Vertical take-off and landing craft systems and methods
US12420922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A craft capable of a vertical take-off and landing configuration and a horizontal thrust configuration may include, for example, at least a proprotor, an edgewise blade, and a body. The proprotor may be configured to tilt to achieve a horizontal thrust component. A portion of a lift surface may be configured to tilt with the proprotor. In some embodiments, the vertical take-off and/or landing craft may further comprise a tail connected to a first boom and a second boom. In some embodiments, the vertical take-off and/or landing craft may further comprise a tail attached to the body. In some embodiments, the craft includes four rotors positioned on the lift surface and two rotors positioned on a tail connected to the lift surface.
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