公开(公告)号：US09881416B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15283699

申请日：2016-10-03

Applicant: Lee Priest

Inventor： Lee Priest

IPC: G06T17/05 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10 ,  G06T7/73 ,  B64C17/02 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  B64C17/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06T7/75 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10

Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to perform physical functions on a cell tower at a cell site include flying the UAV at or near the cell site, wherein the UAV comprises one or more manipulable members; moving the one or more manipulable members when proximate to a location at the cell tower where the physical functions are performed to effectuate the physical functions; and utilizing one or more counterbalancing techniques during the moving ensuring a weight distribution of the UAV remains substantially the same.

公开(公告)号：US20180016022A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15523244

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: ACC Innovation AB

Inventor： Anders Ljung

IPC: B64D35/04 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D35/04 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/04 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D37/00

Abstract: Multi-rotor aerial vehicle (1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, 1″″, 1″″′, 1″″″) comprising, at least a first, second and third rotor 10, 20, 30, each rotatable by a dedicated first second and third hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31, a power unit 2, at least a first, second and third hydraulic pump 12, 22, 32 dedicated to the respective first, second and third hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31, wherein each hydraulic pump 12, 22, 32 is arranged to provide pressurized fluid to each hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31 for powering the hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31 and thereby rotating the respective rotor 10, 20, 30, a control unit 6 for controlling the operation of the multi-rotor aerial vehicle (1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, 1″″, 1″″′, 1″″″), wherein the control of the multi-rotor aerial vehicle (1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, 1″″, 1″″′, 1″″″) is arranged to be performed by altering the flow of pressurized fluid distributed to each respective hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31, wherein, wherein the flow of pressurized fluid provided to each hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31 is individually controllable by means of at least one control valve 13, 23, 33 configured to control the flow of pressurized fluid from each hydraulic pump 12, 22, 32 to its dedicated hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31.

公开(公告)号：US09815554B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14858179

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Lance Butler Plater

Inventor： Lance Butler Plater

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which in some embodiments may comprise a fuselage which includes a cavity formed by an interior cavity wall and a fuselage exterior wall, with the cavity disposed within the fuselage. A first electronic module may be electrically coupled to a first magnetic connector and a second electronic module may be electrically coupled to a second magnetic connector. Electronic communication between the first and second modules may be provided by contact between the first magnetic connector and the second magnetic connector. In further embodiments, when removably positioned adjacent to each other in the cavity, the first magnetic connector may contact the second magnetic connector to establish electronic communication between the first and second modules.

公开(公告)号：US09786105B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14962097

申请日：2015-12-08

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Neil J. Moloney ,  Nicholas A. Natale

IPC: G07C5/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G07C5/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G07C5/0841 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0866

Abstract: A data gathering system associated with a machine operating at a worksite is provided. The data gathering system includes a base station located at the worksite and an unmanned aerial device (UAD) in communication with the base station and the machine. The UAD includes an image capturing unit for capturing images of an area around the machine and a controller in communication with the image capturing unit. The controller receives a first input from the machine indicative of one or more machine parameters, and receives a second input from the image capturing unit indicative of the images of the area around the machine. The controller further determines multiple operational parameters associated with an operation of the machine based on the first input and the second input, and transmits the determined multiple operational parameters to at least one of the machine and the base station.

公开(公告)号：US20170088259A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15376651

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: X DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Erik Christopher Chubb ,  Damon Vander Lind

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D13/20 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A method involves operating an aerial vehicle in a hover-flight orientation. The aerial vehicle is connected to a tether that defines a tether sphere having a radius based on a length of the tether, and the tether is connected to a ground station. The method involves positioning the aerial vehicle at a first location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The method involves transitioning the aerial vehicle from the hover-flight orientation to a forward-flight orientation, such that the aerial vehicle moves from the tether sphere. And the method involves operating the aerial vehicle in the forward-flight orientation to ascend at an angle of ascent to a second location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The first and second locations are substantially downwind of the ground station.

公开(公告)号：US20170029105A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US14811575

申请日：2015-07-28

Applicant: Bran FERREN ,  James HIRAHARA ,  Donald G. LARIVIERE

Inventor： Bran FERREN ,  James HIRAHARA ,  Donald G. LARIVIERE

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64F1/16

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/16 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02

Abstract: A device for connecting an aircraft to a tether secured to the ground includes an attachment mechanism secured to the tether. The attachment mechanism includes a projection having at least one opening. A hoop secured to the aircraft extends through each opening in the attachment mechanism. Each hoop forms a sliding connection with the associated opening such that the attachment member slides along the hoop in response to lateral movement of the aircraft relative to the ground.

Abstract translation: 用于将飞行器连接到固定到地面的系绳的装置包括固定到系绳的附接机构。 附接机构包括具有至少一个开口的突出部。 固定在飞机上的环通过连接机构中的每个开口延伸。 每个箍与相关联的开口形成滑动连接，使得附接构件响应于飞行器相对于地面的横向运动而沿着箍环滑动。

公开(公告)号：US20170024929A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15283699

申请日：2016-10-03

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: G06T17/05 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  B64C17/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06T7/75 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10

Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to perform physical functions on a cell tower at a cell site include flying the UAV at or near the cell site, wherein the UAV comprises one or more manipulable members; moving the one or more manipulable members when proximate to a location at the cell tower where the physical functions are performed to effectuate the physical functions; and utilizing one or more counterbalancing techniques during the moving ensuring a weight distribution of the UAV remains substantially the same.

