Hydrofoil Takeoff and Landing with Multiple Hydrofoils

    公开(公告)号:US20240208648A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-27

    申请号:US18448016

    申请日:2023-08-10

    申请人: Regent Craft Inc.

    摘要: A craft comprises at least one hull; at least one wing configured to generate upwards aero lift as air flows past the at least one wing to facilitate wing-borne flight of the craft; a front hydrofoil connected to the at least one hull via a front hydrofoil strut and configured to generate upward hydrofoil lift as water flows past the front hydrofoil to facilitate hydrofoil-borne movement of the craft through the water; a rear hydrofoil connected to the at least one hull via a rear hydrofoil strut and configured to generate upward hydrofoil lift as water flows past the rear hydrofoil to facilitate hydrofoil-borne movement of the craft through the water; and a control system. While the craft is hydrofoil-borne, the control system is configured to facilitate transition of the craft from hydrofoil-borne operation to wing-borne operation via a process comprising: while the upwards aero lift generated by the at least one wing is below a threshold lift, controlling one or both of the front hydrofoil and the rear hydrofoil to generate a downward hydrofoil lift that causes the front hydrofoil and the rear hydrofoil to remain at least partially submerged in the water; and after the upwards aero lift generated by the at least one wing has increased above the threshold lift, transitioning the craft from hydrofoil-borne operation to wing-borne operation at least in part by controlling one or both of the front hydrofoil and the rear hydrofoil to switch from (a) generating the downward hydrofoil lift to (b) generating an upward hydrofoil lift that pushes the craft up and out of the water.

    Wingtip and sponson interaction on an amphibious aircraft
    9.
    发明授权
    Wingtip and sponson interaction on an amphibious aircraft 有权
    Wingtip和赞助在两栖飞机上的互动

    公开(公告)号:US08177162B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-15

    申请号:US12482336

    申请日:2009-06-10

    IPC分类号: B64C35/00

    摘要: A system for enhanced lateral stability of an amphibious aircraft includes a buoyancy system laterally displaced from opposite sides of the fuselage of the aircraft and wingtip system having a hydrodynamic planing surface associated with each wingtip. The hydrodynamic planing surface on each wingtip prevents the submersion of an associated buoyancy structure. By supplementing the lateral stability of the buoyancy structures using hydrodynamic planing surfaces, the combined lateral width of the fuselage and buoyancy structures can be reduced without detrimentally impacting operational performance. This reduced lateral width enables the amphibious aircraft to be configured for storage and transportation on a trailer or shipping container.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于增强水陆两用飞机的侧向稳定性的系统包括从飞行器的机身的相对侧面横向偏移的浮力系统和具有与每个翼尖相关联的流体动力学平面的翼尖系统。 每个翼尖上的流体力学刨削表面防止相关浮力结构的浸没。 通过使用流体动力学刨削表面补充浮力结构的横向稳定性,可以减小机身和浮力结构的组合横向宽度,而不会不利地影响操作性能。 这种减小的横向宽度使得两栖飞机能够被配置为在拖车或运输容器上存储和运输。

    System, apparatus and method to improve the aerodynamics of a floatplane
    10.
    发明授权
    System, apparatus and method to improve the aerodynamics of a floatplane 有权
    提高浮翼平面空气动力学的系统,装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07552895B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-30

    申请号:US11163185

    申请日:2005-10-07

    申请人: Dave From

    发明人: Dave From

    IPC分类号: B64C35/00

    CPC分类号: B64C3/18 B64C35/006 B64C39/08

    摘要: The aerodynamics of a floatplane can be improved by providing a wing suitable for mounting on a spreader bar between floats of the floatplane, mounting said wing on the spreader bar between the floats of a floatplane, and preventing the wing from rotating around the spreader bar during flight operations. In one apparatus embodiment, the invention comprises a wing mountable on a spreader bar between floats of the floatplane, a plurality of ribs spaced along the wing's axis, each rib having a recess suitable for accepting the spreader bar, and torque-restraining means to prevent the wing from rotating around the spreader bar.

    摘要翻译: 浮子平面的空气动力学可以通过提供适于安装在浮子平面浮子之间的扩张杆上的翼片,将所述机翼安装在浮子平面浮子之间的扩展器杆上,并且防止翼在吊杆周围旋转 飞行操作。 在一个设备实施例中,本发明包括一个可安装在浮子杆浮子上的翼片,沿着翼的轴线间隔开的多个肋,每个肋具有适合于接纳扩展杆的凹槽,以及防止扭矩限制装置 机翼围绕吊具杆旋转。