公开(公告)号：EP2421757B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-23

申请号：EP10717370.0

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: Insitu, Inc.

Inventor： GILCHRIST, Robert, III ,  STAFFORD, John ,  DENNIS, Brian, D. ,  SMITH, Allen ,  MACK, Jaime ,  SLIWA, Steven, M. ,  SCHRICK, Bradley ,  HUGHES, Robert

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C2201/182

Abstract: Systems and methods for recovering unmanned aircraft and controlling post-recovery motion of the aircraft are disclosed herein. An aircraft recovery system for handling an unmanned aircraft in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a base portion and an elongated aircraft capture member having a first end movably coupled to the base portion and a second, free end opposite the first end. The aircraft capture member includes a first portion and a second portion at a distal end of the first portion and positioned to intercept an unmanned aircraft in flight. The first and/or second portions are generally flexible. The system further includes an energy capture and dissipation assembly operably coupled to the aircraft capture member and positioned to receive at least a portion of the landing forces from the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：EP2580117A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-17

申请号：EP11792831.7

申请日：2011-05-03

Applicant: AAI Corporation

Inventor： MILLER, Stephen, W. ,  FOX, Steven, J. ,  SCHILL, Graham, W. ,  ASKE, Brian, A.

IPC: B64C25/68

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  F41H11/02 ,  F41J13/00

Abstract: Apparatus for the recovery of an aircraft includes a capture device and first and second pole pairs. Each first and second pole pair includes top and bottom poles. First pole pair is configured to move from a first position, in which the pole pair holds the capture device in an open position to capture the aircraft, to a second position, in which the pole pair holds the capture device in a closed position to contain the captured aircraft after impact of the aircraft on the capture device. The second pole pair is also configured to move from the first position to the second position. Energy elements coupled on one end to a respective top or bottom portion of the capture device and on another end to a respective top or bottom pole, are disposed to absorb the force of the impact of the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：EP2186728B1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-18

申请号：EP08380317.1

申请日：2008-11-14

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gomez-Ledesma, Ramon ,  Kawiecki, Grzegorz

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/02

公开(公告)号：EP2371715A2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-05

申请号：EP11159710.0

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Aerovel Corporation

Inventor： McGeer, Brian Theodore ,  Heavey, Robert Joseph ,  McMillan, Damon Lucas ,  Stafford, John William

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: An aircraft capable of thrust-borne flight can be automatically retrieved, serviced, and launched using equipment suitable for use on a small vessel, or at a base with similarly limited space or irregular motion. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a tether, and pulls the tether at low relative speed into contact with a horizontal guide. The tether is pulled across the guide until the guide is captured by a hook or other end effector. The tether length is then adjusted as necessary, and the aircraft swings on the guide to hang in an inverted position. Translation of the tether along the guide then brings the aircraft to a docking carriage, in which the aircraft parks for servicing. For launch the carriage is swung upright, the end effector is released from the guide, and the aircraft thrusts into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle can thus be accomplished automatically with simple and economical apparatus. It can be used with low risk of damage, and requires only moderate accuracy in manual or automatic flight control.

Abstract translation: 能够推力传飞行的飞机可以被自动检索，维修和使用适合于使用设备上的一个小容器推出，或者在具有类似的限制空间或不规则的运动的位置。 进行检索，飞机下降的系绳，并且拉动在低相对速度系绳与水平引导接触。 直到所述引导件通过钩或其它端部执行器中捕获的系绳横越导拉动。 然后系绳长度被调整为必要的，并且在引导飞机摆动到在倒置位置挂出。 沿导系绳的翻译，那么带来的飞机对接的马车，其中飞机公园进行维修。 对于发射架摆动直立，末端执行器从引导释放，飞机推力到自由飞行。 全地处理周期因此可以提供简单而经济的装置自动完成。 它可以与损坏的风险低一起使用，并且只需要在手动或自动飞行控制中等精度。

公开(公告)号：EP1602576B1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-06

申请号：EP05090154.5

申请日：2005-05-30

Applicant: RAFAEL - ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LTD.

Inventor： Rom, Hanan

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/02

公开(公告)号：EP2103518A2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-23

申请号：EP09153384.4

申请日：2009-02-21

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Goossen, Emray R. ,  Sheoran, Yogendra Y.

