公开(公告)号：US20160368590A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15052699

申请日：2016-02-24

Applicant: Karem Aircraft, Inc.

Inventor： Abe Karem ,  Benjamin Tigner

IPC: B64C3/42 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64F5/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C3/42 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  B64F5/10 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S40/38 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing and operating a solar powered aircraft having segmented wings that can be reconfigured during flight to optimize collection of solar energy are described. The aircraft have rigid construction that is resistant to inclement weather and is configured to rely on free flight control at high altitude and under conventional conditions, thereby providing flight duration in excess of 2 months. The aircraft is particularly suitable for use as part of a telecommunications network.

Abstract translation: 描述了制造和操作具有分段翼的太阳能飞行器的方法，其可在飞行期间重新配置以优化太阳能收集。 飞机具有刚性结构，耐恶劣天气，并配置为依靠高空和常规条件下的自由飞行控制，从而提供超过2个月的飞行时间。 该飞机特别适合用作电信网络的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US09479964B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14295160

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: Ubiqomm LLC

Inventor： Ahmad Jalali

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04B7/185 ,  B64C39/00 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W52/24 ,  H04W74/00 ,  H04W52/14

CPC classification number: H04W28/04 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B17/336 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04L5/006 ,  H04L5/0071 ,  H04L5/0078 ,  H04L5/0094 ,  H04L5/0096 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W52/143 ,  H04W52/241 ,  H04W72/0473 ,  H04W74/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for mitigating the effects of atmospheric conditions such as rain, fog, cloud in a broadband access system using drone/UAVs. In one embodiment, terminal and drone radio and transmission medium fixture sub-systems comprise multiple transmission media. In one embodiment, in response to changes in atmospheric conditions the drone radio sub-system switches transmission medium to reduce the effects of atmospheric conditions. In another embodiment, the terminal and drone radio sub-systems equalize the data rates among terminals in response to changes in atmospheric conditions observed by different terminals. In another embodiment, the drone radio sub-system adjusts the transmit power on the downlink to different terminal according to fading due to atmospheric conditions on each link.

Abstract translation: 使用无人机/无人机在宽带接入系统中减轻大气条件（如雨，雾，云）的影响的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，终端和无人机无线电和传输介质夹具子系统包括多个传输介质。 在一个实施例中，响应于大气条件的变化，无人机无线电子系统切换传输介质以减少大气条件的影响。 在另一个实施例中，终端和无人机无线电子系统响应于不同终端观测到的大气条件的变化来均衡终端之间的数据速率。 在另一个实施例中，无人机无线电子系统由于每个链路上的大气条件而根据衰落将下行链路上的发射功率调整到不同的终端。

公开(公告)号：US20160167775A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14891153

申请日：2014-05-09

Applicant: RIDENGINEERING

Inventor： Jaques JONIOT

IPC: B64C27/22 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C17/04

CPC classification number: B64C27/22 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64C17/04 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a drone comprising: two contra-rotating annular propellers (2, 4) defining a plane therebetween which is referred to as an equatorial plane and is assumed to be horizontal, means for driving the propellers, a load arranged below the equatorial plane, and means (20) for moving the load relative to the equatorial plane, an enclosure referred to as an upper enclosure (6) filled with a gas or a gaseous mixture having a density of less than 1 and arranged essentially above the equatorial plane, and an enclosure referred to as a lower enclosure (8) filled with a gas or a gaseous mixture having a density of less than 1 and arranged essentially below the equatorial plane, the load being placed inside the lower enclosure.

Abstract translation: 无人机技术领域本发明涉及一种无人机，包括：两个反向旋转的环形螺旋桨（2,4），在其间限定一个平面，被称为赤道平面，并被假设为水平的，用于驱动螺旋桨的装置，设置在赤道 平面和用于相对于赤道平面移动负载的装置（20），被称为上部外壳（6）的外壳，其填充有密度小于1且基本上位于赤道平面上方的气体或气体混合物 ，以及被称为下部外壳（8）的外壳，其中填充有密度小于1且基本上位于赤道平面下方的气体或气体混合物，所述负载被放置在下部外壳内。

公开(公告)号：US20160159452A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15001367

