Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components
    203.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components 有权
    用于发射,捕获和存储无人飞行器的方法和装置,包括具有用于飞行器部件的引导结构的容器

    公开(公告)号:US07104495B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-12

    申请号:US11269395

    申请日:2005-11-08

    Inventor: Brian T. McGeer

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射,捕获和存储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,飞行器可以由操作者很少或没有手动接合的容器组装。 容器可以包括用于控制飞机部件的运动的引导结构。 飞机可以从包括可伸缩吊杆的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署一个恢复线,以便在飞行中捕获飞机。 飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台,拆卸并存储在容器中,再次与操作员和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TRANSMITTING FORCES TO THE AIRCRAFT DURING LAUNCH
    204.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TRANSMITTING FORCES TO THE AIRCRAFT DURING LAUNCH 有权
    发射无人机的方法和装置,包括发射飞机发射力的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060151667A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US10758948

    申请日:2004-01-16

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching 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. A launch carriage is positioned on a launch guide structure of the boom and carries the aircraft during takeoff. An energy reservoir is configured to provide energy to the launch carriage during takeoff of the aircraft, and can absorb energy from the launch carriage to decelerate the launch carriage after takeoff. The apparatus can further include a transmission that smoothly and rapidly accelerates and/or decelerates the launch carriage.

    Abstract translation: 描述了发射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。 发射架位于起重臂的发射导向结构上,并在起飞时承载飞机。 能量储存器构造成在飞行器起飞期间向发射台提供能量,并且可以从起飞台吸收能量,以在起飞后减速发射台。 该装置还可以包括使发射台平滑且快速地加速和/或减速的变速器。

    Tailboom-stabilized VTOL aircraft
    205.
    发明授权
    Tailboom-stabilized VTOL aircraft 失效
    尾部稳定的垂直起降飞机

    公开(公告)号:US07070145B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-04

    申请号:US11042666

    申请日:2005-01-24

    Abstract: A disclosed flying craft includes a suspension structure having a first end and a second end, a lift unit, and a payload unit. The lift unit includes a nacelle and a tailboom, and pivotally couples to the first end of the suspension structure, and a payload unit couples to the structure's second end. Thus the tailboom can pivotally couple with respect to the payload unit, which advantageously permits the tailboom to assume an orientation desirable for a particular mode of flight. During vertical flight or hover, the tailboom can hang from the lift unit in an orientation that is substantially parallel to the suspension structure and that minimizes resistance to downwash from the lift unit. During horizontal flight, the tailboom can be orthogonal to the suspension structure, extending rearward in an orientation where it can develop pitching and yawing moments to control and stabilize horizontal flight. Advantageous variations and methods are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开的飞行技术包括具有第一端和第二端的悬挂结构,升降单元和有效载荷单元。 提升单元包括机舱和尾巴,并且枢转地联接到悬架结构的第一端,并且有效载荷单元耦合到结构的第二端。 因此,尾巴可以相对于有效载荷单元枢转地联接,这有利地允许尾巴呈现对于特定飞行方式所需的取向。 在垂直飞行或悬停期间,尾巴可以以与悬挂结构基本平行的方向从提升单元悬挂,并且使得抵抗来自提升单元的降洗的阻力最小化。 在水平飞行期间,尾翼可以与悬架结构正交,向后延伸,在该方向上可以产生俯仰和偏转力矩以控制和稳定水平飞行。 还公开了有利的变型和方法。

    Unmanned air vehicles and method of landing same
    207.
    发明申请
    Unmanned air vehicles and method of landing same 有权
    无人驾驶飞行器和降落方法相同

    公开(公告)号:US20060006281A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-12

    申请号:US11098529

    申请日:2005-04-05

    Applicant: Omri Sirkis

    Inventor: Omri Sirkis

    Abstract: There is provided an Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) including an engine and an airframe, including means for performing a deep stall maneouvre; at least one inflatable sleeve connected or connectable to the airframe, and means for inflating the sleeve during flight, wherein the inflated sleeve extends along the lower side of the airframe so as to protect same during deep stall landing. A method for operating an Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), including an engine and an airframe is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括发动机和机身在内的无人机(UAV),其中包括进行深层失速行动的手段; 连接或连接到机身的至少一个可充气套筒,以及用于在飞行期间使套筒充气的装置,其中,所述膨胀的套筒沿着机身的下侧延伸,以便在深度失速着陆期间保护该套筒。 还提供了一种用于操作无人机(UAV)的方法,包括发动机和机身。

    Automated cargo transportation system
    208.
    发明授权
    Automated cargo transportation system 有权
    自动货物运输系统

    公开(公告)号:US06948681B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-27

    申请号:US10341206

    申请日:2003-01-13

    Inventor: John S. Stupakis

    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。

    Split torque gearbox with pivoted engine support
    209.
    发明授权
    Split torque gearbox with pivoted engine support 有权
    分体扭矩变速箱带有枢转的发动机支架

    公开(公告)号:US06883750B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-26

    申请号:US10620793

    申请日:2003-07-16

    Applicant: Yuriy Gmirya

    Inventor: Yuriy Gmirya

    Abstract: A powerplant system for a vehicle such as a hybrid UAV includes a miniature gas turbine engine and a gearbox assembly. The engine is mounted to the gearbox assembly through a support structure which provides for pivotal movement of the engine relative thereto. The input gear is engaged with two gears such that the pivoted engine arrangement permits the input gear to float until gear loads between the input gear and the first and second gear are balanced. Regardless of the gear teeth errors or gearbox shaft misalignments the input gear will float and split the torque between the two gears.

    Abstract translation: 用于诸如混合UAV的车辆的动力装置系统包括微型燃气涡轮发动机和齿轮箱组件。 发动机通过支撑结构安装到齿轮箱组件,该支撑结构提供发动机相对于其的枢转运动。 输入齿轮与两个齿轮接合,使得枢转的发动机装置允许输入齿轮浮动,直到输入齿轮与第一和第二齿轮之间的齿轮负载平衡。 齿轮齿轮误差或齿轮箱轴不对准,输入齿轮将浮动并分离两个齿轮之间的转矩。

    System for airborne launch of an aircraft from a larger carrier aircraft
    210.
    发明授权
    System for airborne launch of an aircraft from a larger carrier aircraft 有权
    用于从较大载波飞机机载发射飞机的系统

    公开(公告)号:US06869042B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-22

    申请号:US10472230

    申请日:2002-02-20

    Abstract: A system for launching, refuelling and recovering in flight an aircraft (10) such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from a larger carrier aircraft (16) comprising a holder (22) on the carrier aircraft (16) to which the UAV (10) is detachably connectable and an extendable and retractable refuelling device (23, 24) on the carrier aircraft (16) detachably connectable to the UAV (10) whereby to launch the UAV it is disconnected from the holder (22), the refuelling device (23, 24) is extended with the UAV connected thereto to cause the UAV to trail behind the carrier aircraft and the UAV is then disconnected from the refuelling device.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于从飞机上起飞,加油和恢复飞行器(10)的系统,所述飞机(10)从诸如无人飞行器(UAV)的大型载客飞机(16)起飞,所述飞机(10)包括在所述载体飞机(16)上的载具飞机(16) 10)可拆卸地连接,并且可拆卸地连接到UAV(10)的载体飞行器(16)上的可伸缩的加油装置(23,24),由此能够将UAV从保持器(22)断开,加油装置 (23,24)在与其连接的UAV的情况下延伸,使得UAV在载客飞行器后行驶,然后UAV从加油装置断开。

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