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: A launch and capture system for capturing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle having a thruster (104) and a duct (106) configured to direct airflow generated by the thruster includes a capture plate (120) and an extension (122). The capture plate is configured to alter the airflow and generate a force attracting the duct to the capture plate. The extension is coupled to the capture plate, and is configured to at least facilitate holding the VTOL vehicle against the capture plate.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获具有推进器（104）和构造成引导由推进器产生的气流的管道（106）的垂直起飞和着陆（VTOL）车辆的发射和捕获系统包括捕获板（120）和延伸部（122） ）。 捕获板被配置为改变气流并产生吸引到捕获板的管道的力。 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。

公开(公告)号：EP2046644A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-15

申请号：EP07736228.3

申请日：2007-04-18

Applicant: ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

Inventor： KARIV, Amnon

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: A system for landing UAV's comprising a slingshot structure (25) that includes a central arm (26) and an axis means (45) installed along the central arm of the structure and wherein it enables the central arm to move around it in addition, the system comprises base means (50) connecting the axis means to a platform (20) at which the system is installable. The system also include a controlled pulling and braking means (55) that connects between lower end of the central arm of the structure and the platform upon which the system is installable and an assembly (35), essentially formed as a substantially 'Y' shape part that is installable unto the top end of the central arm of the structure and a stretchable elastic means (30) installed in a stretched manner at a gap formed between the two arms of the assembly and set to connect with a landing UAV(15). At the landing phase, the controlled pulling and braking means of the system, essentially brakes the motion of the central arm of the structure that is propelled to revolve around the system's axis means, from a time that the UAV forms contact with the elastic means and with it propels the structure to move around the axis means.

公开(公告)号：EP1687200A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-09

申请号：EP04810203.2

申请日：2004-11-01

Applicant: The Insitu Group, Inc.

Inventor： SLIWA, Steven, M. ,  VON FLOTOW, Andreas, H. ,  DENNIS, Brian, D.

IPC: B63H1/00

CPC classification number: B64C11/003 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/14 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D41/007 ,  F02K5/023 ,  F05D2260/85 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: Methods and systems for starting propeller driven aircraft and other devices are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a removable fixture that is coupled to the propeller and has at least one portion exposed to a flowstream to rotate the propeller during engine start-up. The fixture is configured to separate from the propeller after the engine begins to turn over (e.g., after the engine starts and/or rotates above a threshold rate). Accordingly, the system can include a releasable link between the fixture and the propeller.

公开(公告)号：EP1602576A2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-07

申请号：EP05090154.5

申请日：2005-05-30

Applicant: RAFAEL - ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LTD.

Inventor： Rom, Hanan

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: A system (10) for slowing an air vehicle (12), including an independently supported aerodynamic drag device (14) designed so that, after contact is made between the flying air vehicle and the aerodynamic drag device (14), one or more parts of the aerodynamic drag device are carried along by the air vehicle (12) thereby decelerating the air vehicle (12), so that a majority of a kinetic energy dissipation of a combination of the air vehicle (12) and the aerodynamic drag device (14) is due to an aerodynamic drag of the aerodynamic drag device

Abstract translation: 一种用于减缓空中交通工具（12）的系统（10），包括独立支撑的气动阻力装置（14），所述系统（10）被设计成使得在所述飞行空气车辆与所述空气阻力装置（14）接触之后，一个或多个部件 空气动力拖曳装置的空气动力拖曳装置（12）的运动能量耗散大部分是空中交通工具（12）和空气动力拖曳装置（14）的组合的动能耗散 ）是由于气动阻力装置的气动阻力

公开(公告)号：EP1185457A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-13

申请号：EP00950213.9

申请日：2000-06-06

Applicant: McGeer, Brian T. ,  Von Flotow, Andreas H. ,  Roeseler, Cory ,  Jackson, Clifford

Inventor： McGeer, Brian T. ,  Von Flotow, Andreas H. ,  Roeseler, Cory ,  Jackson, Clifford

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for capturing a flying object (5) are revealed. The apparatus includes a generally linear fixture (2), such as a length of rope; a means for suspending (1) the fixture (2) across the path of the flying object (5); and one or more hooks (19) on the flying object (5). The method involves suspending the fixture (2) such that its orientation includes a component normal to the flying object's line of approach; striking the fixture (2) with the flying object (5), which causes the flying object (5) to rotate and decelerate, while the fixture (2) slides along a surface of the flying object (5) into a hook (19); capturing the fixture (2) in the hook (19); and retrieving the flying object (5) from the fixure (2).