Combination flight and ground apparatus for a vehicle
US11046416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U30/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a fuselage having a longitudinal axis and a propulsion system that is coupled to the fuselage. The vehicle also includes a pair of articulated appendages that is coupled to the fuselage. Each one of the articulated appendages includes a plurality of airfoil segments and is moveable between a ground configuration, in which each one of the pair of articulated appendages supports the vehicle during takeoff or landing of the vehicle, and a flight configuration, in which each one of the pair of articulated appendages produces lift during flight of the vehicle.
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