Roadable, Adaptable-Modular, Multiphibious-Amphibious Ground Effect or Flying, Car-Boat-Plane or Surface-Effect Motorcycle

• US 20130168489A1
• Filed: 08/29/2012
• Published: 07/04/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Multiphibious Vehicle Company, LLC
• Original Assignee: Multiphibious Vehicle Company, LLC
• Inventors: McIntee, James William
• Granted Patent: US 9,233,748 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 244/13
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 2211/00 Modular constructions of airplanes or helicopters
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 27/08 with two or more rotors
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 3/38 Adjustment of complete wings or parts thereof
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 37/00 Convertible aircraft
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 39/00 Aircraft not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 5/16 about spanwise axes

Abstract

A roadable, adaptable-modular, multiphibious-amphibious ground-effect or flying, car-boat-plane or surface-effect motorcycle. A pivoting wing using the NACA 23112 airfoil provides longitudinal stability through changes in wing or power settings. The airfoil can also be “locked” in place to provide conventional aircraft type controls. The wings fold for driving mode or can be removed. Surface-effect sensor rods provide the automatic altitude control for operations in surface-effect mode. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator provide trim and balance to level the vehicle for passenger comfort and optimal landing attitude. The hull/fuselage consists of three main modules: The main central module (engine, transmission, passengers, wings and cargo storage), the forward module and the aft module which may include one or two wheels with or without a motor, engine, batteries or fuel and differential.

Claims

1. A modular vehicle design to allow design flexibility to meet customers'"'"' requirements to include various power sources (gas, propane, natural gas, all electric, electric-hybrid, turbine or even steam/air pressure), wheel configurations (2, 3, 4 or more) and lifting device configurations (wing, no wing, folding wings, autogyro, helicopter).

2. A wing that can be removed, folded, pivoted, controlled or “

locked”

in place for different modes of operation and various customer needs.