公开(公告)号：US20160176523A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14645194

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: A motor vehicle system includes a motor vehicle including an aircraft landing portion, and an actively propelled unmanned aircraft configured to be supported on the aircraft landing portion. The vehicle and aircraft are configured such that the vehicle can provide at least one of fuel and electrical energy to the aircraft while the aircraft is supported on the aircraft landing portion.

公开(公告)号：US09353033B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14485412

申请日：2014-09-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Damon Vander Lind ,  Thomas Van Alsenoy ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul

IPC: F02B63/04 ,  F03G7/08 ,  H02K7/18 ,  C07C29/141 ,  F03D9/00 ,  B63H9/06 ,  B64C31/06 ,  F03D5/00

CPC classification number: F03D9/32 ,  B63H9/0685 ,  B63H2009/0692 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  C07C29/141 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/008 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  H02K7/1838 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A vehicle-based airborne wind turbine system having an aerial wing, a plurality of rotors each having a plurality of rotatable blades positioned on the aerial wing, an electrically conductive tether secured to the aerial wing and secured to a ground station positioned on a vehicle, wherein the aerial wing is adapted to receive electrical power from the vehicle that is delivered to the aerial wing through the electrically conductive tether; wherein the aerial wing is adapted to operate in a flying mode to harness wind energy to provide a first pulling force through the tether to pull the vehicle; and wherein the aerial wing is also adapted to operate in a powered flying mode wherein the rotors may be powered so that the turbine blades serve as thrust-generating propellers to provide a second pulling force through the tether to pull the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20160144982A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14272125

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Deere & Company

Inventor： Ramanathan Sugumaran

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/36 ,  A01D41/12 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12

Abstract: An aerial vehicle docking system includes a landing pad and an aerial vehicle. The landing pad has a concave landing surface and a depression. The aerial vehicle has landing gear and a protrusion. The protrusion is shaped to mate with the depression. The protrusion and the landing gear are positioned on a bottom surface of the aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 飞行器对接系统包括着陆垫和飞行器。 着陆垫具有凹入的着陆面和凹陷。 飞行器具有起落架和突起。 该突起成形为与凹陷配合。 突起和起落架位于飞行器的底面上。

公开(公告)号：US20160023762A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14828312

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingyu Wang

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/22

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60R9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/22 ,  G05D1/0684

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a vehicle. The UAV may be able to distinguish a companion vehicle from other vehicles in the area and vice versa. The UAV may take off and/or land on the vehicle. The UAV may be used to capture images and stream the images live to a display within the vehicle. The vehicle may control the UAV. The UAV may be in communication with the companion vehicle while in flight.

公开(公告)号：US20160009413A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14384382

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: Sang Cherl LEE ,  Dong Young REW ,  Eun Sup SIM ,  Gi Hyuk CHOI ,  Dong Hyun CHO ,  Hae Dong KIM ,  Jeong Hoon KIM ,  In Kyu KIM ,  Sang Man MOON ,  Sang Hyuck HAN ,  Sung Tae MOON ,  Jin Young SUK ,  Jin-Won KIM ,  Tae Soo NO ,  Hyeon Cheol GONG ,  Min Ki KIM ,  Jong Chul KIM

Inventor： Sang Cherl LEE ,  Dong Young REW ,  Eun Sup SIM ,  Gi Hyuk CHOI ,  Dong Hyun CHO ,  Hae Dong KIM ,  Jeong Hoon KIM ,  In Kyu KIM ,  Sang Man MOON ,  Sang Hyuck HAN ,  Sung Tae MOON ,  Jin Young SUK ,  Jin-Won KIM ,  Tae Soo NO ,  Hyeon Cheol GONG ,  Min Ki KIM ,  Jong Chul KIM

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  G08G5/02 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/362 ,  E04H6/44 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: An apparatus and method of charging and housing of an unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is disclosed. The apparatus includes an accommodator to accommodate an aircraft, a landing platform on which the aircraft lands, a housing portion to monitor state data by housing or charging the aircraft, and a sensor to assist in landing of the aircraft by allowing the aircraft to communicate with the apparatus. The apparatus enhances operational efficiency by reducing a travel time of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种无人驾驶垂直起降飞机的充电和收容设备和方法。 该装置包括容纳飞行器的容纳器，飞机降落的着陆平台，通过容纳飞行器来监视状态数据的壳体部分，以及通过允许飞机与飞机通信而辅助飞机着陆的传感器 该装置。 该装置通过减少飞行器的行驶时间来提高操作效率。

公开(公告)号：US20150158513A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14624069

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Brad Thomas Costa ,  Seneca Snyder ,  Jerry Duncan ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Michael Scott Miner ,  Shannon Joseph Clouse ,  Anwarul Azam ,  Matthew Lawrence Blair ,  Nidhi Naithani ,  Dattaraj Jagdish Rao ,  Anju Bind ,  Sreyashi Dey Chaki ,  Scott Daniel Nelson ,  Nikhil Uday Naphade ,  Wing Yeung Chung ,  Daniel Malachi Ballesty ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Jeffrey James Kisak ,  Dale Martin DiDomenico

IPC: B61L23/04 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B61L23/04 ,  B61L23/041 ,  B61L23/042 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/00651 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23241 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: An aerial camera system includes an aerial device disposed onboard a non-aerial vehicle as the non-aerial vehicle moves along a route. The aerial device also can be configured to fly above the route during movement of the vehicle along the route. The camera unit is configured to be disposed onboard the aerial device and to generate image data during flight of the aerial device. The one or more image analysis processors are configured to examine the image data and to identify a hazard disposed ahead of the non-aerial vehicle along a direction of travel of the non-aerial vehicle based on the image data. A method for identifying route-related hazards using image data obtained from a camera unit on an aerial device.

