Patent Application
20210197636
The invention is a triphibian vehicle that may travel in land, water and air. The triphibian vehicle mainly includes an airscrew module and self-power battery device. The triphibian vehicle is based on the structure of existing vehicle, its airscrew module can be stored inside the triphibian vehicle. The self-power battery device can provide the unlimited power for the triphibian vehicle in a real time.
The prior art does not teach the airscrew modules that can be stored inside the triphibian vehicle and the triphibian vehicle has a self-power battery device.
The present invention is a triphibian vehicle based on the electric vehicle structure which can travel in land, water and air. The triphibian vehicle have three operating modes, that is the land mode, the air mode and the water mode, which can be converted to each other. An airscrew module as a propeller is set up in the triphibian vehicle for traveling in air and water. The self-powered battery of the triphibian vehicle replaces the current rechargeable battery to reduce the weight of the vehicle. There are the cabins set up in the triphibian vehicle for collecting the airscrew module to support the land work mode, so that when the triphibian vehicle travels in the land, it can be an ordinary electric car. The working mode of the vehicle can be determined by the position of the airscrew module, and the mutual transformation of the three working modes is achieved by the position change of the airscrew module. An airscrew is set up at the top of the triphibian vehicle to ensure a safe and stable flight. The triphibian vehicle as an aircraft, it can be vertical takeoff and landing for transporting people or objects.
The Cabins
The front and rear part of the triphibian vehicle is equipped with the cabins for storing the airscrew modules. The triphibian vehicle as an ordinary electric car travels in the land when the airscrew modules are stored inside the cabins.
The Self-Powered Battery
The self-powered battery is a hydraulic battery or a magnetic power battery or a gravity battery that generates power using fluid pressure, which uninterruptlly converts the natural energy into electricity to provide unlimited power in a real time for the triphibian vehicle. The self-powered battery replaces the rechargeable battery to reduce the weight of the vehicle, increase the load capacity of the triphibian vehicle.
The Airscrew Module
The airscrew module includes at least one airscrew configured outside of cabin to support air mode in flight. When the airscrew module is accommodated inside the cabin, which is for support the land mode of the triphibian vehicle. When the airscrew module is configured outside the cabin, which is for support the water mode of the triphibian vehicle. When the airscrew module is configured at top of the triphibian vehicle, which is to provide the stability and safety in flight for the triphibian vehicle. The airscrew module includes a module control system, and a retractable shaft and an extension arm.
In an embodiment, there are five airscrew modules respectively comprise: the first extension arm and the first retractable shaft controlled by the module control system to move the airscrew modules to the outside of the cabin; Two second extension arms and the second retractable shafts controlled by the module control system to move the two second airscrew modules to the outside of cabin; When the first and second airscrew modules are horizontally rotated, the up force provided by the airscrew allows the triphibian vehicle to take off and land vertically; When the first and second airscrew modules are rotated at an oblique or horizontal level, the horizontal impetus provided by the airscrew allows the triphibian vehicle to travel in water.
The position of the airscrew module is variable in the triphibian vehicle for travelling in air, land and water. The movement, rise, fall and the change in the rotation angle of the airscrew module, all of which are achieved by the extension arms, retractable shafts and module control system. The conversion of the triphibian vehicles from land to air flight does not require any space, the module control system moves the position of the airscrew module to achieve the conversion mode of the triphibian vehicles. Air mode, when the airscrew module moves outside the cabin, which can be as a propeller to allow the triphibian vehicle vertical takeoff and landing in land and traveling in water.
The triphibian vehicles can be autopilot and unmanned. As used in this document, the term “autopilot” means that the triphibian vehicle may take-off, fly and land under the control of an autopilot control system. As used in this document, the term “unmanned” means that the triphibian vehicle does not accommodate a human pilot, although a human operator may program the autopilot control system prior to flight, including selection of a mission plans, waypoints and a landing zone. During flight, a human operator also may select or change the mission plan, waypoints and landing point from a remote station or may control the airscrew module remotely.
