VTOL Flying Car Layout With Foldable Wings and Drone-Type Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing small airplanes require a large space for landing and storage due to propeller size, and are difficult for ordinary people to control due to complex instrument panels and control sticks, limiting their usability and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A flying car design with a body, wings, and a propulsion module operated via drone-type control, featuring a buoyancy boat for water floatation and a flight assistance module that includes a tent member for camping, with foldable wings and drone-like control for ease of operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a small airplane uses a large propeller for vertical takeoff and landing, then it can achieve effective vertical takeoff and landing, but it requires a relatively large space for landing and storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing the propeller inside a propeller housing that can be retracted into the body of the flying car. When not in use for takeoff or landing, the propeller is nested within the body structure, significantly reducing the required storage space while maintaining full functionality when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic configuration where the propeller and wing can be extended or retracted based on operational needs. The propeller rotates about a longitudinal axis and can be positioned in different configurations, allowing the vehicle to adapt its physical dimensions dynamically - extending when vertical takeoff is needed, retracting when space efficiency is prioritized.
2Reliability
If a small airplane uses complex instrument panels and control sticks for precise control, then it can achieve stable flight control, but it becomes difficult for ordinary people to manipulate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical control systems with an automated propulsion module that operates based on drone-type control algorithms. This substitution reduces the need for manual manipulation of multiple control sticks and instrument panels, making the system easier to operate while maintaining flight stability through automated control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The propulsion module is designed to perform multiple functions - it can operate in drone control mode for simplified operation, and also provide traditional flight control capabilities when needed. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to different user skill levels and operational requirements, improving ease of operation without sacrificing control precision.
3Power
If a flying car is designed for flight capability with propellers and wings, then it can achieve vertical takeoff and landing, but it cannot effectively operate on water or ground surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional design where the flying car can operate in three distinct environments: flight mode with the propeller and wing deployed for aerial operation, water mode where the buoyancy boat is extended for floating and water surface operation, and ground mode with appropriate surface contact elements. This universality allows a single vehicle to adapt to different operational environments without requiring separate specialized vehicles.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle employs dynamic configuration where different components are extended or retracted based on the operational environment. The buoyancy boat can be extended when water operation is needed, while the propeller and wing are configured appropriately for each mode. This dynamic adaptability enables effective operation across multiple environments while maintaining flight capability when airborne operation is required.
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
Enables vertical takeoff and landing on ground/water, easy control, water driving, ground driving, and provides sufficient space for camping, while being compact and user-friendly.
Implementation Method 1
a buoyancy boat that is connected to a lower portion of the body, provides a buoyant force by which the flying car floats on the water
Implementation Method 2
a propulsion member provided as a plurality of propulsion members in a longitudinal direction of the connection member and provided to generate a propulsive force
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a flying car capable of vertical takeoff and landing on the ground/water, wherein the flying car includes: a body having a predetermined volume; a wing provided outside the body; and a propulsion module connected to the body and provided to generate propulsive force for flying, wherein the propulsion module is provided to be operated on the basis of drone-type control.