GB2567299A

GB2567299A - Rotary wing flying machine

Info

Publication number: GB2567299A
Application number: GB1812947.8A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Patrick Ettridge Snr John
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-08-21
Filing date: 2018-08-09
Publication date: 2019-04-10
Anticipated expiration: 2038-08-09
Also published as: GB201713355D0; GB201812947D0; GB2567299B

Abstract

An aircraft suitable for vertical take- off and landing and capable of forward flight has a substantially circular or spherical fuselage 1. A plurality of wing sections 6 are located proximate to the cabin or cockpit 4 and rotate about the body 1. The wings are powered by an engine which may be electrically driven or a turbine. The wings generate lift as they rotate, and their angle with respect to the body may be altered by rotating them via a controller 30. Tim tabs 7 and ailerons 8 may also be fitted to the wings. The wings may be located in the fuselage by rollers and a track, Fig 2, 14 and 13. A ducted jet or turbine 21, 27 may be used to counter torque generated by blades 6. Directional control and thrust forward may also be provided by pivoting turbine 27. In substantially level flight the blades stop rotating and may be locked and act as wings.

Description

Invention titled: Rotary Wing Flying Machine

Prior Art:

There have been many types of Flying Machines, from conventional aeroplanes with fixed wings either as gliders with no motor or aircraft with a motor driving a propeller, through to a helicopter, an aircraft that is lifted and propelled by rotating overhead blades, or the moden day Drone, or even a balloon, with a basket hanging underneath there are many variations and combinations of the above aircraft.

The Object of this Invention:

Is to improve the application and efficiency of the essentials of flight, into one aircraft, so it can lift off horizontally, without the need of a runway, can fly vertically without the need that the cockpit tilts from the horizontal level piane, and can glide if the motor is not in use. It can also carry a heavier payload for the amount of energy used to stay airbourne, with a greater variation of airspeed and manoeuvrability.

In the Drawings:

Fig.1. Shows a schematic diagram of the rotary Wing Flying Machine, the object of this invention:

Fig.2. Shows an overhead view of the plan showing the shape of the wing segment^ and position of the guiding rollers.

Fig.3. Shows an alternative to Fig.2. above with different wing shapes.

Fig.4. Shows the arrangement for the motor fitted with a guiding rollers and “V section ring with shaft on to which is mounted a wing section.

Fig.5, Shows the movable wing section in the horizontal position.

Fig.6. Shows the movable wing section with the angle of lift increased more than

Fig.5. above.

Fig.7. Shows the movable wing section with the angle of lift increased more than in

Fig. 5. and Fig.6 above.

Fig.8. Shows a conventional wing, with a cut out showing the various parts.

Fig.9. Shows the structual frame holding the motor and “V” shaped rollers.

Description of this In vention:

This Invention in its simplest form consists of three or more wing sections 6. attached to a “V” section ring 13. running in rollers 14. fixed to a circular fuselarge 1., the wing sections 6. rotate around the fuselarge 1., so instead of going straight forward like a conventional plane, by rotating around the fuselarge 1. the wind speed over the wing section skin 26. can be the same, white at the same time, the rotation speed of the “V” section ring 13., is considerably less than the rotational speed of a propeller or helicopter rotor. While at the lower rotational speeds the lift efficiency achieved by the wing sections 6. is much greater. The Wing sections 6. have all the same functions as a conventional aeroplane wing Fig.8, with Wing trim flaps 7. and

Ailerons 8., and the wing cross section 18. to provide lift. A feature of this invention is that the wing sections 6. angle to the fuselarge 1. can independently be adjusted as it rotates and at the same time the wing trim flaps 7. and Ailerons 8. can also be independently adjusted, by an electronic controller 30. sending an electronic signal

