CPC B64C 37/00 (2013.01) [B60F 5/02 (2013.01); B64C 27/52 (2013.01); B64C 39/024 (2013.01); B64D 27/24 (2013.01); B64U 10/13 (2023.01); B64U 30/20 (2023.01); B64U 50/19 (2023.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A multi-modal vehicle, comprising:
a frame;
a rotor pivotally mounted to the frame, the rotor comprising a first position and a second position circumferentially spaced from the first position;
a motor coupled to the rotor and configured to rotate the rotor; and
a magnetic locking mechanism configured to lock the rotor in either the first position or the second position, wherein the magnetic locking mechanism comprises a shaft coupled to the motor and which is rotatable relative to the frame, a first magnet mounted on the shaft, a second magnet mounted on the shaft and which is circumferentially spaced from the first magnet, and a third magnet mounted on the frame;
wherein, when the rotor is disposed in the first position, the rotor is configured to generate lift when actuated by the motor;
wherein, when the rotor is disposed in the second position, the rotor is configured to engage a surface to transport the vehicle when actuated by the motor.
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