JP2023089261A - Flying vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a flying vehicle capable of improving drive feelings and ride comfort for a person on board.SOLUTION: A flying vehicle 1 which a passenger can get on board and which moves by floating above the ground comprises: a fuselage 2 which the passenger gets on board; a first rotary wing unit 3, 4 provided on the fuselage to be movable in a roll direction around a roll axis R extending in a front-back direction of the fuselage, and to generate propulsive force in an up-down direction of the fuselage; and a second rotary wing unit 5, 6 provided on the first rotary wing unit to be movable in a forward pitch direction around a pitch axis P extending in a left-right direction of the fuselage, and to generate propulsive force in the front-back direction of the fuselage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a flying object, and more particularly to a flying object on which a passenger can board and which rises from the ground and moves.

Flying objects that can float and move with a passenger on board are designed to prevent movement that mobile objects such as motorcycles that travel on land routes receive in relation to other mobile objects when traveling on land routes. Since it is possible to move without being restricted, it is expected to be realized as a new means of transportation.

In Patent Document 1, the applicant of the present invention discloses a flying object called a so-called hoverbike, which floats and moves at a height of about 50 cm to 100 cm above the ground due to the rotation of a propeller with a passenger on it. is proposing.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-14396

In order to realize this type of aircraft as a new means of transportation other than land transportation, it is necessary to develop laws and various regulations, but at the same time, it is the technical performance that an aircraft should have. It is also necessary to improve the driver's driving feeling and ride comfort.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an aircraft capable of improving the driver's driving feeling and riding comfort.

An aircraft according to the present invention for achieving the above object is an aircraft on which a passenger can board and which floats and moves from the ground, and includes a body on which the passenger boards and a body mounted on the body. A first rotary wing section that generates a propulsive force in the vertical direction of the fuselage, which is movable in the roll direction around the roll axis in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage, and a pitch in the lateral direction of the fuselage that is disposed on the first rotary wing section. and a second rotary wing portion that can move forward in the pitch direction about the axis to generate a propulsive force in the front-rear direction of the airframe.

The first rotor portion of the aircraft includes a first front rotor portion disposed on the forward side of the fuselage, a first rear rotor portion disposed on the rear side of the fuselage, and a second rotor portion. a pair of front second rotor blades arranged on the left and right sides of the first front rotor blade portion and a pair of rear second rotor blade portions arranged on the left and right sides of the first rear rotor blade portion; It may be provided.

When this flying object rises from the ground and moves horizontally by the vertical propulsion of the front first rotor and the rear first rotor, the pair of front second rotors and the pair of The rear second rotary blade portion moves forward in the pitch direction.

At this time, the pair of front second rotor blades and the pair of rear second rotor blades generate forward-backward propulsive force to accelerate the movement of the flying object, thereby improving the driving feeling of the passenger. improves.

On the other hand, if the passenger loses balance on the fuselage and the aircraft tilts, or if the aircraft tilts due to the influence of a crosswind or the like, the front first rotor section or the rear first rotor section Since it can be moved in the roll direction with respect to the airframe and the posture of the aircraft can be quickly returned to the horizontal state, the riding comfort of the passenger is improved.

An aircraft according to the present invention for achieving the above object is an aircraft on which a passenger can board and which floats and moves from the ground, and includes a body on which the passenger boards and a body mounted on the body. It moves in the roll direction around the roll axis in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage, and moves forward in the pitch direction around the pitch axis in the lateral direction of the fuselage. a first rotor section that generates a propulsive force by synthesizing it with force; and a second rotary wing portion for generating a propulsive force.

The first rotor portion of the aircraft includes a first front rotor portion disposed on the forward side of the fuselage, a first rear rotor portion disposed on the rear side of the fuselage, and a second rotor portion. a pair of front second rotor blades arranged on the left and right sides of the first front rotor blade portion and a pair of rear second rotor blade portions arranged on the left and right sides of the first rear rotor blade portion; It may be provided.

When this flying object rises from the ground and moves in the horizontal direction due to the vertical propulsion of the front first rotor and the rear first rotor, the front first rotor and the rear first rotor The rotary blade moves forward in the pitch direction.

