Joby Aviation. has been granted a patent for a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft featuring an M-wing configuration. The design incorporates propellers on wingtip nacelles and booms, with control surfaces that adjust during different flight modes to enhance movement control and reduce noise. GlobalData’s report on Joby Aviation gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with m-wing configuration
The granted patent US12065238B2 describes a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft featuring a unique wing design and multiple propeller configurations. The aircraft comprises a fuselage and a wing that is divided into port and starboard portions, each consisting of a first segment and a second segment. The first segments extend outward and upward from the fuselage to an inflection point, while the second segments extend outward and rearward from this point, forming a non-zero angle at the inflection. The design includes a first plurality of propellers, with at least one propeller mounted on each of the starboard and port wing booms, which are coupled to the respective wing portions at the inflection points.
Further claims detail additional propeller configurations, including a second plurality of propellers that can be positioned further outboard from the inflection point and are capable of rotating in both vertical and forward flight configurations. The patent also describes a third plurality of propellers that rotate about a vertical spin axis located aft of the wing, with specific arrangements for motor configurations. Notably, the first plurality of propellers is designed to operate in a vertical flight mode, while the second plurality is not powered during forward flight. The patent emphasizes the innovative structural and functional aspects of the aircraft, which aim to enhance its versatility and performance in various flight modes.
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