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公开(公告)号:US11702194B1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-18
申请号:US16898583
申请日:2020-06-11
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall , Nicholas Pfeifer
IPC: B64C37/00 , B64C11/00 , B60F5/02 , F04D29/32 , B64C25/66 , F04D29/52 , B64C25/36 , B64C25/40 , B64C25/32 , F01D15/00
CPC classification number: B64C25/66 , B60F5/02 , B64C11/001 , B64C25/36 , B64C25/405 , B64C37/00 , F04D29/526 , B60F2301/04 , F01D15/00 , F04D29/326
Abstract: A convertible ducted fan engine and mounting system. The convertible ducted fan engine has a shroud encircling a mechanical fan. The convertible ducted fan engine includes a fluid-propulsion configuration in which the mechanical fan rotates freely with respect to the shroud to produce thrust through fluid flow, and a drive-wheel configuration in which the shroud rotates about the rotational axis.
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公开(公告)号:US11685493B1
公开(公告)日:2023-06-27
申请号:US17205654
申请日:2021-03-18
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
CPC classification number: B63H11/025 , H02K44/04 , H02K44/12
Abstract: A fluid propulsion system configured to propel an ambient fluid through a propulsion channel. To do so, the present invention includes a hollow main body having a propulsion channel extending therethrough. The main body includes a base structure, a flexible bladder attached thereto, and a fluid (e.g., liquid, gas, or plasma) enclosed within the bladder. The present invention further includes a field source that produces an electromagnetic or magnetic field. The bladder and/or the enclosed fluid is configured to respond to the electromagnetic or magnetic field. Movement of the bladder in response to energization of the field sources alters a degree of occlusion of the propulsion channel. Energizing sequential field sources causes the occluded section of the bladder to propel the ambient fluid through the propulsion channel creating a reactionary force to propel the fluid propulsion system in the opposite direction.
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公开(公告)号:US12017743B1
公开(公告)日:2024-06-25
申请号:US18196035
申请日:2023-05-11
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
CPC classification number: B63H11/025 , H02K44/04 , H02K44/12
Abstract: A fluid propulsion system configured to propel an ambient fluid through a propulsion channel. To do so, the present invention includes a hollow main body having a propulsion channel extending therethrough. The main body includes a base structure, a flexible bladder attached thereto, and a fluid (e.g., liquid, gas, or plasma) enclosed within the bladder. The present invention further includes a field source that produces an electromagnetic or magnetic field. The bladder and/or the enclosed fluid is configured to respond to the electromagnetic or magnetic field. Movement of the bladder in response to energization of the field sources alters the amount of occlusion of the propulsion channel. Energizing sequential field sources causes the occluded section of the bladder to propel the ambient fluid through the propulsion channel creating a reactionary force to propel the fluid propulsion system in the opposite direction.
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公开(公告)号:US20190120077A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-25
申请号:US16225951
申请日:2018-12-19
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
Abstract: A convertible ducted fan engine having a shroud, a drive shaft connected to a mechanical fan, and a rotational drive motor configured to rotate the mechanical fan. An embodiment includes a linear drive motor configured to translate the drive shaft and mechanical fan in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shroud. The convertible ducted fan engine includes a fluid-propulsion configuration in which the mechanical fan rotates freely with respect to the shroud to produce thrust through fluid flow, and a drive-wheel configuration in which the shroud rotates about the rotational axis.
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公开(公告)号:US11754085B1
公开(公告)日:2023-09-12
申请号:US17892296
申请日:2022-08-22
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
CPC classification number: F04D29/052 , F04D19/002 , F04D29/325 , F04D29/526 , B60F3/0007 , B60F5/00 , F05B2240/14
Abstract: A convertible ducted fan engine having a shroud, a drive shaft connected to a mechanical fan, and a rotational drive motor configured to rotate the mechanical fan. An embodiment includes a linear drive motor configured to translate the drive shaft and mechanical fan in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shroud. The convertible ducted fan engine includes a fluid-propulsion configuration in which the mechanical fan rotates freely with respect to the shroud to produce thrust through fluid flow, and a drive-wheel configuration in which the shroud rotates about the rotational axis.
