Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transportation system and control method therefor

The vertical takeoff and landing airfield transportation system employs a worm gear mechanism with dual worms and interlocking gears to facilitate efficient and sustainable vertical and horizontal movements of urban aircraft, addressing the challenges of space constraints and emissions in urban environments.

WO2025023654A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-01-30HYUNDAI ELEVATOR CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/KR2024/010475
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-21
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-01-30

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Technical Problem

The existing transportation systems for urban aircraft mobility lack a dedicated and efficient means for vertical and horizontal movement, leading to increased load burden and obstacles due to machine room protrusions, which hampers the operation and safety of vertical takeoff and landing airfields, particularly in urban environments where space is limited and emissions need to be reduced.

Method used

A vertical takeoff and landing airfield transportation system utilizing a worm gear mechanism with dual worms, a driving device, and interlocking gear components that enable simultaneous vertical and horizontal movement, allowing for the efficient transfer of urban aircraft between takeoff and landing sites and hangars, while minimizing space usage and reducing emissions.

Benefits of technology

This system simplifies the configuration of lift and horizontal movements, enhances design flexibility, improves transportation speed and accuracy, and reduces carbon footprint through part reduction, thereby addressing the need for efficient and sustainable urban air mobility solutions.

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Abstract

A vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a dual-worm portion comprising a first worm and a second worm located to face each other; a worm gear coupled between the first worm and the second worm; a vertical movement body which is supported by the worm gear and on which an urban air mobility means is loaded; and a driving apparatus which is connected to the first worm and the second worm and rotates the first worm and the second worm in a same direction or in different directions.
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Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system and its control method

[0001] The present invention relates to a vertical take-off and landing airfield transportation system and a control method thereof.

[0002]

[0003] The demand for exhaust gas reduction to prevent global warming and the global UAM market are rapidly forming.

[0004] In other words, new technology development and a revolution in the transportation sector are needed to reduce emissions from ground transportation systems, which account for approximately 16% of carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the construction of an urban air transportation system and its linkage with the ground transportation system are necessary to improve the problem of ground traffic congestion and the resulting deterioration of the urban environment, which is worsening due to urban development.

[0005] A vertical takeoff and landing (Vertiport) airport, which is a takeoff and landing site for urban air mobility, includes a landing pad and a hangar.

[0006] Additionally, urban air mobility must move between the takeoff and landing pad and the hangar for charging, maintenance, etc., and can also be moved from the hangar according to the flight schedule.

[0007] However, there is currently no dedicated transportation device for urban air mobility, and a dedicated transportation system for urban air mobility is required for safe and efficient operation management.

[0008]

[0009] The present invention provides a vertical take-off and landing airport transport system and a control method thereof that can reduce the load burden of a lift by enabling the lifting and lowering and horizontal movement of a lift with a single driving unit.

[0010] The present invention provides a vertical take-off and landing airport transport system and a control method thereof, in which a driving unit is located at the lower part of a vertical take-off and landing airport and a lift configuration is possible without an obstacle due to a machine room protruding from the upper part of the landing airport.

[0011] The present invention provides a vertical take-off and landing airfield transport system and a control method thereof that can simply implement vertical and horizontal devices.

[0012]

[0013] A vertical take-off and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a dual worm section including a first worm and a second worm positioned to face each other, a worm gear coupled between the first worm and the second worm, an elevator vehicle supported by the worm gear and equipped with urban air mobility, and a driving device connected to the first worm and the second worm and rotating the first worm and the second worm in the same or different directions.

[0014] In addition, in the vertical takeoff and landing airport transport system, the system further includes a horizontal moving body coupled to the elevator body so as to be able to move horizontally, and a horizontal linkage for moving the horizontal moving body in a horizontal direction, wherein the horizontal linkage is coupled to the worm gear and can be linked to the worm gear.

[0015] In addition, the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system and the horizontal linkage may include a rotation shaft coupled to the worm gear, a pinion gear coupled to the rotation shaft, and a rack gear coupled to the horizontal moving body and meshed with the pinion gear.

