Triphibian Vehicle

Abstract

The present invention discloses a vertical take-off and landing triphibian flight vehicle, which can travel in land, water and air. The triphibian vehicle is based on the structure of an ordinary electric automobile. Its airscrew module is stored in the front and rear spaces of the triphibian vehicle body. The triphibian vehicle has land mode, air mode, water mode. These three modes are achieved by the positional changes of the airscrew module. The triphibian vehicle does not require the runway, which can take off and landing vertically. Its self-powered power supply provides the unlimited power to the triphibian vehicle itself, eliminating the need for charging, and no mileage restrictions.

Claims

1. A triphibian vehicle may travel in land, sea and air, comprising a vehicle body, a self-powered power supply and an airscrew module, characterized in that the triphibian vehicle is based on an electric vehicle structure and has three modes of transport, 1) land mode, the vehicle driven by the motor, (2) air mode, the airscrew module can be moved out of cabin of the triphibian vehicle to provide an up force; 3) water mode, the airscrew module can be moved out of the cabin of the triphibian vehicle to provide horizontal forward power,

2. The invention discloses a method for converting the triphibian hybrid transportation tool between water mode, land mode and air mode in traveling, the method comprises the following steps of interchange conversion: 1) a land mode in which the triphibian vehicle is driven by an electric motor, and the first and second airscrew modules are stored in the first and second cabins of the triphibian vehicle, so as not to affect the vehicle traveling in the land and the structure of the vehicle; 2) converting land mode to air mode: opening the cabin hatch, the module control system as a propeller drives the retractable shaft and the extension arm to move or raise the first and second airscrew modules outside of the cabins to obtain the up force, the triphibian vehicle is lifted to achieve the purpose of vertical take-off or traveling in water, that is, the airscrew module (chamber).fwdarw.the retractable shaft.fwdarw.the extension arm.fwdarw.airscrew module (working position), and the third safety module is deployed from the overlapping land pattern to the flight mode to provide lift and balance and guarantee safety; 3) converting the land mode to the water mode, the third safety airscrew module is contracted from the unfolded state to an overlapping state, the first and second airscrew modules are stretched in the direction of the extension axis so that the radius of rotation of the vertical ground of the first and second airscrew modules is higher than the water surface and rotated from the horizontal rotation angle to the angle perpendicular to the horizontal plane, that is, the airscrew module is vertically rotated by a horizontal rotation to a airscrew module; 4) converting water mode or flight mode to land mode: moving the first and second airscrew modules into the first and the second cabins of the triphibian vehicle, and enclosing the hatch cover so that the triphibian vehicle becomes an ordinary electric vehicle, that is, the propeller module (working position).fwdarw.the extension arm.fwdarw.the retractable shaft.fwdarw.airscrew module (storage position), and the third safety propeller module is contracted into an overlapping state by the unfolded state;

3. A self-powered vehicle, comprising an electric vehicle traveling in water, land and air, characterized in that, 1) the said vehicle being provided with the said self-powered battery to provide infinite power to the motor of the triphibian vehicle; 2) The motor drives the hub or drive shaft or the airscrew module to power the triphibian vehicle; 3) the airscrew module is stored in the front or rear cabin of the vehicle when traveling in land; 4) the airscrew module is used to travel in air and water when moving outside the triphibian vehicle;

4. According to claim 2, characterized in that: 1) land mode: the triphibian vehicle driven by an electric motor, the said airscrew module is stored in the front and rear cabins of the triphibian vehicle so as not to affect traveling in land; 2) air mode: the airscrew module driven by the electric motor acts as a propeller and the airscrew module can be moved to the outside of cabin of the triphibian vehicle to provide the up force; 3) water mode: the airscrew module driven by the electric motor acts as a propeller and the airscrew module can be moved to the outside of cabin of the triphibian vehicle to provide the driving force;

5. According to claims 1 and 2, which is characterized in that when the two first and second airscrew modules are outside the vehicle triphibian vehicle body which are in series connection or parallel connection, the triphibian vehicle enters the air mode, and the airscrew can provide the power of vertical takeoff and landing when it horizontally rotates.