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公开(公告)号:US11738865B1
公开(公告)日:2023-08-29
申请号:US17589032
申请日:2022-01-31
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C27/28 , B64C39/006 , B64U30/12 , B64U30/20 , B64U50/14 , B64U70/70
Abstract: An unmanned vehicle having a launch configuration and one or more operational configurations. In the launch configuration, one or more engines resides within an engine bay. The unmanned vehicle is generally shaped like a projectile and can be launch from any tube-shaped deployment system using an initial propulsor. The engine bay can be opened, and the engines can be moved into a generally external position with respect to the engine bay for operation of said engines. In some embodiments, the one or more engines can pivot to direct thrust in multiple directions. In some embodiments, the unmanned vehicle includes flight control surfaces to further improve the flight characteristics of the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US11519418B1
公开(公告)日:2022-12-06
申请号:US16517242
申请日:2019-07-19
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall , Nicholas Pfeifer
Abstract: A convertible ducted fan engine and mounting system. The convertible ducted fan engine has a shroud encircling a mechanical fan. The convertible ducted fan engine includes a fluid-propulsion configuration in which the mechanical fan rotates freely with respect to the shroud to produce thrust through fluid flow, and a drive-wheel configuration in which the shroud rotates about the rotational axis. The mounting system includes at least one gimbal ring and may include a circular track system thereby enabling the convertible engine to be oriented in any direction.
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公开(公告)号:US11333032B2
公开(公告)日:2022-05-17
申请号:US16225951
申请日:2018-12-19
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
IPC: F01D15/00 , F01D25/24 , B64C25/66 , B64C25/34 , B64C25/40 , B64C37/00 , B60F5/02 , F01D7/00 , B60F3/00 , F04D29/32 , F04D29/52 , B64C39/02
Abstract: A convertible ducted fan engine having a shroud, a drive shaft connected to a mechanical fan, and a rotational drive motor configured to rotate the mechanical fan. An embodiment includes a linear drive motor configured to translate the drive shaft and mechanical fan in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shroud. The convertible ducted fan engine includes a fluid-propulsion configuration in which the mechanical fan rotates freely with respect to the shroud to produce thrust through fluid flow, and a drive-wheel configuration in which the shroud rotates about the rotational axis.
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公开(公告)号:US10180083B1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-15
申请号:US15209383
申请日:2016-07-13
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
Abstract: A convertible ducted fan engine having a shroud connected to a shroud shaft, a drive shaft connected to a mechanical fan, a rotational drive motor configured to rotate the drive shaft and mechanical fan, and a linear drive motor configured to translate the drive shaft and mechanical fan in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shroud. The convertible ducted fan engine includes a fluid-propulsion configuration in which the mechanical fan rotates freely with respect to the shroud to produce thrust through fluid flow, and a drive-wheel configuration in which the mechanical fan is in contact with the shroud, thereby causing concurrent rotation of the shroud and mechanical fan when the mechanical fan rotates about the rotational axis.
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公开(公告)号:US20160288900A1
公开(公告)日:2016-10-06
申请号:US15184441
申请日:2016-06-16
Applicant: Hyalta Aeronautics, Inc.
Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall
Abstract: The present invention is a variable geometry aircraft that is capable of morphing its shape from a symmetric cross-section buoyant craft to an asymmetric lifting body and even to a symmetric zero lift configuration. The aircraft may include variable span, length, and camber. The variability of the structure and the flexible envelope allows the aircraft to adjust its aspect ratio along with the camber of the upper and/or lower surfaces to achieve varying shapes. This transformation changes both the lift and drag characteristics of the craft and may be accomplished while the craft is airborne.
Abstract translation: 本发明是一种可变几何飞行器,其能够将其形状从对称的横截面浮力工艺变形到非对称提升体,甚至能够对称的零提升构型。 飞机可能包括可变的跨度,长度和弯度。 结构和柔性包络的可变性允许飞行器随着上表面和/或下表面的外倾角调整其纵横比以实现变化的形状。 这种转变改变了飞行器的升力和阻力特性,并且可以在飞行器机载时实现。
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