[0016] In addition, in the vertical take-off and landing airfield transport system, the dual worm part includes a first dual worm part and a second dual worm part, the first dual worm part is located on one side of the elevator, the second dual worm part is located on the other side of the elevator, and the worm gear can be coupled to each of the first dual worm part and the second dual worm part.

[0017] In addition, in the vertical take-off and landing airport transport system, the drive unit may further include a linkage gear portion that transmits the rotational force of the drive unit to the dual worm portion, and the linkage gear portion may include a drive gear, a driven gear, a first linkage gear, and a second linkage gear portion, and the drive gear may be coupled to the first worm, the driven gear may be coupled to the second worm, and the first linkage gear and the second linkage gear portion may be selectively connected to the drive gear and the driven gear, and the second linkage gear portion may include a second linkage gear on one side and a second linkage gear on the other side that are meshed with each other.

[0018] In addition, in the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system, the elevator and the horizontal moving body are equipped with urban air mobility, and the elevator and moving body is elevated to a fixed position on each floor of the hangar by the driving device, and the horizontal moving body can move forward and backward.

[0019] In addition, in the vertical take-off and landing airport transport system, a guide part for guiding the movement of the elevator is further included, the elevator is formed with a support protrusion, the guide part has a support groove corresponding to the support protrusion, and the support protrusion can be inserted into the support groove so as to enable an elevator slide movement.

[0020] A vertical take-off and landing airport transport system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a landing pad located on the rooftop of a building, a double-story hangar located on the rooftop of the building, and a transport device for transporting urban air mobility to the landing pad and the hangar, wherein the transport device includes a dual worm section including a first worm and a second worm positioned to face each other, a worm gear coupled between the first worm and the second worm, an elevator body supported by the worm gear and having urban air mobility mounted thereon, and a driving device connected to the first worm and the second worm and rotating the first worm and the second worm in the same or different directions.

[0021] In addition, in the vertical takeoff and landing airport transport system, the system further includes a horizontal moving body coupled to the elevator body so as to be able to move horizontally, and a horizontal linkage for moving the horizontal moving body in a horizontal direction, wherein the horizontal linkage is coupled to the worm gear and can be linked to the worm gear.

[0022] A control method for a vertical take-off and landing airport transport system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a hangar confirmation step of confirming a hangar in which an urban air mobility is to be parked while the urban air mobility is loaded onto an elevator, a vertical transport step of operating a dual worm unit to elevate and move the elevator with the urban air mobility loaded onto it, a position confirmation step of confirming whether the elevator that has been elevated through the vertical transport step is properly positioned on a corresponding floor of the hangar, and a horizontal transport step of horizontally transporting the horizontal vehicle toward the hangar when the elevator is properly positioned on the corresponding floor of the hangar through the position confirmation step. In addition, in the control method for a vertical take-off and landing airport transport system, the vertical transport step may drive the dual worm units in the same direction.

[0023] Additionally, in the control method of the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system, the horizontal transport step can drive the dual worm parts in different directions.

[0024]

[0025] According to the present invention, the lifting and lowering and horizontal movement of the lift can be implemented simultaneously with a simple configuration.

[0026] According to the present invention, space utilization of a vertical take-off and landing airfield is facilitated and design freedom is increased.

[0027] According to the present invention, urban air mobility can be transported more quickly and accurately.

[0028] According to the present invention, productivity is improved through vertical and horizontal devices implemented with a simple structure, and the expected effects of carbon reduction and ESG management are enhanced due to the reduction of parts.

