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公开(公告)号：US20140203139A1
公开(公告)日：2014-07-24
申请号：US14091969
申请日：2013-11-27
Applicant: SunLight Photonics Inc.
Inventor： JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS , SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS
CPC classification number: B64C1/0009 , B64C1/34 , B64C3/46 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/105 , B64D2211/00 , G01S3/7861 , Y02T50/14
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that reduces parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being able to change its shape in flight in response to changes in the relative position of the sun; and a flexible solar PV system attached to the surface of the expandable body.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了适用于太阳能机身的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，可适应的太阳能机身包括具有空气动力学横截面的可膨胀体，该横截面减小了任何给定厚度的身体的寄生空气阻力，并且还能够响应于相对位置的变化而改变其在飞行中的形状 太阳; 以及附接到可膨胀体表面的柔性太阳能光伏系统。
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公开(公告)号：US20180346118A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-06
申请号：US16056794
申请日：2018-08-07
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to harvest renewable energy are provided herein. In some embodiments, a wind-powered aircraft includes an airframe suitable for untethered flight in an open airspace; and an airborne kinetic energy conversion system attached to the airframe, the airborne kinetic energy conversion system comprising a turbine, a generator connected to the turbine, and an energy storage means connected to the generator.
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公开(公告)号：US20170274996A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-28
申请号：US15620178
申请日：2017-06-12
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
IPC: B64C39/02 , B64C11/00 , B64C29/00 , B64C3/56 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/10 , G05D1/00 , G05D1/02 , G05D1/06 , G05D1/10 , G08G5/00 , G08G5/02 , G08G7/02 , G08G5/04
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C29/0025 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/10 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2211/00 , B64D9/00 , G05D1/0022 , G05D1/0027 , G05D1/005 , G05D1/0212 , G05D1/0669 , G05D1/102 , G05D1/104 , G08G5/0008 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0021 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , G08G5/045 , G08G7/02 , Y02T50/12
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an aircraft for vertical take-off and landing. In various embodiments, an aircraft assembly includes at least one first wing portion providing a lift force during a horizontal flight, at least one wing opening disposed on a vertical axis of the at least one first wing portion and at least one thruster positioned inside the at least one wing opening to provide vertical thrust during a vertical flight. The aircraft assembly can further include air vents positioned inside at least one of the wing openings. The air vents can further include louvres positioned over or under the air vents to open and close the wing openings. The thruster can further be used to provide flight control for the aircraft.
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公开(公告)号：US20170115668A1
公开(公告)日：2017-04-27
申请号：US15401893
申请日：2017-01-09
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS , MICHAEL CYRUS
CPC classification number: G05D1/104 , B64C3/56 , B64C29/0016 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2201/145 , B64D1/02 , G05D1/0022 , G05D1/0027 , G05D1/005 , G05D1/0212 , G05D1/0669 , G05D1/102 , G08G5/0008 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0017 , G08G5/0021 , G08G5/003 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , G08G5/045 , G08G7/02 , Y02T50/14
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an alternative distributed airborne transportation system. In some embodiments, a method for distributed airborne transportation includes: providing an airborne vehicle with a wing and a wing span, having capacity to carry one or more of passengers or cargo; landing of the airborne vehicle near one or more of passengers or cargo and loading at least one of passengers or cargo; taking-off and determining a flight direction for the airborne vehicle; locating at least one other airborne vehicle, which has substantially the same flight direction; and joining at least one other airborne vehicle in flight formation and forming a fleet, in which airborne vehicles fly with the same speed and direction and in which adjacent airborne vehicles are separated by distance of less than 100 wing spans.
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公开(公告)号：US20160156406A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-02
申请号：US14462167
申请日：2014-08-18
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 , H04W16/28
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, an airborne wireless service area includes: an airborne fleet, comprised of a plurality of aircraft, wherein the airborne fleet is configured to transmit a plurality of first beams at a first radio frequency (RF), wherein the plurality of first beams are characterized by corresponding first frequency band, channel, bandwidth, transmission format, uneven angular field intensity distribution, and boundaries, wherein neighboring first beams have an overlap region, and wherein at least one of the following characteristics is different between the neighboring first beams: frequency band, channel, or transmission format; and a plurality of first communication cells defined by respective boundaries of the plurality of first beams, wherein each of the first communication cells are characterized by their size, shape, and position.
