Vertical take-off and landing flapping wing flying saucer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of manned aircrafts, in particular to a vertical take-off and landing flapping-wing flying saucer which comprises a flying saucer chassis, an annular outer shell is arranged on the flying saucer chassis in a covering mode, a gallery bridge is arranged on the outer shell, and the end of the gallery bridge is connected with a cockpit. A force bearing support is arranged at the bottom of the cockpit, a flapping wing mechanism is installed at the outer end of the force bearing support, and the flapping wing mechanism extends out of the outer shell through an annular gap between the outer shell and the cockpit. Through the arrangement of the propellers and the flapping wing assemblies, the technical effect of adjusting the flight attitude and speed in the flight process of the flying saucer can be achieved, energy consumption is greatly reduced through high-efficiency flapping wing flight, and the problems that in the prior art, flight power is provided through a power driver unilaterally, and the flight speed is low are solved. The flight speed is slow; and the energy consumption in the flight process is large.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of manned aircraft technology, and in particular to a vertical take-off and landing flapping-wing flying saucer. Background Technology

[0002] Existing aircraft mainly include two types: fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Regardless of whether it's a fixed-wing aircraft or a helicopter, lift is generated by the pressure difference between the air flowing over and under the wings. Fixed-wing aircraft (jet aircraft) generate forward thrust by expelling air from their engines. During high-speed forward movement, the pressure difference between the air flowing over and under the wings creates lift. Helicopters generate lift by having their engines drive a high-speed rotor at the top. The pressure difference between the air flowing over and under the rotor creates lift, and the downward thrust of the rotor also generates an upward reaction force.

[0003] Helicopters offer convenient takeoff and landing, but because level flight relies on the tilt of the rotor disc and the horizontal force generated by the tilting of the downdraft to generate forward propulsion, their speed is slow, generally around 200-350 km / h. Fixed-wing aircraft, on the other hand, take off using the aerodynamic lift generated by the runway provided by the horizontal thrust of their engines. Both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft rely on simple unidirectional propulsion systems for flight.

[0004] A search revealed Chinese patent application number 202021687404.X, which discloses a flying saucer with rotors, including a main body and a first and second annular rotors mounted on the main body. The first and second annular rotors rotate in opposite directions, and the lift generated by both rotors is upward. The annular rotors include a frame fitted around the outside of the main body, a rotatable wing ring mounted on the frame and fitted around the outside of the main body, and multiple wing plates evenly distributed along the circumference of the wing ring. The wing ring can be adjusted from a horizontal to an inclined state. This invention has high energy conversion and utilization efficiency, low failure rate, and is easily scaled up or miniaturized.

[0005] The aforementioned prior art rotorcraft can control the attitude of the flying saucer through a ring rotor, but it cannot generate the thrust and torque needed for the flying saucer to ascend. Consequently, it cannot increase the speed of the flying saucer during flight, and the flight power is provided unilaterally by the power drive, resulting in significant energy consumption during flight. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The existing technologies mentioned above address the technical problems of not being able to generate the thrust and torque needed for the UFO to ascend during flight, which in turn prevents the UFO from increasing its speed during flight, and the fact that the flight power is provided solely by the power drive, resulting in significant energy consumption during flight.

[0007] Technical concept: Starting from the problems of existing technology, this utility model provides a vertical take-off and landing flapping wing flying saucer. Through the flapping wing components connected to both sides of the support, the up and down flapping motion of the flying saucer during flight can generate thrust and torque, thereby controlling the flight altitude and speed of the flying saucer. Furthermore, through the propellers set at the four ends of the support, the flight attitude and position of the flying saucer can be controlled.

[0008] To achieve the above technical concept, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0009] This application provides a vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer, including a saucer chassis, an annular outer shell on the saucer chassis, a walkway on the outer shell, and a cockpit connected to the end of the walkway; a flapping-wing mechanism is provided outside the cockpit, and the flapping-wing mechanism extends outside the outer shell through the annular gap between the outer shell and the cockpit.

[0010] As an example, the flying saucer chassis has a circular structure, and the outer shell has a streamlined ring-shaped structure.

[0011] Specifically, the corridor is formed by two irregularly shaped panels and is connected to the cockpit.

[0012] It should be noted that the cockpit is a hollow spherical structure with a parallel bottom.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the flapping wing mechanism includes a bracket and flapping wing assemblies rotatably connected to the upper surfaces on both sides of the bracket.

[0014] It should be noted that a power drive device is installed inside the bracket. The bracket has a cross-shaped structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the flapping wing assembly includes a driver and a rocker arm rotatably connected to the end of the driver, the end of the rocker arm being connected to flapping wing blades.

[0016] In detail, the rocker arm is vertically rotatably connected to the driver, and the rocker arm has a cuboid structure.

[0017] The flapping fins are horizontally arranged and vertically connected to the rocker arm, and the flapping fins have a "bird wing" shaped structure.