6. According to claim 3, which is characterized in that the self-powered power supply battery is a power generating device that realizes the conversion of environmental energy such as fluid, magnetic force, gravity and solar energy into electric power in real time.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the position of the cabin 1, the cabin 2, the airscrew module 3, the airscrew module 4, and the safety airscrew 5 in a triphibian vehicle in land mode;

[0030] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a triphibian vehicle as an electric car traveling in land, in which the safety airscrew 5 is laterally fixed to the triphibian vehicle body 100;

[0031] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the air mode of the triphibian vehicle, wherein the airscrew module 3 and the airscrew module 4 are rotated outside the cabins, the extension arm 6 on both sides of the triphibian vehicle body, the airscrew and the safety airscrew are horizontally rotated, and the retractable shaft 7 is fixed to the vehicle body to connect the extension arm 6.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the water mode of the triphibian vehicle, that is, the airscrew module 4 is vertically rotated to push the operation of the triphibian vehicle 100, wherein the airscrew module 4 is outside the cabin and on both sides of the vehicle body, the safety airscrew 5 is above the vehicle body 100 and fixed to the vehicle body parallelly, and the airscrew module 4 is connected to the extension arm 6;

[0033] FIG. 5 is a working schematic diagram of the two airscrew modules in series connection in front and rear in the triphibian vehicle;

[0034] FIG. 6 is a working schematic diagram of the two airscrew modules in parallel connection in left and right in the triphibian vehicle;

DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT

[0035] The present invention is a triphibian vehicle that can travel in land, water and air, comprising a basic structural feature of an existing automobile, which is characterized in that at least one of the said airscrew module driven by electric power in the triphibian vehicle, and the three transport functions of the land, air, and water modes are achieved by the airscrew modules at various positions. The triphibian vehicle is powered by a self-powered battery to provide unlimited mileage to reduce the need for many rechargeable batteries, achieving the purpose of reducing the weight of the vehicle, obtaining the maximum up force and carrying capacity.

[0036] Other objects will now be apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4, embodiment A with five airscrew module configurations;

[0037] In the triphibian vehicle, set the airscrew module, which has at least one blade; A self-powered battery (not shown) is provided in the triphibian vehicle 100; a module control system is provided; The cabin 1 is provided at the front of the triphibian vehicle 100, and then two retractable shafts 7 are arranged. One end of the two retractable shafts 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the two extension arms 7, two first airscrew modules 3 are arranged on the extension arm 6;

[0038] The cabin 2 is provided at the rear of the vehicle 100, and then two retractable shafts 7 are arranged. One end of the two retractable shafts 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the two extension arms 6, two second airscrew modules 4 are arranged on the extension arm 6; The safety airscrew module 5 is provided at the top of the vehicle body 100, and the blades of the airscrew module 5 are laterally or longitudinally fixed to the vehicle body to reduce wind resistance. It is to be understood that the blades of the airscrew modules 3 and 4 may be folded and otherwise to collect the blades in the cabins, so as not to affect the triphibian vehicle traveling in land.

[0039] How the Triphibian Vehicle Works:

[0040] Land Mode:

[0041] The two first airscrew modules 3 and the two second airscrew modules 4 in the triphibian vehicle are respectively housed in cabin 1 and cabin 2 of the vehicle body 100, they are in a non-working state, this time the triphibian vehicle is a general electric car; The blade of the safety airscrew module 5 is fixed to the top of the vehicle body 100 in a lateral direction; The self-powered battery provides power to the motor, and then the motor drives the hub to allow the triphibian vehicle traveling in land.

[0042] Air Mode:

[0043] The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the land mode to the air mode, The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 is opened, and the four retractable shafts 7 are raised, the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the four extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the sides of the vehicle, move the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 to the safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate horizontally; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then power to the airscrew motor, four or five airscrews begin to turn the work to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.

[0044] Water Mode:

[0045] The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system of the triphibian vehicle, the four retractable shafts 7 are raised and the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the four extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the sides of the vehicle, move the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 to the safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate vertically; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then power to the airscrew motor, four-airscrews begin to turn the work to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can travel in water.

[0046] Air Mode to Land Mode

[0047] After the landing of the triphibian vehicles, the hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system, four the retractable shafts 7 and four the extension arms 6 move the four the airscrew modules 3 and 4 above the cabin 1 and 2. And then four retractable shafts 7 are returned to the state in which four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are accommodated, so that four airscrew modules are housed in the cabin; The module control system secures the blades of the safety airscrew module 5, where the triphibian vehicles are driven by the motor to return to land mode.

[0048] Water Mode to Land Mode

[0049] the hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system, four the retractable shafts 7 and four the extension arms 6 move the four the airscrew modules 3 and 4 above the cabin 1 and 2. And then four retractable shafts 7 are returned to the state in which four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are accommodated, so that four airscrew modules are housed in the cabin, where the triphibian vehicles are driven by the motor to return to land mode.

[0050] Water Mode to Air Mode

[0051] The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the water mode to the air mode, The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then power to the airscrew motor, four or five airscrews begin to turn the work to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 5, there are three airscrew module configurations in embodiment B.

