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US 12,697,845 B2Granted
Aircraft including a plurality of novel elements and a method of assembling and forming the same
AssigneeAirspace Experience Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJon Rimanelli, Gregory Peterson
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Abstract
A modular aircraft includes a plurality of structural elements. The structural elements include a pod module assembly, a wing assembly, and a chassis module. The pod module assembly is configured to be selectively attached to and detached from at least one of the chassis module and the wing module when the aircraft is not in flight. The pod module assembly is configured to transport at least one of a passenger and cargo.
Claims15
An aircraft including a plurality of structural elements, the structural elements comprising:
- a chassis module configured with one or more longitudinal elements, wherein the one or more longitudinal elements are configured to maintain longitudinal orientation during vertical and horizontal flight;
- one or more wings configured to attach to the chassis module;
- a programmable controller including instructions for operating an adjustment system;
- a pod module assembly being configured to be selectively attached to and detached from the chassis module and when attached to the chassis module said adjustment system executing recorded instructions for adjusting a center of gravity of the aircraft by moving said pod module along the one or more longitudinal elements of the chassis module;
- wherein the pod module assembly is configured to transport at least one of a passenger and cargo;
- wherein the pod module assembly is configured for operation as a vehicle when detached from the chassis module;
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- wherein the chassis module is comprised of one or more mechanical stops along the at least one longitudinal element of the one or more longitudinal elements to lock the pod module assembly in place.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.