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Unmanned aerial vehicle wing pylon system

US12286226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2023
Grant dateApr 29, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, systems and methods include an aircraft vehicle comprising a body, a first wing coupled to the body, and a second wing coupled to the body, wherein the second wing has a length greater than the first wing, wherein each of the first wing and the second wing comprises a plurality of segments, wherein the second wing comprises a wing pylon system. The wing pylon system comprises one of the plurality of segments of the second wing, a payload, and a pylon coupling the payload to the one of the plurality of segments, the pylon being disposed underneath the one of the plurality of segments, and the payload being disposed underneath the pylon. A center of lift and a center of gravity for the aircraft vehicle are aligned and each is offset from a central axis of the body.

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