公开(公告)号：US11939050B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US17446782

申请日：2021-09-02

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Morris ,  Nicholas Brodeur ,  Carlos Fenny

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64U10/20 ,  B64U30/297 ,  B64U50/14 ,  B64U50/19

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64U10/20 ,  B64U30/297 ,  B64U50/14 ,  B64U50/19

Abstract: An autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod is disclosed. A plurality of distributed propulsion element (thruster) layout within a self-articulating ring wing pod allows the pod to selectively control its thrust vector by controlling each propulsion element in the pod. This arrangement allows autonomous and independent control of the tilting of the ring wing relative to the aircraft. The ring wing pod acts as both a nacelle to house the propulsion elements as well as a lifting surface when in wing-borne flight. The autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod also provides superior aircraft attitude control in wing-borne flight, thus negating the need for conventional surface controls.

公开(公告)号：US11655022B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-23

申请号：US17511724

申请日：2021-10-27

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Fenny ,  Thomas Dewey Parsons ,  Erik John Oltheten

IPC: B64C27/82 ,  B64C27/04 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/82 ,  B64C27/04 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  B64C2027/8209 ,  B64C2027/8227 ,  B64C2027/8254 ,  B64C2220/00

Abstract: The present invention includes an a plurality of first variable speed motors mounted on a tail boom of the helicopter; one or more fixed pitch blades attached to each of the plurality of first variable speed motors; and wherein a speed of one or more of the plurality of first variable speed motors is varied to provide an anti-torque thrust.

公开(公告)号：US11130568B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US16183899

申请日：2018-11-08

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Morris ,  Nicholas Brodeur ,  Carlos Fenny

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C11/00

Abstract: An autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod is disclosed. A plurality of distributed propulsion element (thruster) layout within a self-articulating ring wing pod allows the pod to selectively control its thrust vector by controlling each propulsion element in the pod. This arrangement allows autonomous and independent control of the tilting of the ring wing relative to the aircraft. The ring wing pod acts as both a nacelle to house the propulsion elements as well as a lifting surface when in wing-borne flight. The autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod also provides superior aircraft attitude control in wing-borne flight, thus negating the need for conventional surface controls.

公开(公告)号：US20200148354A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16183899

申请日：2018-11-08

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Morris ,  Nicholas Brodeur ,  Carlos Fenny

IPC: B64C39/06 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: An autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod is disclosed. A plurality of distributed propulsion element (thruster) layout within a self-articulating ring wing pod allows the pod to selectively control its thrust vector by controlling each propulsion element in the pod. This arrangement allows autonomous and independent control of the tilting of the ring wing relative to the aircraft. The ring wing pod acts as both a nacelle to house the propulsion elements as well as a lifting surface when in wing-borne flight. The autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod also provides superior aircraft attitude control in wing-borne flight, thus negating the need for conventional surface controls.

公开(公告)号：US20210016873A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US17038893

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Carlos Fenny ,  Sung Kim ,  Kip Campbell ,  Jouyoung Jason Choi

IPC: B64C15/14 ,  B64C29/00 ,  F04D25/06

Abstract: An electric reaction control system that can selectively expel a “burst” or “puff” of air to alter the orientation of the aircraft during flight. An aircraft incorporating ducting, an air compressor, an electric motor, and a plurality of nozzles can facilitate in-flight trajectory modifications. When an air burst is needed to provide thrust for the purposes of reaction control, nozzles are selectively opened and closed to provide roll, pitch, and yaw of the aircraft. The ERCS can facilitate an electric aircraft that would be very agile and very light, utilizing electric power, as opposed to jet power.

公开(公告)号：US11697491B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17038893

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Carlos Fenny ,  Sung Kim ,  Kip Campbell ,  Jouyoung Jason Choi

IPC: B64C15/14 ,  B64C29/00 ,  F04D25/06

CPC classification number: B64C15/14 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  F04D25/06

Abstract: An electric reaction control system that can selectively expel a “burst” or “puff” of air to alter the orientation of the aircraft during flight. An aircraft incorporating ducting, an air compressor, an electric motor, and a plurality of nozzles can facilitate in-flight trajectory modifications. When an air burst is needed to provide thrust for the purposes of reaction control, nozzles are selectively opened and closed to provide roll, pitch, and yaw of the aircraft. The ERCS can facilitate an electric aircraft that would be very agile and very light, utilizing electric power, as opposed to jet power.

公开(公告)号：US11174018B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-16

申请号：US16886000

申请日：2020-05-28

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Fenny ,  Thomas Dewey Parsons ,  Erik John Oltheten

IPC: B64C27/82 ,  B64C27/04 ,  G05D1/08

Abstract: The present invention includes an a plurality of first variable speed motors mounted on a tail boom of the helicopter; one or more fixed pitch blades attached to each of the plurality of first variable speed motors; and wherein a speed of one or more of the plurality of first variable speed motors is varied to provide an anti-torque thrust.

公开(公告)号：US10829204B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16206088

申请日：2018-11-30

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Carlos Fenny ,  Sung Kim ,  Kip Campbell ,  Jouyoung Jason Choi

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  F04D25/06 ,  B64C15/14

Abstract: An electric reaction control system that can selectively expel a “burst” or “puff” of air to alter the orientation of the aircraft during flight. An aircraft incorporating ducting, an air compressor, an electric motor, and a plurality of nozzles can facilitate in-flight trajectory modifications. When an air burst is needed to provide thrust for the purposes of reaction control, nozzles are selectively opened and closed to provide roll, pitch, and yaw of the aircraft. The ERCS can facilitate an electric aircraft that would be very agile and very light, utilizing electric power, as opposed to jet power.