Modular vehicle system
US11603197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular vehicle system includes at least one body module having at least one body connection interface, and a kit. The kit includes a plurality of utility modules including at least one first utility module (in the form of a fixed-wing utility module) and at least one second utility module (in the form of a rotor-wing utility module). Each first utility module includes at least one utility module connection interface in the form of a first utility module connection interface for coupling with the body connection interface. Each second utility module includes at least one utility module connection interface in the form of a second utility module connection interface, distinct from the first utility module connection interface, for coupling with the body connection interface. Each body connection interface is configured for selective reversible coupling at least with respect to any one of the utility module connection interfaces while concurrently excluding coupling of another utility module connection interface thereto, to provide an air vehicle.
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