公开(公告)号：EP2879952A4

公开(公告)日：2016-04-13

申请号：EP13846578

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: NEUROSCIENCES RES FOUND

Inventor： HUTSON DONALD B

IPC: B64C25/36

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D9/00 ,  F16M11/123 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M13/00 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F16M2200/041

公开(公告)号：EP2766260A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-20

申请号：EP11874051.3

申请日：2011-10-12

Applicant: Saab AB

Inventor： DANIELSSON, Torkel

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for automatic launch and landing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The system comprises a ground station adapted for automatic UAV launching and landing. The ground station comprises: means for communication with UAVs present within a range from the ground station; an arrangement adapted for launching UAVs and for capturing in-flight UAVs, said arrangement having at least one controllable arm; a computing unit arranged to compute a meeting point between the at least one controllable arm and one in-flight UAV based on data communicated between the UAV and the ground station by means of said means for communication; and a control unit arranged to control the at least one arm to capture an in-flight UAV at the meeting point or to launch one UAV. The system is characterized in that the control unit is arranged to control the at least one arm to move a UAV between the meeting point and at least one storage position.

公开(公告)号：EP2727835A2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-07

申请号：EP13189903.1

申请日：2013-10-23

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Hanna, Mark ,  Poling, David R

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: An aircraft system incorporates a first aircraft 48a, 48b having a grappling device 26 including a first gripper 30 with a first actuator 36a and a second gripper 32 with a second actuator 36b. The first gripper and the second gripper are movable between an open and a closed position to engage a hooking device 18 and pivot together to change a capture angle. A first controller 72 receives a command and operates the actuators in response to open and close the first and second grippers of the grappling device. The controller also receives a second command and operates the first and second actuators to pivot the grippers and provide grappling at a range of capture angles. A second aircraft 10, which may be a UAV, incorporates the hooking device 18. The hooking device includes a ring 20 rotatable from the surface and a third actuator 22 to rotate the ring between a stowed and an extended position.

Abstract translation: 飞机系统包括具有抓斗装置26的第一飞行器48a，48b，其包括具有第一致动器36a的第一夹持器30和具有第二致动器36b的第二夹持器32。 第一夹持器和第二夹持器可在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动以接合钩装置18并枢转在一起以改变捕获角度。 第一控制器72接收命令并响应于打开和关闭抓斗装置的第一和第二夹持器来操作致动器。 控制器还接收第二命令并操作第一和第二致动器以枢转夹持器并在捕获角度范围内提供抓斗。 可以是UAV的第二飞行器10结合有钩装置18.钩装置包括从表面可旋转的环20和第三致动器22，以在收起和延伸位置之间旋转环。

公开(公告)号：EP2218642B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-09

申请号：EP10250229.1

申请日：2010-02-11

Applicant: Aerovel Corporation

Inventor： McGeer, Brian T. ,  von Flotow, Andreas H.

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/125 ,  B64F1/28 ,  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 a base with similarly limited space or irregular motion. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable (2,3), and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture ( l a ,¨ a ) of a base apparatus (5). Continued translation of the aircraft may pull the cable clear of the apparatus, in which case it can continue in free flight and return for another retrieval attempt. Alternatively, the cable will be dragged along guiding surfaces (4) of the apparatus into and through a slot (6) or similar channel, until its free end is captured. The aircraft, having thus become anchored to the base station, is then pulled down by the cable into a receptacle (9). Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe (8) on the aircraft, while directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture. Once mated to the fixture, the cable can be released and stored aboard the aircraft; the aircraft can be automatically shut down; and fueling or other servicing can be completed through appropriate connectors in the docking fixture. The aircraft can remain docked as needed, and when desired, be automatically started and tested in preparation for launch. It can then be released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle can thus accomplished with simple and economical apparatus. It can be used with low risk of damage, and only moderate piloting accuracy.

公开(公告)号：EP2540623A2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-02

申请号：EP12173757.1

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Aerovel Corporation

Inventor： McGeer, Brian T. ,  Coatney, Robert S.

