公开(公告)号：US08113459B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US11922506

申请日：2005-07-07

Applicant: Alfredo Capuani

Inventor： Alfredo Capuani

IPC: B64C3/30

CPC classification number: B64C31/032 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft comprising an elongated framework provided with propelling means and direction-control planes. The framework is coupled to a pneumatic chamber suited to be filled with lighter-than-air gas and comprising two tubular branches joined to form a V-shaped profile, with an aerodinamic-lift surface extending therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机，其包括具有推进装置和方向控制平面的细长框架。 该框架联接到适于填充有轻于空气气体的气动室，并且包括连接以形成V形轮廓的两个管状分支，其间延伸有气动提升表面。

公开(公告)号：US08109462B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12957989

申请日：2010-12-01

Applicant: Pierre Balaskovic

Inventor： Pierre Balaskovic

IPC: B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/10

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/00

Abstract: An airship may include a hull substantially shaped as an oblate spheroid, one or more frame members defining a support structure, wherein the support structure forms at least a partial support for the hull, at least one horizontal stabilizing member operably coupled to a lower surface of the airship, and at least one horizontal stabilizing member having a first end and a second end. The at least one horizontal stabilizing member may define an anhedral configuration. The airship may also include a vertical stabilizing member having a first end pivotally coupled to the airship and a second end oriented to remain below an upper surface of the airship. The vertical stabilizing member may be configured to pivot within a vertical plane, and the first end of the vertical stabilizing member and the first end of the at least one horizontal stabilizing member may be operably coupled to one another.

Abstract translation: 飞艇可以包括基本上成形为扁圆球体的船体，限定支撑结构的一个或多个框架构件，其中所述支撑结构至少形成用于船体的部分支撑件，至少一个水平稳定构件可操作地联接到船体的下表面 所述飞艇以及具有第一端和第二端的至少一个水平稳定构件。 所述至少一个水平稳定构件可以限定一个双面构型。 飞艇还可以包括垂直稳定构件，其具有枢转地联接到飞艇的第一端和定向成保持在飞艇的上表面下方的第二端。 垂直稳定构件可以构造成在垂直平面内枢转，并且垂直稳定构件的第一端和至少一个水平稳定构件的第一端可以可操作地彼此连接。

公开(公告)号：US08033497B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12131655

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: David W. Kwok ,  Blaine Knight Rawdon ,  John Anthony Skorupa

Inventor： David W. Kwok ,  Blaine Knight Rawdon ,  John Anthony Skorupa

IPC: B64B1/62

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: An airship comprises a shell, a gas storage system, an air storage system, a cargo storage system, a heating system, and a propulsion system. The shell encompasses a volume. The gas storage system is located within the volume, wherein the gas storage system is capable of storing a lighter than air gas. The air storage system is located within the volume, wherein the air storage system is capable of storing heated air. The heating system is capable of heating air. The propulsion system is capable of propelling the shell during flight.

Abstract translation: 飞艇包括壳体，气体存储系统，空气存储系统，货物存储系统，加热系统和推进系统。 外壳包含一个音量。 气体存储系统位于体积内，其中气体存储系统能够存储比空气更轻的气体。 空气存储系统位于容积内，其中空气存储系统能够存储加热的空气。 加热系统能加热空气。 推进系统能够在飞行过程中推进壳体。

公开(公告)号：US20100270424A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US12429542

申请日：2009-04-24

Applicant: James D. DeLaurier

Inventor： James D. DeLaurier

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  G09F21/08 ,  B64B1/12

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  G09F21/08 ,  G09F21/10

Abstract: A hybrid airship comprises a non-rigid body having a delta-wing shape and an airfoil cross-section. The body is shaped for generating aerodynamic lift during forward flight, and contains a gas for generating buoyancy lift. At least one splitter plate is pivotally connected along a trailing edge of the body. The splitter plate is configured to be controllably pivoted for controlling the airship.

