公开(公告)号：US08011616B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11973092

申请日：2007-10-05

Applicant: Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

Inventor： Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64D27/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机，在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率，同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条，以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存，而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气，并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。 本发明的飞行器包括支撑结构，该支撑结构包括多个支撑件，其中支撑件形成固定在机翼上的四面体。

公开(公告)号：US20080237404A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11973091

申请日：2007-10-05

Applicant: Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Kyle D. Swanson ,  Robert F. Curtin

Inventor： Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Kyle D. Swanson ,  Robert F. Curtin

IPC: B64D27/02

CPC classification number: B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

公开(公告)号：US20080203219A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US11973092

申请日：2007-10-05

Applicant: Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

Inventor： Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

IPC: B64D27/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机，在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率，同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条，以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存，而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气，并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。 本发明的飞行器包括支撑结构，该支撑结构包括多个支撑件，其中支撑件形成固定在机翼上的四面体。

公开(公告)号：US20060091258A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10976153

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Tien Chiu ,  Jay Willmott

Inventor： Tien Chiu ,  Jay Willmott

IPC: B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B64C1/00 ,  A45C5/00 ,  A45C13/02 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage, a nose cone, a left wing piece, a right wing piece, and a tail section. The tail section and nose cone each join to the fuselage through mating bulkhead structures that provide quick connection capability while being readily separated so as to enable the UAV to break apart at these connection points and thereby absorb or dissipate impact upon landing. The UAV is capable of rapid assembly in the field for two-man launch and data retrieval, as well as quick disassembly into these five component parts for transport and storage in a highly compact transport case that can be carried as a backpack.

Abstract translation: 具有机身，鼻锥，左翼片，右翼片和尾部的模块化无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 尾部和鼻锥每个通过配合的隔板结构连接到机身，提供快速的连接能力，同时易于分离，以便使UAV在这些连接点处分裂，从而吸收或消散着陆时的冲击。 无人机能够在现场快速组装两人发射和数据检索，以及快速拆卸到这五个部件中，用于运输和存储，可以作为背包携带的高度紧凑的运输箱。

公开(公告)号：US06868314B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10186154

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: Bentley D. Frink

Inventor： Bentley D. Frink

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  B64C1/16

CPC classification number: H05K1/02 ,  A01K79/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D47/02 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/09145

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for retrieving data from remote difficult to reach terrain, such as wilderness areas, etc. and in particular to a system comprised of one or more surface based data collectors in communication with one or more wireless transceivers adapted to transmit the collected data to an unmanned aerial vehicle adapted to fly within a predetermined distance from the data collector and receive data collected therefrom. The present invention further relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle adapted to fly a flight pattern relative to a moveable surface object or for controlling the position of a moveable surface object relative to the flight path of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Finally, the present invention relates to an improved unmanned aerial vehicle having airframe structural elements with electrical circuits adhered to the surfaces of the structural elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于从远程难以达到的地形（例如荒野区域等）检索数据的系统，特别涉及一种由一个或多个基于表面的数据收集器组成的系统，该系统与一个或多个适于发送的无线收发器通信 将收集的数据传送到适合于从数据收集器预定距离内飞行并接收从其收集的数据的无人驾驶飞行器。 本发明还涉及一种适于相对于可移动表面物体飞行飞行图案或用于控制可移动表面物体相对于无人驾驶飞行器的飞行路径的位置的无人驾驶飞行器。 最后，本发明涉及一种具有机身结构元件的改进的无人驾驶飞行器，其中电路被粘附到结构元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20050006525A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10856360

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: David Byers ,  Gary Hall ,  Graham Hunter ,  Colen Kennell ,  Aleksander MacAnder ,  Judah Milgram ,  Jason Strickland

Inventor： David Byers ,  Gary Hall ,  Graham Hunter ,  Colen Kennell ,  Aleksander MacAnder ,  Judah Milgram ,  Jason Strickland

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/22 ,  B64C3/58 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C31/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B64C1/068 ,  B64C1/061 ,  B64C1/22 ,  B64C3/58 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C31/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: A hollow elliptical-cylindrical hull conformingly houses a hollow rectangular-prismatic cabin whereby the four longitudinal parallel outside edges of the latter make contact with the inside surface of the former. The fully constructed aircraft (either non-powered or powered) includes the integral hull-plus-cabin structure along with nose, tail and airfoil structures that are coupled therewith. The cabin conformingly accommodates hollow rectangular-prismatic modules useful for cargo storage. While the nose and/or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the modules are inserted into the cabin and the cabin is sealed. The aircraft is lifted (e.g., via airplane, helicopter, rocket or balloon) to a particular elevation and released, whereupon the two wings fully emerge and the aircraft effects controlled flight until reaching its destination. After landing, the nose and/or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the cabin is unsealed, and the modules are removed from the cabin.

Abstract translation: 中空的椭圆柱形船体适合地容纳中空矩形棱柱舱，由此四个纵向平行的外边缘与前者的内表面接触。 完全构造的飞机（非动力或动力）包括一体的船体加舱结构以及与其结合的鼻，尾和翼型结构。 机舱适合容纳用于货物存储的中空矩形模块。 当鼻部和/或尾部结构与整体的船体 - 舱室结构脱离时，模块被插入到舱室中，舱室被密封。 飞机被提升（例如，通过飞机，直升机，火箭或气球）到特定的高度并被释放，于是两翼完全出现，并且飞机实现控制的飞行直到到达其目的地。 在着陆后，鼻部和/或尾部结构与整体式的船体 - 舱室结构脱离，舱室被开封，模块从舱室中取出。

公开(公告)号：US06817573B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US10186665

申请日：2002-07-02

Applicant: Richard George Harrison ,  Terry Prendergast ,  Geoffrey Salkeld ,  Darren Holdcroft

Inventor： Richard George Harrison ,  Terry Prendergast ,  Geoffrey Salkeld ,  Darren Holdcroft

IPC: B64C1324

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C29/0075 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187

Abstract: An aircraft 1 comprising interchangeable wings 5 detachedly connected to a fuselage 3, each wing 5 containing the fuel and flight systems 13,15 for engines 7 mounted to the wings 5, so that the fuselage 3 need contain no flight systems, simply a “bus” 23 for communication and the transfer of data between the wings.

Abstract translation: 飞机1包括分离地连接到机身3的可互换翼5，每个翼5包含燃料和飞行系统13,15，用于安装到翼5上的发动机7，使得机身3不需要包含飞行系统，简单地是“总线 “23”用于沟通和传递数据之间的翅膀。

公开(公告)号：US20040135031A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-15

申请号：US10341206

申请日：2003-01-13

Applicant: BoXaiR Engineering LLC.

Inventor： John S. Stupakis

IPC: B64C001/00

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.

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。

公开(公告)号：US20040118969A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10600258

申请日：2003-06-20

Inventor： Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Kyle D. Swanson ,  Robert F. Curtin

IPC: B64B001/20 ,  B64C017/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机，在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率，同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条，以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存，而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气，并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。 本发明的飞行器包括支撑结构，该支撑结构包括多个支撑件，其中支撑件形成固定在机翼上的四面体。

公开(公告)号：US06550717B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09826424

申请日：2001-04-03

Applicant: Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin ,  Kyle D. Swanson ,  Paul Belik

Inventor： Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin ,  Kyle D. Swanson ,  Paul Belik

IPC: B64C100

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.