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22

Abstract: An aircraft 1, 101 capable of thrust-borne flight can be automatically retrieved, serviced, and launched using equipment suitable for a small vessel. For retrieval, the aircraft hovers over a base apparatus 6 having one or more rails 5, 105 which bound a space into which the aircraft can safely descend. When the aircraft's measured position and velocity are appropriate, the aircraft descends promptly such that a spanwise component 4, 104 on the aircraft engages the rails. The teeth 8, 108 restrain the aircraft in position and orientation, while the rails bring the aircraft to rest. Articulation of the rails is used to park the aircraft in a servicing station 14. Connections for refueling, recharging, and/or functional checks are made in preparation for launch. Launch is effected by removing connections and restraints and articulating the rails to put the aircraft in an appropriate position and orientation. The aircraft uses its own thrust to climb out of the apparatus into free flight.

Abstract translation: 一种飞行器1，101能够推力传飞行的可自动检索，维修和使用适合于小容器设备启动。 进行检索，飞机悬停在具有结合的空间到其中的飞行器可以安全地下降一个或多个导轨5，105的基座装置6。 当测量飞机的位置和速度是适当的，飞机下降及时进行审查做了翼展组件4，104飞机上的接合铁轨。 牙齿8,108限制在位置和方向的飞机，而轨道带上飞机休息。 轨道的铰接用于停放飞机在维修站14联系加油，再充电，和/或功能检查在发射准备制成。 启动通过去除连接和约束和阐明导轨把飞机在合适的位置和方向进行。 该机使用它自己的推力爬出设备进入自由飞行。

公开(公告)号：EP2421757A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-29

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：EP2414239A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-08

申请号：EP10723181.3

申请日：2010-04-01

Applicant: DCNS

Inventor： AFFRE DE SAINT ROME, Ronan

IPC: B64F1/12 ,  F16B21/16

CPC classification number: F16B21/16 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring harpoon (1) intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate (2) of a platform, comprising jack means (3) including cylinder means (4) containing mobile piston means (5) provided with a rod (6) that extends beyond the cylinder means, the free end of which includes a harpoon head (7) that is hooked in the grate and comprises retaining fingers (8, 13, 14) that can be moved between a retracted position and an active position by control means (9). The invention is characterised in that the jack means are connected to a pressurised fluid source (30) by means of control means (31) and in that the pressurised fluid source includes a consumable gas cartridge (30).

公开(公告)号：EP2046644B1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-05

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：EP2186728A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-19

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recovery system for unmanned air vehicles, namely a system for recovering such air vehicles from flight. The system comprises an unmanned air vehicle (10) and recovery apparatus (30), the air vehicle having first coupling means (20) suspended beneath the air vehicle, and the recovery apparatus comprising second coupling means (32). The first and second coupling means engage. The second coupling means is rotatably mounted (52) so as to allow rotation about a substantially vertical axis upon engagement.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无人驾驶飞行器的回收系统，即从飞行中回收这种空中客车的系统。 该系统包括无人驾驶飞行器（10）和回收装置（30），该空中交通工具具有悬挂在空中车辆下方的第一联接装置（20），该回收装置包括第二联接装置（32）。 第一和第二联接装置啮合。 第二联接装置可旋转地安装（52），以允许在接合时围绕基本垂直的轴线旋转。

公开(公告)号：EP1767453A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-28

申请号：EP06121033.2

申请日：2006-09-21

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Horak, Dan T.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  A63H27/14

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  A63H27/14 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Autonomous micro air vehicles (102) surveillance systems are provided. A MAV system of one embodiment includes an MAV and a launch pad (120). The MAV has an engine (103) that is adapted to power the MAV. The launch pad has a starter (128) that is adapted to start the engine in the MAV when the MAV is resting on a launching surface (142) of the launch pad. The launch pad further has a battery (126) to power the starter.

Abstract translation: 提供自动微型飞行器（102）监视系统。 一个实施例的MAV系统包括MAV和发射台（120）。 MAV具有适于为MAV供电的发动机（103）。 所述发射台具有起动器（128），当所述MAV处于所述发射台的发射表面（142）上时，所述起动器适于在所述MAV中启动所述发动机。 发射台还具有用于为起动器供电的电池（126）。