WO2005091740A2 - Nouveaux mecanismes volants/elevateurs - Google Patents

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WO2005091740A2
WO2005091740A2 PCT/US2004/032670 US2004032670W WO2005091740A2 WO 2005091740 A2 WO2005091740 A2 WO 2005091740A2 US 2004032670 W US2004032670 W US 2004032670W WO 2005091740 A2 WO2005091740 A2 WO 2005091740A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C11/00—Propellers, e.g. of ducted type; Features common to propellers and rotors for rotorcraft
    • B64C11/007—Propulsive discs, i.e. discs having the surface specially adapted for propulsion purposes
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    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C27/00—Rotorcraft; Rotors peculiar thereto
    • B64C27/20—Rotorcraft characterised by having shrouded rotors, e.g. flying platforms
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C27/00—Rotorcraft; Rotors peculiar thereto
    • B64C27/32—Rotors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C27/00—Rotorcraft; Rotors peculiar thereto
    • B64C27/82—Rotorcraft; Rotors peculiar thereto characterised by the provision of an auxiliary rotor or fluid-jet device for counter-balancing lifting rotor torque or changing direction of rotorcraft
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C39/00—Aircraft not otherwise provided for
    • B64C39/001—Flying saucers

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  • the purpose of this invention is to provide an innovative flying/lifting method and apparatus or system, more particularly, to create dynamic pressure difference between two sides of fast moving object to generate lifting force.
  • Another purpose of this invention is to provide another innovative flying/lifting apparatus and method, more particularly, to create dynamic pressure difference between two side of static object to generate lifting force. Further another purpose of this invention to invent various applications for those flying/lifting mechanisms.
  • the present invention to invent a flying/lifting mechanism by creating dynamic pressure difference between two side of fast moving object It is another purpose of the present invention to invent a flying/lifting mechanism by creating dynamic pressure difference between two side of static or no-moving object It is another purpose of the present invention to invent flying/lifting mechanism by creating dynamic pressure difference between two sides of two fast rotating objects; the rotating direction is different from one of the other object. It is another purpose of the present invention to invent a flying/lifting mechanism by creating dynamic pressure difference between two side of static or no-moving object. It is another purpose of the present invention to employ the lifting mechanism to build jumbo flying vehicle. It is another purpose of the present invention to employ the lifting mechanism to build flying automobile.
  • Fig. 1 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 2 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 3 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 4 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 5 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 6 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 7 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 8 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 9 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 10 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 10 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 10 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 10 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism
  • Fig. 10 is schematic drawing of further
  • FIG. 11 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 12 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 13 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 14 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 15 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 16 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 17 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 18 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 19 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 20 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 12 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 13 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism;
  • Fig. 14 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying/lift
  • FIG. 32 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying vehicle;
  • Fig. 33 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of flying automobile;
  • Fig. 34 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of flying automobile;
  • Fig. 35 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of helicopter;
  • Fig. 36 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of helicopter;
  • Fig. 37 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of airplane;
  • Fig 38 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of airplane,
  • Fig. 39 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of flying submarine;
  • Fig. 40 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of flying submarine;
  • Fig. 41 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of flying ship;
  • Fig. 42 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of flying ship;
  • Fig. 43 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of flying ship;
  • Fig. 44 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle;
  • Fig. 45 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle;
  • Fig. 46 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle;
  • Fig. 47 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle.
  • Fig. 48 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle.
  • Fig. 49 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle.
  • Fig. 50 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle
  • Fig. 51 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle
  • Fig. 52 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of jumbo flying vehicle
  • Fig. 53 is schematic drawing of one embodiment of air city employing the lifting mechanisms
  • Fig. 54 is schematic drawing of another embodiment of air city employing the lifting mechanisms
  • Fig. 55 is schematic drawing of further another embodiment of air city employing the lifting mechanisms
  • the present invention can be used in air, liquid, compressed gas environment, compressed liquid environment such as deep sea, and low-pressure gas environment such as high elevation.
  • Fig. 1 A to I D shows schematic views of one embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism in accordance to present invention.
  • the flying/lifting mechanism consists of rotation object 1002, static plate 1004, driving unit 1008, and bearing 1006.
  • Rotation object 1002 is coupled with driving unit 1008, and driving unit 1008 is mounted on static plate 1004.
  • Rotation object and static plate are made of TiAl alloy, or fiber-reinforced composite material, stainless steel, or other alloys.
  • Bearing 1006 can be contact type mechanical bearing or non-contact type such as air bearing or magnetic bearing.
  • Driving unit 1008 can be electric motor, or gasoline or diesel engine, or hybrid engine with combination of gasoline engine and electric motor. The air or liquid flow speed profile during rotation of rotation object is shown in Fig. IC.
  • F2 In order to maximize the lifting force F, F2 should be minimized by increase airflow speed.
  • the air speed is better to be in the range of 30 meter/sec. to 1000 meter/sec. It is better to avoid sound speed of 340 meter/sec due to vibration.