Abstract translation: 航空摄像机系统包括当非空中飞行器沿着路线移动时设置在非空中飞行器上的架空设备。 空中装置还可以被配置成在车辆沿着路线移动期间在路线上方飞行。 相机单元被配置为布置在天线装置上并在飞行装置的飞行期间产生图像数据。 一个或多个图像分析处理器被配置为基于图像数据来检查图像数据并且沿着非空中飞行器的行进方向识别布置在非空中飞行器之前的危险。 一种使用从天线装置上的相机单元获得的图像数据来识别路线相关危害的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09022322B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13852724

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Curnell Melvin Westbrook, Sr.

Inventor： Curnell Melvin Westbrook, Sr.

IPC: B64D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D7/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D7/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for utilizing a remotely-controlled aerial vehicle for emergency situations are disclosed. In an aspect of the present disclosure, a remotely-controlled aerial vehicle consisting of a rotor with interchangeably attached blades, a camera, an antenna for transmitting data, and rescue equipment which may be used to assist an endangered person on location is disclosed. In another aspect, the aerial vehicle further comprises a light source to assist in the use of the device at night, a pressure gun to assist in the delivery of rope or other materials in mountain side situations, an explosive device dropping mechanism, and a cable hoist.

Abstract translation: 公开了利用遥控飞行器用于紧急情况的装置，系统和方法。 在本公开的一方面，公开了一种遥控飞行器，其包括具有可互换连接的叶片的转子，相机，用于传输数据的天线以及可用于帮助濒危人员进行定位的救援设备。 在另一方面，该飞行器还包括有助于夜间使用装置的光源，用于在山侧情况下协助输送绳索或其他材料的压力枪，爆炸装置落下机构和电缆 提升。

公开(公告)号：US20140042042A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13570054

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: B65D77/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combined shipping container and balloon deployment system for deploying balloons into a balloon network. Such a shipping container may allow one or more balloons to be transported to a desired launch location, and then launched directly from the shipping container.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及用于将气囊部署到气球网络中的组合运输容器和气囊展开系统。 这种运输容器可以允许一个或多个气囊被运送到期望的发射位置，然后直接从运输容器发射。

公开(公告)号：US08439301B1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US13552591

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: David A. Lussier ,  Andrew J. Delisle ,  Philip M. Torrence

Inventor： David A. Lussier ,  Andrew J. Delisle ,  Philip M. Torrence

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system provides for UAV deployment and remote, unattended operation with reduced logistics requirements. The system includes a launcher that can include one or more launch tubes, each launch tube configured to house a UAV in a canister and one or more gas generators operatively connected to each canister and configured to push the UAV out of the launch tube by releasing gas into the canister. A controller for activating the gas generators can sequentially, and with a predetermined time delay, expel the UAV with a desired velocity and acceleration. The system further includes a UAV recovery device, a power supply, a security subsystem, a command and control subsystem and a communications subsystem. Command, control and communications can be provided between a remote station and the UAV.

Abstract translation: 无人飞行器（UAV）系统提供无人机部署和远程无人值守操作，物流需求减少。 该系统包括可以包括一个或多个发射管的发射器，每个发射管被配置成容纳罐中的UAV和可操作地连接到每个罐的一个或多个气体发生器，并且被配置为通过释放气体将UAV推出发射管 进入罐 用于激活气体发生器的控制器可以顺序地并且以预定的时间延迟以期望的速度和加速度排出UAV。 该系统还包括UAV恢复装置，电源，安全子系统，命令和控制子系统以及通信子系统。 可以在远程站和无人机之间提供命令，控制和通信。

公开(公告)号：US08418959B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US12874173

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Beom-Soo Kang ,  Woo-Jin Song ,  Tae-Wan Ku ,  Young-Seop Byun

Inventor： Beom-Soo Kang ,  Woo-Jin Song ,  Tae-Wan Ku ,  Young-Seop Byun

IPC: B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a spherical locking portion for landing on an unmanned ground vehicle is disclosed. The spherical locking portion can be the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Further, an unmanned ground vehicle for landing of an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising a landing portion configured to have some of a spherical locking portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle inserted therein is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种装备有用于着陆在无人地面车辆上的球形锁定部分的无人驾驶飞行器。 球形锁定部分可以是无人驾驶飞行器的车身。 此外，公开了一种用于无人驾驶飞机着陆的无人地面车辆，包括被配置为具有插入其中的无人驾驶飞行器的一些球形锁定部分的着陆部分。