Distributed Propulsion System for Vertical Take Off and Landing Closed Wing Aircraft

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20240294252A1
SERIAL NO

18663184

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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.

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TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC40 WESTMINSTER ST PROVIDENCE RI 02903

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fenny, Carlos Alexander Fort Worth, US 60 530
Olson, Rohn Lee Hurst, US 17 159
Zahasky, Andrew James North Richland Hills, US 12 120

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