Land vehicle and aircraft combination
US4358072A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C37/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination road and air vehicle having separate engines for each craft is disclosed. The aircraft has an air frame with wings and tail elements attached to a fuselage with a tricycle landing gear attached to the air frame. A nose platform extends forward from the bottom of the fuselage. The platform is adapted to receive and support a small land vehicle. The aircraft controls are mounted on a folding stalk attached to the top side of the platform. The land vehicle has a central opening in its body through which the control stalk may be elevated to a vertical position. The aircraft and land vehicle each have its own power plant and control system.
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