[0029]

[0030] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the technical concept and first use state of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a second use state of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the technical concept and first use state of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a second use state of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a first configuration diagram schematically illustrating a specific technical configuration of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 6 is a second schematic diagram schematically illustrating a specific technical configuration of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 is a schematic first usage state diagram of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 is a schematic second use state diagram of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a control method of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039]

[0040] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0041] And in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation are omitted, and similar parts are given similar drawing reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0042] Throughout the specification, whenever a part is said to "include" a component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, but rather that it may include other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0043] It should be understood that the present invention is not intended to be limited to a particular embodiment, but rather encompasses various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] The expression "configured to" as used in the present invention can be used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for", "having the capacity to", "designed to", "adapted to", "made to", or "capable of" depending on the context. The term "configured to" may not necessarily mean only something "specifically designed to" in terms of hardware. Instead, in some contexts, the expression "a device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" together with other devices or components.

[0045] The prior art documents described in the present invention are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, and it will be understood that the contents of the prior art documents can be applied to the briefly described portions of the present invention by a person having general knowledge in the art.

[0046] A vertical takeoff and landing (Vertiport) airport, which is a takeoff and landing site for urban air mobility, includes a takeoff field, landing field, and hangar.

[0047] More specifically, a vertical take-off and landing airfield (Vertiport) can be constructed on the roof of a building.

[0048] Additionally, the hangar of the vertical take-off and landing airfield may be composed of multiple floors, and the take-off and landing pads may be selectively located on the roof of the building or the roof of the hangar.

[0049] Meanwhile, urban air mobility moves between landing pads, hangars, and takeoff fields.

[0050] To achieve this, urban air mobility enables vertical movement to different levels through vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport systems.

[0051] The vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system may include multiple lifts corresponding to the hangar. Additionally, the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system may be equipped with two lifts to accommodate the size of the urban air mobility system.

[0052] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the technical concept and first use state of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] More specifically, the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (100) includes a dual worm section (110), a driving device (120), a worm gear (130), and a support movable body (140).

[0054] The dual worm section (110) may include two worms, a first worm (110a) and a second worm (110b).

[0055] Additionally, the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other.

[0056] Additionally, a worm gear (130) is positioned between the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b), and the worm gear (130) is engaged with two worms (110a, 110b).

[0057] In order to operate the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b), respectively, the driving device (120) may include a first driving device (120a) and a second driving device (120b).

[0058] The first driving device (120a) is coupled to the first worm (110a), and the second driving device (120b) is coupled to the second worm (110b).

[0059] Additionally, the support movable body (140) can be raised and lowered by being supported by the worm gear (130).

[0060] The support movable body (140) is coupled to the worm gear (130) and can move horizontally.

[0061] That is, the support moving body (140) can move horizontally back and forth in conjunction with the rotation of the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b).

[0062] To this end, a linkage gear (not shown) coupled to a worm gear (130) may be coupled to the support movable body (140). Furthermore, the linkage gear may include a pinion gear and a rack gear. The horizontal movement of the support movable body (140) will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6, which will be described later.

[0063] Hereinafter, the usage status of the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0064] As shown, when the first driving device (120a) and the second driving device (120b) are driven in the same direction, the worm gear (130) is supported by the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b) and is raised and lowered.

[0065] That is, when the first driving device (120a) and the second driving device (120b) are rotated clockwise (B), the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b) are rotated clockwise (B), and the worm gear (130) is lowered (B).

[0066] The support movable body (140) is lowered while supported by the worm gear (130).

[0067] In addition, when the first driving device (120a) and the second driving device (120b) are rotated counterclockwise (A), the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b) are rotated counterclockwise (A), and the worm gear (130) is raised (A).

[0068] The support movable body (140) is supported by the worm gear (130) and rises.

[0069]

[0070] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a second use state of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] More specifically, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating another usage state of the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (100) illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0072] As shown, when the first driving device (120a) and the second driving device (120b) are driven in opposite directions, the worm gear (130) rotates while being engaged with the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b).

[0073] That is, when the first driving device (120a) is rotated clockwise (B) and the second driving device (120b) is rotated counterclockwise (B), the first worm (110a) is rotated clockwise (B), the second worm (110b) is rotated counterclockwise (B), and the worm gear (130) is rotated counterclockwise (B).

[0074] At this time, the support moving body (140) is coupled to the worm gear (130) so that it can move in one direction (B).

