Vehicle with traveling wave thrust module apparatuses, methods and systems
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Oct 24, 2023
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Nov 18, 2021
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Jun 30, 2016
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Abstract
The VEHICLE WITH TRAVELING WAVE THRUST MODULE APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS include force or forces applied to an arc-like flexible sheet-like material to create a deformed crenated strip fin with strained-deformations. The strained-deformations take on a sinusoid-like form that express the internal energy state of the flexible sheet-like material after it has been configured into a crenated strip fin. After being incorporated into a mechanism with couplings that prevent the crenated strip fin from returning to its un-strained state, the strained-deformations persist. Actuators may be used to sequentially rotate vertebrae attached to the fins causing the travel of sinusoid-like deformations along the fins. The fin, fin actuator or actuators, power source and central controller may be incorporated into a thrust module. Two thrust modules coupled to a central body via roll actuators and flexible coupling members may form a vehicle with exceptional maneuverability.
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International Classification(s)
- B60F:VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD; AMPHIBI....
- B63G:OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MI....
- B62D:MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- F03B:MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
- A63B:APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMM....
- B64B:LIGHTER-THAN-AIR AIRCRAFT
- B60L:ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT OR PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-P....
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