As a result, a propulsive force is generated by synthesizing the vertical propulsive force and the longitudinal propulsive force, and the movement of the aircraft is accelerated, thereby improving the driving feeling of the passenger.

Further, the pair of front second rotor blades and the pair of rear second rotor blades generate forward-backward propulsive force, further accelerating the movement of the flying object, thereby improving the driving feeling of the passenger. improves.

On the other hand, if the passenger loses balance on the fuselage and the aircraft tilts, or if the aircraft tilts due to the influence of a crosswind or the like, the front first rotor section or the rear first rotor section Since it can be moved in the roll direction with respect to the airframe and the posture of the aircraft can be quickly returned to the horizontal state, the riding comfort of the passenger is improved.

Further, the aircraft may comprise an engine for driving the first rotor and a motor for driving the second rotor.

According to this invention, it is possible to improve the driving feeling and ride comfort of the passenger.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the outline of the configuration of an aircraft according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Similarly, it is a block diagram for explaining the outline of the hardware configuration of the aircraft according to the present embodiment. Similarly, it is a block diagram for explaining the outline of the configuration of the control unit of the aircraft according to the present embodiment. Similarly, it is a figure explaining the operation|movement outline of the aircraft which concerns on this Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the outline of the configuration of an aircraft according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Similarly, it is a figure explaining the operation|movement outline of the aircraft which concerns on this Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the outline of the configuration of an aircraft according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Next, a flying object according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. FIG.

(First embodiment)
First, an aircraft according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the outline of the configuration of an aircraft 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in the figure, an aircraft 1 is a means of transportation called a so-called hoverbike, on which a passenger can board and can levitate to a height of about 50 cm to 100 cm above the ground and move in the horizontal direction. is.

This aircraft 1 includes a fuselage 2, a first front propeller section 3 which is a first rotor section, a first rear propeller section 4 which is also the first rotor section, and a pair of front first propeller sections which are also a second rotor section. It has two propeller sections 5,5 and a pair of rear second propeller sections 6,6 which are also second rotor blade sections.

The fuselage 2 includes a seat 2a on which a passenger sits and a handle 2b for operating the aircraft 1. A front first propeller section 3 is arranged in a forward direction F of the fuselage 2 as indicated by an arrow FB. A rear first propeller section 4 is disposed in the rearward direction B of 2 .

In the present embodiment, the front first propeller section 3 is movable in the roll direction with respect to the airframe 2 about a roll movable axis 7a provided along the roll axis R along the longitudinal direction FB of the airframe 2. configured to

The front first propeller section 3 includes a propeller unit 3A and a casing 3B that houses the propeller unit 3A. In the present embodiment, the propeller unit 3A covers the propeller 3Aa, the engine 3Ab that rotates the propeller 3Aa, and the propeller 3Aa. It is composed of a propeller guard 3Ac.

In this embodiment, the propeller 3Aa is a so-called counter-rotating propeller composed of a pair of vertically stacked propeller bodies that rotate in opposite directions. Propulsive force in the vertical direction is generated by

In the present embodiment, the rear first propeller section 4 is movable in the roll direction with respect to the body 2 around a roll movable axis 7b provided along the roll axis R along the longitudinal direction FB of the body 2. configured as

The rear first propeller section 4 includes a propeller unit 4A and a casing 4B that houses the propeller unit 4A. In the present embodiment, the propeller unit 4A includes a propeller 4Aa, an engine 4Ab that rotates the propeller 4Aa, and the propeller 4Aa. It is composed of a covering propeller guard 4Ac.

Propeller 4Aa is a so-called contra-rotating propeller, which is composed of a pair of propeller bodies superimposed in the vertical direction in the present embodiment, and these propeller bodies rotate in mutually opposite directions. Propulsive force in the vertical direction is generated by

In this embodiment, the pair of front-side second propeller sections 5, 5 are arranged around pitch movable shafts 8a, 8a provided along the pitch axis P along the left-right direction of the airframe 2 indicated by the arrow LR. 2 are arranged on the left and right sides of the front first propeller section 3 so as to be movable in the pitch direction.

