Oblique flying wing aircraft with internal ducting and internal propulsion
US12286227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C3/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An oblique flying wing aircraft with internal ducting and airflow. The aircraft may have propulsion units within the wing body. The propulsion units may be off-axis internal to the wing to utilize locations with larger internal space available. In some aspects, the multi-segment oblique flying wing aircraft may have three distinct segments including two outer wing segments and a central wing segment. The central segment may be thicker in the vertical direction and adapted to hold pilots and passengers. The outer wing segments may be substantially thinner and may taper as they progress outboard from the wing center. The multi-segment oblique flying wing aircraft be adapted for rotating into a high-speed flight configuration, or may be adapted for take-off and cruise at a constant angle.
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