  • the gap between rotation object 1002 and static plate 1004 is in the range of 0.4 mm to 10 mm depending on diameter of rotation object 1002.
  • Fig. 2A to 2B shows schematic views of another embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism in accordance to present invention.
  • the flying/lifting mechanism consists of cone shape rotation object 1002, static plate 1004, driving unit 1008, bearing 1006, gap sensor 2001, air flow speed sensor 2003, temperature sensor for measuring temperature of bearing 2006, rotation speed sensor 2007, and pressure sensor 2009 for measuring air pressure on surface of static plate 2004.
  • Gap sensor can be capacitor type sensor, or optical type sensor. The purpose of gap sensor is to monitoring the gap in order to avoid the collision between rotation object 2002 and static plate 2004.
  • Fig. 3 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 3 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that rotation object 3002 has a concave shape instead of flat shape.
  • Fig. 4 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with. various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 4 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that rotation object 4002 has a spherical shape instead of flat shape.
  • Fig. 5 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 5 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that rotation object 5002 has a cone shape with top flat.
  • Fig. 6 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 6 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that rotation object 6002 has a concave cone shape with bottom flat.
  • Fig. 5 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 4 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that rotation object 6002 has a concave cone shape with bottom flat.
  • FIG. 7 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 7 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that rotation object 7002 has a concave cone shape.
  • Fig. 8 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 8 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that both rotation object 8002 and static plate 8004 have a concave cone shape.
  • Fig. 9 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 9 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that both rotation object 9002 and static plate 9004 have a concave cone shape with flat bottom.
  • Fig. 9 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 10 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that both rotation object 10002 and static plate 10004 have a concave shape.
  • Fig. 11 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 11 is similar to that shown in Fig. 1 except that flying/lifting mechanism further compromising a fan 11024 and driving motor 11022.
  • the rotation direction of fan 11026 is opposite to that of rotation object 11002.
  • the purpose of fan 11024 is to balance the rotation torque generated by rotation object 11002.
  • Fig. 12 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism compromising a rotation object 13010, a static plate 13004, bearing 13012, and driving unit 12014. Rotation object 13010 is coupled to driving unit 12014 from its periphery portion instead of center.
  • Fig. 14A to 14C shows cross section view of one embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the flying/lifting mechanism consists of chamber 14022, rotating objector 14002, motor stator 14012 supported by holder 14010, motor rotator 14014, bearing 14008 and 14016 to define the redial position of rotating objector 14002, bearing 14006 and 14018 to define the axis position of rotating objector 14002, pump 14020 to generate vacuum inside chamber 14022, seal 14004 to seal the space between rotating objector 14002 and chamber 14022, and seal 14026 to seal space between rotating object 14002 and flange 14024.
  • the effective or dynamic pressure on outside of rotation object When the rotation object 14002 rotates, the effective or dynamic pressure on outside of rotation object (non- vacuum side) will reduce as the speed of rotation object 14002 increase. On the other hand, the effective or dynamic pressure on inside of rotation object (vacuum side) will not reduce as much as effective or dynamic pressure on outside of rotation object 14002 due to the lower pressure inside chamber 14022.
  • the effective pressure reduction on outside of rotation object 14002 forms the lifting force.
  • the maximum lifting force can be expressed as follows:
  • F is the lifting force
  • pressure inside chamber is close zero, the speed of rotation object is infinite. The lower the rotation speed of rotation object, the less lifting force is. Also the less static pressure difference between outside and inside chamber, the less lifting force is.
  • the pressure inside chamber and rotation speed can be used as knobs to control or adjust the lifting force
  • Seals 14004 and 14026 can be contact type seal such as O-ring, magnetically fluid type seal. Magnetic fluid type seal generates less friction, therefore generates less heat and is suited for high speed and long lifetime operation.
  • Seals 14004 and 14026 also can be non contact seals such as turbine type fan, when it rotates together with rotation object 14002, the air or gas is being pushed out by the turbine fan therefore lower pressure inside chamber 14022 can be maintained.
  • Rotation object 14002 can be made of metal, alloy such as TiAl, glass fiber reinforced composite material, plastic, or combination of those materials. In order to maintain the balance, the shape of rotation object is better to be symmetric to the rotation axis.
  • Bearing 14006 can be contact type bearing, or non-contact type magnetic bearing. Non-contact magnetic bearing will give much longer lifetime, less energy consumption, and no de-gas.
  • Vacuum pump 14020 can be mechanical rotary pump, or combination of mechanical rotary pump and turbo pump, or any type of vacuum pump. Fig.
  • FIG. 15A and 15B show cross-section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 15 is similar to that shown in Fig. 14A and 14B except that the shape of rotating objector 15002 is a cone shape instead of flat surface. The cone shape will create a centralizing force to stabilize the position of flying or lifting mechanism.
