Patent classifications
B64D31/10
Electric aircraft for generating a yaw force
An electric aircraft for generating a yaw force includes a fuselage, a plurality of laterally extending elements secured to the fuselage, a plurality of lift components attached to the plurality of laterally extending elements, and at least a longitudinal thrust component attached to the plurality of laterally extending elements, wherein the longitudinal thrust component is configured to generate a yaw force.
Electric aircraft for generating a yaw force
An electric aircraft for generating a yaw force includes a fuselage, a plurality of laterally extending elements secured to the fuselage, a plurality of lift components attached to the plurality of laterally extending elements, and at least a longitudinal thrust component attached to the plurality of laterally extending elements, wherein the longitudinal thrust component is configured to generate a yaw force.
PROPELLER IMPACT DETECTION AND FORCE REDUCTION
A commanded control signal is compared against an adaptive control signal in order to detect a rotor strike by a rotor included in an aircraft, wherein the adaptive control signal is associated with controlling the rotor and the adaptive control signal varies based at least in part on the commanded control signal and state information associated with the rotor. In response to detecting the rotor strike, a control signal to the rotor is adjusted in order to reduce a striking force associated with the rotor.
PROPELLER IMPACT DETECTION AND FORCE REDUCTION
A commanded control signal is compared against an adaptive control signal in order to detect a rotor strike by a rotor included in an aircraft, wherein the adaptive control signal is associated with controlling the rotor and the adaptive control signal varies based at least in part on the commanded control signal and state information associated with the rotor. In response to detecting the rotor strike, a control signal to the rotor is adjusted in order to reduce a striking force associated with the rotor.
Aircraft propulsion system
An aircraft propulsion system includes a turbomachine and at least one electric motor. The motor includes a first half-motor and a second half-motor that include, respectively, a first stator and a second stator cooperating with a common rotor of the motor. The propulsion system further includes at least one first energy source (B) capable of delivering a DC voltage and at least one electric generator (PMG) driven by the turbomachine. The electric generator generates an AC voltage to form a second energy source and is associated with an active rectifier that transforms the AC voltage into a DC voltage. The value of the DC voltage is controlled by the active rectifier, the output of which is connected to the first energy source.
Aircraft propulsion system
An aircraft propulsion system includes a turbomachine and at least one electric motor. The motor includes a first half-motor and a second half-motor that include, respectively, a first stator and a second stator cooperating with a common rotor of the motor. The propulsion system further includes at least one first energy source (B) capable of delivering a DC voltage and at least one electric generator (PMG) driven by the turbomachine. The electric generator generates an AC voltage to form a second energy source and is associated with an active rectifier that transforms the AC voltage into a DC voltage. The value of the DC voltage is controlled by the active rectifier, the output of which is connected to the first energy source.
Propeller impact detection and force reduction
A commanded control signal is compared against an adaptive control signal in order to detect a rotor strike by a rotor included in an aircraft, wherein the adaptive control signal is associated with controlling the rotor and the adaptive control signal varies based at least in part on the commanded control signal and state information associated with the rotor. In response to detecting the rotor strike, a control signal to the rotor is adjusted in order to reduce a striking force associated with the rotor.
Propeller impact detection and force reduction
A commanded control signal is compared against an adaptive control signal in order to detect a rotor strike by a rotor included in an aircraft, wherein the adaptive control signal is associated with controlling the rotor and the adaptive control signal varies based at least in part on the commanded control signal and state information associated with the rotor. In response to detecting the rotor strike, a control signal to the rotor is adjusted in order to reduce a striking force associated with the rotor.
Air Mobility Vehicle
In an air mobility vehicle, an engine operates as required to provide mechanical driving force or electric energy. A battery is charged with the electric energy from the engine. Main rotors operate using the electric energy of the battery and electric power generated by the engine to perform takeoff, landing, and cruising. Auxiliary rotors are disposed at or adjacent to the center of gravity of a vehicle body and mechanically connected to the engine via a clutch. The auxiliary rotors perform the takeoff, the landing, or the cruising by receiving the mechanical driving force from the engine when the clutch is in an engaged position. A controller monitors the states of the battery and the main rotors and controls the operations of the engine and the clutch.
Air Mobility Vehicle
In an air mobility vehicle, an engine operates as required to provide mechanical driving force or electric energy. A battery is charged with the electric energy from the engine. Main rotors operate using the electric energy of the battery and electric power generated by the engine to perform takeoff, landing, and cruising. Auxiliary rotors are disposed at or adjacent to the center of gravity of a vehicle body and mechanically connected to the engine via a clutch. The auxiliary rotors perform the takeoff, the landing, or the cruising by receiving the mechanical driving force from the engine when the clutch is in an engaged position. A controller monitors the states of the battery and the main rotors and controls the operations of the engine and the clutch.