18028726. PROPELLER GUARD AND FLYING BODY simplified abstract (NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION)
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PROPELLER GUARD AND FLYING BODY
Organization Name
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Daisuke Uchibori of Tokyo (JP)
Kazuaki Watanabe of Tokyo (JP)
Masafumi Nakagawa of Tokyo (JP)
PROPELLER GUARD AND FLYING BODY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18028726 titled 'PROPELLER GUARD AND FLYING BODY
Simplified Explanation
The propeller guard described in the abstract is a device that surrounds the propeller of a flight vehicle and includes a rotating member on its side surface that can rotate around a horizontal base axis when in contact with a vertical plane outside the guard body.
- The propeller guard body surrounds the propeller of a flight vehicle.
- The rotating member on the side surface of the propeller guard body can rotate around a horizontal base axis.
- The rotating member is in contact with a vertical plane located outside the propeller guard body.
Potential Applications
The propeller guard innovation can be applied in the following areas:
- Drone technology
- Aircraft safety systems
- Remote-controlled vehicles
Problems Solved
The propeller guard helps address the following issues:
- Preventing accidents and injuries caused by propeller blades
- Enhancing the safety of flight vehicles
- Protecting surrounding objects from propeller damage
Benefits
The propeller guard offers the following benefits:
- Improved safety for operators and bystanders
- Reduced risk of propeller-related accidents
- Protection for the propeller and surrounding environment
Potential Commercial Applications
The propeller guard technology can be utilized in various commercial sectors, including:
- Drone manufacturing companies
- Aviation safety equipment suppliers
- Recreational vehicle manufacturers
Possible Prior Art
One example of prior art related to propeller guards is the use of fixed propeller guards on industrial machinery to prevent accidents and injuries caused by rotating blades.
Unanswered Questions
How does the rotating member enhance the functionality of the propeller guard?
The rotating member allows for flexibility and adaptability in different flight situations, but the specific mechanisms and benefits of this feature could be further explored.
What materials are commonly used in manufacturing propeller guards for flight vehicles?
Understanding the materials used can provide insights into the durability, weight, and cost-effectiveness of propeller guards in different applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A propeller guard includes: a propeller guard body configured to surround a propeller of a flight vehicle ; and a rotating member provided on a side surface of the propeller guard body , in which the rotating member is able to rotate around at least a horizontal base axis in a case where the rotating member is in contact with a vertical plane located outside the propeller guard body