  • Fig. 16A and 16B show cross-section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying/lifting mechamsm shown in Fig. 16A and 16B is similar to that shown in Fig. 14A and 14B except that the shape of rotating objector 16002 is a reversed cone shape instead of flat surface.
  • Fig 17 ⁇ and 17B show cross-section view oi another embodiment in accoi dance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 17A and 17B is similar to that shown in Fig. 15A and 15B except that it further consists of additional flying/lifting mechanism.
  • the additional flying mechanism consists of a rotating objector 17032, seal 17028 to seal space between rotating objector 17032 and chamber 17024, bearing 17038 to support rotating objector 17032, bearing holder 17030, motor stator 17036, and motor rotator 17034.
  • Fig. 18A to 18C shows cross-section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 18A to 18C is similar to that shown in Fig.
  • FIG. 19 shows top view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 19 is similar to that shown in Fig. 17 except it consists of three lifting mechanisms 19100, 19200, and 19300. In order to balance the rotation momentum, the rotation direction of lifting mechanisms 19200 is same as that of lifting mechanism 19300, but different from that of lifting mechanism 19100.
  • Fig. 20 shows top view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig.
  • lifting mechanism 20 is similar to that shown in Fig. 17 except it consists of four lifting mechanism 20100, 20200, 20300, and 20400.
  • the rotation direction of lifting mechanisms 20200 is same as those of lifting mechanisms 20300 and 20400, but different from that of lifting mechanism 20100.
  • Flying Vehicle Fig. 21 A and 21B show side view and cross-section of view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying vehicle consists of body 21048, top external shell 21052, motor 21066 for driving top external shell to rotate around motor's axis, top internal shell 21054, position sensor or navigation system 21001, bottom internal shell 215056, vacuum pump 21130 for generating low pressure inside chamber 21134, seal 21064 for sealing between top external shell 21052 and top internal shell 21054, bottom internal shell 21056, bottom external shell 21058, dual motors 21060 for driving bottom external shell 21058 and fan 21138. Dual motor 21060 can independently rotate the fan 21138 and bottom external shell 21058.
  • Chamber 21068 is used for holding power engine, control system, pilot, passengers or cargo (not shown in drawing). ⁇
  • the dynamic pressure reduction on outside surface of top external shell 21052 forms the lifting force.
  • the bottom external shell can be driven by motor 21060 to rotate round the axis of motor 21060.
  • the dynamic pressure reduction on outside surface of bottom external shell 21058 reduces friction or resistance when flying vehicle 21048 moves laterally.
  • the flying vehicle 21048 is operated as the following sequence:
  • Landing f. Motor 21060 start to rotate fan 21138, at the same time rotation speed of bottom shell start to slow down and until reach zero, Again, the rotation momentum of top external shell 21052, fan 21138 and bottom external shell 21058 should be balanced out during all time in order to keep internal top/bottom shell 21054 and 21056 no rotation; g. Start landing process by gradually reducing the rotation speed of top external shell 21052, at the same time reducing the rotation speed of fan 21138 to keep the rotation momentum of external shell 21052 and that of fan 21138 to be equal and opposite.
  • Fig. 22A and 22B show side cross-section view and top view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying vehicle shown in Fig.
  • Jet engine 22 is similar to that shown in Fig. 21 except that it further consists a jet engine 22072, inlet 22070 and exhaust or nozzle 22074. Jet engine 22072 provides lateral movement force to the flying vehicle.
  • the flying direction can be controlled by direction of nozzle 22074.
  • the relative position of nozzle 22074 is fixed with top and bottom internal shells 22054 and 22056.
  • the direction of nozzle 22074 is controlled by differential rotation momentum between top external shell 22052 and fan 22138 or bottom external shell 22058.
  • Fig. 23 A and 23B show side cross-section view and top view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying vehicle shown in Fig.
  • FIG. 23 is similar to that shown in Fig. 22 except that jet engine 23072 consists of three independent jets 23078, 23074, and 23076. Jet 23074 is used for going forward direction, jet 23078 is used for turning right direction, and jet 23076 is used for tuning left direction.
  • Fig. 24A and 24B show side cross-section view and top view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying vehicle shown in Fig.
  • FIG. 24 is similar to that shown in Fig. 21 except that inlet nozzle 24070 and nozzle 24074 can be rotated relative to top internal shell 24054 and bottom external shell 24056. It further consists of a seal 24062 to seal between bottom internal shell 24056 and bottom external shell 24058, vacuum pump 24132 to pump down pressure inside chamber 24142. This will reduce air friction on inside surface of bottom external shell when it is rotating, and balance the lifting force generated by top external shell 24052.
  • Fig. 25A, 25B, and 25C show side cross-section view, top view, and side view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying vehicle shown in Fig. 25 is similar to that shown in Fig.
  • Guide bar 25076 can be rotated round the center axis of flying vehicle.
  • Movable weight 25078 can be movable along guide bar 25076.