[0075] Next, when the first driving device (120a) is rotated counterclockwise (B) and the second driving device (120b) is rotated clockwise (A), the first worm (110a) is rotated counterclockwise (A), the second worm (110b) is rotated clockwise (A), and the worm gear (130) is rotated clockwise (A).

[0076] At this time, the support moving body (140) is coupled to the worm gear (130) so that it can move in the other direction (A).

[0077]

[0078] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the technical concept of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Fig. 3 is different from Fig. 1 only in the drive device and linkage gear structure.

[0080] More specifically, Fig. 1 is a technical configuration in which two driving devices each drive one worm, whereas the vertical take-off and landing airfield transport system according to the second embodiment drives two worms through a linkage gear structure with one driving device.

[0081] For this purpose, the linkage gear part (150) includes a driving gear (151), a driven gear (152), a first linkage gear (153), and a second linkage gear part (154).

[0082] A first worm (110a in FIG. 1) and a second worm (1100b in FIG. 1) are connected to the driving gear (151) and the driven gear (152), respectively.

[0083] That is, a first worm (110a) can be coupled to the driving gear (151), and a second worm (110b) can be coupled to the driven gear (152).

[0084] Additionally, the first linkage gear (153) and the second linkage gear portion (154) can be optionally connected to the driving gear (151) and the driven gear (152).

[0085] That is, power provided through one driving device (not shown) is provided to the driving gear (151), the first linkage gear (153) or the second linkage gear portion (154) is linked through the driving gear (151), and the driven gear (152) can be linked through the first linkage gear (153) or the second linkage gear portion (154).

[0086] Meanwhile, the second linkage gear unit (154) includes a second linkage gear (154a) on one side and a second linkage gear (154b) on the other side that are meshed with each other.

[0087] Hereinafter, the usage status of the vertical takeoff and landing airport transport system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0088] A first linkage gear (153) is connected to the drive gear (151) and the driven gear (152).

[0089] And when the driving gear (151) is rotated counterclockwise through a driving device (not shown), the first linkage gear (153) is rotated clockwise in conjunction with the driving gear (151), and the driven gear (152) is rotated counterclockwise in conjunction with the first linkage gear (153).

[0090] Accordingly, the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b), which are respectively connected to the driving gear (151) and the driven gear (152), rotate in the same direction.

[0091]

[0092] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a second use state of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] A second linkage gear (154) is connected between the drive gear (151) and the driven gear (152).

[0094] That is, a second linkage gear (154a) on one side is coupled to the driving gear (151), and a second linkage gear (154a) on the other side is coupled to the driven gear (152).

[0095] In addition, as the second linkage gear (154a) on one side and the second linkage gear (154b) on the other side are engaged, the driving force provided to the driving gear (151) is transmitted to the driven gear (152).

[0096] When the driving gear (151) is rotated counterclockwise through a driving device (not shown), the second linkage gear (154a) on one side is rotated clockwise by being linked to the driving gear (151), the second linkage gear (154a) on the other side is rotated counterclockwise by being linked to the second linkage gear (154a) on one side, and the driven gear (152) is rotated clockwise by being linked to the second linkage gear (154a) on the other side.

[0097] Accordingly, the first worm (110a) and the second worm (110b), which are connected to the driving gear (151) and the driven gear (152), respectively, rotate in different directions.

[0098] As the vertical take-off and landing airport transport system according to the second embodiment is configured as described above, the lifting and lowering of the lift and the horizontal movement of the support member can be implemented using one driving device.

[0099]

[0100] FIG. 5 is a first schematic diagram schematically illustrating a specific technical configuration of a vertical takeoff and landing airport transport system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a second schematic diagram schematically illustrating a specific technical configuration of a vertical takeoff and landing airport transport system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] As shown, the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (1000) can also move the urban air mobility (2000) to the hangar (3000) when the urban air mobility (2000) is positioned at a fixed position on each floor of the hangar (3000) by the elevator (1400) described below.

