公开(公告)号：US07175135B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10759545

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis ,  Brian T. McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis ,  Brian T. McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and constraining motion of unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. A trigger mechanism coupled to the recovery line can actuate a hoist device to reduce slack in the recovery line. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft on the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获和限制无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的运动的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 联接到回收管线的触发机构可以启动提升装置以减少回收管线中的松弛。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞机在回收管线上的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US07104862B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US11189605

申请日：2005-07-26

Applicant: Michael A. Dammar

Inventor： Michael A. Dammar

IPC: A63H27/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/22

Abstract: A rotary aircraft (rotorcraft) in which the entire aircraft rotates about its center of mass as it flies, and in which the center of mass is located external to the aircraft in the generally triangular region formed by the aircraft's single wing and two propellers. As the aircraft flies, the two propellers provide torque about the center of mass and rotate the wing, which provides lift for the aircraft. The aircraft is controllable via a stationary radio transmitter that sends commands for pitch, roll, yaw and altitude. A receiver in the aircraft uses the transmitted signal to establish the aircraft's instantaneous orientation in combination with the sent commands to generate control signals that drive the propeller motors that affect the aircraft's attitude. Pitch and roll are controlled by pulse width modulation of the propeller motor voltages in order to affect the thrust at specific portions of the aircraft's rotation cycle.

Abstract translation: 旋转飞机（旋翼飞机），其中整个飞机在其飞行时绕其质心旋转，并且其中质心位于由飞机的单翼和两个螺旋桨形成的大致三角形区域中的飞机外部。 当飞机飞行时，两个螺旋桨提供关于质心的扭矩，并旋转机翼，为飞机提供升降机。 飞机可以通过固定的无线电发射机进行控制，该发射机发出俯仰，滚转，偏航和高度的指令。 飞机中的接收机使用传输的信号来结合发送的命令来建立飞机的瞬时定向，以产生驱动影响飞机姿态的螺旋桨马达的控制信号。 俯仰和倾斜是通过螺旋桨电机电压的脉宽调制来控制的，以便影响飞机旋转周期特定部分的推力。

公开(公告)号：US20060108477A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US10996799

申请日：2004-11-23

Applicant: Elie Helou

Inventor： Elie Helou

IPC: B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/10 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/061 ,  B64C1/065 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2001/0072 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  Y02T50/43

Abstract: An aircraft for carrying at least one rigid cargo container includes a beam structure with a forward fuselage attached to the forward end of the beam structure and an empennage attached to the rearward end of the beam structure. Wings and engines are mounted relative to the beam structure and a fairing creates a cargo bay able to receive standard sized intermodal cargo containers. Intermodal cargo containers of light construction and rigid structure are positioned within the cargo bay and securely mounted therein. The beam structure is designed to support flight, takeoffs and landings when the aircraft is empty but requires the added strength of the containers securely mounted to the beam structure when the aircraft is loaded. The aircraft is contemplated to be a drone.

Abstract translation: 用于承载至少一个刚性货物集装箱的飞机包括具有附接到梁结构的前端的前机身的梁结构和附接到梁结构的后端的后轮。 翼和发动机相对于梁结构安装，整流罩产生能够接收标准尺寸的联运货物集装箱的货舱。 轻型结构和刚性结构的多式联运集装箱定位在货舱内并牢固地安装在货舱内。 梁结构设计用于在飞机空置时支持飞行，起飞和着陆，但是当飞机加载时，需要将集装箱的强度牢固地安装到梁结构上。 飞机被认为是无人机。

公开(公告)号：US20060102783A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10758956

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/222

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft and the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和恢复无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞行器和回收管线的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US20060038067A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10759742

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis

Inventor： Brian Dennis

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be retrieved from the recovery line. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射和捕获无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 然后可以从回收线检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。

公开(公告)号：US06976653B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10626697

申请日：2003-07-25

Applicant: Piero Perlo ,  Denis Bollea ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Elena Balocco

Inventor： Piero Perlo ,  Denis Bollea ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Elena Balocco

IPC: B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/26

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: VTOL micro-aircraft comprising a first and a second ducted rotor mutually aligned and distanced according to a common axis and whose propellers are driven in rotation in mutually opposite directions. Between the two ducted rotors are positioned a fuselage and a wing system formed by wing profiles forming an X or an H configuration and provided with control flaps.

