18669917. FLIGHT VEHICLE simplified abstract (KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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FLIGHT VEHICLE
Organization Name
KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hidemasa Yasuda of Kobe-shi (JP)
Tomoka Tsujiuchi of Kobe-shi (JP)
Yuichi Kumamoto of Kobe-shi (JP)
FLIGHT VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18669917 titled 'FLIGHT VEHICLE
The patent application describes a flight vehicle with a unique design to control pressure distribution during forward flight.
- Rotor shaft extends upward from the body with a rotor head connected to it.
- Pair of plate structures located at the upper side of the body, extending in a front-rear direction at right and left sides of the rotor shaft.
- Each plate structure has a front end, rear end, inner surface facing inward in a left-right direction, and outer surface facing outward in the left-right direction.
- Front ends and rear ends of the plate structures are located away from each other in the left-right direction.
- Pressure at the side where the outer surface is located becomes lower than pressure at the side where the inner surface is located during forward flight.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in the development of more efficient and stable flight vehicles. - It may find applications in aerial surveillance, search and rescue operations, and transportation.
Problems Solved: - Helps in controlling pressure distribution during forward flight, leading to improved aerodynamic performance. - Enhances stability and maneuverability of the flight vehicle.
Benefits: - Improved aerodynamic efficiency. - Enhanced stability and control during flight. - Potential for increased payload capacity and longer flight durations.
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Flight Vehicle Technology for Enhanced Performance This technology could be utilized in the development of drones for various commercial applications such as aerial photography, agricultural monitoring, and infrastructure inspection.
Questions about Flight Vehicle Technology: 1. How does the unique design of the plate structures contribute to improved aerodynamic performance during forward flight?
- The plate structures help control pressure distribution, leading to enhanced stability and efficiency in flight.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this innovative flight vehicle technology?
- This technology could be used in various industries such as aerial surveillance, search and rescue operations, and commercial transportation.
Original Abstract Submitted
A flight vehicle includes a rotor shaft projecting upward from a body; a rotor head connected to the rotor shaft; and a pair of plate structures located at the upper side of the body and extending in a front-rear direction at right and left sides of the rotor shaft. Each of the pair of plate structures includes a front end, a rear end, an inner surface facing inward in a left-right direction, and an outer surface facing outward in the left-right direction. The front ends of the pair of plate structures are located away from each other in the left-right direction. The rear ends of the pair of plate structures are located away from each other in the left-right direction. During forward flight, pressure at a side where the outer surface is located becomes lower than pressure at a side where the inner surface is located.
