Bidirectional thrust apparatus, system, and method
US11142433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bidirectional thrust assembly comprises a motor, a selective power transfer mechanism, and a plurality of fans; wherein a change in direction of rotation of the motor causes the selective power transfer mechanism to change a torque transfer among the plurality of fans, wherein the fans may be opposing, and wherein the fans may be unidirectional. The bidirectional thrust assembly may be used in or by a plurality of craft or with respect to other objects which may need to be maneuvered, included suspended load control systems, vertical takeoff and landing craft, watercraft.
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