Multimodal, deployable vehicle
US7066426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D1/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multimodal vehicle includes a ground based vehicle with an attached high-capacity airfoil parachute for deployment. The ground based vehicle includes a drive system for use on either land, water or both. Furthermore, the ground based vehicle is sized and dimensioned for transport of multiple vehicles in a cargo plane. The high-capacity airfoil parachute allows high-altitude deployment of the multimodal vehicle. The risers to the parachute may be adjusted for powered parachute flight rather than free fall flight. The ground based vehicle may include a propeller for powered flight.
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