The pair of front side second propeller sections 5, 5 is composed of a propeller 5a and a motor 5b that rotates the propeller 5a. of propulsion is generated.

In this embodiment, the pair of rear-side second propeller sections 6, 6 are arranged relative to the fuselage 2 about pitch movable shafts 8b, 8b provided along the pitch axis P along the left-right direction LR of the fuselage 2. are arranged on the left and right sides of the rear first propeller section 4 so as to move in the pitch direction.

The pair of rear second propeller sections 6, 6 is composed of a propeller 6a and a motor 6b that rotates the propeller 6a. FB propulsion is generated.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the outline of the hardware configuration of the aircraft 1. As shown in FIG. As illustrated, the aircraft 1 includes a control unit 10 for controlling the engine 3Ab (4Ab) and the motor 5b (6b), a gasoline tank 11 for supplying gasoline to the engine 3Ab (4Ab), and power for the engine 3Ab (4Ab). A power control unit 13 for adjusting the power generated by the generator 12 and the generator 12 is provided.

Further, the aircraft 1 is connected to the control unit 11 and is supplied with the power of the ESC 20 that controls the motor 5b (6b) based on the control from the control unit 10, and the engine 3Ab (4Ab) as power. to the motor 5b (6b) and a battery controller 22 for managing the power of the battery 21.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the outline of the configuration of the control section 10. As shown in FIG. As illustrated, the control unit 10 includes a processor 10A, a memory 10B, and sensors 10C as main components.

The processor 10A is configured by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) in the present embodiment, controls the operation of the control unit 11, controls transmission and reception of data between elements, and performs processing necessary for program execution. .

The memory 10B includes a main storage device composed of a volatile memory device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and an auxiliary storage device composed of a non-volatile memory device such as a flash memory or a HDD (Hard Disc Drive). .

The memory 10B is used as a work area for the processor 10A, and stores various setting information such as logic, code, or program instructions executable by the control unit 11. FIG.

In this embodiment, the memory 10B stores a program command for moving the first front propeller section 3 and the first rear propeller section 4 in the roll direction, the pair of second front propeller sections 5, 5, and the pair of rear propeller sections. Program instructions are stored for moving the second propeller sections 6, 6 in the pitch direction.

Further, the memory 10B may be configured so that data acquired from sensors 10C and the like, which will be described later, is directly transmitted and stored.

In this embodiment, the sensors 10C include an inertial sensor (acceleration sensor, gyro sensor), a GPS sensor that receives radio waves from GPS satellites, a proximity sensor, a vision/image sensor (camera), an atmospheric pressure sensor that measures atmospheric pressure, It consists of various sensors such as a temperature sensor for measuring temperature.

In the present embodiment, the outputs of the engine 3Ab (4Ab) and the motor 5b (6b) and the like are calculated based on the data acquired by these various sensors.

Next, an outline of the operation of the aircraft 1 according to this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4(a), when the passenger H boards the aircraft 1 and the aircraft 1 rises from the ground E, the propellers 5a of the pair of front second propeller sections 5, 5 are on the ground. The pair of front side second propeller sections 5, 5 move about the pitch movable shafts 8a, 8a so as to move toward the ground E, and the pair of rear side second propeller sections 6, 6 propellers 6a move toward the ground E. The rear second propeller portions 6, 6 of the are movable around the pitch movable shafts 8b, 8b.

Subsequently, the propeller 3Aa of the front first propeller section 3, the propeller 4Aa of the rear first propeller section 4, the propeller 5a of the pair of front second propeller sections 5, 5, and the pair of rear second propeller sections 6, 6 When the propeller 6a rotates, a vertical propulsive force F1 is generated, and the aircraft 1 rises from the ground E.

After that, when the airborne aircraft 1 moves, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the passenger H sits on the airframe 2 so that the front side of the airframe 2 faces downward and takes a forward-leaning posture. drive one. As a result, the aircraft 1 moves horizontally.

