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US 2023/0150662 A9Published application
Multi-platform unmanned cargo delivery vehicle
OwnerWilliam C. Petersoninventor
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Abstract
An unmanned Wing In Ground Effect vessel (UWIG) for transporting the cargo with internal cargo hold contained in a seaworthy fuselage. The UWIG is autonomous or semi-autonomous. A pair of wings are attached to the fuselage. An on-board controller controls lift sufficient lift to travel in ground effect. The controller also controls UWIG surface maneuvering, taxiing and flying. The UWIG may be autonomous or semi-autonomous.
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An unmanned Wing In Ground Effect vessel (UWIG) for transporting cargo, said UWIG comprising:
- a seaworthy fuselage;
- a cargo hold contained by said seaworthy fuselage;
- a pair of wings attached to said seaworthy fuselage;
- lift means for providing sufficient lift to travel in ground effect;
- and
- an on-board controller controlling said lift means, said on-board controller further controlling surface maneuvering, taxiing and flying said UWIG.
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An unmanned Wing In Ground Effect vessel (UWIG) for transporting cargo, said UWIG comprising:
- a seaworthy fuselage with an internal cargo hold;
- one or more cargo storage compartments contained within said internal cargo hold;
- a pair of wings attached to said seaworthy fuselage;
- lift means for providing sufficient lift to travel in ground effect;
- one or more motors driving said lift means, said lift means providing above surface propulsion;
- and
- an on-board controller controlling said one or more engines, said on-board controller further controlling surface maneuvering, taxiing and above surface travel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.