申请日：2016-01-20

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： DANIEL RATNER

IPC: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to filling and lifting high altitude balloons. For instance, one example system for lifting and filling a balloon having a balloon envelope includes an apparatus for use with the balloon envelope. The apparatus includes a load line, a fill tube having a hollow portion nested within the load line and a termination member attached to the fill tube and load line. The load line is configured to lift the balloon envelope during inflation. The fill tube extends through the load line and is configured to allow lift gas to pass through the hollow portion. The termination member is configured to mate with an opening in the balloon envelope so that lift gas can pass through the hollow portion of the fill tube and into the opening in the balloon envelope.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及填充和提升高空气球。 例如，用于提升和填充具有气球外壳的球囊的一个示例性系统包括用于气球外壳的装置。 该装置包括负载线，填充管，其具有嵌套在负载线内的中空部分，以及连接到填充管和负载线的端接构件。 负载线被配置为在充气期间抬起气囊外壳。 填充管延伸穿过负载管线并且构造成允许提升气体通过中空部分。 终端构件被配置为与球囊封套中的开口配合，使得提升气体可以穿过填充管的中空部分并进入气囊封套中的开口。

公开(公告)号：US09302782B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14462152

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  John Peter Moussouris

IPC: G06G7/70 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/04 ,  H04B7/185

CPC classification number: B64D47/00 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04B7/18508

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a communication fleet includes: an airborne communication payload subdivided into multiple payload sections; and a plurality of airborne platforms each including a payload section, wherein each airborne platform comprises an airframe, a propulsion system, a power system, and flight control electronics, wherein the propulsion system is configured to provide propulsion power and thrust to maintain level flight, ascend, descend and maneuver the airborne platform, wherein the power system provides electrical power to the propulsion system, the flight control electronics, and the payload section, and wherein the flight control electronics provide capability to control a position, speed, and flight pattern of the airborne platform.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法和装置的实施例。 在一些实施例中，通信车队包括：被分为多个有效载荷部分的机载通信有效载荷; 以及多个机载平台，每个机载平台各自包括有效载荷部分，其中每个机载平台包括机体，推进系统，电力系统和飞行控制电子设备，其中所述推进系统被配置为提供推进力和推力以维持水平飞行， 上升，下降和操纵机载平台，其中电力系统向推进系统，飞行控制电子装置和有效载荷部分提供电力，并且其中飞行控制电子装置提供控制位置，速度和飞行模式的能力 机载平台。

公开(公告)号：US20150304885A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14295160

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: Ubiqomm LLC

Inventor： Ahmad Jalali

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W28/04 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B17/336 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04L5/006 ,  H04L5/0071 ,  H04L5/0078 ,  H04L5/0094 ,  H04L5/0096 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W52/143 ,  H04W52/241 ,  H04W72/0473 ,  H04W74/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for mitigating the effects of atmospheric conditions such as rain, fog, cloud in a broadband access system using drone/UAVs. In one embodiment, terminal and drone radio and transmission medium fixture sub-systems comprise multiple transmission media. In one embodiment, in response to changes in atmospheric conditions the drone radio sub-system switches transmission medium to reduce the effects of atmospheric conditions. In another embodiment, the terminal and drone radio sub-systems equalize the data rates among terminals in response to changes in atmospheric conditions observed by different terminals. In another embodiment, the drone radio sub-system adjusts the transmit power on the downlink to different terminal according to fading due to atmospheric conditions on each link.

Abstract translation: 使用无人机/无人机在宽带接入系统中减轻大气条件（如雨，雾，云）的影响的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，终端和无人机无线电和传输介质夹具子系统包括多个传输介质。 在一个实施例中，响应于大气条件的变化，无人机无线电子系统切换传输介质以减少大气条件的影响。 在另一个实施例中，终端和无人机无线电子系统响应于不同终端观测到的大气条件的变化来均衡终端之间的数据速率。 在另一个实施例中，无人机无线电子系统由于每个链路上的大气条件而根据衰落将下行链路上的发射功率调整到不同的终端。

公开(公告)号：US20140339356A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14324306

申请日：2014-07-07

Applicant: Athene Works Limited

Inventor： Nicholas James DEAKIN

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/64

CPC classification number: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q9/27

Abstract: An aerial vehicle comprises an elongate envelope within which are at least one first compartment for holding a lighter than air gas and at least one second compartment for holding atmospheric air and said at least one second compartment having an inlet and an outlet and at least one pair of wings extending laterally from the envelope; said wings being planar units with a leading and trailing edge, the width of the wings from their leading edges to their trailing edges being substantially less than the length of the envelope with airfoil portions fitted between the leading and trailing edges of the wing: the top and bottom of the wings are mirror images of one another; in which forward motion of the vehicle is obtainable without trust through alternate diving and climbing motion.

