Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for a hub. The system provides a hub comprising at least two blades, a motor mechanically connected to the at least two blades to rotate the at least two blades, wherein the motor is attached to an frame; and a hub configured to transmit loads from the at least two blades to the frame, wherein each blade is coupled to an inboard elastomeric bearing attached to the hub, and wherein each blade is coupled to an outboard elastomeric bearing attached to the hub. The hub may comprise a pitch horn configured to couple one of the at least two rotor blades at an attachment to the inboard elastomeric bearing.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for lighting a vehicle. A system includes a plurality of lights disposed on a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle configured to turn on and off, change color, and/or change intensity. The system further includes a controller configured to determine a lighting scheme for the plurality of lights, the lighting scheme including a setting for the plurality of lights, the setting including one or more of turning the plurality of lights on or off, setting a color of the plurality of lights, and setting an intensity of the plurality of lights, determine a location in or associated with the VTOL vehicle, wherein the lighting scheme is configured to guide a person to the location, and transmit a signal to the one or more lights to execute the lighting scheme to guide the person to the determined location.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle may include: a cockpit including a cabin door; an inceptor, positioned on the cabin door, including at least a base portion and a controller portion; and a transition mechanism integrated into the cabin door that enables adjustment of the inceptor between a first configuration and a second configuration; wherein at least the controller portion of the inceptor is positioned outside of the cabin door in the first configuration; wherein the base portion and the controller portion of the inceptor are fully contained within a recess of the cabin door in the second configuration. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: An aircraft capable of carrying at least one passenger and at least one baggage item. The aircraft may include: a fuselage comprising a baggage compartment door, wherein the baggage compartment door comprises at least one securement mechanism configured to secure the at least one baggage item to an interior of the baggage compartment door; a wing mechanically coupled to the fuselage; and at least a first and a second primary variable speed rotors configured to provide lift for the fuselage, wherein each of the at least the first and the second primary variable speed rotors are driven by at least one electric motor that is driven by a power source. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided. The vehicle seat may include: a seat leg having a base component and a rod component, wherein a first surface of the base component is attached to a floor of a vehicle and a second surface of the base component is attached to a first end of the rod component; an energy absorbing component associated with the rod component; and a seat bucket having a receiving component configured to house the energy absorbing component and the rod component. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A reclining seat comprising a back portion including a plurality of sidewalls; a seat portion; a plurality of legs, wherein each of the plurality of legs is attached to a sidewall of the back portion; a pivot configured to allow a portion of the seat to recline; and a recline mechanism, the recline mechanism including a recline positioner including a plurality of recesses, and a recline adjustment pin, wherein the recline adjustment pin is configured to fit into at least one of the plurality of recesses of the recline positioner.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) includes receiving current and voltage signals indicative of electric power supplied to an electric load of the eVTOL and identifying an event associated with the electric load or with a component associated with the electric load based on the current and voltage signals. The method also includes determining a change in a condition of the electric load or of the component connected to the electric load based on the identified event and outputting a notification based on the change in the condition of the electric load or with the component connected to the electric load.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for lighting a vehicle. A system includes a plurality of lights disposed on a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle configured to turn on and off, change color, and/or change intensity. The system further includes a controller configured to determine a lighting scheme for the plurality of lights, the lighting scheme including a setting for the plurality of lights, the setting including one or more of turning the plurality of lights on or off, setting a color of the plurality of lights, and setting an intensity of the plurality of lights, determine a location in or associated with the VTOL vehicle, wherein the lighting scheme is configured to guide a person to the location, and transmit a signal to the one or more lights to execute the lighting scheme to guide the person to the determined location.

Abstract: A sensor configured for use with a vertical takeoff and landing capable aircraft (VTOL aircraft) includes a probe portion configured to extend outward of an outer surface of the VTOL aircraft. The probe portion includes a distal end formed by a probe on a first side of the sensor. The sensor has an interior portion configured to extend within the outer surface of the VTOL aircraft, the interior portion including a proximal end having an electrical connector on a second side of the sensor, the second side being opposite the first side.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for lighting a vehicle. A system includes a plurality of lights disposed on a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle configured to turn on and off, change color, and/or change intensity. The system further includes a controller configured to determine a lighting scheme for the plurality of lights, the lighting scheme including a setting for the plurality of lights, the setting including one or more of turning the plurality of lights on or off, setting a color of the plurality of lights, and setting an intensity of the plurality of lights, determine a location in or associated with the VTOL vehicle, wherein the lighting scheme is configured to guide a person to the location, and transmit a signal to the one or more lights to execute the lighting scheme to guide the person to the determined location.

Abstract: A seat comprising a seatback, a cushion, a screen, and a track system including a rail and an attachment mechanism, wherein the cushion is secured to the seatback via the track system and the cushion is configured to move along the seatback in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A display includes at least one substantially transparent structural layer, a display layer configured to present visual content, and a first dimmable layer positioned relative to a first surface of the display layer. The display may include at least one sensor configured to monitor a parameter corresponding to a characteristic of an environment in which the display is provided. The display may include a display control configured to control an input voltage to the dimmable layer to operate the dimmable layer to provide a degree of contrast based on values of the parameter provided by the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A wheelchair anchor system for a vehicle, the wheelchair anchor system comprising a support surface configured to support a portion of a wheelchair; a floor mount configured to secure a portion of the wheelchair to a surface of the vehicle; an attachment mechanism for securing a portion of the wheelchair to the floor mount; and a harness configured to secure an occupant of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A rotor assembly includes a hub assembly and a shaft assembly. The hub assembly includes a hub and a first coupling, and the shaft assembly may be coupled to the hub assembly with a second coupling. The second coupling may be configured to facilitate rotation of the hub relative to a shaft of the shaft assembly. A rotor blade may be coupled to the hub assembly with a third coupling and be configured to rotate with the shaft. The first coupling may be configured to couple the hub to an actuator and transmit movements of the actuator to the hub to facilitate cyclic pitch control of the rotor blade. The rotor shaft may include arms and the hub may include a body coupled to the rotor blade by the third coupling and pairs of extensions that extend from a surface of the body to receive the arms.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for a dynamic energy storage system. An exemplary aspect of this disclosure relates to an energy storage system comprising a control unit; a bus; a first electrical storage unit; a second electrical storage unit; a first connection circuit configured to move between a first open position, a first closed position, and/or a first bypass position, wherein the first electrical storage unit is electrically connected to the bus when the first connection circuit is in the first closed position, and a second connection circuit configured to move between a second closed position, a second open position, and/or a second bypass position, wherein the second electrical storage unit is electrically connected to the bus when the second connection circuit is in the second closed position, wherein the first control unit is configured to operate to change positions of the first connection circuit and the second connection circuit.