公开(公告)号：WO2016081754A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2015/061652

申请日：2015-11-19

Applicant: SPRAY SHIP CORPORATION

Inventor： ANDERSON, Terry ,  CORNELIUS, Robert, S. ,  O'MALLEY, Patrick, D. ,  BRAUN, Isaac

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/18 ,  A01M7/0089 ,  A01M21/043 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/06 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S13/46

Abstract: An airship and method of providing thrust to an airship are shown. Examples include a number of turbine thrusters coupled to a number of electric motor/generators that supplement thrust from the turbine thrusters. Systems and methods are described that include surveying an agricultural area, and spraying an amount of an agricultural supply on only selected portion of the agricultural area.

Abstract translation: 显示了向飞艇提供推力的飞艇和方法。 实例包括耦合到多个电动机/发电机的多个涡轮推进器，其补充来自涡轮推进器的推力。 描述了系统和方法，包括对农业地区进行测量，并在农业地区的一部分地区喷洒一定数量的农业用品。

公开(公告)号：WO2015196127A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2015/036770

申请日：2015-06-19

Applicant: COLORADO SEMINARY, WHICH OWNS AND OPERATES THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Inventor： CONYERS, Stephen A. ,  VITZILAIOS, Nikos ,  RUTHERFORD, Matthew J. ,  VALAVANIS, Kimon P.

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22

CPC classification number: B64F1/007 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/10 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02S99/00

Abstract: A mobile self-leveling landing platform vehicle is disclosed that includes a landing surface and one or more wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly includes a wheel, a control arm coupled with the wheel and the body of the landing platform vehicle, and an actuator coupled with the control arm and the body of the platform vehicle. Methods for self-leveling the landing platform vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括着陆面和一个或多个车轮组件的移动式自平整着陆平台车辆。 每个车轮组件包括车轮，与车轮连接的控制臂和着陆平台车辆的主体，以及与控制臂和平台车辆的车体相结合的致动器。 还公开了使着陆平台车辆自流平的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2005123502A2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：PCT/US2004/041583

申请日：2004-12-13

Applicant: ADVANCED CERAMICS RESEARCH, INC. ,  MULLIGAN, Anthony, C. ,  TROUDT, Christopher, D. ,  DOUGLAS, Jason, Michael, K.

Inventor： MULLIGAN, Anthony, C. ,  TROUDT, Christopher, D. ,  DOUGLAS, Jason, Michael, K.

IPC: B64C15/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses provide surveillance of a convoy. At least one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) obtains images around the convoy's position to provide information about potential hostile activity while the UAV follows a generally curvilinear path around the convoy as instructed by one of the convoy vehicles. Path planner algorithm software is executed by the controlling convoy vehicle in which position and velocity information regarding the unmanned aerial vehicle and the convoy are processed to determine values of control variables. The determined values are sent to the unmanned aerial vehicle over a wireless communications channel. The path of the surveillance vehicle may be changed in order to provide evasive measures to avoid an attack on the surveillance vehicle by an adversary.

Abstract translation: 方法和设备对车队进行监视。 至少一架无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）获取围绕车队位置的图像，以提供关于潜在敌对行为的信息，而无人机按照车队车辆指示的方式沿着车队周围的大致曲线路径。 路径规划器算法软件由控制车队车辆执行，其中处理关于无人机和车队的位置和速度信息以确定控制变量的值。 所确定的值通过无线通信信道发送到无人驾驶飞行器。 监视车辆的路径可能会改变，以便提供回避措施，以避免对手对监控车辆的攻击。

公开(公告)号：US20230343101A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US17659851

申请日：2022-04-20

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. Salter ,  Brendan Diamond ,  John Robert Van Wiemeersch ,  Tarik Safir ,  Sam Harris

IPC: G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/17 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60L58/12

CPC classification number: G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/17 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2201/042

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for providing a vehicle-and-drone-based security service. In an example method, a first area of interest and a second area of interest associated with a structure may be determined. The first area of interest may then be determined to be monitored at the vehicle. The second area of interest may also be determined to be monitored at a drone associated with the vehicle. A route may be identified for the drone to travel along, where the route is configured for the drone to monitor the second area of interest. The drone may then be launched via the vehicle to travel along the route to monitor the second area of interest.