Abstract translation: 一种空中飞行器包括一个细长的外壳，其中至少有一个用于保持比空气气体轻的第一隔间和至少一个用于保持大气空气的第二隔室，并且所述至少一个第二隔室具有入口和出口以及至少一对 的翼从信封横向延伸; 所述翼是具有前缘和后缘的平面单元，翼从其前缘到其后缘的宽度基本上小于具有机翼部分装配在翼的前缘和后缘之间的封套的长度：顶部 翅膀的底部是彼此的镜像; 其中车辆的向前运动通过交替的潜水和爬坡运动而不被信任地获得。

公开(公告)号：US20140046504A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13759084

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

Inventor： Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: An aerial unit, a method and a system are provide, the system includes a ground unit; an aerial unit and a connecting element arranged to connect the ground unit to the aerial unit. The ground unit may include a connecting element manipulator, a ground unit controller for controlling the connecting element manipulator; and a ground unit location sensor arranged to generate ground unit location information indicative of a location of the ground unit. The wherein the aerial unit may include a first propeller, a frame, a first propeller motor, at least one steering element; and an aerial unit location sensor arranged to generate aerial unit location information indicative of a location of the aerial unit. At least one of the ground unit and the aerial unit includes a controller that is arranged to control, at least in response to a relationship between the aerial unit location information and the ground unit location information, at least one of the first propeller motor and the at least one steering element to affect at least one of the location of the aerial unit and an orientation of the aerial unit.

Abstract translation: 提供一种天线单元，方法和系统，该系统包括接地单元; 天线单元和布置成将地面单元连接到天线单元的连接元件。 接地单元可以包括连接元件操纵器，用于控制连接元件操纵器的接地单元控制器; 以及地面单元位置传感器，布置成产生指示地面单元的位置的地面单元位置信息。 其中，所述天线单元可以包括第一螺旋桨，框架，第一螺旋桨电动机，至少一个操纵元件; 以及天线单元位置传感器，布置成产生指示天线单元的位置的天线单元位置信息。 地面单元和天线单元中的至少一个包括控制器，其被布置为至少响应于天线单元位置信息和地面单元位置信息之间的关系来控制第一螺旋桨电动机和 至少一个操纵元件，以影响天线单元的位置和天线单元的定向中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20140042042A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13570054

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: B65D77/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combined shipping container and balloon deployment system for deploying balloons into a balloon network. Such a shipping container may allow one or more balloons to be transported to a desired launch location, and then launched directly from the shipping container.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及用于将气囊部署到气球网络中的组合运输容器和气囊展开系统。 这种运输容器可以允许一个或多个气囊被运送到期望的发射位置，然后直接从运输容器发射。

公开(公告)号：US20130313364A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13847583

申请日：2013-03-20

Applicant: Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

Inventor： Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

IPC: B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: A system that includes a ground unit that includes: a takeoff and landing platform; a landing and takeoff assisting module; and a housing. The takeoff and landing platform is arranged to hold and support an aerial unit during a first part of a landing process of the aerial unit and a first part of takeoff process of the aerial unit. The aerial unit is coupled to the ground unit via a connecting element. The effective length of the connecting element increases during the takeoff process and decreases during the landing process. The landing and takeoff assisting module is coupled to the takeoff and landing platform and is arranged to (a) lower the takeoff and landing platform into the housing during a second part of the landing process and (b) elevate the takeoff and landing platform during a second part of the takeoff process.

Abstract translation: 一种包括地面单元的系统，包括：起降平台; 着陆和起飞辅助模块; 和住房。 起飞和着陆平台布置成在天线单元的着陆过程的第一部分和天线单元的起飞过程的第一部分期间保持和支撑天线单元。 天线单元通过连接元件耦合到接地单元。 连接元件的有效长度在起飞过程中增加，在着陆过程中减小。 着陆和起飞辅助模块耦合到起飞和着陆平台，并且被布置成（a）在着陆过程的第二部分期间将起飞和着陆平台降低到壳体中，并且（b）在起飞和着陆平台期间提升起飞和着陆平台 起飞过程的第二部分。