[0102] The hangar (3000) of the vertical takeoff and landing airfield is composed of multiple floors, and the landing pad (4000) can be selectively located on the roof of the building or the roof of the hangar.

[0103] Urban air mobility (2000) is transported to the airfield (4000) and hangar (3000) via the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (1000).

[0104] The hangar (3000) may consist of multiple floors.

[0105] The takeoff and landing pad (4000) is an example of a landing pad located on the roof of a vertical takeoff and landing pad, and the takeoff and landing pad may optionally be located on the roof of a building or the roof of a vertical takeoff and landing pad.

[0106] To this end, the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (1000) includes a dual worm section (1100), a driving device (1200), a worm gear (1300), an elevator (1400), a horizontal movement section (1500), and a horizontal linkage section (1600).

[0107] More specifically, the dual worm unit (1100) receives driving force from the driving device (1200) and transmits the driving force to the worm gear (1300) to move the lifting body (1400) and the horizontal body (1500).

[0108] The dual worm section (1100) includes a first worm (1110) and a second worm (1120).

[0109] Additionally, the dual worm part (1100) may include a first dual worm part (1100a) and a second dual worm part (1200b).

[0110] The first dual worm part (1100a) can be coupled to one side of the elevator body (1400), and the second dual worm part (1100b) can be coupled to the other side of the elevator body (1400).

[0111] A driving device (1200) is coupled to the first dual worm part (1100a) and the second dual worm part (1100b), respectively, and a worm gear (1300) is coupled to the first dual worm part (1100a) and the second dual worm part (1100b), respectively.

[0112] At this time, the driving device (1200) includes a plurality of motors and can be coupled to the first dual worm part (1100a) and the second dual worm part (1100b), respectively.

[0113] That is, as shown in Fig. 1, two motors can be respectively coupled to the first dual worm part (1100a), and the other two motors can be respectively coupled to the second dual worm part (1100b).

[0114] As another embodiment, one motor may be coupled to the first dual worm section (1100a) and another motor may be coupled to the second dual worm section (1100b).

[0115] At this time, a linkage gear (illustrated as 150 in Fig. 3) may be connected between the motor and the dual worm unit (1100).

[0116] The worm gear (1300) is coupled to the first dual worm section (1100a) and the second dual worm section (1100b), respectively.

[0117] The worm gear (1300) is coupled to the elevator body (1400).

[0118] A horizontal moving body (1500) is connected to the elevator moving body (1400) so that it can move horizontally.

[0119] The vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (1000) may further include a guide section (1700). The guide section (1700) is for guiding the lifting and lowering movement of the elevator vehicle (1400).

[0120] To this end, the guide part (1700) is supported so as to stand in the direction of the lifting movement of the lifting body (1400), and the lifting body (1400) is supported so as to be movable by the guide part (1700).

[0121] In FIG. 6, a support protrusion (1410) is formed on the lifting body (1400), and a support groove (1710) that extends in the lifting direction of the lifting body (1400) and corresponds to the support protrusion (1410) is formed on the guide part (1700), and the support protrusion (1410) is inserted into the support groove (1710) so as to enable lifting and sliding movement.

[0122] The horizontal linkage (1600) is coupled to the worm gear (1300) and the horizontal moving body (1500), and the horizontal linkage (1600) moves the horizontal moving body (1500) using the driving force of the worm gear (1300).

[0123] For this purpose, the horizontal linkage (1600) includes a rotation shaft (1610), a pinion gear (1630), and a rack gear (1620).

[0124] The rotation shaft (1610) is coupled to the worm gear (1300). One side of the rotation shaft (1610) may be coupled to the worm gear on the side of the first dual worm part (1100a), and the other side of the rotation shaft (1610) may be coupled to the worm gear (1300) on the side of the second dual worm part (1100b).

[0125] The rack gear (1620) is attached to the lower part of the horizontal moving body (1500).

[0126] Additionally, the rack gear (1620) can be coupled to both sides of the lower portion of the horizontal moving body (1500).

