Launch and capture system for vertical take-off and landing (vtol) vehicle
    93.
    发明专利
    Launch and capture system for vertical take-off and landing (vtol) vehicle 审中-公开
    垂直起落架(垂直起落架)车辆起升和收获系统

    公开(公告)号:JP2009227270A

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-08

    申请号:JP2009042259

    申请日:2009-02-25

    Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for launching and capturing a vertical take-off and landing vehicle (VTOL). SOLUTION: A VTOL vehicle 101 comprises a thruster 104 and a duct 106 structured to direct air flow generated by the thruster, and this system 102 includes a capture plate 120 and an extension 122. The capture plate is structured to alter the air flow and generate the force for attracting the duct to the capture plate. The extension is coupled to the capture plate, and is structured to, at least, facilitate holding the VTOL vehicle against the capture plate. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

    Abstract translation: 要解决的问题:提供一种用于发射和捕获垂直起飞和着陆车辆(VTOL)的系统。 解决方案:垂直起落架车辆101包括推进器104和构造成引导由推进器产生的空气流的管道106,并且该系统102包括捕获板120和延伸部122.捕获板被构造成改变空气 流动并产生用于将管道吸引到捕获板的力。 延伸部联接到捕获板,并且被构造成至少有利于将VTOL车辆保持抵靠捕获板。 版权所有(C)2010,JPO&INPIT

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USE

    公开(公告)号:US20180194445A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-12

    申请号:US15914162

    申请日:2018-03-07

    Applicant: Rujing Tang

    Inventor: Rujing Tang

    Abstract: A drone equipped with a camera, a wireless communication module, an acoustic sensor, a GPS receiver, software and collapsible floatation device patrols above swimmers. The camera and acoustic sensor capture the video and audio of the swimmers. The information is either streamed to a command center or processed by the onboard software. With audio and video analysis capabilities, software is used to detect a swimmer in distress (SID). Alternatively the information is streamed to lifeguard or volunteers all over the world to spot SID. Another detection method is to let swimmer wear a wearable emergency notification device, which sends wireless signals comprising GPS location data. A SID presses a button to indicate rescue request and the drones fly over by GPS signal guidance. Solar power is used as the optional power source of the drones, which would allow the to sustain operation for a prolonged period of time. Once a SID is identified, the drone or drones fly over the SID and drops the collapsible floatation device.

    DRONE-CARRIER BROKERING
    95.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180086452A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:US15279133

    申请日:2016-09-28

    Abstract: In an example, there is disclosed a drone operator computing apparatus having: a network interface; and one or more logic elements providing a broker agent to: communicatively couple to a drone brokerage engine via the network interface; send a carrier request comprising a request for a carrier to carry a drone through a prohibitive zone; receive a brokered carrier response comprising an engage point; and dispatch the drone to the engage point. There is also disclosed a drone having a navigation engine to proceed to the engage point and engage a carrier. There is also disclosed a brokerage engine to broker a carrier request from the drone operator, receive a carrier response from a carrier operator, and broker the carrier response.

    LOCKING LINE CAPTURE DEVICES FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20170369185A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-28

    申请号:US15194492

    申请日:2016-06-27

    Applicant: Insitu, Inc.

    Inventor: Matthew Grubb

    Abstract: Locking line capture devices for unmanned aircraft, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A representative system includes a line capture body having a line slot with an open end and closed end, and a retainer positioned proximate the line slot and movable between first position in which the retainer blocks access to the line slot and a second position in which the retainer allows access to the line slot. A locking device is operably coupled between the capture body and the retainer and is movable between an unlocked position to allow movement of the retainer between the first and second positions, and a locked position to block such movement. A release device is operably coupled to the locking device and movable between a secured position with the locking device secured in the locked position, and a released position with the locking device movable between the locked and unlocked positions.

    LAUNCH CANISTER WITH AIR BAG RAM
    100.
    发明申请
    LAUNCH CANISTER WITH AIR BAG RAM 审中-公开
    推出带有空气袋RAM的CANISTER

    公开(公告)号:US20170066543A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US14845615

    申请日:2015-09-04

    Abstract: A payload launch system that uses an inflatable air bag ram to launch a payload, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, from a launch chamber of a launch tube. The air bag ram seals with the interior surface of the launch tube to isolate a dump valve that controls the flow of compressed gas from a gas storage chamber into the air bag ram. The air bag ram sealing with the interior surface of the launch tube isolates the dump valve, both pre-launch and post-launch, from any water or debris carried in with water in which the payload launch system is disposed

    Abstract translation: 一种有效载荷发射系统,其使用可充气气囊冲压器从发射管的发射室发射有效载荷,例如无人驾驶飞行器。 气囊柱塞与发射管的内表面密封,以隔离一个排气阀,其将压缩气体从气体储存室流入气囊冲头。 与发射管内表面密封的气囊柱塞将排放阀(预发射和发射后)与运载有有效载荷发射系统的水携带的任何水或碎屑隔离

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