Tilting Rotor Wing Control for Vertical and Forward Flight
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current aircraft with multiple rotor wing structures are limited to providing power in a single direction, restricting their functionality to either level flight or vertical movement.
Innovation Solution
The aircraft design incorporates two rotor wing structures with a driving module that allows the first power module to switch between level flight and lifting modes, utilizing two second and third power modules, a lifting module, and sensors for altitude and speed control, enabling versatile flight control commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple rotor wing structures are fixed directly to the aircraft body with single-direction power provision, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the aircraft can only perform single-function operations (either vertical or level flight)
Solution Approach 1:
The first power module is designed with multi-functionality, capable of providing power in both vertical and horizontal directions. The driving module enables this power module to rotate and switch between different power provision modes, allowing a single power module to replace what would traditionally require multiple specialized power modules, thus achieving versatility without proportional increase in complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The driving module is introduced to dynamically adjust the orientation of the first power module. This dynamic mechanism allows the power module to rotate and switch between providing vertical power for lifting and horizontal power for forward flight, enabling the aircraft to transition between different flight modes seamlessly
2Adaptability or versatility
If a driving module is added to allow the first power module to switch between level flight and lifting modes, then flight maneuverability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The driving module is designed as a universal mechanism that can orient the first power module in multiple directions. This single multi-functional component replaces the need for multiple fixed power modules, achieving flight mode switching capability while actually reducing the total number of power modules required
Solution Approach 2:
The driving module merges the functions of multiple fixed power modules into a single rotating power module. By combining vertical lift and horizontal thrust capabilities into one adjustable power source, the overall structural complexity is managed more efficiently than using separate dedicated power modules for each function
3Adaptability or versatility
If the first power module can rotate relative to the supporting arm to switch between modes, then operational capabilities are enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotor wing structure is segmented into distinct functional modules: the supporting arm, the first power module, and the driving module. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and tested independently before assembly, simplifying the overall manufacturing process despite the enhanced functionality of the rotating mechanism
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a method and device for controlling the flight of an aircraft, and an aircraft. The aircraft includes a fuselage, two wings, two supporting arms, two rotor wing structures, two second power modules, two third power modules, two steering modules, a lifting module, an altitude sensor, and a speed sensor. The two wings are fixed to the fuselage, the supporting arms are fixed to the wings, the rotor wing structure includes a first power module and a driving module, the driving module of the rotor wing structure is fixed to the supporting arm, and the driving module is configured to drive the first power module to rotate such that the first power module switches between the level flight mode and the lifting mode.