Method for flying VTOL aircraft with forward canted rotors
US12240596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/8236
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vertical take-off and landing aircraft which uses fixed rotors for both VTOL and forward flight operations. The wing rotors are tilted forward and provide some forward propulsion during horizontal flight. The rotors are positioned to achieve a high span efficiency. The rotors are positioned to even out the lift across the span of the synthetic wing. The synthetic wing may also have airfoils which may provide structural support for the rotors as well as providing lift during forward flight.
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