Ducted Fan
The airscrew module may use any configuration of known rotating wings in the field of aircraft to support aircraft in flight or to navigate in water. Optionally, the airscrew module is equipped with four conduit fans connected to the vehicle body. Each channel fan type includes a circular pipe around the rotor.
Land Mode
In an embodiment, the two first electric airscrew modules are arranged in the first cabin of the vehicle body. The first extension arm, the first retractable shaft and the two first electric airscrew modules are controlled by the first module control system; The two second electric airscrew modules are arranged in the second cabin of the vehicle body. The second extension arm, the second retractable shaft and the two second electric airscrew modules are controlled by the second module control system. Land pattern: the two first and two second airscrew modules are housed in the first and second cabins, where the triphibian vehicle can be an ordinary electric car.
Air Mode
In an embodiment, the first extension arm 6, the first retractable shaft 7 and the two first airscrew modules 3 are configured to be controlled by the first module control system to move the airscrew module to the outside of the cabin; The second extension arm, the second retractable shaft and the two second airscrew modules are controlled by the second module control system to move the two second airscrew modules to the outside of the cabin; When the first and second airscrew modules are horizontally rotated, the lift provided by the airscrew allows the triphibian vehicle to take off and land directly vertically.
Water Mode
In an embodiment, the first extension arm, the first retractable shaft and the two first airscrew modules are configured to be controlled by the first rotation device and the first control device to rotate the airscrew module to the outside of the cabin; The two second airscrew modules, the second extension arm and the second retractable shaft are controlled by the module control system to rotate the two second airscrew modules to the outside of the cabin; when the first and second airscrew modules are rotated at an angle of inclination or perpendicular to the horizontal, the horizontal impetus provided by the airscrew allows the triphibian vehicle to travel on the water surface.
The Safe Airscrew
A safety airscrew is arranged at the top of the center of gravity of the vehicle body, and the safety airscrew has at least two blades, which may have both working and non-working conditions. When the vehicle is in land mode, the blades are in a non-working state and the blades are folded horizontally or longitudinally on the vehicle body to reduce drag. On the contrary, when the vehicle is in air mode, the blades are in a working state they become a loose working condition, providing balance or up force for the triphibian vehicle or as a parachute for safe landing.
Vertical Takeoff and Landing
When the two first and second airscrew modules are outside the vehicle body which are in series connection or parallel connection, the triphibian vehicle enters the air mode, and the airscrew can provide vertical takeoff and landing when horizontally rotating.
Flight Control
When the triphibian vehicle is flying, the two second airscrew modules apply a reverse torque to the aircraft to control the flight direction by tilting at a certain angle of rotation.
The Autopilot Control System of the Triphibian Vehicle
The autopilot control system includes a microprocessor, a computer memory, a sensor, and a control effector. The autopilot control system allows the task plan to be pre-programmed into the computer's memory, including the waypoint and landing location. The operator may change the mission plan, waypoint, or landing location during the flight.
The present invention is a triphibian vehicle that can travel in land, water and air, comprising a basic structural feature of an existing automobile, which is characterized in that at least one of the said airscrew module driven by electric power in the triphibian vehicle, and the three transport functions of the land, air, and water modes are achieved by the airscrew modules at various positions. The triphibian vehicle is powered by a self-powered battery to provide unlimited mileage to reduce the need for many rechargeable batteries, achieving the purpose of reducing the weight of the vehicle, obtaining the maximum up force and carrying capacity.