Abstract translation: VTOL微型飞机包括第一和第二导管转子，该第一和第二导管转子根据共同的轴线相互对准和间隔，并且其螺旋桨沿彼此相反的方向旋转驱动。 在两个管状转子之间设置有由机翼轮廓形成的机身和机翼系统，所述机翼轮廓形成X或H构造并设置有控制翼片。

公开(公告)号：US06857601B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-22

申请号：US10189796

申请日：2002-07-03

Applicant: Yutaka Akahori

Inventor： Yutaka Akahori

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0052 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0013

Abstract: An airship system according to the invention has an airship (110), a base station (120), and at least three measurement points. The airship (110) emits ultrasonic waves upon receiving an instruction from the base station (120). Measurement point units (S1-S3) receive the ultrasonic waves, and thereby measure distances from the airship (110) to the respective measurement points. An MPU that is incorporated in the base station (120) calculates a position of the airship (110). The base station (120) controls a route of the airship (110) based on the calculated position by sending a flight instruction to the airship (110). In this manner, an airship system can be provided that makes it unnecessary for an operator to pilot the airship and that can reduce the load weight and the power consumption of the airship.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的飞艇系统具有飞艇（110），基站（120）和至少三个测量点。 飞艇（110）在接收到来自基站（120）的指令时发射超声波。 测量点单元（S1-S3）接收超声波，从而测量从飞艇（110）到相应测量点的距离。 并入基站（120）的MPU计算飞艇（110）的位置。 基站（120）通过向飞艇（110）发送飞行指令，基于计算出的位置来控制飞艇（110）的路线。 以这种方式，可以提供一种飞艇系统，使得飞行员不需要飞行飞艇，并且可以减少飞艇的负载重量和功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20040251377A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10855275

申请日：2004-05-26

Inventor： Michael A. Dammar

IPC: B64C027/22

CPC classification number: B64C39/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/22

Abstract: A rotary aircraft (rotorcraft) in which the entire aircraft rotates about its center of mass as it flies, and in which the center of mass is located external to the aircraft in the generally triangular region formed by the aircraft's single wing and two propellers. As the aircraft flies, the two propellers provide torque about the center of mass and rotate the wing, which provides lift for the aircraft. The aircraft is controllable via a stationary radio transmitter that sends commands for pitch, roll, yaw and altitude. A receiver in the aircraft uses the transmitted signal to establish the aircraft's instantaneous orientation in combination with the sent commands to generate control signals that drive the propeller motors that affect the aircraft's attitude. Pitch and roll are controlled by pulse width modulation of the propeller motor voltages in order to affect the thrust at specific portions of the aircraft's rotation cycle.

Abstract translation: 旋转飞机（旋翼飞机），其中整个飞机在其飞行时绕其质心旋转，并且其中质心位于由飞机的单翼和两个螺旋桨形成的大致三角形区域中的飞机外部。 当飞机飞行时，两个螺旋桨提供关于质心的扭矩，并旋转机翼，为飞机提供升降机。 飞机可以通过固定的无线电发射机进行控制，该发射机发出俯仰，滚转，偏航和高度的指令。 飞机中的接收机使用传输的信号来结合发送的命令来建立飞机的瞬时定向，以产生驱动影响飞机姿态的螺旋桨马达的控制信号。 俯仰和倾斜是通过螺旋桨电机电压的脉宽调制来控制的，以便影响飞机旋转周期特定部分的推力。

公开(公告)号：US20040232285A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10877082

申请日：2004-06-25

Inventor： Yutaka Akahori

IPC: F41J009/08

CPC classification number: G08G5/0052 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0013

Abstract: An airship system according to the invention has an airship (110), a base station (120), and at least three measurement points. The airship (110) emits ultrasonic waves upon receiving an instruction from the base station (120). Measurement point units (S1-S3) receive the ultrasonic waves, and thereby measure distances from the airship (110) to the respective measurement points. An MPU that is incorporated in the base station (120) calculates a position of the airship (110). The base station (120) controls a route of the airship (110) based on the calculated position by sending a flight instruction to the airship (110). In this manner, an airship system can be provided that makes it unnecessary for an operator to pilot the airship and that can reduce the load weight and the power consumption of the airship.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的飞艇系统具有飞艇（110），基站（120）和至少三个测量点。 飞艇（110）在接收到来自基站（120）的指令时发射超声波。 测量点单元（S1-S3）接收超声波，从而测量从飞艇（110）到相应测量点的距离。 并入基站（120）的MPU计算飞艇（110）的位置。 基站（120）通过向飞艇（110）发送飞行指令，基于计算出的位置来控制飞艇（110）的路线。 以这种方式，可以提供一种飞艇系统，使得飞行员不需要飞行飞艇，并且可以降低飞艇的负载重量和功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20040135031A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-15

申请号：US10341206

申请日：2003-01-13

Applicant: BoXaiR Engineering LLC.

Inventor： John S. Stupakis

IPC: B64C001/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D2011/0046 ,  Y10S244/903

Abstract: A modular automated air transport system comprising an unmanned autonomous aircraft having a selectively detachable control systems portion and a structural air frame portion, wherein the structural air frame portion contains an interior cargo hold, aerodynamic members having control surfaces and at least one propulsion device attached to the structural air frame portion; and wherein the control system portion includes a control computer for autonomously controlling the flight of said air transport system from one known location to a second known location.

Abstract translation: 一种模块化的自动航空运输系统，包括具有可选择地可拆卸的控制系统部分和结构空气框架部分的无人自主飞行器，其中结构空气框架部分包含内部货舱，具有控制表面的空气动力部件和至少一个推进装置 结构空气框架部分; 并且其中所述控制系统部分包括用于自主地控制所述空中运输系统从一个已知位置到第二已知位置的飞行的控制计算机。