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The advent of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is set to transform urban transportation, with the development of flying cars at the van guard of this transformation. This study presents the design and static analysis of a structural arm that supports the propulsion system of a flying car. The arm is constructed using Aluminum 7075-T6 and features a hollow tubular design that balances strength and weight with the specific requirements of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicles in mind. A Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted to evaluate the arm’s performance under static loading conditions. The study focused on stress distribution, deformation patterns, and compliance with safety factors. The results demonstrate that the maximum Von Mises stress remains within the allowable limits, ensuring structural integrity under specified loads. This study verifies that the preliminary sizing of the structural arm meets the necessary safety standards, thereby establishing a foundation for the future integration of flying cars into urban environments. While this research demonstrates a robust computational framework for assessing the arm’s structural behavior, future work in volving experimental validation is essential to validate these findings and enhance the design’s reliability. This research contributes to advancing f lying car technology, which aligns with the goal of achieving efficient and reliable UAM solutions.

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Preliminary Design of the Thrust Support System of an Autonomous Flying Car

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Carlos Pérez Carrera,
  • Ömer Ekim Genel,
  • Carmine Maria Pappalardo,
  • Domenico Guida

摘要

The advent of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is set to transform urban transportation, with the development of flying cars at the van guard of this transformation. This study presents the design and static analysis of a structural arm that supports the propulsion system of a flying car. The arm is constructed using Aluminum 7075-T6 and features a hollow tubular design that balances strength and weight with the specific requirements of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicles in mind. A Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted to evaluate the arm’s performance under static loading conditions. The study focused on stress distribution, deformation patterns, and compliance with safety factors. The results demonstrate that the maximum Von Mises stress remains within the allowable limits, ensuring structural integrity under specified loads. This study verifies that the preliminary sizing of the structural arm meets the necessary safety standards, thereby establishing a foundation for the future integration of flying cars into urban environments. While this research demonstrates a robust computational framework for assessing the arm’s structural behavior, future work in volving experimental validation is essential to validate these findings and enhance the design’s reliability. This research contributes to advancing f lying car technology, which aligns with the goal of achieving efficient and reliable UAM solutions.