23. to a receiver 24. in the wing section, which activates a solenoid 29. which adjusts the wing section 6. There are three or more electronic controller 30. signalling devices 23. And matching receiver devices 24. spaced equally distance around the perimeter of the fuselarge 1. in line with the ‘V’ section ring 13., this continous monitoring of the wing segment 6. gives much greater stability 28. to the fuselarge 1. Fig. 1. shows a schematic diagram of the rotary wing flying machine in which the fuselarge 1. has a body shell skin 5. with a cockpit 2. and cockpit window 3. with a lower cockpit window 4., the V’ section ring 13. with the wing sections 6. attached is shown around the center of the fuselarge 1., but it can be in any position above or below the cockpit 2. center line. All so shown is the jet engine 27. or turbine 27. that controls the opposite rotation of the fuselarge 1. caused by the wing sections 6., this is achieved in a helcopter by the tail fan rotor being positioned at 90 degrees to the main overhead rotor blades and adjusting the rotor rpm to keep the helicopter stable, but in this invention, it is achieved by pivoting the jet engine or turbine 21. horizontaliy with a outer rigger turbine pivot controlled flange 22., this method will control rotation of the fuselarge 1. while at the same time providing forward movement. With this invention it is intended at high speed the wing segments 6. will be stopped from rotating, and fixed in the most desirable position to provide the best aerodynamic flight qualities with the jet engine 27. positioned in the forward facing direction, as the wing section 6. is not rotating, so the jet engine 28. Or out rigger turbine 21. is providing forward propulsion only. In Fig.2. shows a wing segment 6. arrangement with four wing segments 6. The outside diameter size of the rotating wing flying machine will tend to control how many wing segments 6. will provide the most stable flight, while the motor 15. or motors 15. driving the pulley 14. can be electric motors or internal combustion engines 15. In fig.3. this is an alternative wing segment 6. design to Fig.2. above. In Fig.4. it shows the motor 15. inside the “V” section shape pulley 14., with the “V^! shaped ring 13. and the shaft 17. to attach the “V” section ring to the wing spar 17. The ends of the motor shaft16. are attached to the main frame of the fuselarge 1., so the ^:V” shaped outer ring 13. cannot escape the motor rollers 14. and dislodge it from the fuselarge 1. The shaft 17. to fix the ^Λ\Γ section ring 13. to the wing section 6. is fixed in the “V” section ring 13., but the other end is mounted with bearings 33. that allow the wing section 6. to rotate, changing the angle of incidence to the fuselarge 1. In Fig.5, Fig.6.and Fig.7 it shows the wing section 6. at various angles of tilting that can be achieved to provide more lift, or more speed to the flying machine by movement on the shaft attached to the ‘V’section ringl 7. the wing cross section 18. showing the wing tip 10. the upper wing skin 11. and lower wing skin 34. The wing trim flap 7. and the ailerons 8. are independently operated from the wing section 6., to provide lift and stability to the fuselarge 1, The wing section 6. can be altered to provide more lift, or to suit performance requirements of the flying machine. In Fig.8. it shows a cross section of a conventional wing, with the wing spar 9, that joins the wing to the fuselarge 6,, the wing flap 7. and aileron 8. and the wing tip 10,, and wing skin 11. In the cutawaysection it shows the ribs 12. and wing spar 9. In Fig.9. shows a possible main frame made from tubing 19. with main fram legs 20. to support the fuselarge 1. and keep it level on the ground 25.

Claims

1. A flying machine, with the essentials of flight, have a verticle take off and landing, hover stationary and have high speed manoeuvrability, with a round fuselarge, with two or more wing sections that are mounted so they rotate around the fuselarge, these wing sections can independently change there angle of attack to the oncoming air while operating with all the normal functions of a fixed wing. The fuselarge is fitted with an outrigger Turbine which acts as a Tail Rotor to counter balance the torque, or rotating force, generated by the wing sections rotating around the fuselarge, but can pivot to act as a means of providing forward movement to the fuselarge at the same time.

2. A flying machine as described in claim1,with the propulsion means being an electric turbine, that can be rotated to provide both stabilizing of the fuseiarge and forward propulsion.

3. A flying machine as described above in claim 1-2, with the independent operation of the wing sections allowing them to stabilize the fuselarge and compensate for the change in airflow speed over the wing sections on opposite sides of the fuselarge when moving forward.

4. A flying machine as described above in claims 1-3 with the independent operation of the wing sections allowing them to stabilize the fuselarge using Wing flaps and Ailerons, and compensate for the weight of the outrigger to stabilize the fuseiarge

5. A flying machine as described above in claims 1 -4 with the wing sections attached to a ring that runs in rollers mounted on the circumference of the fuselarge, that drive the ring around.

6. A flying machine as described above in claims 1-5 with the abiiity of the flying machine to stop the wing sections from rotating around the fuselarge and lock them in a fixed position and act as a fixed wing on a conventional aeroplane,

7. A flying machine as described above in claims 1-6 with the wing sections attached to a round inner facing V” section ring with rollers positioned on the fuselarge to control the rotation of the ring and the changing forces applied by the wing sections.