COMBINATION AIRCRAFT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR CARRYING COMPRESSED GASES Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: aircraft aerostatic transportation systems.

SUBSTANCE: system consists of large-size separable container and transport module. Container is provided with tank in form of envelope for compressed gas, flexible body filled with light gas and flexible framework with system of units for fastening on transport module. Container accommodates gas tank whose alignment and holding relative to center of container are provided by system of intermediate envelopes and diaphragms. Gas space formed by said system of intermediate envelopes and diaphragms do not communicate and are filled with light gas under pressure. Module includes housing, power plant with air intake and gas-turbine drive - power unit, fuel tank, cruise engines, pitch control system, cab for crew, cargo compartment, system to connected module with container and landing gear. Housing of module is formed by rigid tubular framework. Spaces between framework members and flexible envelope are filled with cylinders containing light gas. Concave surface of envelope providing semi-flush position of large-size container is covered by additional envelope, ballast gas space being formed between housing envelope and additional envelope.

EFFECT: high transportation efficiency at low cost and improved safety in flight.

4 cl, 7 dwg