Vertical take-off and landing aerial rescue and firefighting platform
First Claim
1. A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft comprises:
- an airframe;
a left bidirectional thrust mechanism;
a right bidirectional thrust mechanism;
a central gearbox;
a plurality of engines;
a housing cage;
a cockpit;
a control system;
the airframe comprises a first base, a second base, and a lateral portion;
the left bidirectional thrust mechanism and the right bidirectional thrust mechanism each comprise a first ducted vertical propeller, a second ducted vertical propeller, and a ducted horizontal propeller;
the first ducted vertical propeller and the second ducted vertical propeller of the left bidirectional thrust mechanism and the first ducted vertical propeller and the second ducted vertical propeller of the right bidirectional thrust mechanism being radially positioned about the airframe;
the plurality of engines being mechanically coupled to the first ducted vertical propeller, the second ducted vertical propeller, and the ducted horizontal propeller of the left bidirectional thrust mechanism through the central gearbox;
the plurality of engines being mechanically coupled to the first ducted vertical propeller, the second ducted vertical propeller, and the ducted horizontal propeller of the right bidirectional thrust mechanism through the central gearbox;
the housing cage being mounted onto the first base;
the cockpit being centrally mounted onto the first base; and
the housing cage being positioned in between the first base and the cockpit.
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Abstract
A VTOL aircraft is an aerial vehicle that is utilized to reach and rescue people who are trapped in difficult-to-reach locations such as high-rise structures. The VTOL aircraft features an airframe as well as a left bidirectional thrust mechanism, and a right bidirectional thrust mechanism for providing vertical and horizontal thrust to the airframe. A plurality of engines provides torque and rotational energy that is transferred to the left bidirectional thrust mechanism and the right bidirectional thrust mechanism during operation of the VTOL aircraft. The VTOL aircraft features a housing cage on the airframe for protecting passengers, first responders, and emergency personnel onboard the aircraft. A pilot may utilize a control system located within the VTOL aircraft cockpit in order to manage the various functions of the aircraft. The VTOL aircraft features a protective enclosure for protecting the pilot from falling debris and other hazards.
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20 Claims
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1. A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft comprises:
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an airframe; a left bidirectional thrust mechanism; a right bidirectional thrust mechanism; a central gearbox; a plurality of engines; a housing cage; a cockpit; a control system; the airframe comprises a first base, a second base, and a lateral portion; the left bidirectional thrust mechanism and the right bidirectional thrust mechanism each comprise a first ducted vertical propeller, a second ducted vertical propeller, and a ducted horizontal propeller; the first ducted vertical propeller and the second ducted vertical propeller of the left bidirectional thrust mechanism and the first ducted vertical propeller and the second ducted vertical propeller of the right bidirectional thrust mechanism being radially positioned about the airframe; the plurality of engines being mechanically coupled to the first ducted vertical propeller, the second ducted vertical propeller, and the ducted horizontal propeller of the left bidirectional thrust mechanism through the central gearbox; the plurality of engines being mechanically coupled to the first ducted vertical propeller, the second ducted vertical propeller, and the ducted horizontal propeller of the right bidirectional thrust mechanism through the central gearbox; the housing cage being mounted onto the first base; the cockpit being centrally mounted onto the first base; and the housing cage being positioned in between the first base and the cockpit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A VTOL aircraft comprises:
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an airframe; a left bidirectional thrust mechanism; a right bidirectional thrust mechanism; a central gearbox; a plurality of engines; a housing cage; a cockpit; a control system; a plurality of landing wheel fixtures; an extendable walkway; a ladder; a camera system; a plurality of impact sensor cables; a hoist; the airframe comprises a first base, a second base, and a lateral portion; the left bidirectional thrust mechanism and the right bidirectional thrust mechanism each comprise a first ducted vertical propeller, a second ducted vertical propeller, and a ducted horizontal propeller; the first ducted vertical propeller and the second ducted vertical propeller of the left bidirectional thrust mechanism and the first ducted vertical propeller and the second ducted vertical propeller of the right bidirectional thrust mechanism being radially positioned about the airframe; the plurality of engines being mechanically coupled to the first ducted vertical propeller, the second ducted vertical propeller, and the ducted horizontal propeller of the left bidirectional thrust mechanism through the central gearbox; the plurality of engines being mechanically coupled to the first ducted vertical propeller, the second ducted vertical propeller, and the ducted horizontal propeller of the right bidirectional thrust mechanism through the central gearbox; the housing cage comprises a cage opening and a gate; the housing cage being mounted onto the first base; the cockpit comprises a foundation, an access hatch, and a protective enclosure; the cockpit being centrally mounted onto the first base; the protective enclosure being centrally mounted on the first base by the foundation; the access hatch traversing from the housing cage into the protective enclosure; the control system being positioned within the protective enclosure; the control system being electronically connected to the plurality of engines; the housing cage being positioned in between the first base and the cockpit; the plurality of landing wheel fixtures being perimetrically mounted about the second base; the extendable walkway being positioned adjacent to the cage opening; the extendable walkway being laterally mounted to the airframe; the ladder being positioned adjacent to the cage opening; the ladder being laterally and hingedly mounted to the airframe; the camera system being pivotally mounted to the second base; the camera system being positioned adjacent to the lateral portion; the camera system being electronically connected to the control system; the plurality of impact sensor cables being perimetrically mounted about the second base; and the plurality of impact sensor cables being electronically connected to the control system; the hoist being swivelably mounted on the first base; the hoist being electronically connected to the control system. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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