20240025539. MASS DISTRIBUTION METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (HILL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED)

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MASS DISTRIBUTION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Organization Name

HILL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor(s)

Jason Hill of Staffordshire (GB)

MASS DISTRIBUTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240025539 titled 'MASS DISTRIBUTION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The disclosed patent application describes a helicopter with a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a vertical axis, having a maximum gross mass of less than 5000 kg. The helicopter includes an elongate fuselage with an aerodynamically shaped shell defining the front, rear, top, and bottom of the fuselage. Inside the fuselage, there is a passenger cabin with seating positions for the pilot, co-pilot or passenger, and at least 2, optionally 3, rear passengers.

Key points of the patent/innovation:

  • The helicopter has a primary fuel cell mounted behind the passenger cabin.
  • The pilot's seating position has a center of mass located substantially in front of the rotor hub location.
  • The primary fuel cell has a center of mass located substantially behind the rotor hub location.
  • The helicopter has a landing gear arrangement.
  • The power plant is mounted above and behind the passenger cabin, and the primary fuel cell provides fuel to the power plant.
  • The helicopter also includes a secondary fuel cell with a center of mass located in front of the rotor hub location by at least 1500 mm.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This helicopter design could be used for various transportation purposes, such as personal transportation, emergency medical services, or law enforcement.
  • It could also be utilized for aerial surveys, inspections, or other tasks requiring a small and maneuverable aircraft.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The design of this helicopter allows for a compact and lightweight aircraft, making it suitable for various applications where size and weight are important factors.
  • The placement of the fuel cells and the center of mass distribution contribute to the stability and maneuverability of the helicopter.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The compact size and lightweight nature of this helicopter make it more fuel-efficient and cost-effective to operate.
  • The design allows for easy access to the passenger cabin and provides comfortable seating positions for both the pilot and passengers.
  • The distribution of the center of mass enhances the stability and control of the helicopter during flight.


Original Abstract Submitted

disclosed is a helicopter having a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis and a vertical axis, a helicopter centre of mass and a maximum gross mass of less than 5000 kg, the helicopter comprising a fuselage elongate along the longitudinal axis, the fuselage comprising an aerodynamically shaped shell defining a front, a rear, a top and a bottom of the fuselage and a passenger cabin therein having two forward-facing front seating positions for the pilot and a co-pilot or a passenger, and forward-facing rear seating positions for at least 2 passengers, optionally 3 passengers; a primary fuel cell mounted substantially behind the passenger cabin; the front seating position for the pilot having a centre of mass at a first location substantially in front of the rotor hub location, and the primary fuel cell having a centre of mass at a second location substantially behind the rotor hub location; a landing gear arrangement; a power plant mounted substantially above and behind the passenger cabin, wherein the primary fuel cell is arranged to provide fuel to the power plant; and a secondary fuel cell having a centre of mass at a nose location in front of the rotor hub location by at least 1500 mm.

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