  • the angle of guide bar determines the direction of lateral force Fx, which is used to turn the flying vehicle in left or right direction.
  • FIG. 26 A, 26B show side cross-section view, side view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying vehicle shown in Fig. 26 is similar to that shown in Fig. 21 except that it consists of two lifting mechanisms. The two lifting mechanisms are jointed by multiple joint bars 26140. This configuration gives more lifting force to flying vehicle. Obviously, it can consist of more than two lifting mechanisms to further increase the lifting force.
  • Fig. 27 shows side view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying vehicle shown in Fig. 27 is similar to that shown in Fig. 21 except that the shape of bottom external shell is different. This curved shape of bottom external shell gives better landing stability without extra supporting leg.
  • Fig.28A and 28B show side view and cross-section of view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying vehicle consists of body 28048, top external shell 28052, motor 28066 for driving top external shell 28052 to rotate around motor's axis, static plate 28054, position sensor or navigation system (not shown in the drawing), bottom internal shell 285056, motors 28060 for driving fan 28138.
  • Chamber 21068 is used for holding power engine, control system, pilot, passengers or cargo (not shown in drawing).
  • FIG. 29 A and 29B show side view and cross-section of view of flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying vehicle consists of body 29058, inner chamber 29048, and flying mechanism I 29060, and flying mechanism II 29062.
  • Inner chamber 29048 is connected to body 29058 by telescopic joint 29046.
  • Inner chamber 29048 can be moved up by telescopic joint 29046 so that pilot or passengers inside inner chamber can see outside through multiple windows 29050.
  • Flying mechanisms I and II are similar to those shown in Fig. 17 A and 17B.
  • Flying mechanism I 29060 consists of a rotating objector 29032, seal 29028, pump 29021, and driving mechanism 29042.
  • Flying mechanism II 29062 consists of a rotating objector 29002, seals 29004, 29026, pump 29020, and driving mechanism 29044.
  • the rotating momentum generated by flying mechanism I 29060 should be canceled by that generated by flying mechanism II 29062 during flying process with right rotation speed ratio and opposite rotating direction.
  • Fig. 30 shows cross-section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 30 is similar to that shown in Fig. 29A and 29B except it further consists of a guide bar 30054, movable weight 30052.
  • Guide bar 30054 can be rotated round the center axis of flying vehicle by motor 30056. Movable weight 30052 can be movable along guide bar 30054. When weight 30052 moves to edge of flying vehicle, the gravity center of flying vehicle also shifts out off the center of flying vehicle. This results in the flying vehicle tilting an angle. Lifting force F will be divided into vertical force Fy to holding flying vehicle, and lateral force Fx to drive flying vehicle to move forward. The closer the weight 30052 to edge of flying vehicle, the larger the lateral force Fx is. The angle of guide bar determines the direction of lateral force Fx, which is used to turn the flying vehicle in left or right direction. For detail, please see Wang's PCT application with PCT/US 04/28264 Fig.
  • Flying vehicle consists of body 31058, inner chamber 31048, and flying mechanism I 31032, and flying mechanism II 31002.
  • Inner chamber 31048 is connected to body 31058 by telescopic joint 31046.
  • Inner chamber 31048 can be moved up by telescopic joint 31046 so that pilot or passengers inside inner chamber can see outside through multiple windows 31050.
  • Flying mechanisms I and II are similar to those shown in Fig. 1 and 12.
  • Flying mechanism I 31032 consists of a rotating objector 31032, static plate 31033, and driving mechanism 31042.
  • Flying mechanism II 31002 consists of a rotating objector 31002, static plate 31003, and driving mechanism 31044. Similarly, the rotating momentum generated by flying mechanism I 31032 should be canceled by that generated by flying mechanism II 31002 during flying process with right rotation speed ratio and opposite rotating direction.
  • Fig. 32 shows cross-section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 32 is similar to that shown in Fig. 31 A and 3 IB except it further consists of a guide bar 32054, movable weight 32052. Guide bar 32054 can be rotated round the center axis of flying vehicle by motor 32056. Movable weight 32052 can be movable along guide bar 32054.
  • Fig. 33 A, 33B, and 33C show top view, side views, front view of flying automobile (car/truck/bus) in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. It consists of four lifting mechanisms 33082 for lifting the vehicle in vertical direction, one lifting mechanism 33084 for driving vehicle in lateral direction, a wing 33086 for controlling left/right turn during flying, two wings 33087 for controlling up/down during flying, four wheels 33090 for supporting its movement on the ground, main body 33080, side windows 33088, front window 33092, normal engine for driving the four wheels (not shown in the drawing), and control/driving system (not shown in the drawing).
  • the control/driving system further consists of GPS to position the vehicle, central computer to control and coordinate each sub systems based on instruction from pilot. It further can be operated in the automatic driving/flying mode based on pre-input the destination, air traffic information from general air flying center, and real time position information from the GPS.
