Orthosonic Wing Lift Using Oscillating Air Deflection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wings experience turbulence and increased power requirements due to one-way air flow, leading to reduced lift and increased drag, as they exceed critical distances and times, which are not addressed by existing technologies.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus and method utilize an orthosonic lift generator to create an oscillating movement of air between a support and wing member, allowing lift generation without net air motion across the wing, reducing turbulence and drag by maintaining a low-friction engagement and using self-regulating feedback mechanisms to control separation distance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If conventional wings use one-way air flow from leading edge to trailing edge, then lift is generated according to Bernoulli principle, but turbulence and drag increase due to exceeding critical distance and time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by using oscillating air flow that reverses direction periodically. The air flow alternates between moving from leading edge to trailing edge and from trailing edge to leading edge, creating multiple cycles of pressure differential within the critical time and distance parameters. This periodic reversal prevents turbulence while maintaining continuous lift generation through the Bernoulli principle.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by transitioning from static one-way air flow to dynamic oscillating air flow. The air flow velocity and direction are continuously varied through the oscillation cycle, allowing the wing to adapt to changing flow conditions and maintain optimal performance within critical distance and time constraints, thereby reducing drag and energy loss.
2Force
If air flows in one direction across the wing, then static pressure difference generates lift, but the flow becomes turbulent beyond critical distance and time
Solution Approach 1:
The periodic reversal of air flow direction prevents the flow from exceeding critical distance and time thresholds that lead to turbulence. By oscillating the air flow back and forth across the wing, the system maintains stable, laminar flow conditions throughout each oscillation cycle, ensuring consistent lift generation without turbulent breakdown.
3Loss of energy
If oscillating air movement is used to generate lift, then turbulence and drag are reduced, but the apparatus complexity increases with orthosonic lift generator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical flow control systems with an orthosonic lift generator that uses acoustic waves to create oscillating air flow. This substitution eliminates the need for moving mechanical parts, valves, or complex actuators, reducing mechanical complexity while achieving the desired oscillating flow pattern for reduced drag and energy loss.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables efficient lift generation with reduced power requirements, minimizing turbulence and drag, allowing the wing to maintain close proximity to the support surface with minimal resistance, effectively supporting the wing and payload against gravity.
Implementation Method 1
According to the Bernoulli principle, the difference in static pressure, transverse to the direction of flow of air at two locations, is proportional to the difference in the squares of the velocity of the air at the two locations.
Implementation Method 2
An oscillating movement of air induced between the two members and parallel to the two surfaces causes the static pressure of the air acting on the two surfaces to be reduced compared to ambient air pressure.
Implementation Method 3
the static pressure of the air acting on the two surfaces is reduced compared to ambient air pressure. Ambient air pressure acts on the other side of both members. Since the static pressure between the two surfaces is less than the ambient pressure, the net air pressure acting on the two members urges the two members one toward the other.
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AI summary
An apparatus and method for providing orthosonic lift by deflection includes a support surface and a wing surface in close proximity to the support surface. The space between the support surface and the wing surface defines a volume of air. An orthosonic lift generator causes the oscillating movement of air in the volume parallel to the wing surface. The oscillating movement of air results in a static air pressure on the wing surface of less than the ambient air pressure, resulting in a net force acting on the wing member.