Impact resistant propeller system, fast response electric propulsion system and lightweight vertical take-off and landing aircraft using same
US10046855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D27/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using pivoting thrust producing elements for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with thrust units providing vertical thrust and then transitioning to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle with pivoting thrust units with propellers, wherein some or all of the propellers are able to be stowed and fully nested during forward flight. An aerial vehicle adapted to withstand impacts upon its propellers. An aerial vehicle able to quickly alter the thrust of its propellers.
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