  • Four wheels 33090 can be folded back when in cruise flying as normal airplane.
  • Rotation axis of lifting mechanisms 33082 and 33084 can be adjusted from its normal direction as shown in the Fig. 33A, 33 B and 33 C to give vehicle more direction control during flying, especially when it is in slow speed such as in landing or taking off.
  • the flying vehicle can take off or landing vertically as conventional helicopter, or take off or landing laterally as conventional airplane.
  • Fig. 34 A, 34B, and 34C show top view, side views, front view of flying automobile (car/truck/bus) in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying vehicle shown in Fig. 34 is similar to that shown in Fig. 33 except that wings are replaced by flying mechanisms 34096, 34098 mounted on side or the flying vehicle, and flying mechanism 34094 mounted on back of the flying vehicle.
  • Flying mechanism 34096 mounted on side of the flying vehicle is used for right turn purpose, and flying mechanism 34098 is used for left turn purpose.
  • Flying mechanism 34094 mounted on back of the flying vehicle is used for back flying.
  • Flying mechanisms 34081 and 34082 are used for lifting the flying vehicle, and for flying head up and flying head down.
  • flying mechanism 34082 increases its lifting force, the flying vehicle will head up, and when flying mechanism 34081 increases its lifting force, the flying vehicle will head down. Also, when the flying mechanism 34082 reduces its lifting force, the flying vehicle will head down, and when flying mechanism 18081 reduces its lifting force, the flying vehicle will head up. Similar as one described in Fig. 33, the flying mechamsm can be directed off from its normal direction, this will give more control knobs for the vehicle.
  • the wings and flying mechanisms mounted on side and back can be designed in the same flying vehicle. This gives the flying vehicle more flying controllability. More specifically, wing gives the flying vehicle control performance at high speed with almost no power consumption since the wings are not active devices.
  • Fig. 35A and 35B show top view and side views of helicopter using the lifting mechanism in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. It consists of body 35106, lifting mechanism 35100, lifting mechanism holder 35105, door 35108, landing supporter 35110, tailor 35104, back fan 35102 for balancing the rotation momentum generated by lifting mechanism 35100. As propeller in conventional helicopter, lifting mechanism can change its direction of rotation axis from the normal position by lifting mechanism holder 35105 in order to move helicopter forward, backward, left, or right. Fig.
  • FIG. 36A and 36B show top view, side views, front view of helicopter using the lifting mechanism in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the helicopter shown in Fig. 36 is similar to that shown in Fig. 35 except that it consists tow lifting mechanisms 36002 and 36100 and no tailor and back fan.
  • the rotation direction of lifting mechanism 36002 is opposite to that of lifting mechanism 36100 in order to balance rotation momentum each other.
  • Both lifting mechanisms can adjust its rotation axis from its normal direction by the same holder 36105 in order to drive helicopter to move forward or backward as shown in Fig. 36B, and to perform left turn or right turn as shown in Fig. 36C.
  • FIG. 37A and 37B show top view and front views of airplane using the lifting mechanisms in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. It consists of body 37114, front wings 37112, two lifting mechanisms 37002, 37020 attached on front wings 37112, back wings 37113 for moving up and down, and wing 37115 for left or right turn, landing wheel 37090.
  • the rotation-direction of two lifting mechanisms 37002 and 37020 are opposite each other, and the rotation speed of them are kept as the same in order to balance the rotation momentum.
  • Fig. 38 A and 38B show top view and front views of airplane using the lifting mechanisms in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Ai ⁇ lane shown in Fig. 38 is similar to that shown in Fig.
  • Ai ⁇ lane may consist more than two lifting mechanisms in order to increase the power.
  • Those multiple lifting mechanisms can be mounted on head of ai ⁇ lane as described in Fig. 38 or mounted on wings as described on Fig. 37, or mounted on air plane body 38114 (not shown in current drawings).
  • FIG. 39A and 39B show side view and bottom views of flying submarine using the lifting mechanisms in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the flying submarine consists of lifting mechanism 39002, four wings 39116, body 39114, and propeller 39150, and engine 39152 to drive the propeller 39150.
  • the rotation direction of propeller 39150 is set opposite to that of lifting mechanism 39002 in order to balance out the rotation momentum of lifting mechanism 39002 and propeller 39150.
  • the operation sequence is described as follows: Take off from water (or sea) a. Vertically move submarine 39114 to top surface of water with lifting mechanism 39002 faces up, drain out the water from submarine in order to reduce the total lifting weight. b. Continue to pull submarine 39114 out of sea surface through lifting mechanism 39002,
  • Cruise flying c As submarine 39114 raises its height and reach a certain speed, the wings 39116 moves to a angle to generate the force to move submarine 39114 to a direction which submarine want to go.
  • the direction is horizontal to earth surface when the submarine is in cruise flying.
