Detachable Wing Construction for Ultra-Light Flying Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultra-light flying devices face challenges in achieving a balance between portability and security, as they are often too small and light to be easily transported and secured, and their design does not facilitate easy detachment and reattachment of wings for convenient transportation.
Innovation Solution
The flying device features a unique wing construction with a strongly swept-back lower wing design that allows for easy detachment and reattachment, utilizing recesses and quick-release locking pieces to securely attach and detach the wings from the fuselage, enabling efficient packing and transportation on a conventional trailer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the flying device is made small and light to improve portability, then it can be transported easily on conventional trailers, but it becomes vulnerable to theft and cannot be left unwatched
Solution Approach 1:
The wing is divided into multiple sections that can be detached from the fuselage. The wing construction includes a first wing section and a second wing section that can be separated, allowing the device to be configured for easy transportation while maintaining security through controlled detachment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The wing attachment system transitions from a fixed state during flight to a detachable state during transportation. The quick-release locking pieces allow the wing to be rapidly attached and detached, providing dynamic adaptability between operational and transportational requirements.
2Ease of operation
If the wing is designed to be easily detachable for transportation, then portability is improved, but the structural integrity and security during flight may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The locking pieces are pre-positioned and designed to engage automatically when the wing is attached to the fuselage. The recesses and locking pieces are configured so that proper alignment and engagement ensure secure attachment before flight, while the quick-release mechanism allows easy detachment when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking pieces act as intermediary elements between the wing and fuselage, providing a secure mechanical connection. These locking pieces engage with the recesses to create a strong bond during flight, while the same locking pieces can be quickly released for transportation, mediating between the conflicting requirements of strength and ease of detachment.
3Strength
If conventional locking mechanisms are used to secure the wing, then structural integrity is maintained, but the time required for attachment and detachment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking pieces are designed to self-engage with the recesses when the wing is positioned correctly during attachment. The quick-release mechanism allows the locking pieces to be easily released by a simple action, eliminating the need for complex manual locking procedures and reducing the time required for both attachment and detachment operations.
Data Source
AI summary
Flying device, in which there is a fuselage (2, 2′), wings (8, 9), which are connected to each other to form an essentially looped structure, elements (4, 5) for creating a flying force, and the desired elements (e.g., 7, 7′) for controlling the flying device (1). The wings (8, 9) of the flying device (1) form a unified totality detachable from the fuselage (2, 2′). A wing construction is also included.