Adjustable propeller shrouds extend around rotors for safety while retracting to minimize aerodynamic drag during horizontal flight.
A convertible tailboom and landing gear system rotates between vertical takeoff and forward flight positions.
Linear actuators drive wing roots to pivot, resolving the contradiction between compressed storage volume and deployment reliability.
Vertical spacing between the flight part and working part reduces wind interference for stable operation.
Folding outboard wing sections replace traditional landing gear, reducing weight and disc loading for VTOL aircraft.
Aircraft actuator limit stop uses a destructible bearing surface that irreversibly deforms to absorb braking energy.
An inverted suction mechanism cleans micro pores by increasing mass flow rate, eliminating complex inlet ducts and reducing structural weight.
A fin retention mechanism uses a torsion spring to hold control surfaces in a stowed position until an actuator rotates the fins for deployment.
Auxetic fairings maintain aerodynamic continuity during deflection, reducing drag and flow separation without compromising structural stability.
Segmented redundant motors in the track eliminate central shafts, reducing structural leadthroughs and production costs.
Segmented housing and holder enable quick actuator replacement, reducing maintenance time and labor costs.
A heavy payload UAV uses a pivoting wing system and drogue parachute for autonomous aerial supply delivery.
A modular UAV connection system uses a tab and slot interface with a lock pin to secure aerodynamic bodies.
Actuator moves the pivotable tip section to reduce wingspan, securing it with brakes for infrastructure compatibility.
Curved composite stringers replace heavy titanium side-of-body joints, reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity.
Merging driver blocks into the mold lid eliminates manual handling at elevated temperatures, reducing safety hazards and operational complexity.
Segmented drive units isolate actuator failures to maintain safety while eliminating complex monitoring algorithms.
Segmented primary and secondary control units minimize data transmission latency in high-lift device feedback loops.
Tilting VTOL thrust rotors laterally provides vertical lift and yaw control, resolving instability in transition flight.
Active sensors and actuators counteract tether sway to maintain UAV stability and ensure safe delivery.
Dual-axis stabilization surfaces pivot independently to neutralize rotational moments, reducing the attitude bump phenomenon during flight transition phases.
Rotating arms and telescopic units reposition propeller modules to balance thrust output across the air mobility platform.
A twist lock mechanism secures rudder surfaces to aerial vehicles using an elastic member and tang.
Extending the outer wall element eliminates two-step flow obstacles and improves laminar flow efficiency in aircraft leading edge structures.
A centering release reset mechanism uses cam followers and leaf springs to transfer load between primary and secondary paths.
A coaxial rotor system uses a motor to drive the mast, creating torque reaction that counter rotates the top and bottom assemblies.
Decoupling mechanisms isolate failed drive trains from the actuator, maintaining control surface position during single motor power loss.
Aircraft actuator control apparatus uses a test orifice circuit to assess orifice performance by comparing operating speeds.
Nested gear modules multiply torque while eliminating intermediate shafts that increase structural complexity.
Aileron mixer augments nose-down pitch moment via symmetric wing deflection, reducing horizontal stabilizer weight and drag.
Segmented spars and strategic ribs reduce component counts while maintaining structural integrity, lowering weight and manufacturing complexity.
Metal laminate with internal openings forms thicker bonded zones at connection points.
An integrated fuel balancing system merges crossfeed and balancing functions into one assembly, reducing device complexity while maintaining safety compliance.
Segmenting elevator control from stabilizer positioning eliminates axial force transmission, reducing actuator weight and volume.
Force equalization controller computes actuator rate and pressure differences to generate corrective positioning commands that prevent metal fatigue damage.
An actuator hardover monitor detects position deviations and switches to a backup actuator.
Repositioning the vertical stabilizer below the tail rotor eliminates airflow obstruction to increase thrust force and improve aircraft handling.
Mechanical disengage device using interlocking rods and an engaging member to block drive force transmission without electricity.
Interleaves uncured composite plies to join laminates, eliminating heavy fasteners and expensive autoclave constraints.
Merges aircraft control surface skins and ribs into one cured box to reduce assembly complexity and corrosion.