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Vertical take-off and landing aerial vehicle

US9725170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE (EPFL) · CH

Inventors

Ludovic Daler · Lausanne, CH
Arnaud Garnier · Grenoble, FR
Adrien Briod · Lausanne, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2015
Grant date	Aug 8, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 17, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64U10/13
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aerial flying vehicle comprising an inner frame, a gimbal system and an outer frame, the inner frame comprising a propulsion system and a control system. The propulsion system being able to generate a lift force. The VTOL may also include a decoupling mechanism having either a linear or non-linear beam coupled to a ring. The beam may optionally include sliders at ends thereof that provide an additional rotation freedom to the inner frame.

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