Multi-modal forced vortex device
First Claim
1. A multi-modal forced vortex device, comprising:
- a top plate having a first plurality of fixed sized openings;
a lower plate juxtaposed with the top plate and having a second plurality of fixed sized openings;
an adjustment means for moving the lower plate relative to the upper plate whereby the second plurality of fixed sized openings can be aligned with the first plurality of fixed sized openings;
a side wall coupled to the top plate to create a partially enclosed volume;
a plurality of blades adapted to rotate within the partially enclosed volume;
pitch adjustment means for adjusting the pitch of at least one of the blades; and
a rotating means for rotating the plurality of blades.
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Abstract
A multi-modal forced vortex device is described having a top plate and a side wall creating a partially enclosed volume. The top plate includes one or more adjustable fluid openings to permit, or restrict, fluid flow into and out of the partially enclosed volume. Rotating blades housed within the partially enclosed volume are manipulated (through control of their pitch and, possibly, their speed) in conjunction with the adjustable fluid openings to generate a variable magnitude attractive force in a first mode, a variable magnitude down or pushing force in a second mode, a variable magnitude up or lifting force in a third mode or variable magnitude yaw, pitch and roll forces in a fourth mode.
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26 Claims
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1. A multi-modal forced vortex device, comprising:
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a top plate having a first plurality of fixed sized openings; a lower plate juxtaposed with the top plate and having a second plurality of fixed sized openings; an adjustment means for moving the lower plate relative to the upper plate whereby the second plurality of fixed sized openings can be aligned with the first plurality of fixed sized openings; a side wall coupled to the top plate to create a partially enclosed volume; a plurality of blades adapted to rotate within the partially enclosed volume; pitch adjustment means for adjusting the pitch of at least one of the blades; and a rotating means for rotating the plurality of blades. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A vehicle having coupled thereto a device comprising:
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a top plate having a first plurality of fixed sized openings; a lower plate juxtaposed with the top plate and having a second plurality of fixed sized openings; an adjustment means for moving the lower plate relative to the upper plate whereby the second plurality of fixed sized openings can be aligned with the first plurality of fixed sized openings; a side wall coupled to the top plate to create a partially enclosed volume; a plurality of blades adapted to rotate within the partially enclosed volume; pitch adjustment means for adjusting the pitch of at least one of the blades; and a rotating means for rotating the plurality of blades. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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