[0127] The pinion gear (1630) is coupled to the rotation shaft (1610), and the pinion gear (1630) is meshed with the rack gear (1620).

[0128] Accordingly, when the worm gear (130) rotates, the rotation axis (1610) of the horizontal linkage (1600) rotates, and the pinion gear (1630) rotates in conjunction with the rotation axis (1610).

[0129] The rack gear (1620) is connected by the rotation of the pinion gear (1630), and the horizontal moving body (1500) moves horizontally by the movement of the rack gear (1620).

[0130] That is, when the rotation axis (1610) rotates counterclockwise as shown in Fig. 6, the horizontal moving body (1500) moves horizontally forward.

[0131] Conversely, when the pivot axis (1610) rotates clockwise, the horizontal moving body (1500) can move horizontally backward.

[0132]

[0133] Figure 7 is a schematic first usage state diagram of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0134] As shown, the urban air mobility (2000) is mounted on the elevator (1400) and horizontal elevator (1500) of the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system (1000). The urban air mobility (2000) is then elevated to a fixed position on each floor of the hangar (3000) by the elevator (1400).

[0135] To this end, the driving device (1200) rotates the dual worm parts (1100) in the same direction.

[0136] The dual worm unit (1100) elevates the worm gear (1300), and the elevating moving body (1400) supported by the worm gear (1300) is elevated.

[0137] At this time, as described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the worm gear (1300) is raised and lowered by rotating the worm part clockwise and counterclockwise, and the lifting and lowering movement body (1400) is raised and lowered.

[0138]

[0139] Figure 8 is a schematic second use state diagram of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0140] As shown, when the elevator (1400) is positioned at the correct position in the hangar (3000), the horizontal moving body (1500) is moved horizontally to move the urban air mobility (2000) into the hangar (3000).

[0141] To this end, the driving device (1200) rotates the dual worm parts (1100) in different directions.

[0142] The dual worm unit (1100) rotates the worm gear (1300). The rotation axis (1610 in FIG. 6), pinion gear (1630 in FIG. 6), and rack gear (1620 in FIG. 6) of the horizontal linkage unit (1600 in FIG. 6) coupled to the worm gear (1300) move sequentially. And the horizontal moving body (1500) moves backward.

[0143] Additionally, when the dual worm unit (1100) rotates the worm gear (1300) clockwise, the horizontal moving body (1500) moves backward. When the dual worm unit (1100) rotates the worm gear (1300) counterclockwise, the horizontal moving body (1500) moves forward.

[0144] As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, urban air mobility (2000) is lifted and lowered from a vertical takeoff and landing airport by a vertical takeoff and landing airport transport system (1000) or moved forward and backward toward a hangar.

[0145]

[0146] FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a control method of a vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0147] As shown, the control method (S1000) of the vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system includes a hangar confirmation step (S1100), a vertical transport step (S1200), a position confirmation step (S1300), and a horizontal transport step (1400).

[0148] More specifically, the hangar confirmation step (S1100) confirms the hangar in which the urban air mobility (2000) will be parked while the urban air mobility (2000) is mounted on the elevator vehicle (1400).

[0149] The vertical transport stage (S1200) operates the dual worm unit (1100) to elevate and move the elevator vehicle (1400) equipped with urban air mobility (2000).

[0150] The position confirmation step (S1300) is a step to confirm whether the elevator (1400) that was elevated through the vertical transport step (S1200) is positioned correctly on the corresponding floor of the hangar (3000).

[0151] To implement the position confirmation step (S1300), each floor of the hangar (3000) may be equipped with a position sensor (not shown).

[0152] When the elevator (1400) is positioned correctly on the corresponding floor of the hangar (3000) through the position confirmation step (S1300), the horizontal transport step (S1400) transports the horizontal transport (1500) horizontally toward the hangar (3000).

[0153] Meanwhile, the detailed technical configuration for the horizontal movement of the horizontal moving body (1500) is omitted as described above through Fig. 6.

