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Foldable multi-rotor UAV

US10710701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2017
Grant dateJul 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U10/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foldable multi-rotor UAV includes: a fuselage; and a plurality of arms, wherein a first end of each of the arms is connected to a side face of the fuselage through a rotating mechanism; a motor and foldable blades connected to the motor are provided on a second end of each of the arms; each of the arms rotate relatively to the fuselage through the rotating mechanism; wherein the arms comprises a front arm and a rear arm; during a folded state, the rear arm upwardly rotates towards the fuselage for folding, in such a manner that the rear arm is contained at a lower portion of the side face of the fuselage; then the front arm upwardly rotates towards the fuselage for folding, in such a manner that the front arm is contained at an upper portion of the side face of the fuselage.

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