Abstract translation: 使用无人机（UAV）在小区站点的小区塔进行物理功能的系统和方法包括在该小区站点附近飞行无人机，其中无人机包括一个或多个可操纵构件; 当接近执行物理功能的单元塔的位置以移动一个或多个可操纵构件以实现物理功能; 并且在移动期间利用一种或多种平衡技术确保无人机的重量分布保持基本相同。

公开(公告)号：US09488630B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14535118

申请日：2014-11-06

Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC

Inventor： Tristan Coram ,  Yang Yang ,  Terry R. Wright ,  Pradeep Setlur ,  Fikru Haile

IPC: B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01N33/00 ,  B64F1/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64F1/12 ,  F03D5/00 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: G01N33/0098 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/14 ,  F03D5/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0866

Abstract: A system for high temporal and high spatial resolution monitoring of a field of plants is disclosed. Illustratively, the system includes a plurality of ground based reference objects, a balloon adapted to be positioned above the field of plants, and a balloon positioning system coupled to the balloon and configured to position the balloon relative to the field of plants. An imaging system is supported by the balloon and includes a locations system, at least one camera, and at least one gimbal configured to orient the at least one camera. The imaging system captures at least one image of the field of plants including the plurality of ground based reference objects in the at least one image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于植物领域的高时空和高空间分辨率监测的系统。 示例性地，该系统包括多个基于地面的参考对象，适于定位在植物场上方的球囊，以及耦合到球囊并被配置为相对于植物领域定位球囊的球囊定位系统。 成像系统由气球支撑并且包括位置系统，至少一个照相机以及被配置为定向至少一个相机的至少一个万向架。 所述成像系统在所述至少一个图像中捕获包括所述多个基于地面的参考对象的植物区域的至少一个图像。

公开(公告)号：US20160318607A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15141709

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Pinakin Desai ,  Stephen M Faivre ,  Peter Joseph Zerillo

Inventor： Pinakin Desai ,  Stephen M Faivre ,  Peter Joseph Zerillo

IPC: B64D1/16 ,  B05B13/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/16 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01M9/00 ,  B05B13/005 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: A tethered drone assembly is provided. The tethered drone assembly may be a vehicle-based tethered drone assembly system or may be a free standing tethered drone assembly system. The tethered drone assembly has a plurality of drones each tethered by a cord. The tethered drones may hover in front of, behind or on either side of the vehicle so as to better survey the surrounding area of the vehicle. In some embodiments, a main product tank is used to supply liquids, foams, gases, powders, electrical power and/or electrical communication to the drones. A plurality of sensors located on the drones allows the drones to detect objects and environmental conditions in front of, behind or on either side of the moving vehicle in real-time and allow the vehicle to therein adjust its work accordingly. The drones may be controlled remotely by a user or may be automatically controlled by sensors.

Abstract translation: 提供拴系无人机组件。 拴系无人机组件可以是基于车辆的拴系无人机组装系统，或者可以是独立的拴系无人机组装系统。 拴系无人机组件具有多个无人机，每个无人机由绳索系在一起。 拴系的无人驾驶飞机可能会悬停在车辆前方，后方或两侧，以便更好地对车辆的周围区域进行测量。 在一些实施例中，主产品罐用于向无人机提供液体，泡沫，气体，粉末，电力和/或电气通信。 位于无人机上的多个传感器允许无人驾驶机实时地检测移动车辆的前方，后方或两侧的物体和环境状况，并允许车辆在其中相应地调节其工作。 无人机可以由用户远程控制，也可以由传感器自动控制。

公开(公告)号：US20160200235A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14912474

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: SILICIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

IPC: B60P3/11 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/08

CPC classification number: B60P3/11 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/0876 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/14 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a trailer for an autonomous vehicle controlled by a command and control interface. The trailer includes a trailer body configured to retain the autonomous vehicle in an undeployed configuration. The trailer also anchors the autonomous vehicle in a deployed configuration. A tether is provided having a first end coupled to the trailer body and a second end that is configured to couple to the autonomous vehicle. A winch is utilized to adjust a length of the tether to move the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration. Further, a communication system communicates with the command and control interface and the autonomous vehicle to control movement of the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于由命令和控制接口控制的自主车辆的拖车。 拖车包括拖车主体，其构造成将自主车辆保持在未部署的构造中。 拖车还以部署的配置锚定自主车辆。 提供了系绳，其具有联接到拖车主体的第一端和被配置为联接到自主车辆的第二端。 使用绞盘来调节系绳的长度以在未部署的配置和部署配置之间移动自主车辆。 此外，通信系统与命令和控制界面以及自主车辆进行通信，以控制自动车辆在未部署配置和部署配置之间的移动。