  • Fig. 40A and 40B show side view and bottom view of flying submarine using the lifting mechanisms in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying submarine consists of four lifting mechanisms 40002 mounted equally on four side of flying submarine body 401 14, wings 40112. Combination of four lifting mechanisms controls the moving direction of submarine in either water or sky.
  • Wings 40114 also can be used to control the moving direction of submarine.
  • Flying Boat or Ship Fig. 41 shows side view of flying boat or ship using the lifting mechanisms in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Flying ship consists of multiple lifting mechanisms 41002, ship body 41118, propeller 41 120 to drive the ship.
  • Lifting mechanisms 41002 lift ship body above the level of sea or river with propeller 41120 still immersed in the water 41046, then propeller 41120 start to drive boat move forward or backward.
  • Propeller can be directed off from its normal direction to make ship turn left or right. Since the body of ship is completely out of the water, the resistance during movement significantly reduces. Therefore, the speed of the ship can be significantly increases.
  • Fig. 42 A and 42 B shows front view and side view of flying boat or ship using the lifting mechanisms in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying ship shown in Fig. 42 is similar to that shown in Fig.
  • Fig. 43 A and 43 B shows front view and side view of flying boat or ship using the lifting mechanisms in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying ship shown in Fig. 43 is similar to that shown in Fig.
  • wheels 43090 attached on bottom of ship to support the ship landing or move on the ground. It will give the ship flexibility to load or unload the passengers and cargo either on harbor or air ship port (port built on ground for the flying ship to land or take off).
  • Jumbo Flying Vehicle Fig. 44 A, 44B show top view and side view of the jumbo flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Jumbo flying vehicle consists of eight lifting mechanisms 44154, 44156, 44158, 44160, 44162, 44164, 44166, 44168, and jumbo flying vehicle body 44114.
  • Lifting mechanisms pair 44156 and 44158, and lifting mechanisms pair 44164 and 44166 are used for control the jumbo flying vehicle move forward or backward as shown in Fig. 44C. More specifically, when either flying mechanism pair 44156 and 44158 reduces power, or flying mechanism pair 44164 and
  • F is the total lifting force generated by all six lifting mechanisms.
  • Fy is the force to hold the vehicle in the air
  • Fx is the force to drive the jumbo flying vehicle move forward.
  • the jumbo flying vehicle will move backward by increasing power of flying mechanism pair 44156 and 44158, or by reducing power o flying
  • Lifting mechanisms pair 44160 and 44162, and lifting mechanisms 44154 and 44168 are used for control the jumbo flying vehicle move left or right. More specifically, the jumbo flying vehicle will fly left if either the power of flying mechanism pair 44160 and 44162 increase, or the power of flying mechanism pair 44154 and 44168 reduce. The jumbo flying vehicle will fly right if either the power of flying mechamsm pair 44160 and 44162 reduce, or the power of flying mechanism pair 44154 and 44168 increase. Again, two flying mechanisms in each pair always rotate to opposite direction and at the same speed during acceleration and deceleration processes.
  • Fig. 45 A, 45B show top view and side view of the jumbo flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Jumbo flying vehicle shown in Fig.
  • Lifting mechanism 45146, 45170, 45172 and 45174 are used for driving the jumbo-flying vehicle to move forward.
  • the jumbo flying vehicle can turn left or right by adjusting the power of those lifting mechanisms. More specifically, the jumbo flying vehicle will turn left if either lifting mechanism pair 45146, 45170 reduce their power, or lifting mechanism pair 45172, 45174 increase their power. The jumbo flying vehicle will turn right if either lifting mechanism pair 45146, 45170 increase their power, or lifting mechanism pair 45172, 45174 reduce their power.
  • Fig. 46A, 46B show top view and front view of a jumbo flying vehicle in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Jumbo flying vehicle consists of three lifting mechanisms 46070, 46072, and 46074 for lifting the jumbo flying vehicle, body 46076, lifting mechanisms 46060 and 46061 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle move forward, and lifting mechanisms 46062 and 46068 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle to move backward.
  • the jumbo flying vehicle can turn left or right by adjusting the power of lifting mechanisms 46060 and 46061.
  • the jumbo flying vehicle will turn left if either lifting mechanisms 46061 reduce their power, or lifting mechanisms 46060 increase their power.
  • the jumbo flying vehicle will turn right if either lifting mechanisms 46061 increase their power, or lifting mechanisms 46060 reduce their power.
  • the jumbo flying vehicle can be equipped with navigation system such as Global Position System (GPS) to locate its position and speed at real time base.
  • GPS Global Position System
  • Fig. 47A and 47B show top view and front view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 47A and 47B is similar to that shown in Fig. 46A and 46B except that the jumbo flying vehicle body has rectangle shape instead of triangle shape.
  • Jumbo flying vehicle consists of five lifting mechanisms 47072, 47074, 47078, 47080, and 47084 for lifting the jumbo flying vehicle, body 47076, lifting mechanisms 47060 and 47061 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle move forward, and lifting mechanisms 47082 and 47083 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle to move backward.