As the aircraft 1 moves, in this embodiment, the pair of front second propeller sections 5, 5 move forward in the pitch direction about the pitch movable shafts 8a, 8a, and the pair of rear second propellers move forward. The parts 6, 6 move forward in the pitch direction about the pitch movable shafts 8b, 8b.

At this time, the rotation of the propeller 5a of the pair of front second propeller sections 5, 5 and the rotation of the propeller 6a of the pair of rear second propeller sections 6, 6 generates a propulsive force F2 in the longitudinal direction FB, and the flying object 1's movement is accelerated.

On the other hand, for example, when the flying object 1 tilts because the passenger H loses his posture or loses his balance on the airframe 2, or when the flying object 1 tilts due to the influence of a crosswind or the like. 4(c), the front first propeller section 3 moves in the roll direction with respect to the fuselage 2 around the roll movable axis 7a, or the rear first propeller section 4 moves in the roll movable axis. By moving in the roll direction with respect to the airframe 2 around 7b, the posture of the aircraft 1 is quickly returned to the horizontal state.

As described above, according to the flying object 1 of the present embodiment, the flying object 1 rises from the ground E by the vertical propulsive force F1 of the first front propeller section 3 and the first rear propeller section 4, and moves horizontally. , the pair of front second propeller sections 5, 5 and the pair of rear second propeller sections 6, 6 move forward in the pitch direction.

At this time, the rotation of the propellers 5a and 6a generates a propulsive force F2 in the longitudinal direction FB, which accelerates the movement of the aircraft 1, thereby improving the driving feeling of the passenger H.

On the other hand, when the passenger H loses balance on the airframe 2 and the flying body 1 tilts, or when the flying body 1 tilts due to the influence of a crosswind or the like, the front first propeller section 3 or the rear first propeller section 3 is operated. Since the propeller part 4 is movable in the roll direction with respect to the airframe 2 and the posture of the aircraft 1 is quickly returned to the horizontal state, the riding comfort of the passenger H is improved.

(Second embodiment)
Next, an aircraft according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG.

In describing the flying object according to the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as the flying object 1 according to the first embodiment. Descriptions of similar configurations are omitted.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the outline of the configuration of the aircraft according to this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the propeller unit 3A of the first front propeller section 3 of the flying body 1A is arranged to rotate around the pitch movable axes 9a, 9a provided along the pitch axis P along the left-right direction LR of the airframe 2. 2 in the casing 3B so as to be movable in the pitch direction.

In the rear first propeller section 4, the propeller unit 4A is movable in the pitch direction with respect to the airframe 2 around pitch movable axes 9b, 9b provided along the pitch axis P along the left-right direction LR of the airframe 2. It is arranged in the casing 4B so as to do.

In this embodiment, the memory 10B of the control unit 10 stores a program command for moving the first front propeller unit 3 and the first rear propeller unit 4 in the roll direction and the pitch direction, and the pair of second front propeller units 5, 5. , and a program command for moving the pair of rear second propeller sections 6, 6 in the pitch direction.

Next, the outline of the operation of the aircraft 1A according to this embodiment will be described.

In addition, in FIG. 6 for explaining the outline of the operation of the aircraft 1A, from the viewpoint of convenience of explanation and ensuring the visibility of the drawing, the pair of front second propeller sections 5, 5 and the pair of rear second propeller sections 6 , 6 are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), when the passenger H has boarded the flying object 1 and the flying object 1 has risen from the ground E by the vertical propulsive force F1, as shown in FIG. 6(b) , the propeller unit 3A of the front first propeller section 3 is movable forward in the pitch direction with respect to the airframe 2 around the pitch movable shafts 9a, 9a, and the propeller unit 4A of the rear first propeller section 4 is pitch movable. It can move forward in the pitch direction with respect to the body 2 about the shafts 9b, 9b.

At this time, due to the rotation of the propeller 3Aa of the propeller unit 3A and the propeller 4Aa of the propeller unit 4A, a vertical driving force F1 and a driving force F4 generated by synthesizing the driving force F3 in the longitudinal direction FB generated together with the driving force F1 are generated. As a result, the movement of the flying object 1 is accelerated.

