Volocopter has been granted a patent for a VTOL aircraft featuring a fuselage for transporting passengers or cargo, front and rear wings with specific sweep angles, and multiple lifting units with vertically oriented propellers. The design includes connecting beams that enhance structural integrity and lateral stabilization. GlobalData’s report on Volocopter gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Vtol aircraft with unique wing and lifting unit design
The patent US12049307B2 describes a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft characterized by a unique structural configuration aimed at enhancing stability and performance. The aircraft features a fuselage designed to transport passengers or cargo, with a front wing and a rear wing attached in a specific arrangement. The front wing has a sweep angle between 45° and 135°, while the rear wing includes both outer and inner sections, with the outer section exhibiting a forward sweep angle between 30° and 90°. The inner section serves as a lateral stabilizing unit, and the overall design incorporates connecting beams that structurally link the wings while maintaining a distance from the fuselage. Additionally, the aircraft is equipped with multiple lifting units, each comprising a propeller and motor, arranged vertically to optimize lift.
Further claims detail additional features of the aircraft, including the relative sizes of the wings, the positioning of the rear wing above the front wing, and the incorporation of dihedral and anhedral angles to enhance aerodynamic performance. The design also emphasizes symmetrical placement of lifting units and the strategic positioning of wing attachments to improve stability. The aircraft may include forward propulsion units, which can be electric, located below the wings and forward of the rear wing. The configuration aims to achieve a closed-loop shape when viewed along the longitudinal axis, contributing to the aircraft's overall aerodynamic efficiency and stability during flight.
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