Other objects will now be apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: as shown in
In the triphibian vehicle, set the airscrew module, which has at least one blade; A self-powered battery (not shown) is provided in the triphibian vehicle 100; a module control system is provided; The cabin 1 is provided at the front of the triphibian vehicle 100, and then two retractable shafts 7 are arranged. One end of the two retractable shafts 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the two extension arms 7, two first airscrew modules 3 are arranged on the extension arm 6;
The cabin 2 is provided at the rear of the vehicle 100, and then two retractable shafts 7 are arranged. One end of the two retractable shafts 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the two extension arms 6, two second airscrew modules 4 are arranged on the extension arm 6; The safety airscrew module 5 is provided at the top of the vehicle body 100, and the blades of the airscrew module 5 are laterally or longitudinally fixed to the vehicle body to reduce wind resistance. It is to be understood that the blades of the airscrew modules 3 and 4 may be folded and otherwise to collect the blades in the cabins, so as not to affect the triphibian vehicle traveling in land.
How the Triphibian Vehicle Works:
Land Mode:
The two first airscrew modules 3 and the two second airscrew modules 4 in the triphibian vehicle are respectively housed in cabin 1 and cabin 2 of the vehicle body 100, they are in a non-working state, this time the triphibian vehicle is a general electric car; The blade of the safety airscrew module 5 is fixed to the top of the vehicle body 100 in a lateral direction; The self-powered battery provides power to the motor, and then the motor drives the hub to allow the triphibian vehicle traveling in land.
Air Mode:
The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the land mode to the air mode, The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 is opened, and the four retractable shafts 7 are raised, the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the four extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the sides of the vehicle, move the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 to the safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate horizontally; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then power to the airscrew motor, four or five airscrews begin to turn the work to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.
Water Mode:
The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system of the triphibian vehicle, the four retractable shafts 7 are raised and the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the four extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the sides of the vehicle, move the four airscrew modules 3 and 4 to the safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate vertically; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then power to the airscrew motor, four-airscrews begin to turn the work to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can travel in water.
Air Mode to Land Mode
After the landing of the triphibian vehicles, the hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system, four the retractable shafts 7 and four the extension arms 6 move the four the airscrew modules 3 and 4 above the cabin 1 and 2. And then four retractable shafts 7 are returned to the state in which four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are accommodated, so that four airscrew modules are housed in the cabin; The module control system secures the blades of the safety airscrew module 5, where the triphibian vehicles are driven by the motor to return to land mode.
Water Mode to Land Mode
the hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system, four the retractable shafts 7 and four the extension arms 6 move the four the airscrew modules 3 and 4 above the cabin 1 and 2. And then four retractable shafts 7 are returned to the state in which four airscrew modules 3 and 4 are accommodated, so that four airscrew modules are housed in the cabin, where the triphibian vehicles are driven by the motor to return to land mode.
Water Mode to Air Mode
The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the water mode to the air mode, The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then power to the airscrew motor, four or five airscrews begin to turn the work to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.
As shown in
The Airscrew Modules in Parallel Connection
In the triphibian vehicle, set the airscrew module 3 in which has three blades; A self-powered battery (not shown) is provided in the triphibian vehicle body 100; A module control system (not shown) is provided; A cabin 1 is provided at the front of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6, an airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A cabin 2 is provided at the rear of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6; another airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A safety airscrew module 5 (not shown) is provided at the top of the triphibian vehicle body 100, the blades on the airscrew module 5 are laterally or longitudinally secured to the triphibian vehicle body to reduce wind resistance.
How the Triphibian Vehicle Works:
Air Mode:
The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the land mode to the air mode, The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 is opened, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the two airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the front of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned to the front and rear of the triphibian vehicle until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in series and can be turned horizontally; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then to power the airscrew motor, two or three airscrews begin to turn to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.
Water Mode:
The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system of the triphibian vehicle, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the four airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the front and rear of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in parallel and can be turned vertically; The blades of the safety propeller module 5 are stationary; And then to power the airscrew motor, two airscrews begin to turn to provide the level of forward power, so that the triphibian vehicle can travel in water.