[0018] Furthermore, each end of the bracket is connected to a support beam, and each support beam is connected to two ends of a propeller; each propeller corresponds one-to-one with the position of a ventilation window opened on the UFO chassis.

[0019] Preferably, the propeller has five blades and the ventilation window is circular.

[0020] In the above technical solution, a cargo box is provided at the bottom of the flying saucer chassis, and the top of the cargo box is connected to the support frame; four landing supports are provided at the bottom of the support frame, penetrating the flying saucer chassis.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] 1. This utility model reduces the drag of the flying saucer during flight by using a streamlined outer shell; by connecting support beams at the four ends of the support frame and setting propellers at the two ends of each support beam, it can achieve the technical effect of controlling the flying saucer's take-off attitude and left, right, front and back angles.

[0023] 2. The present invention has a driver rotatably connected to the upper surfaces of both sides of the support. The driver drives the rocker arm connected to the end of the driver to swing left and right, which in turn drives the flapping fins connected to the rocker arm to flap up and down. The up and down flapping of the flapping fins generates thrust for the flying saucer to fly, thereby increasing the flight speed of the flying saucer. Furthermore, the thrust generated by the flapping fins helps the flying saucer to fly, thus achieving energy conservation.

[0024] 3. The structure of this utility model is simple, and the overall structure of the flying saucer is smoothly designed, which can reduce the resistance encountered by the flying saucer during flight. In addition, through the setting of the propeller, the propeller can be driven to rotate by the power drive device in the control bracket, thereby achieving the technical effect of vertical take-off and landing of the flying saucer, saving take-off and landing space. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 The main view;

[0028] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A bottom view;

[0029] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Sectional view along the AA direction;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the flapping wing mechanism of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 5 A three-dimensional view viewed from below;

[0033] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 5 The main view;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional view of part of the structure of this utility model;

[0035] In the diagram: 1. UFO chassis; 2. Outer shell; 3. Skybridge; 4. Cockpit; 41. Driver's seat; 5. Flapping wing mechanism; 51. Support frame; 52. Flapping wing assembly; 521. Driver; 522. Rocker arm; 523. Flapping wing blade; 6. Support beam; 7. Propeller; 8. Ventilation window; 9. Cargo box; 10. Landing support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "front end", "rear end", "inner side", "outer side", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] The inventors discovered that while existing flying saucers can control their attitude during flight, they cannot generate the thrust and torque needed for ascent. Consequently, they cannot control or increase the altitude and speed of the flying saucer during flight, resulting in a significant waste of power energy.

[0040] Based on the above findings, this application provides a vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer, including a saucer chassis 1, an annular outer shell 2 on the saucer chassis 1, a walkway 3 on the outer shell 2, and a cockpit 4 connected to the end of the walkway 3; a flapping-wing mechanism 5 is provided outside the cockpit 4, and the flapping-wing mechanism 5 extends outside the outer shell 2 through the annular gap between the outer shell 2 and the cockpit 4.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] Reference Figure 1-9 As shown, this application provides a vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer, including a saucer chassis 1. The saucer chassis 1 is covered with an annular outer shell 2. A walkway 3 is provided on the outer shell 2. The end of the walkway 3 is connected to the cockpit 4. A flapping-wing mechanism 5 is provided outside the cockpit 4. The flapping-wing mechanism 5 extends outside the outer shell 2 through the annular gap between the outer shell 2 and the cockpit 4.

[0043] The outer shell 2 adopts a streamlined ring structure, which can reduce the drag encountered by the flying saucer during flight. Both the flying saucer chassis 1 and the outer shell 2 are made of lightweight metal, which can reduce the overall weight of the flying saucer, thereby facilitating the take-off, landing and flight of the flying saucer.

[0044] By installing a pilot seat 41 and an operating controller in the cockpit 4, the pilot can easily operate the vehicle, thereby effectively ensuring the flight safety of the flying saucer.

[0045] The installation of the corridor bridge 3 facilitates the driver's access to and from the cockpit 4.

[0046] In the above technical solution, the flapping wing mechanism 5 includes a bracket 51 and flapping wing assemblies 52 rotatably connected to the upper surfaces on both sides of the bracket 51.

[0047] It should be noted that the bracket 51 is equipped with a power drive device. For example, the power drive device can be a turboprop engine or a turboshaft engine.

[0048] Specifically, the flapping wing assembly 52 includes a driver 521 and a rocker arm 522 rotatably connected to the end of the driver 521, and the end of the rocker arm 522 is connected to a flapping wing 523.

[0049] As an example, the actuator 521 can be configured as an electric or hydraulic actuator. The actuator 521 is prior art, and the inventor has not made any improvements. It can be a hydraulic actuator from the MH860 series, which is commercially available.

[0050] As an example, connecting seats are provided on both sides of the bracket 51. The connecting seats are rotatably connected to the driver 521 via a pivot or hinge. The end of the driver 521 is also rotatably connected to the rocker arm 522 via a pivot or hinge. The rocker arm 522 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat in the same way.

