Foldable aircraft with protective cage for transportation and transportability
US10252795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/64
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerial vehicle, configured to transport cargo, and including a propulsion system and a foldable cage is described. The foldable cage is substantially linear while in a folded configuration, and substantially circular while in a deployed configuration. Moreover, the foldable cage includes a rods that form isosceles triangles. The rods are coupled together by flexible joints.
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