Abstract translation: 混合式飞艇包括具有三角翼形状和翼型横截面的非刚性体。 身体形状适合在向前飞行期间产生空气动力升力，并且包含产生浮力升力的气体。 至少一个分离板沿主体的后缘枢转地连接。 分离板构造成可控地枢转以控制飞艇。

公开(公告)号：US20100185346A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12690840

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: JOHN STEVEN SURMONT

Inventor： JOHN STEVEN SURMONT

IPC: B64B1/50 ,  G06F17/00 ,  H04B7/15 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, comprising: providing an aerial platform having an outer shell; disposing a gas containment system within the outer shell; attaching the aerial platform to an object using a tether system; and inflating the aerial platform and lifting a payload; wherein the aerial platform is configured such that it may be completely collapsed when deployed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种方法，包括：提供具有外壳的空中平台; 在外壳内设置气体收容系统; 使用系绳系统将空中平台连接到物体上; 并对空中平台充气并提升有效载荷; 其中所述空中平台被构造成使得其在展开时可能完全折叠。

公开(公告)号：US20100102163A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12530336

申请日：2008-03-10

Applicant: Aalbert Adrianus Van Helden

Inventor： Aalbert Adrianus Van Helden

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64C29/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60H3/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft which is configured for vertically ascending and landing, includes at least two wings (2a, 2b, 4a, 51, 4b, 52), a space (2c, 4c) for the generating during operation of climbing power, and an intermediate portion (3), the intermediate portion (3) being provided with thrust motors (6), and the space (2c, 4c) for the generating during operation of climbing power being provided with a quantity of lifting power units (HV). Each lifting power unit includes a first variable volume (V1) for the storage of an amount of relatively light gas which is lighter than atmospheric air, and is configured for the controllable adjustment of an upward force or lifting power by the variable volume taken up by the amount of relatively light gas.

Abstract translation: 构造成用于垂直上升和下降的飞机包括至少两个翼（2a，2b，4a，51,4b，52），用于在爬坡动力操作期间产生的空间（2c，4c） （3）中，中间部分（3）设置有推力马达（6），并且用于在爬坡动力运行期间产生的空间（2c，4c）设置有一定数量的起重动力单元（HV）。 每个起重动力单元包括用于存储比大气空气轻的相对轻的气体的量的第一可变容积（V1），并且被构造成用于通过由大气引导的可变容积可控地调节向上的力或提升功率 相对轻的气体量。

公开(公告)号：US20090238741A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12380729

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Detlev Konigorski

Inventor： Detlev Konigorski

IPC: B01D53/34 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D61/00 ,  B01D50/00 ,  B01D53/02 ,  B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/12 ,  B01D53/86

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B01D53/002 ,  B01D2257/2025 ,  B01D2257/2064 ,  B01D2259/4558 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  Y10S244/90

Abstract: An apparatus for removing harmful gas components out of the earth's atmosphere is a free-flying autonomous lightweight aircraft with an onboard gas processing system including gas separation or extraction devices, and inlets and outlets connected to the devices. Solar cells and/or thermoelectric generators provided on the craft produce electrical energy to operate the individual devices. The system may include a cryogenic closed-loop circulation system that participates in liquefying the extracted gas components. The apparatus is preferably a lighter-than-air craft like a dirigible. A method of extracting harmful gas components from the atmosphere involves flying the apparatus at a prescribed altitude level and operating the gas processing system to remove the harmful gas component from the atmosphere, then returning the apparatus to earth to offload the liquefied stored harmful gas component.

Abstract translation: 用于将有害气体成分从地球大气中除去的装置是一种自由飞行的自主轻型飞机，其具有包括气体分离或提取装置在内的气体处理系统以及连接到装置的入口和出口。 设置在飞行器上的太阳能电池和/或热电发电机产生电能以操作各个装置。 该系统可以包括参与液化提取的气体组分的低温闭环循环系统。 该装置优选地是比较轻便的轻型飞行器。 从大气中提取有害气体成分的方法包括使设备以规定的高度水平飞行，并操作气体处理系统以从大气中除去有害气体成分，然后使设备返回到地面以卸载液化的存储的有害气体成分。

公开(公告)号：US20080185475A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11774732

申请日：2007-07-09

Applicant: Howard J. Fuller

Inventor： Howard J. Fuller

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B64B1/14 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/62 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: A solar-powered aircraft uses solar energy to electrolyze on-board water to produce hydrogen. The hydrogen fills various on-board tanks, causing the aircraft to become lighter than air. The hydrogen is also used to operate a fuel cell which provides power for electrical equipment, including a motor for turning a propeller. Water produced as waste by the fuel cell is recycled for use in the production of hydrogen. When hydrogen is removed from the tanks, either because it is consumed by the fuel cell or because it is compressed and pumped out of the tanks, air returns to the tanks, and the aircraft becomes heavier than air. The aircraft can thus be made to climb and descend by making it lighter than air, or heavier than air. The aircraft emits no harmful substances into the environment. The aircraft can remain aloft indefinitely, limited only by an insignificant amount of leakage of hydrogen and water.