  • Fig. 48A and 48B show top view and front view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 48A and 48B is similar to that shown in Fig. 46A and 46B except that the jumbo flying vehicle body has trapezoid shape instead of triangle shape.
  • Jumbo flying vehicle consists of five lifting mechanisms 48072, 48074, 480747, 480470, and 480474 for lifting the jumbo flying vehicle, body 48076, lifting mechanisms 48060 and 48061 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle move forward, and lifting mechanisms 480472 and 480473 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle to move backward.
  • Fig. 49A and 49B show top view and front view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 49A and 49B is similar to that shown in Fig. 46A and 46B except that the jumbo flying vehicle body has pentagon shape instead of triangle shape.
  • Jumbo-flying vehicle consists of six lifting mechanisms 49072, 49074, 490747, 49080, 49070, and 49084 for lifting the jumbo flying vehicle, body 49076, lifting mechanisms 49060 and 49061 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle move forward, and lifting mechanisms 49062 and 49068 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle to move backward.
  • Fig. 50A and 50B show top view and front view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 50A and 50B is similar to that shown in Fig. 46A and 46B except that the jumbo flying vehicle body has pentagon shape instead of triangle shape.
  • Jumbo flying vehicle consists of three lifting mechamsms 50070, 50072, 50074 for lifting the jumbo flying vehicle, body 50076, lifting mechanisms 50060 and 50061 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle move forward, and lifting mechanisms 50062 and 50068 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle to move backward.
  • Fig. 51 A and 5 IB show top view and front view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 51 A and 5 IB is similar to that shown in Fig. 46A and 46B except that the jumbo flying vehicle body has hexagon shape instead of triangle shape.
  • Jumbo flying vehicle consists of seven lifting mechanisms 51072, 51074, 51078, 51088, 51086, 51080, and 51084 for lifting the jumbo flying vehicle, body 51076, lifting mechanisms 51060 and 51061 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle move forward, and lifting mechanisms 51082 and 51083 for driving the jumbo flying vehicle to move backward.
  • Fig. 52A and 52B show top view and front view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 52A and 52B is similar to that shown in Fig. 47A and 47B except that the jumbo-flying vehicle has convex shape on top of body 52076.
  • the convex shape is designed for generating lifting force when the jumbo flying vehicle moves laterally. It will save the energy consumption for driving five lifting mechanisms 52074, 52072, 52078, 52080, and 52084. Those five lifting mechanisms can be shut off and moved down toward body side to reduce the air friction during the cruise flying time.
  • VX. Air City Fig. 53 A to 53C shows side view and top view of air city in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the air city consists of lifting mechanism 53002, global position system (GPS) 53001, top frame 53003, cable 53004 to connect top frame and bottom frame 53006, building 53008 and 53014, city control tower 53010, power plant 53012, airport 53015 for landing air vehicles communicating between air cities and between air city and ground.
  • the principle and mechanism of lifting mechanism 53002 was disclosed by Wang at PCT application with PCT/US 04/28264.
  • Top Frame 53003 and bottom frame 53006 are made of steel, titanium-aluminum alloy, stainless steel, reinforced fiber material, composite material, plastics, nano-tube materials.
  • Cable 53004 are made of steel wires, nano-tube material, and reinforced fiber materials.
  • Position /elevation sensor 53001 can be global position system (GPS), pressure type elevation sensor.
  • GPS global position system
  • the position of each part of air city is monitored at real time by multiple position sensors 53001 as shown in Fig. 53B, and air city control town will control city's position by adjusting the lifting force of each individual flying mechanism 53002.
  • Each flying or lifting mechanism is connected to top frame 53003 thro ugh joints 5301 1 and 53007 and beam 53009 as shown in Fig. 53C.
  • the lifting force is measured by force sensor 53005.
  • Force sensor can be spring type force sensor, or strain type force sensor.
  • the force signal from each force sensor 53005 can be used to adjust rotation speed of flying or lifting mechanism 53002 in order to have uniform loading on each flying mechanism.
  • the power plant can be nuclear power plant, or solar power plant with storage battery for nighttime.
  • the lifting power of the lifting mechanism is proportional to atmospheric pressure.
  • the atmospheric pressure reduces as elevation inverses as shown in Table 2. Therefore, the lifting power of the lifting mechanism reduces as the elevation increases. In other words, when air city goes to the higher evaluation, the lifting mechanisms need to increase the rotation speed to maintain the same lifting power.
  • Table 2 Atmospheric Pressure vs. Elevation
  • Fig 54 shows side view and air city in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Air city shown in Fig. 54 is similar to that shown in Fig. 53 except that bottom frame 54006 is supported by an anay of flying/lifting mechanism 54018. This will give additional lifting power to the air city.
  • Fig. 55A and 55B show side view and air city in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Air city shown in Fig. 55 is similar to that shown in Fig. 54 except that air city is only left by an array of flying/lifting mechanism 55018 connected on bottom frame 55006 of air city.
