating examples of the invention. The invention is by no means limited to any specific setups and methods set forth below, but covers any improvements, substitutions, and modifications to structures, methods, and devices without departing from the spirit of the invention. Well-known structures and techniques are not shown in the drawings and the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the invention.

[0018] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other, and the various embodiments can be referenced and cited from each other.

[0019] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] This invention provides a modularly combinable, foldable wing, concealable lift rotor, deflectable thrust rotor, and floats that can be filled and drained, making it suitable for amphibious environments including sea, land, and air.

[0021] The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car provided by this invention employs modular technology to combine a ground vehicle and a flight cabin into a single flying car. By separating the vehicle chassis, the aircraft flies with less drag, improving flight efficiency. A hydraulic mechanism allows the wings to be folded and retracted in sections for easy travel on ordinary roads. A sliding rail mechanism allows the wing skin to be removed to expose the front ducted lift rotor. The flight cabin and ground vehicle are connected / disconnected via a combination connector. The flight cabin can then take off and land vertically, the wings close via the sliding rails, the hidden front ducted lift fan is shut off, and the deflector rotor of the rear tail fin deflects 90° around its mounting axis to generate forward thrust, enabling forward flight. When navigating underwater, a water injection valve injects seawater into the buoys. While submerged, the speed of the rear rotor is adjusted to generate forward thrust in the water, enabling operation in amphibious environments.

[0022] This invention provides a modular amphibious multi-functional flying car, the details of which are as follows: (1) Ground driving mode, ground vehicle 1 (see Figure 2 ) and Flight Cabin 3 (see Figure 3 ) is connected by the middle combination buckle 12 (see Figure 4 The components are combined into one unit, with the wings folding down to reduce space usage. See [link / reference]. Figure 9 The ground vehicles possess standardized and independent power systems 10 and communication and automatic driving control systems 11, see [link / reference]. Figure 2 The network platform enables sharing functionality and can operate on ordinary highways; see [link / reference]. Figure 9 .

[0023] (2) In-flight mode: Upon receiving a flight switching command (either the pilot makes a judgment, or the power system 10 and communication and autopilot control system 11 detect and judge traffic congestion or emergency situations), see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 Upon entering flight mode, the communication control system controls the spring positioning pin 18 to disengage from the positioning hole 19, thereby controlling the hydraulic mechanism 17 on the end face ribs of each wing segment to perform the deployment operation. The inner and outer segments unfold around the hinge connection mechanism 20. (See also...) Figure 5 After unfolding the folded wing sections, it becomes a complete wing 4. (See also...) Figure 1 .

[0024] (3) The slide rail mechanism 21 inside the outer wing consists of a lead screw actuator 22, a connecting rod 23, a slider 24, and a slide rail 25. The slider 24 is connected to the movable skin 26 on the wing 4, and the slide rail 25 is fixed to the wing 4. The lead screw actuator 22 is controlled to move axially through the communication control system. The connecting rod 23 connected to the lead screw actuator moves the slider 24 along the slide rail 25. The movable skin 26 moves along the slide rail 25 with the slider. See [link to relevant documentation] Figure 6 Wing 4, internal lift rotor 5 (see Figure 7 The movable skins on the upper and lower parts of the wing surface are moved away, revealing and activating the lift rotor 5 hidden inside the wing 4. At the same time, the obliquely mounted ducted deflector rotor 7 at the tail of the flight cabin 3 (see...) Figure 8 Upon activation, the ground vehicle 1 and the flight cabin 3 separate via the intermediate connecting clip. The lifting rotor 5 and the inclined ducted deflector rotor 7 increase their rotational speed. The lifting rotor 5 generates vertical lift, and the deflector rotor 7 generates a pull force perpendicular to the plane of the inclined duct, with its vertical component providing lift. When the lift is sufficient to balance gravity, the flight cabin 3 lifts vertically into the air in a hovering position. (See [link]). Figure 10 Ground vehicle 1 automatically searches for the nearest parking lot based on traffic conditions.

