公开(公告)号：EP2760739A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-06

申请号：EP12835896.7

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd

Inventor： CHAN, Keen Ian

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C99/00 ,  B64C11/46 ,  A63H27/133 ,  A63H27/127 ,  A63H27/18

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical and horizontal flight modes, a method for assembling a UAV, and a kit of parts for assembling a UAV. The UAV comprises a wing structure comprising elongated equal first and second wings; a support structure comprising first and second sections coupled to a middle position of the wing structure and extending in opposite directions perpendicular to the wing structure; and four propellers, each mounted to a respective one of the first and second wings, and first and second sections, for powering the UAV during both vertical and horizontal flight modes.

公开(公告)号：EP2688800A2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-29

申请号：EP12772138.9

申请日：2012-03-23

Applicant: Page, Mark, Allan

Inventor： MCCUE, Matthew, Robert ,  GODLASKY, Robert, Anthony

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: An aircraft for use in fixed wing flight mode and rotor flight mode is provided. The aircraft can include a fuselage, wings, and a plurality of engines. The fuselage can comprise a wing attachment region further comprising a rotating support. A rotating section can comprise a rotating support and the wings, with a plurality of engines attached to the rotating section. In a rotor flight mode, the rotating section can rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage providing lift for the aircraft similar to the rotor of a helicopter. In a fixed wing flight mode, the rotating section does not rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage, providing lift for the aircraft similar to a conventional airplane. The same engines that provide torque to power the rotor in rotor flight mode also power the aircraft in fixed wing flight mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于固定翼飞行模式和转子飞行模式的飞机。 飞机可以包括机身，机翼和多个发动机。 机身可以包括还包括旋转支撑件的翼连接区域。 旋转部分可以包括旋转支撑件和机翼，多个发动机附接到旋转部分。 在转子飞行模式中，旋转部分可围绕机身的纵向轴线旋转，为类似于直升机的转子的飞机提供升降机。 在固定翼飞行模式中，旋转部分不围绕机身的纵向轴线旋转，为类似于常规飞机的飞机提供升降机。 在转子飞行模式下为转子提供动力的相同发动机也为飞行器以固定翼飞行模式提供动力。

公开(公告)号：EP2448832B1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-04

申请号：EP09786046.4

申请日：2009-07-01

Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.

Inventor： WEISS, Jacques ,  MERMOD, Jacques ,  SUCHET, Virginy

IPC: B65D5/42 ,  B65D85/10

CPC classification number: B64C3/16 ,  B41M3/16 ,  B64C3/32 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C39/066 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B65D5/4212 ,  B65D65/42 ,  B65D85/1045 ,  B65D2203/00 ,  Y10T428/24802

公开(公告)号：EP1827972A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-05

申请号：EP05813078.2

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： SIRKIS, Omri

IPC: B64C9/18 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C9/18 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A method for landing a fixed wing aircraft is provided in which an inversion maneuver is performed so that the aircraft's back is facing the ground, and the aircraft's underside is facing away from the ground. After initiation or completion of this maneuver, deep stall is induced, and the aircraft descends almost vertically to land on its upper side, thus minimizing impact loads or damage on its underside. In a particular aerodynamic arrangement configured for carrying out the method, a flap (24), which may be stowed during normal flight, is deployed in a manner such as to aerodynamically induce a negative pitching moment on the aircraft and deep stall.

公开(公告)号：EP1720767A2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-15

申请号：EP05810520.6

申请日：2005-02-15

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： BOLLING, John, G.

IPC: B64D39/00

CPC classification number: B64D39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/104

Abstract: An in-flight refueling system for an unmanned aircraft (10) is responsive to sensed forces acting on a refueling receptacle (12) of the aircraft (10) by a separate refueling probe, to control movements of the aircraft (10) as it is being refueled to reduce the magnitude of the sensed forces and thereby maintain the coupling of the aircraft (10) with the refueling probe.

公开(公告)号：EP1590239A2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-02

申请号：EP04701733.0

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: Boxair Engineering, LLC

Inventor： STUPAKIS, John, S.

IPC: B64C1/00

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.

公开(公告)号：EP1185457B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-19

申请号：EP00950213.9

申请日：2000-06-06

Applicant: The Insitu Group

Inventor： McGeer, Brian T. ,  Von Flotow, Andreas H. ,  Roesler, Cory ,  Jackson, Clifford

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for capturing a flying object (5) are revealed. The apparatus includes a generally linear fixture (2), such as a length of rope; a means for suspending (1) the fixture (2) across the path of the flying object (5); and one or more hooks (19) on the flying object (5). The method involves suspending the fixture (2) such that its orientation includes a component normal to the flying object's line of approach; striking the fixture (2) with the flying object (5), which causes the flying object (5) to rotate and decelerate, while the fixture (2) slides along a surface of the flying object (5) into a hook (19); capturing the fixture (2) in the hook (19); and retrieving the flying object (5) from the fixure (2).

公开(公告)号：EP1233905A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-28

申请号：EP00952173.3

申请日：2000-07-24

Applicant: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： MCDONNELL, William, R.

IPC: B64C25/68

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: An improved method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10) is disclosed. The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

公开(公告)号：EP0680436B1

公开(公告)日：1998-11-18

申请号：EP94908602.9

申请日：1994-01-21

Applicant: FREEWING AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： RUTAN, Elbert, L. ,  SCHMITTLE, Hugh, J.

IPC: B64C3/38 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/385 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D2201/00 ,  Y10S446/901

Abstract: A VTOL/STOL free wing aircraft (100) includes a free wing (110) having wings on opposite sides of a fuselage (102) connected to one another respectively adjacent fixed wing inboard or center root sections (117) fixedly attached to the fuselage (102) for free rotation about a spanwise axis (112). Horizontal and vertical tail surfaces (138, 140) are located at the rear end of a boom assembly (120) rotatably connected to the fuselage (102). A gearing (150) or screw rod (160) arrangement controlled by the pilot or remote control operator selectively relatively pivots the fuselage (102) in relation to the tail boom assembly (120) to enable the fuselage to assume a tilted or nose up configuration to enable VTOL/STOL flight.

公开(公告)号：EP0680436A1

公开(公告)日：1995-11-08

申请号：EP94908602.0

申请日：1994-01-21

Applicant: FREEWING AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： RUTAN, Elbert, L. ,  SCHMITTLE, Hugh, J.

IPC: B64C3 ,  B64C29 ,  B64C39

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/385 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D2201/00 ,  Y10S446/901

Abstract: A VTOL/STOL free wing aircraft (100) includes a free wing (110) having wings on opposite sides of a fuselage (102) connected to one another respectively adjacent fixed wing inboard or center root sections (117) fixedly attached to the fuselage (102) for free rotation about a spanwise axis (112). Horizontal and vertical tail surfaces (138, 140) are located at the rear end of a boom assembly (120) rotatably connected to the fuselage (102). A gearing (150) or screw rod (160) arrangement controlled by the pilot or remote control operator selectively relatively pivots the fuselage (102) in relation to the tail boom assembly (120) to enable the fuselage to assume a tilted or nose up configuration to enable VTOL/STOL flight.