[0051] By activating the driver 521, the driver 521 drives the rocker arm 522 to swing left and right, and the rocker arm 522 further drives the flapping fins 523 to flap up and down. The flapping fins 523 generate thrust, which helps the flying saucer to fly forward or ascend, thereby saving power energy.

[0052] In the above technical solution, a cargo box 9 is provided at the bottom of the UFO chassis 1, and the top of the cargo box 9 is connected to the support 51; four landing supports 10 are provided at the bottom of the support 51 through the UFO chassis 1.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] Based on Example 1, referring to Figure 3-5 As shown, a propeller 7 is provided in order to control the flight attitude of the flying saucer.

[0055] Specifically, each of the four ends of the bracket 51 is connected to a support beam 6, and each of the two ends of the support beam 6 is connected to a propeller 7; each propeller 7 corresponds one-to-one with the position of the ventilation window 8 opened on the flying saucer chassis 1.

[0056] Preferably, the support beam 6 is a low-resistance support beam, for example, using a lightweight, high-strength material, such as carbon fiber composite material, to reduce weight while maintaining strength.

[0057] The propeller 7 is controlled to rotate by the power drive device installed in the bracket 51, thereby generating the power for the vertical take-off and landing of the flying saucer. The propeller 7 can also be used to adjust the attitude of the flying saucer during flight, ensuring that the flying saucer is always in a stable state.

[0058] As an example, the number of propellers 7 is eight, and the number of blades on each propeller 7 is five.

[0059] Specific application examples

[0060] The specific application of a vertical take-off and landing flapping-wing flying saucer in manned flight is now described in detail with reference to Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2.

[0061] The most common manned aircraft include airplanes and helicopters. However, since ordinary airplanes use fixed wings or rotors as the power and steering components, they require a long takeoff and landing distance and space. Although helicopters can take off and land vertically, their fuselage is prone to tilting when turning, which affects passenger comfort. Moreover, most existing aircraft use fuel as the power source, resulting in high energy consumption.

[0062] Helicopters offer convenient takeoff and landing, but because level flight relies on the tilt of the rotor disc and the horizontal force generated by the tilting of the downdraft to generate forward propulsion, their speed is slow, generally around 200-350 km / h. Fixed-wing aircraft, on the other hand, take off using the aerodynamic lift generated by the runway provided by the horizontal thrust of their engines. Both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft rely on simple unidirectional propulsion systems for flight.

[0063] To reduce energy consumption and increase flight speed, this application provides a vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer, which is used in the following way:

[0064] The flying saucer support 51 is supported on the ground by four landing supports 10 that run through the flying saucer chassis 1. The pilot enters the cockpit 4 through the corridor bridge 3 and controls the flight through the pilot seat 41 in the cockpit 4.

[0065] The power drive device installed in the support 51 is controlled by the operation controller, which in turn controls the propeller 7 to rotate, thereby generating the power for the vertical take-off and landing of the flying saucer. The propeller 7 can also be used to control the attitude of the flying saucer during flight, and adjust the flying saucer to always be in a stable state.

[0066] During the flight of the flying saucer, the actuator 521 connected to the upper surface of the support 51 is controlled by the operating controller. The actuator 521 drives the rocker arm 522 to swing left and right. The rocker arm 522 further drives the flapping fins 523 to flap up and down. The flapping fins 523 generate thrust, which helps the flying saucer to fly forward or ascend, thereby saving power energy.

[0067] After the flying saucer reaches its destination, the pilot controls the operation controller to achieve a vertical landing. After landing, the flying saucer is supported on the ground by the landing support 10, thus completing the stable landing of the flying saucer.

[0068] In summary, although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer, comprising a saucer chassis (1), characterized in that: The flying saucer chassis (1) is covered with an annular outer shell (2), and a walkway (3) is provided on the outer shell (2). The end of the walkway (3) is connected to the cockpit (4). The cockpit (4) is provided with a flapping wing mechanism (5), which extends outside the outer shell (2) through the annular gap between the outer shell (2) and the cockpit (4).

2. The vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flapping wing mechanism (5) includes a bracket (51) and flapping wing assemblies (52) rotatably connected to the upper surfaces of both sides of the bracket (51).

3. The vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flapping wing assembly (52) includes a driver (521) and a rocker arm (522) rotatably connected to the end of the driver (521), the end of which is connected to flapping wing blades (523).

4. The vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each end of the bracket (51) is connected to a support beam (6), and each support beam (6) is connected to a propeller (7) at both ends. Each propeller (7) corresponds to a ventilation window (8) on the UFO chassis (1).

5. The vertical takeoff and landing flapping-wing flying saucer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner bottom of the flying saucer chassis (1) is provided with a cargo box (9), and the top of the cargo box (9) is connected to the bracket (51). The bottom of the bracket (51) is connected to the UFO chassis (1) and four landing brackets (10) are provided.

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