[0025] (4) After the flight cabin 3 takes off, the tail rotor 7 deflects 90° around its mounting axis and becomes fixed, transforming into a thrust propeller and generating forward thrust. At this time, the wing 4 generates lift. As the speed increases, the lift of the wing 4 increases, and the lift rotor 5 hidden inside the wing 4 begins to unload lift. The slide rail mechanism 21 inside the outer end of the wing controls the screw actuator to perform axial retraction movement through the communication control system. The connecting rod connected to the screw actuator moves the slider along the slide rail. The movable skins above and below the lift rotor 5 inside the wing 4 retract along the wing surface and return to the holes on the upper and lower surfaces of the rotor, closing the wing surface 4 and shutting down the lift rotor 5. At this time, the complete and smooth wing generates greater lift and reduces drag as the speed increases. The overall lift-to-drag ratio of the aircraft reaches its optimal level, and the aircraft will fly at a greater forward speed. See Figure 11 The ailerons 6 located at the rear of the inner section of the wing 4 and the deflector 9 at the rear of the obliquely mounted tail 8 provide aerodynamic forces for the aircraft's balance and attitude changes.

[0026] (5) In water gliding mode, the flying car operates in the same way as the flight cabin 3 after takeoff. It can approach the water surface and fly quickly by skimming the water like a ground effect vehicle or glide on the water surface like a boat.

[0027] (6) Underwater navigation mode (e.g., underwater operation is required for marine scientific research, submarine cable repair, or underwater exploration). First, the aircraft wing transitions from level flight mode to hovering mode. The sliding rail mechanism 21 inside the outer wing consists of a lead screw actuator 22, a connecting rod 23, a slider 24, and a sliding rail 25. See [reference needed]. Figure 6 The slider 24 is connected to the movable skin 26 on the wing. The slide rail 25 is fixed to the outer wing 4. The slider 24 is located on the slide rail 25. The communication control system controls the lead screw actuator 22 to move axially. The connecting rod 23 connected to the lead screw actuator 22 pushes the slider 24 to move along the slide rail 25. The movable skin 26 moves along the slide rail 25 with the slider 24. The lifting rotor 5 inside the wing 4 (see...) Figure 7 The movable skins on the upper and lower surfaces of the wing are moved away to expose the ducts on the upper and lower surfaces of the wing. The lift rotor 5 starts and generates lift. The deflector rotor 7 of the oblique tail 8 deflects 90° in the opposite direction around its mounting axis, generating a pull perpendicular to the plane of the oblique tail 8 duct. Its vertical component provides part of the lift. The flight cabin 3 lands on the water surface in a hovering manner. Then, seawater is injected into the float 16 at the bottom of the flight cabin through the water injection valve 14 at the tail, increasing gravity. When gravity is greater than buoyancy, the flight cabin 3 sinks. See Figure 12 , Figure 13When the communication control system detects that the flight cabin 3 has reached the designated depth, it controls the deflector 7 at the tail of the oblique tail 8 to deflect 90° around its mounting axis and fix it, generating forward thrust. The duct hole on the surface of the wing 4 is closed by the slide rail mechanism 21 at the outer end of the wing 4 and the lift rotor 5 is closed. The communication control system controls the deflector 7 to adjust its speed to adapt to the underwater propeller environment, and the flight cabin 3 conducts underwater navigation. When it is necessary to surface, the float 16 discharges seawater through the drain valve 15, and the weight of the flight cabin 3 decreases. When the weight is less than the buoyancy, the flight cabin 3 floats up and approaches the water surface. The flight cabin 3 then performs water surface taxiing takeoff or vertical climb to take off.

[0028] (7) When the flight cabin 3 receives the instruction to switch from flight mode to ground driving mode, the deflector 7 decelerates, the flight cabin 3 decelerates and descends and hovers, and searches for the nearest ground vehicle 1 through the network platform. After hovering and landing, the communication control system controls the electromagnetic spring buckle 13 to engage in the connecting slot 12, and the ground vehicle 1 and the flight cabin 3 are combined into one. The communication control system controls the hydraulic mechanism 17 on the end face rib of each segment of the wing to perform the closing operation. The inner and outer segments fold around the hinge connection mechanism 20, and the wing is folded up to reduce space occupation. The communication control system shuts down the ducted lift rotor 5 and the deflector 7. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car drives on the ground under the control of the power system 10 and the communication and autopilot control system 11.