Further, a pair of front side second propeller sections 5, 5 (not shown) are movable forward in the pitch direction around pitch movable shafts 8a, 8a, and similarly a pair of rear side second propeller sections 6, 6 (not shown) are pitch movable. It is movable forward in the pitch direction about the shafts 8b, 8b.

At this time, the rotation of the propeller 5a of the pair of front second propeller sections 5, 5 and the rotation of the propeller 6a of the pair of rear second propeller sections 6, 6 generates a propulsive force F2 in the longitudinal direction FB, and the flying object The movement of 1 is further accelerated.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the aircraft 1 rises from the ground E and moves in the horizontal direction due to the vertical propulsive force F1 of the first front propeller section 3 and the first rear propeller section 4, In addition, the propeller unit 3A of the front first propeller section 3 and the propeller unit 4A of the rear first propeller section 4 move forward in the pitch direction.

At this time, due to the rotation of the propellers 3Aa and 4Aa, a propulsive force F4 is generated by synthesizing the propulsive force F1 in the vertical direction and the propulsive force F3 in the longitudinal direction FB, and the movement of the aircraft 1A is accelerated. The driving feeling of the passenger H is improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the invention. In the second embodiment, the case where the propeller unit 3A of the front first propeller section 3 and the propeller unit 4A of the rear first propeller section 4 are movable forward in the pitch direction has been described. Alternatively, the front first propeller section 3 and the rear first propeller section 4 may be configured to move forward in the pitch direction.

In each of the above embodiments, the propeller 3Aa of the first front propeller section 3 and the propeller 4Aa of the first rear propeller section 4 were each rotated by the engine 3Ab (4Ab). can be configured to

In each of the above embodiments, the case where the engine 3Ab (4Ab) and the motor 5b (6b) are controlled by the control unit 10 has been described. may be configured to control

1, 1A Aircraft 2 Airframe 3 Front first propeller section (first rotor section)
3Ab Engine 4 Rear first propeller section (first rotor blade section)
4Ab Engine 5 Front second propeller section (second rotor section)
5b motor 6 rear second propeller section (second rotor blade section)
6b motors 7a, 7b roll movable shafts 8a, 8b pitch movable shafts 9a, 9b pitch movable shaft 10 controller P pitch shaft R roll shaft

Claims (5)

A flying object that can be boarded by a passenger and moves by rising from the ground,
an aircraft boarded by the passenger;
a first rotary wing portion disposed on the airframe and movable in the roll direction about the roll axis in the longitudinal direction of the airframe for generating propulsive force in the vertical direction of the airframe;
a second rotary wing section disposed on the first rotary wing section and movable forward in the pitch direction about the pitch axis in the left-right direction of the fuselage to generate propulsive force in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage;
Air vehicle with The first rotary blade section is
A front first rotor disposed on the front side of the airframe and a rear first rotor disposed on the rear side of the airframe,
The second rotary blade section is
A pair of front second rotor blades respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the front first rotor blades and a pair of rear second rotor blades respectively arranged on the left and right of the rear first rotor blades prepare
The aircraft according to claim 1. A flying object that can be boarded by a passenger and moves by rising from the ground,
an aircraft boarded by the passenger;
It is disposed on the airframe to move in the roll direction about the roll axis in the longitudinal direction of the airframe, and move forward in the pitch direction about the pitch axis in the lateral direction of the airframe to move in the vertical direction of the airframe. a first rotor that generates a propulsive force by synthesizing the propulsive force and the propulsive force in the longitudinal direction of the airframe;
a second rotary wing section disposed on the first rotary wing section and movable forward in the pitch direction about the pitch axis in the left-right direction of the airframe to generate propulsive force in the longitudinal direction of the airframe;
Air vehicle with The first rotary blade section is
A front first rotor disposed on the front side of the airframe and a rear first rotor disposed on the rear side of the airframe,
The second rotary blade section is
A pair of front second rotor blades respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the front first rotor blades and a pair of rear second rotor blades respectively arranged on the left and right of the rear first rotor blades prepare
The aircraft according to claim 3. The aircraft according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising an engine for driving the first rotor and a motor for driving the second rotor.

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