公开(公告)号：US11603203B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US16717524

申请日：2019-12-17

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C1/00

Abstract: The present invention includes a distributed propulsion system for a craft that comprises a frame, a plurality of hydraulic or electric motors disposed within or attached to the frame in a distributed configuration; a propeller operably connected to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, a source of hydraulic or electric power disposed within or attached to the frame and coupled to each of the disposed within or attached to the frame, wherein the source of hydraulic or electric power provides sufficient energy density for the craft to attain and maintain operations of the craft, a controller coupled to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, and one or more processors communicably coupled to each controller that control an operation and speed of the plurality of hydraulic or electric motors.

公开(公告)号：US20230192293A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18168257

申请日：2023-02-13

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson

IPC: B64C39/06 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/062 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/029

Abstract: The present invention includes a distributed propulsion system for a craft that comprises a frame, a plurality of hydraulic or electric motors disposed within or attached to the frame in a distributed configuration; a propeller operably connected to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, a source of hydraulic or electric power disposed within or attached to the frame and coupled to each of the disposed within or attached to the frame, wherein the source of hydraulic or electric power provides sufficient energy density for the craft to attain and maintain operations of the craft, a controller coupled to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, and one or more processors communicably coupled to each controller that control an operation and speed of the plurality of hydraulic or electric motors.

公开(公告)号：US20240294252A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-05

申请号：US18663184

申请日：2024-05-14

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson ,  Andrew James Zahasky

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C39/029 ,  B64D27/026

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a fuselage, first and second wing segments each having a leading edge and a trailing edge, a plurality of spokes coupling the fuselage to the first and second wing segments, one or more motors disposed within or attached to the plurality of spokes, and three or more propellers proximate to a leading edge of the plurality of spokes, distributed along the plurality of spokes, and operably connected to the motors to provide lift whenever the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight and provide thrust whenever the aircraft is in forward flight. When the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight, the fuselage is approximately vertical. When the aircraft is in forward flight, the fuselage is approximately in the direction of the forward flight and extends forward beyond the leading edges of the first wing segment and the second wing segment.

公开(公告)号：US20240278910A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18650650

申请日：2024-04-30

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C39/029 ,  B64D27/026

Abstract: The present invention includes a distributed propulsion system for a craft that comprises a frame, a plurality of hydraulic or electric motors disposed within or attached to the frame in a distributed configuration; a propeller operably connected to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, a source of hydraulic or electric power disposed within or attached to the frame and coupled to each of the disposed within or attached to the frame, wherein the source of hydraulic or electric power provides sufficient energy density for the craft to attain and maintain operations of the craft, a controller coupled to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, and one or more processors communicably coupled to each controller that control an operation and speed of the plurality of hydraulic or electric motors.

公开(公告)号：US12006037B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US18310198

申请日：2023-05-01

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson ,  Andrew James Zahasky

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64D27/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C39/029 ,  B64D27/026

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a fuselage, first and second wing segments each having a leading edge and a trailing edge, a plurality of spokes coupling the fuselage to the first and second wing segments, one or more motors disposed within or attached to the plurality of spokes, and three or more propellers proximate to a leading edge of the plurality of spokes, distributed along the plurality of spokes, and operably connected to the motors to provide lift whenever the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight and provide thrust whenever the aircraft is in forward flight. When the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight, the fuselage is approximately vertical. When the aircraft is in forward flight, the fuselage is approximately in the direction of the forward flight and extends forward beyond the leading edges of the first wing segment and the second wing segment.

公开(公告)号：US20240043117A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18310198

申请日：2023-05-01

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson ,  Andrew James Zahasky

IPC: B64C39/06 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/062 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/029

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a fuselage, first and second wing segments each having a leading edge and a trailing edge, a plurality of spokes coupling the fuselage to the first and second wing segments, one or more motors disposed within or attached to the plurality of spokes, and three or more propellers proximate to a leading edge of the plurality of spokes, distributed along the plurality of spokes, and operably connected to the motors to provide lift whenever the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight and provide thrust whenever the aircraft is in forward flight. When the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight, the fuselage is approximately vertical. When the aircraft is in forward flight, the fuselage is approximately in the direction of the forward flight and extends forward beyond the leading edges of the first wing segment and the second wing segment.

公开(公告)号：US11679877B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17136585

申请日：2020-12-29

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson ,  Andrew James Zahasky

IPC: B64C39/06 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/062 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C39/029 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64D2027/026

Abstract: An aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, stationary flight and forward flight, includes a closed wing that provides lift whenever the aircraft is in forward flight, a fuselage at least partially disposed within a perimeter of the closed wing, and one or more spokes coupling the closed wing to the fuselage. One or more motors are disposed within or attached to the spokes. Three or more propellers are proximate to a leading edge of the one or more spokes, distributed along the one or more spokes, and operably connected to the one or more motors to provide lift whenever the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight and provide thrust whenever the aircraft is in forward flight.

公开(公告)号：US12227291B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18168683

申请日：2023-02-14

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson ,  Andrew James Zahasky

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64U10/20 ,  B64U30/293 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64U30/10 ,  B64U50/11 ,  B64U50/12 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U60/50

Abstract: An aircraft includes a closed wing, a fuselage at least partially disposed within a perimeter of the closed wing, and one or more spokes coupling the closed wing to the fuselage. A source of electric power is disposed within or attached to the closed wing, fuselage or one or more spokes. A plurality of electric motors are disposed within or attached to the one or more spokes in a distributed configuration. Each electric motor is connected to the source of electric power. A propeller is operably connected to each of the electric motors and proximate to a leading edge of the one or more spokes. One or more processors are communicably coupled to the plurality of electric motors. A longitudinal axis of the fuselage is substantially vertical in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight, and substantially in a direction of a forward flight in a forward flight mode.

公开(公告)号：US12006036B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US18168257

申请日：2023-02-13

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64D27/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C39/029 ,  B64D27/026

Abstract: The present invention includes a distributed propulsion system for a craft that comprises a frame, a plurality of hydraulic or electric motors disposed within or attached to the frame in a distributed configuration; a propeller operably connected to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, a source of hydraulic or electric power disposed within or attached to the frame and coupled to each of the disposed within or attached to the frame, wherein the source of hydraulic or electric power provides sufficient energy density for the craft to attain and maintain operations of the craft, a controller coupled to each of the hydraulic or electric motors, and one or more processors communicably coupled to each controller that control an operation and speed of the plurality of hydraulic or electric motors.

公开(公告)号：US20210371103A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-02

申请号：US17136585

申请日：2020-12-29

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny ,  Rohn Lee Olson ,  Andrew James Zahasky

IPC: B64C39/06 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: An aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, stationary flight and forward flight, includes a closed wing that provides lift whenever the aircraft is in forward flight, a fuselage at least partially disposed within a perimeter of the closed wing, and one or more spokes coupling the closed wing to the fuselage. One or more motors are disposed within or attached to the spokes. Three or more propellers are proximate to a leading edge of the one or more spokes, distributed along the one or more spokes, and operably connected to the one or more motors to provide lift whenever the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight and provide thrust whenever the aircraft is in forward flight.