Aerodynamic lifting structures having embedded engines, and associated systems and methods
US12420936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D27/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aerodynamic lifting structures, such as aircraft wings, having embedded engines and associated methods and systems are disclosed herein. A wing assemblies configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, an upper wing portion, a lower wing portion, and a plurality of independent ducts positioned between the upper wing portion and the lower wing portion. Each duct can extend between a corresponding inlet positioned toward a leading portion of the wing assembly and a corresponding outlet positioned toward a trailing portion of the wing assembly. The wing assembly can further include a plurality of fans and a plurality of electric motors operably coupled to the plurality of fans. The fans and electric motors are positioned in the corresponding individual ducts and the fan is rotatable to propel fluid received in the inlet through the duct to create lift.
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