As shown in
The Airscrew Modules in Parallel Connection
In the triphibian vehicle, set the airscrew module 3 in which has three blades; A self-powered battery (not shown) is provided on the vehicle body 100; A module control system (not shown) is provided; A cabin 1 is provided at the front of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6, an first airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A cabin 2 is provided at the rear of the triphibian vehicle body 100, then a retractable shaft 7 (not shown) is arranged, one end of the retractable shaft 7 is connected to the vehicle body and the other end is connected to the extension arm 6; an second airscrew module 3 is arranged on the extension arm 6; A safety airscrew module 5 (not shown) is provided at the top of the triphibian vehicle body 100, the blades on the airscrew module 5 are laterally or longitudinally secured to the triphibian vehicle body to reduce wind resistance.
Air Mode:
The module control system of the triphibian vehicle converts the land mode to the air mode, The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 is opened, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the two airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the front of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned to the front and rear of the triphibian vehicle until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in series and can be turned horizontally; The module control system unlocks the blades of the safety airscrew module 5 to allow it to rotate; And then to power the airscrew motor, two or three airscrews begin to turn to provide uprising, so that the triphibian vehicle can fly in the air.
Water Mode:
The hatch cover of the cabin 1 and 2 are opened by the module control system of the triphibian vehicle, and the retractable shafts 7 are raised, the four airscrew modules 3 are raised to the outside of the cabins, the two extension arms 6 are then rotated to the outside of the left and right sides of the vehicle, the two airscrew modules 3 are turned until they are turned to a safe distance that allows the airscrew to rotate, and the airscrew module is connected in parallel and can be turned vertically; The blades of the safety propeller module 5 are stationary. And then to power the airscrew motor, two airscrews begin to turn to provide the level of forward power, so that the triphibian vehicle can travel in water.
A method for converting the triphibian hybrid transportation tool between water mode, land mode and air mode in traveling, the method comprises the following steps of interchange conversion: 1) a land mode in which the triphibian vehicle is driven by an electric motor, and the first and second airscrew modules are housed in the first and second cabins of the triphibian vehicle, so as not to affect the vehicle traveling in the land and the structure of the vehicle; 2) converting land mode to air mode: opening the cabin hatch, the module control system as a propeller drives the retractable shaft and the extension arm to move or raise the first and second airscrew modules outside of the cabins to obtain the up force, the triphibian vehicle is lifted to achieve the purpose of vertical take-off or traveling in water, that is, the airscrew module (chamber)→the retractable shaft→the extension arm→airscrew module (working position), and the third safety module is deployed from the overlapping land pattern to the flight mode to provide lift and balance and guarantee Safety;
3) converting the land mode to the water mode, the third safety airscrew module is contracted from the unfolded state to an overlapping state, the two first and second airscrew modules are stretched in the direction of the extension axis so that the radius of rotation of the vertical ground of the two first and second airscrew modules is higher than the water surface and rotated from the horizontal rotation angle to the angle perpendicular to the horizontal plane, that is, the airscrew module is vertically rotated by a horizontal rotation to a airscrew module; 4) converting water mode or flight mode to land mode: moving the two first and second airscrew modules into the first and the second cabins of the triphibian vehicle, and enclosing the hatch cover so that the triphibian vehicle becomes an ordinary electric vehicle, that is, the propeller module (working position)→the extension arm→the retractable shaft→airscrew module (storage position), and the third safety propeller module is contracted into an overlapping state by the unfolded state.
The present application is characterized by 1) the triphibian vehicle is based on the structure of the ordinary car to achieve a hybrid vehicle function; 2) use the front and rear space of the triphibian vehicle body to collect the airscrew module for traveling in water and air; 3) the function of the land mode, air mode and water mode are achieved by the position change of the propeller module, so that the triphibian vehicle can have a variety of ways of transport capacity 4) the triphibian vehicle does not require the runway, which can be vertical takeoff and landing; 5. the triphibian vehicle is supplied directly from the self-powered battery with unlimited power, eliminating the need for charging and no mileage restrictions.
