Aircraft comprising a plurality of modules and a method for its assembly
US12344375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2011/0046
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft comprising a plurality of modules is disclosed. The aircraft in includes a blended wing body (BWB) aircraft. The blended wing body aircraft comprises a main body, a transition, and wings with no clear demarcation between the wings and the main body along a leading edge of the BWB aircraft. The blended wing aircraft additionally comprises a cabin containing a plurality of modular receptacles. A plurality of modules is configured to be removably attached to the plurality of modular receptacles. Additionally, at least a propulsor is mechanically attached to the blended wing body aircraft.
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