Abstract translation: 太阳能飞机使用太阳能来电化船上水以产生氢气。 氢气填充各种车载坦克，使飞机变得比空气轻。 氢还用于操作为电气设备提供动力的燃料电池，包括用于转动螺旋桨的电动机。 由燃料电池作为废物生产的水被再循环用于生产氢气。 当从罐中取出氢气时，由于燃料电池被消耗或被压缩并从罐中抽出，所以空气返回到罐中，飞机变得比空气重。 因此，飞机可以通过使其比空气轻，或比空气重，使其爬升和下降。 飞机在环境中不会产生有害物质。 飞机可以无限期地保持高空，仅受到氢和水的泄漏量的微不足道的限制。

公开(公告)号：US20080035787A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11501608

申请日：2006-08-08

Applicant: Mark N. Thompson

Inventor： Mark N. Thompson

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A lighter-than-air gas handling method and system for an airship capable of operating at a plurality of altitudes each characterized by a plurality of environmental conditions comprises a structure including a first envelope and a flexible volume portion in fluid communication with the first envelope. The first envelope capable of containing a volume of lighter-than-air gas disposed within the first envelope at a pressure in substantial equilibrium with an ambient pressure external to the first envelope when the airship is operating at a first altitude of the plurality of altitudes. A lighter-than-air gas transfer mechanism is coupled with the first envelope and the flexible volume portion and operative to allow the lighter-than-air gas to flow into the flexible volume portion as the lighter-than-air gas expands when the airship ascends to a second altitude higher than the first altitude and before the expanded lighter-than-air gas exceeds the containment capability of the first envelope. The flexible volume portion is operative to expand to accommodate the lighter-than-air gas flowing thereto from the first envelope wherein expansion of the flexible volume portion does not substantially affect the capability of the airship to operate in the plurality of environmental conditions of the second altitude. The lighter-than-air gas is transferred from the flexible volume portion into the first envelope as the airship descends from the second altitude to a third altitude lower than the second altitude.

Abstract translation: 一种用于能够以多个高度运行的飞艇的比空气轻的气体处理方法和系统，其特征在于多个环境条件包括包括与第一封套流体连通的第一封套和柔性容积部分的结构。 所述第一信封能够在所述飞艇在所述多个高度的第一高度运行时，以与所述第一信封外部的环境压力基本上平衡的压力，所述第一信封能够容纳设置在所述第一信封内的轻于空气的气体。 比空气中的气体转移机构与第一外壳和柔性容积部分相结合，并且可操作以当轻型空气气体膨胀时允许轻型空气气体流入柔性容积部分 升高到比第一高度高的第二高度，并且在膨胀的轻质空气气体超过第一包层的容纳能力之前。 柔性体积部分可操作以膨胀以适应从第一包壳流到其上的轻于空气的气体，其中柔性体积部分的膨胀基本上不影响飞艇在第二壳体的多个环境条件下操作的能力 高度。 随着飞艇从第二高度下降到低于第二高度的第三高度，轻于空气的气体从柔性体积部分转移到第一封套中。

公开(公告)号：US20060261213A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11131556

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Charles Lavan

Inventor： Charles Lavan

IPC: B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/14 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C3/30

Abstract: An inflatable endurance unmanned vehicle includes an inflatable hull with at least one inflatable wing extending therefrom. The inflatable wing has at least one spar movable between an extended position and a retracted position. Photovoltaic arrays are used to power the vehicle during daytime operation and power an electrolyzer. A fuel cell powers the vehicle during nighttime operation.

Abstract translation: 充气耐力无人车包括具有从其延伸的至少一个充气翼的可充气船体。 可充气机翼具有在延伸位置和缩回位置之间可移动的至少一个翼梁。 光伏阵列用于在白天操作期间为车辆供电并为电解槽供电。 燃料电池在夜间操作期间为车辆供电。