Lift propulsion module for a tiltrotor aircraft
US10815008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U10/25
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for facilitating the design and manufacturing of a tiltrotor aircraft, including the steps of: determining a compatible mission data set; identifying lift propulsion module components for the compatible mission data set; determining compatible specifications; and generating a design for a lift propulsion module; wherein the lift propulsion module is configured to be connected to at least two different fuselages. There is also a method of designing a tiltrotor aircraft, comprising the step of modularizing a lift propulsion system, wherein the lift propulsion system is configured to be connected to at least two different fuselages. In another aspect, there is a tiltrotor aircraft including a fuselage; and a lift propulsion module, the lift propulsion module including a mounting surface; wherein the lift propulsion module is coupled to the fuselage on the mounting surface. Also included are methods of assembling and systems including a lift propulsion module.
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