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，机载无线服务区域包括：由多个飞行器组成的空中机队，其中所述机载舰队被配置为以第一射频（RF）发射多个第一波束，其中所述多个第一波束 其特征在于相应的第一频带，信道，带宽，传输格式，不均匀角场强度分布和边界，其中相邻的第一光束具有重叠区域，并且其中以下特征中的至少一个在相邻的第一光束之间是不同的： 频段，频道或传输格式; 以及由所述多个第一光束的相应边界限定的多个第一通信单元，其中所述第一通信单元中的每一个的特征在于其大小，形状和位置。
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公开(公告)号：US20180354617A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-13
申请号：US16052938
申请日：2018-08-02
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
Abstract: An aircraft for vertical take-off and landing includes an aircraft frame having an open frame portion, at least one vertical thruster, a pod, separable from the aircraft and including a cabin to contain at least one of cargo and passengers, where the pod, when mounted to the aircraft, defines at least a portion of the aircraft frame, and a mounting system including at least one attachment member configured to attach the pod to the open frame portion. Such aircraft is capable of flight with and without the pod.
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公开(公告)号：US20180123678A1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-03
申请号：US15457988
申请日：2017-03-13
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
IPC: H04B7/185
CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 , H04B7/18504
Abstract: Embodiments of methods for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of providing wireless communication services includes: receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a first area by a distributed airborne communication payload, wherein the distributed airborne communication payload is comprised of sections located on respective ones of a plurality of airborne platforms; relaying the RF signal along the sections located on different airborne platforms; and transmitting the RF signal to a second area.
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公开(公告)号：US20170297736A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：US15076478
申请日：2016-03-21
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN P. MOUSSOURIS
CPC classification number: B64D43/02 , B64D43/00 , G01F1/32 , G01F1/46 , G01F1/68 , G01P5/00 , G01P5/165 , G01P13/025 , G05D1/104
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for establishing situational awareness during formation flight includes exchanging transponder signals between at least two aircraft, establishing two-way communication links between the at least two aircraft, exchanging telemetry data between the at least two aircraft, and assigning the roles of a leader and a follower to the aircraft.
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公开(公告)号：US20170269612A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-21
申请号：US15075098
申请日：2016-03-18
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN P. MOUSSOURIS
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of operating aircraft for flight in close formation includes establishing a communication link between a first aircraft and a second aircraft, assigning to at least one of the first aircraft or the second aircraft, via the communication link, initial positions relative to one another in the close formation, providing flight control input for aligning the first and second aircraft in their respective initial positions, tracking, by at least one aircraft in the close formation, at least one vortex-generated by at least one other aircraft in the close formation, and based on the tracking, providing flight control input to adjust a relative position between the first aircraft and the second aircraft.
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公开(公告)号：US20150097079A1
公开(公告)日：2015-04-09
申请号：US13856892
申请日：2013-04-04
Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE
CPC classification number: B64D33/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/141 , B64D27/24 , B64D41/00 , B64D41/007 , B64D47/00 , B64D2041/002 , F03D9/007 , F03D9/11 , F03D9/25 , F03D9/30 , G05D1/0005 , G05D1/101 , H02S10/12 , Y02T50/53 , Y02T50/64
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to harvest renewable energy are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method to harvest renewable energy includes providing an aircraft suitable for untethered flight in an open airspace and an airborne kinetic energy conversion system attached to the airframe, the airborne kinetic energy conversion system comprising a turbine, a generator connected to the turbine, and electrical storage means connected to the generator; flying the aircraft; gaining excess kinetic energy; and converting excess kinetic energy into electricity using the kinetic energy conversion system.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了收获可再生能源的方法和设备。 在一些实施例中，一种收获可再生能源的方法包括提供适用于开放空域中的无螺旋飞行的飞行器以及连接到机身的机载动能转换系统，该机载动能转换系统包括涡轮机，连接到涡轮机的发电机 和连接到发电机的电存储装置; 飞机飞行 获得过量的动能; 并使用动能转换系统将过量的动能转化为电能。
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