Vehicle

摘要

A vehicle capable of being converted between a flying condition and an automotive riding condition. The vehicle has a telescopically extendable tail having a first tubular tail segment and a second tail segment disposed axially slideable within the first tubular tail segment. The tail is provided with at least two form-closing coupling members located at an axial distance from each other for providing a force-transferring coupling between the second tail segment and the first tubular tail segment in the extended state of the second tail segment, each of the form-closing coupling members capable of transferring torque and transverse forces, and each of the form-closing coupling members coming into engagement by axial displacement of the second tail segment in the outward direction.

主权项

1. Vehicle being convertible between an automotive riding condition for riding on a road and a flying condition for flying in air, comprising:
a cabin with wheels and a motor for driving at least one of the wheels; and a propeller mounted at the rear of the cabin for propulsion in air, and a rotor for providing lift in air; wherein the rotor is mounted at the free end of a mast having its lower end hinged to the roof of the cabin; wherein in the flying condition the mast is hinged to an upright condition; and wherein in the riding condition the mast is hinged forward to a condition substantially parallel to the cabin roof; the vehicle further comprising a tail hingedly connected to the mast at a position lower than the rotor.