[0029] The above description merely illustrates embodiments of the present invention and is quite specific and detailed; however, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, any parts of the present invention not described in detail are conventional techniques.

Claims

1. A modular amphibious multi-functional flying car, characterized in that, include: Ground vehicle (1), four wheels (2) are symmetrically arranged on the lower part of the ground vehicle (1), a power system (10) and a communication and automatic driving control system (11) are arranged inside the front of the ground vehicle (1), a communication control system is arranged in the flight cabin (3), four connecting slots (12) are arranged on the floor of the ground vehicle (1), and four electromagnetic spring buckles (13) are arranged on the lower part of the flight cabin (3) and correspond to the positions of the four connecting slots (12) arranged on the floor of the ground vehicle (1). The electromagnetic spring buckles (13) can be engaged in the connecting slots (12); The upper left and right sides of the flight cabin (3) are each equipped with an inner section that is upturned and an outer section that is straight. The inner and outer sections of the wing (4) are divided into two equal sections. The end face ribs between each section are equipped with a hydraulic mechanism (17), a hinge connection mechanism (20), a spring positioning pin (18), and a positioning hole (19). When the hydraulic mechanism (17) is opened or closed, the inner and outer sections can be folded or unfolded around the hinge connection mechanism (20). After folding, the spring positioning pin (18) is inserted into the positioning hole (19). Ailerons (6) are arranged near the outer trailing edge of the inner section of the wing (4). A wing slide rail mechanism (21) is arranged on the upper and lower surfaces of the inner section of the wing (4). Two ducted lift rotors (5) are arranged at 0.35 times the chord length of the outer section of the wing (4). A slanted tail fin (8) is set on each side of the upper tail of the flight cabin (3). A deflector (9) is set on the trailing edge of the outer end of the slanted tail fin (8). A ducted deflector rotor (7) is set at 0.35 times the chord length of the outer end of the slanted tail fin (8).

2. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 1, characterized in that, A float (16) is installed at the bottom tail of the cabin (3). A water injection valve (14) and a drain valve (15) are installed at the bottom tail of the cabin (3). The float (16) is connected to the water injection valve (14) and the water injection valve (15).

3. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 1, characterized in that, In ground driving mode, the communication control system on the flight cabin (3) controls the electromagnetic spring buckle (13) to engage in the connecting slot (12), and the ground vehicle (1) and the flight cabin (3) are combined into one unit. The communication control system controls the hydraulic mechanism (17) on the end face rib of each segment of the wing to perform the closing operation. The inner and outer segments are folded around the hinge connection mechanism (20), and the wings are folded up to reduce space occupation. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car drives under the control of the power system (10) and the communication and autopilot control system (11).

4. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the flight switching command is received, the flight mode is entered. In the flight mode, the communication control system controls the spring positioning pin (18) to disengage from the positioning hole (19) and controls the hydraulic mechanism (17) on the end face rib of each segment of the wing to perform the unfolding operation. The inner and outer segments unfold around the hinge connection mechanism (20) and each folding wing segment unfolds into a complete wing (4). The sliding rail mechanism (21) inside the outer end wing moves the skin above and below the rotor of the wing (4) along the wing surface, revealing the lifting rotor (5) hidden inside the wing. The communication control system starts the lifting rotor (5) and simultaneously starts the ducted deflector rotor (7) on the oblique tail fin at the rear of the flight cabin, and controls the electromagnetic spring buckle (13) to disengage from the connecting slot (12). The lifting rotor (5) and the deflector rotor (7) on the oblique tail fin increase their rotation speed. The lifting rotor (5) generates vertical lift, and the deflector rotor (7) on the oblique tail fin generates a vertical upward pull force perpendicular to the oblique tail fin plane. Its vertical component provides lift. When the lift is sufficient to balance the gravity, the flight cabin (3) takes off, and the communication and autopilot control system (11) controls the ground vehicle (1) to park nearby. After the flight cabin (3) takes off, the deflector (7) on the oblique tail (8) deflects 90° around its mounting axis and is fixed, transforming into a thrust propeller and generating forward thrust. At this time, the wing (4) generates lift. As the speed of the flight cabin (3) increases, the lift of the wing increases. The lift rotor (5) hidden inside the wing begins to unload lift. Through the sliding rail mechanism (21) inside the wing (4), the wing skin moves along the surface of the wing (4) and returns to the holes on the upper and lower surfaces of the lift rotor (5), sealing the surface of the wing (4) and closing the lift rotor (5). At this time, the complete and smooth wing (4) generates greater lift and reduces drag as the speed increases. The overall lift-to-drag ratio of the aircraft reaches the optimal level. The flight cabin (3) will fly at a greater forward speed. The aileron (6) arranged at the tail of the inner section of the wing (4) and the deflector (9) at the tail of the oblique tail (8) provide aerodynamic force for the balance and attitude change of the aircraft.

5. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 4, characterized in that, The underwater mode is divided into surface gliding and underwater submersion.

6. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 5, characterized in that, In water gliding mode, the working process of the flying car is the same as that of the flight cabin (3) after it takes off.

7. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 5, characterized in that, In underwater submersible mode, the flight cabin (3) changes from forward flight mode to hovering mode: the sliding rail mechanism (21) inside the outer end of the wing (4) moves away the wing skin of the outer end (4), exposing the ducted lift rotor (5). The communication control system starts the lift rotor (5), and the ducted lift rotor (5) generates a part of the lift. The deflection rotor (7) at the tail of the oblique tail (8) deflects 90° in the opposite direction around its mounting axis, generating a pull perpendicular to the plane of the oblique tail (8) and upward. Its vertical component provides a part of the lift. The flight cabin (3) lands on the water surface in a hovering manner. Seawater is injected into the float (16) at the bottom of the flight cabin through the water injection valve (14) at the tail, increasing the gravity of the flight cabin (3). When the gravity is greater than the buoyancy, the flight cabin... (3) When the flight cabin (3) sinks, the communication control system detects that the flight cabin (3) has reached the specified depth. It controls the deflection rotor (7) at the tail of the oblique tail wing (8) to deflect 90° around its mounting axis and fix it, generating forward thrust. The duct hole on the surface of the wing (4) is closed and the lift rotor (5) is closed through the slide rail mechanism (21) at the outer end of the wing (4). The communication control system controls the deflection rotor (7) to adjust the speed to adapt to the underwater propeller environment. The flight cabin (3) then sails underwater. When it needs to float, the float (16) discharges seawater through the drain valve (15). The weight of the flight cabin (3) decreases. When the weight is less than the buoyancy, the flight cabin (3) floats up and approaches the water surface. The flight cabin (3) then performs water surface taxiing takeoff or vertical climb and ascends.

8. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the command to switch from flight mode to ground driving mode is received, the deflector (7) decelerates, the flight cabin (3) decelerates and descends and hovers, and searches for the nearest ground vehicle (1) through the network platform. After hovering and landing, the communication control system controls the electromagnetic spring buckle (13) to engage in the connecting slot (12), and the ground vehicle (1) and the flight cabin (3) are combined into one unit. The communication control system controls the hydraulic mechanism (17) on the end face rib of each segment of the wing to perform the closing operation. The inner and outer segments fold around the hinge connection mechanism (20) to fold and retract the wing to reduce space occupation. The communication control system shuts down the ducted lift rotor (5) and the deflector (7). The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car drives on the ground under the control of the power system (10) and the communication and autopilot control system (11).

9. The modular amphibious multi-functional flying car according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting rotor (5) is equipped with a motor and control system in the middle, and the deflecting rotor (7) is equipped with a motor, deflection mechanism and control system in the middle.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Unmanned underwater aircraft

    CN105836124A

  • Vertical take-off and landing amphibious ground-effect aircraft

    CN110979665A

  • Modularized vehicle with multiple take-off modes

    CN119190350A

  • Sea-land-air triphibian aircraft

    CN119526949A

  • Vehicle capable of taking off and landing vertically and operating in water, land, air and submarine environments

    US20210129981A1