[0053] The Airscrew Modules in Parallel Connection

[0054] In the triphibian vehicle, set the airscrew module 3 in which has three blades; A self-powered battery (not shown) is provided in the triphibian vehicle body 100; A module control system (not shown) is provided; A cabin 1 is provided at the front of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6, an airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A cabin 2 is provided at the rear of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6; another airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A safety airscrew module 5 (not shown) is provided at the top of the triphibian vehicle body 100, the blades on the airscrew module 5 are laterally or longitudinally secured to the triphibian vehicle body to reduce wind resistance.

[0055] How the Triphibian Vehicle Works:

[0056] Air Mode:

[0057] The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the land mode to the air mode, The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 is opened, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the two airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the front of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned to the front and rear of the triphibian vehicle until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in series and can be turned horizontally; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then to power the airscrew motor, two or three airscrews begin to turn to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.

[0058] Water Mode:

[0059] The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system of the triphibian vehicle, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the four airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the front and rear of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in parallel and can be turned vertically; The blades of the safety propeller module 5 are stationary; And then to power the airscrew motor, two airscrews begin to turn to provide the level of forward power, so that the triphibian vehicle can travel in water.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 6, there are three airscrew modules configurations in embodiment C.

[0061] The Airscrew Modules in Parallel Connection

[0062] In the triphibian vehicle, set the airscrew module 3 in which has three blades; A self-powered battery (not shown) is provided on the vehicle body 100; A module control system (not shown) is provided; A cabin 1 is provided at the front of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6, an first airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A cabin 2 is provided at the rear of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6; an second airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A safety airscrew module 5 (not shown) is provided at the top of the triphibian vehicle body 100, the blades on the airscrew module 5 are laterally or longitudinally secured to the triphibian vehicle body to reduce wind resistance.

[0063] Air Mode:

[0064] The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the land mode to the air mode, The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 is opened, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the two airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the front of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned to the front and rear of the triphibian vehicle until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in series and can be turned horizontally; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then to power the airscrew motor, two or three airscrews begin to turn to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.

[0065] Water Mode:

[0066] The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system of the triphibian vehicle, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the four airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the left and right sides of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in parallel and can be turned vertically; The blades of the safety propeller module 5 are stationary. And then to power the airscrew motor, two airscrews begin to turn to provide the level of forward power, so that the triphibian vehicle can travel in water.

[0067] A method for converting the triphibian hybrid transportation tool between water mode, land mode and air mode in traveling, the method comprises the following steps of interchange conversion: 1) a land mode in which the triphibian vehicle is driven by an electric motor, and the first and second airscrew modules are housed in the first and second cabins of the triphibian vehicle, so as not to affect the vehicle traveling in the land and the structure of the vehicle; 2) converting land mode to air mode: opening the cabin hatch, the module control system as a propeller drives the retractable shaft and the extension arm to move or raise the first and second airscrew modules outside of the cabins to obtain the up force, the triphibian vehicle is lifted to achieve the purpose of vertical take-off or traveling in water, that is, the airscrew module (chamber).fwdarw.the retractable shaft.fwdarw.the extension arm.fwdarw.airscrew module (working position), and the third safety module is deployed from the overlapping land pattern to the flight mode to provide lift and balance and guarantee Safety;

[0068] 3) converting the land mode to the water mode, the third safety airscrew module is contracted from the unfolded state to an overlapping state, the two first and second airscrew modules are stretched in the direction of the extension axis so that the radius of rotation of the vertical ground of the two first and second airscrew modules is higher than the water surface and rotated from the horizontal rotation angle to the angle perpendicular to the horizontal plane, that is, the airscrew module is vertically rotated by a horizontal rotation to a airscrew module; 4) converting water mode or flight mode to land mode: moving the two first and second airscrew modules into the first and the second cabins of the triphibian vehicle, and enclosing the hatch cover so that the triphibian vehicle becomes an ordinary electric vehicle, that is, the propeller module (working position).fwdarw.the extension arm.fwdarw.the retractable shaft.fwdarw.airscrew module (storage position), and the third safety propeller module is contracted into an overlapping state by the unfolded state.

[0069] The present application is characterized by 1) the triphibian vehicle is based on the structure of the ordinary car to achieve a hybrid vehicle function; 2) use the front and rear space of the triphibian vehicle body to collect the airscrew module for traveling in water and air; 3) the function of the land mode, air mode and water mode are achieved by the position change of the propeller module, so that the triphibian vehicle can have a variety of ways of transport capacity 4) the triphibian vehicle does not require the runway, which can be vertical takeoff and landing; 5. the triphibian vehicle is supplied directly from the self-powered battery with unlimited power, eliminating the need for charging and no mileage restrictions.