Aerodynamic lifting device and airborne craft
US8181902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C39/064
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airborne craft is provided comprising an aerodynamic lifting device having a radial drum fan and a thrust vectoring shroud. The radial drum or vertical axis fan comprises a fan with a rotor, the rotor having a rotational axis and comprising a plurality of rotor blades disposed in an annular ring about the rotational axis and a driving means for the rotor such that, on operation of the driving means, lift is generated.
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