Ventilated rotor mounting boom for personal aircraft
US9764833B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/61
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotor mounting boom assembly includes a rotor mounting boom releasably attachable to a wing of the personal aircraft, one or more vertical lift rotors, and one or more rotor controller assemblies. Controller assemblies for each rotor are positioned on the rotor mounting booms such that downwash from the rotor causes increased airflow across the controller assembly to cool the controller assembly components. A rotor controller enclosure includes an air inlet and an air outlet to allow airflow through the enclosure to cool the controller components. The air inlet is positioned relative to the path of the rotor blades such that the downwash from the rotor that flows into the air inlet is maximized. The structure of the enclosure includes features for increasing the airflow through the enclosure.
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