Patent · US Expired

Small-sized radio-controlled flying device

US6676084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 24, 2002
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A small radio controlled flying device propelled by a thermal engine (20) with pusher type airscrew (19) for remote sensing, the device being capable of short take-off and landing and flying at maximum speed of 35 Km/h. The device includes a pod and wings, the pod (1) being a rigid tricycle carriage dismountable by disengagement of substantially pyramidal jig with rear base (2) and front apex (7), lower plane (3), two lateral planes (4, 5) and an upper plane (6). The base is a welded one-piece element that includes the engine, the airscrew, a tank and the radio control. The apex is a welded one-piece element. The lower plane and the two lateral planes include spars (11, 12) assembled at the base and as the apex. The lower plane includes at its three end angles two rear wheels (8) and a front wheel (9), the front wheel being provided to protrude towards the front in the apex and the wheels being low pressure tires. The wings (13) are a caisson-type supple parachute and are connected to the pod in an adjustable fashion by two front slings (17), two braking slings (18) acting on the two flaps/ailerons.

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