  • Air city further consists of four arrays of lifting mechanisms 55019 attached on side of bottom frame 55006.
  • the function of multiple lifting mechanisms 55019 is to control the lateral location of air city based on signal from GPS 55001. This will give air city lateral location stability, and further give air city mobility to migrate to different location based on seasons, for example to give air city almost constant temperature by migrating the air city close to equator in winter, and move close to north in summer.
  • Fig. 56 shows side view of air city in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Air city shown in Fig. 56 is similar to that shown in Fig. 55 except that bottom frame 54006 is supported by two array of flying/lifting mechanism 56018 and 56020. This will give additional lifting power to the air city. Two array of lifting mechanisms 56018 and 56020 can be operated simultaneously, or operated at different time to give flexibility of easy maintenance, repairing, and exchanging for broken lifting mechamsm.
  • Air Cooling Factory Fig. 57 shows side view of air frozen storage in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Air frozen factory shown in Fig. 57 is similar to air city shown in Fig. 1.
  • the air frozen storage lands on ground for loading the food or other staff need to be storied in a cold temperature, and then moved up to the elevation above 2,300 meter to start the freezing process (zero °C).
  • the relationship between temperature and elevation is shown in Table 3.
  • the advantage of air frozen storage are that food can be storied in cleaning environment with less oxygen and pollution exposure therefore last longer.
  • It further consists a solar plate 57022 to generate electric power in the daytime, and GPS 57001 to locate the position and elevation of the air-cooling factory.
  • Table 3 Temperature vs. Elevation (km) 15 8.5 2 -4.5 -11 -17.5 -24 -30.5 -37 -43.5 -50
  • Air Wind Power Plant Fig. 58 shows side view of wind power plant in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • Wind power plant shown in Fig. 58 is similar to air city shown in Fig. 55. Wind power plant can be moved up, down and lateral direction to exposure the strongest wind zone, therefore to have highest power output.
  • Microwave generator 58126 and microwave receiver 58128 transmits the power generated by wind power plant to ground. Both microwave generator and microwave receiver have built in moving mechanism 58127 and 58129 to move both of them focus each other.
  • Air TV/Radio/Cellular phone/Wireless Communication Station Fig. 59 shows side view of air TV/radio/cellular phone station in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the station 59028 is left by multiple lifting mechanisms 59002.
  • the station can be moved to the certain elevation to cover entire city and area.
  • GPS 59001, or other type of position and elevation sensors can measure the position and elevation of station.
  • the station can be TV station, radio station, cellular phone station, or other wireless communication station.
  • XV. Air Bridge Fig. 60 shows side view of air bridge above deep sea in accordance with various aspects of the present invention.
  • the air bridge 60040 is left by multiple lifting mechanisms 60042.
  • the bridge 60040 is built between mountain 60038 and mountain 60044.
  • the advantage of air bridge is that if can be built above deep sea. Usually, to build a bridge from bottom of deep sea is costly and difficult.
  • FIG. 61 A and 61 B shows schematic views of one embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism in accordance to present invention.
  • the flying/lifting mechanism consists of rotation object 61002, static concave object 61004, driving unit 61008, and bearing 61006.
  • Rotation object 61002 is coupled with driving unit 61008, and driving unit 61008 is mounted on static concave object 61004.
  • driving unit 61008 is mounted on static concave object 61004.
  • Fig. 62 A and 62B shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 62 is similar to that shown in Fig.
  • FIG. 63 A and 63B shows cross section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 63 is similar to that shown in Fig. 61 except that rotation object 63002 rotate around a axis having an angle to the opening direction of static concave object 63004. The angle is in the range of 0 to 90 degree.
  • Fig. 64A and 64B shows cross-section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 64 is similar to that shown in Fig.
  • FIG. 65 A and 65 B shows schematic views of one embodiment of flying/lifting mechanism in accordance to present invention.
  • the flying/lifting mechanism consists of a moving belt 65002, two shafts 65032, static plate 65004, driving unit 65008, and bearing 65030.
  • Static plate 65004 is placed inside of moving belt 65002.
  • Moving belt 65002 is coupled with driving unit 65008 through two shafts 65032.
  • driving unit 65008 When moving belt 65002 moves, the pressure reduction on surface of static plate 65004 generates a lifting force.
  • Fig. 66 A and 66B shows cross-section view of another embodiment in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. Flying/lifting mechanism shown in Fig. 66 is similar to that shown in Fig. 65 except that static plate 66004 is placed outside of moving belt 66002.

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Ce mécanisme volant/élévateur est constitué d'un objet mobile, d'un objet statique et d'un mécanisme d'entraînement. Lorsque l'objet mobile se déplace par rapport à l'objet statique, la réduction de pression sur la surface du statique constitue la force élévatrice. Cette invention concerne aussi diverses applications de mécanismes élévateurs.
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