公开(公告)号：US20230249761A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17894530

申请日：2022-08-24

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Corporation ,  Yong San Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jin Ho Hwang ,  Sang Heon Lee ,  Dong Eun Cha ,  Choon Taik Kim ,  Sang Hoon Lee ,  Hong Kwon Moon

IPC: B62D33/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/32

CPC classification number: B62D33/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: A freight vehicle on which a drone is docked, may include: a transfer device provided in the vehicle and configured to move up and down between an internal space of the vehicle and a roof to receive freight from the drone through the roof of the vehicle or transfer freight to the drone; and a loadspace separated, as a portion of the internal space of the vehicle, from a space where the transfer device is provided and including an open portion formed on a side or a rear of the vehicle, and onto which the freight is loaded.

公开(公告)号：US20180354417A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US15774857

申请日：2015-11-12

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Jesus Marini PARISSI

IPC: B60Q7/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60Q7/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: An emergency alert system for a vehicle includes a drone system including a warning sign disposed within a body defining cavity of the vehicle and a controller. The controller is configured to, in response to a user request during a stop, launch the drone system from the cavity and specify drone position relative to the vehicle based on traffic flow around the vehicle to alert other vehicles in a vicinity of the vehicle via the warning sign regarding occurrence of the stop.

公开(公告)号：US10081425B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US15905572

申请日：2018-02-26

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Jeanette L. Blomberg ,  Eric K. Butler ,  Anca A. Chandra ,  Pawan R. Chowdhary ,  Thomas D. Griffin ,  Divyesh Jadav ,  Sunhwan Lee ,  Robert J. Moore ,  Hovey R. Strong, Jr.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64F1/368

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus comprising a body including a cavity for storing one or more packages, and a conveyor belt disposed above a top surface of the body. The belt is shaped to receive one or more packages, and the belt is controllable to rotate a package placed on the belt either from the top surface to the cavity for storage or from the cavity to the top surface for dispatch. A package comprises at least one of a drone and a payload transported by the drone. The apparatus further comprises a landing mechanism for stabilizing a drone landing on the apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20180265222A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15781498

申请日：2016-12-06

Applicant: Kunio TAKAGI

Inventor： Noriko TAKAGI

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/32 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65D88/14 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A transport system using an unmanned aerial vehicle that overcomes restrictions on distance, time, and the like, thereby expanding a deliverable range for improved convenience. A transport system using an unmanned aerial vehicle that is capable of performing three-dimensional movement using electric power supplied thereto. The unmanned aerial vehicle is mounted with a container for storing a cargo to be transported and is flown by means of relay stations that cover the shipment source with the shipment destination of the cargo. The container is provided with a power storage unit for storing electric power to be supplied to the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the power storage unit of the container is charged at the relay station when the container is not being moved.

公开(公告)号：US20180244383A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15755187

申请日：2016-08-30

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

Inventor： EVANDRO GURGEL DO AMARAL VALENTE ,  NORMAN M. WERELEY ,  EDUARDO GURGEL DO AMARAL VALENTE

IPC: B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C15/12 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C15/12 ,  B64C17/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D29/00

Abstract: The universal vehicle system is designed with a lifting body which is composed of a plurality of interconnected modules which are configured to form an aerodynamically viable contour of the lifting body which including a front central module, a rear module, and thrust vectoring modules displaceably connected to the front central module and operatively coupled to respective propulsive mechanisms. The thrust vectoring modules are controlled for dynamical displacement relative to the lifting body (in tilting and/or translating fashion) to direct and actuate the propulsive mechanism(s) as needed for safe and stable operation in various modes of operation and transitioning therebetween in air, water and terrain environments.

公开(公告)号：US09969495B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15582168

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B65G1/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.