Power Wing Airfoil Launch via Drone Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wind generator systems face challenges in starting the flight of power wing airfoils on the ground when there is insufficient wind, as the wind conditions at higher altitudes are not mirrored on the ground, necessitating an external assistance mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing autonomous transporting flying carriers, such as quadricopters, to lift power wing airfoils to heights where wind conditions are sufficient for flight, employing disengageable connecting means like dragging cables with electromagnetic hooks and ultrasound measuring systems to ensure precise positioning and safe release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If autonomous transporting flying carriers are used to lift power wing airfoils to heights with sufficient wind, then the ability to start flight in low ground wind conditions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces autonomous transporting flying carriers (drones) as intermediary devices that bridge the gap between ground-level low-wind conditions and high-altitude sufficient-wind conditions. These carriers physically transport the power wing airfoils through the air to reaching heights where natural wind is strong enough for autonomous flight, thereby enabling operation in previously unsuitable conditions while managing system complexity through modular design
2Ease of operation
If disengageable connecting means with electromagnetic hooks are used to attach carriers to wing profiles, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems with electromagnetic hooks for attaching the transporting carriers to the power wing airfoils. This substitution provides easier operation through remote-controlled engagement and disengagement, eliminating the need for manual mechanical fastening while the electromagnetic mechanism itself manages the added complexity through controlled activation and deactivation
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple autonomous transporting flying carriers are used to transport large wing profiles, then the manufacturing precision and geometry stability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the transport task among multiple autonomous flying carriers when handling large or heavy power wing airfoils. Each carrier attaches to a specific section or attachment point on the wing profile, distributing the lifting and transport loads. This segmented approach maintains the geometric stability and structural integrity of the wing during transport, while the modular nature of using multiple independent carriers manages the overall system complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables autonomous and efficient initiation of power wing airfoil flight even in low wind conditions on the ground, ensuring stable and controlled deployment with minimal impact on the wing profile geometry, and allows for quick recharging and retrieval of the flying carriers.
Implementation Method 1
Such actuatable engaging / disengaging device 17 is at least one electromagnetic hook and such engagement point arranged on the wing profile 7 is a related element made of metallic material, adapted to be magnetically connected to such electromagnetic hook
Implementation Method 2
at least one autonomous transporting flying carrier, preferably composed of a quadricopter, which takes care of transporting in flight such profile up to a height
Implementation Method 3
such system 1 further comprises at least one measuring system 19, for example of the ultrasound type 21, which high frequency triangulates the relative positions of the autonomous transporting flying carriers 11 and of the wing profile 7
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AI summary
A system (1) is described, for starting the flight of power wing airfoils (7), in particular for a wind generator (5), comprising at least one wing profile (7), operatively connected through control tie-rods (9), to winches or other control mechanisms of a flight of such wing profile (7), and at least one autonomous transporting flying vector (11) adapted to be connected through disengageable connecting means (13) to at least one wing profile (7) and to transport in flight such wing profile (7). A process is further described, for starting the flight of such power wing airfoils (7) through such system (1).