[0154]

[0155] Although the embodiments described above have been described with limited drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various technical modifications and variations can be applied based on the above. For example, appropriate results can still be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. are combined or combined in a different manner than described, or are replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents.

[0156] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims set forth below.

Claims

1. A dual worm section including a first worm and a second worm positioned opposite to each other; A worm gear coupled between the first worm and the second worm; An elevator vehicle supported by the above worm gear and equipped with urban air mobility; and A driving device connected to the first worm and the second worm and configured to rotate the first worm and the second worm in the same or different directions. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

2. In paragraph 1, It further includes a horizontal moving body coupled to the above-mentioned elevator body so as to be able to move horizontally, and a horizontal linkage for moving the horizontal moving body in a horizontal direction. The above horizontal linkage is coupled to the worm gear and is linked to the worm gear. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

3. In paragraph 2, The above horizontal linkage A rotary shaft coupled to the above worm gear, A pinion gear coupled to the above rotational shaft, A rack gear coupled to the horizontal moving body and meshed with the pinion gear. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

4. In paragraph 1, The above dual worm part Includes a first dual worm section and a second dual worm section, The first dual worm part is located on one side of the elevating body, and the second dual worm part is located on the other side of the elevating body. The above first dual worm part and the second dual worm part are each coupled with the above worm gear. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

5. In paragraph 1, It further includes a linkage gear part that transmits the rotational force of the above driving device to the above dual worm part, The above-mentioned linkage gear part includes a driving gear, a driven gear, a first linkage gear, and a second linkage gear part, The above driving gear is coupled to the first worm, The above driven gear is coupled to the second worm, The first linkage gear and the second linkage gear portion are selectively connected to the driving gear and the driven gear, The above second linkage gear part includes a second linkage gear on one side and a second linkage gear on the other side that are meshed with each other. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

6. In paragraph 3, The above-mentioned elevator and horizontal elevator are equipped with urban air mobility, and the elevator is elevated to a fixed position on each floor of the hangar by the driving device, and the horizontal elevator is moved forward and backward. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

7. In paragraph 3, It further includes a guide part that guides the movement of the above-mentioned elevator, The above-mentioned lifting and moving body has a support projection formed thereon, and a support groove corresponding to the support projection is formed in the guide portion, and the support projection is inserted into the support groove so as to enable the lifting and sliding movement. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

8. A landing pad located on the roof of a building; A double-story hangar located on the roof of the above building; and Includes a transport device for transporting urban air mobility to the above takeoff and landing pad and the above hangar, The above transport device comprises a dual worm section including a first worm and a second worm positioned opposite to each other, A worm gear coupled between the first worm and the second worm, An elevator vehicle supported by the above worm gear and equipped with urban air mobility, A driving device connected to the first worm and the second worm and configured to rotate the first worm and the second worm in the same or different directions. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

9. In paragraph 8, It further includes a horizontal moving body coupled to the above-mentioned elevator body so as to be able to move horizontally, and a horizontal linkage for moving the horizontal moving body in a horizontal direction. The above horizontal linkage is coupled to the worm gear and is linked to the worm gear. Vertical takeoff and landing airfield transport system.

10. Hangar confirmation step to confirm the hangar where the urban air mobility will be parked while the urban air mobility is mounted on the elevator vehicle; The vertical transport stage of the urban air mobility-equipped elevator vehicle is performed by operating the dual worm unit; A position confirmation step for confirming whether the elevator vehicle elevated through the vertical transport step is properly positioned on the corresponding floor of the hangar; and If the elevator is positioned on the corresponding floor of the hangar through the above position confirmation step, a horizontal transfer step is included to horizontally transfer the horizontal transfer body toward the hangar. Control method of a vertical take-off and landing airfield transport system.

11. In paragraph 10, The above vertical transport step drives the dual worm parts in the same direction. Control method of a vertical take-off and landing airfield transport system.

12. In paragraph 10, The above horizontal transfer step drives the dual worm parts in different directions. Control method of a vertical take-off and landing airfield transport system.

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