A system includes an electric motor (104). A drive shaft (106) is connected to be driven by the electric motor. A propulsor (108) is connected to be driven by the shaft. The propulsor is configured to pivot to a first orientation configured to produce lift when the motor rotates the shaft in a first direction, and to pivot to a second orientation configured to produce thrust when the motor rotates the shaft in a second direction that is opposite of the first direction.


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    Title :

    SELF-ORIENTING PODS


    Additional title:

    SELBSTAUSRICHTENDE PODS
    NACELLES AUTO-ORIENTABLES


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-12-06


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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