ADAPTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL LANDING AND TAKEOFF
DE602019070379T2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-21JETOPTERA INC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602019070379
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-04-26
- Filing Date
- 2019-11-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-11-11
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Designing a propulsion system for Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft that efficiently transitions between VTOL/hover and cruise phases while minimizing weight and complexity, and achieving high-speed capabilities.
Method used
A fluidic propulsion system (FPS) that uses a fan or compressor to compress air for thrust augmentation in VTOL and hover phases, and transitions to a turbofan configuration for cruise, allowing for high-speed forward flight and efficient fuel use.
Benefits of technology
The FPS system enables efficient thrust augmentation in VTOL and hover, while allowing for high-speed cruise operations with reduced fuel consumption and increased maneuverability, thus addressing the challenges of weight, complexity, and speed in existing VTOL designs.
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