公开(公告)号：US20180354633A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US16055770

申请日：2018-08-06

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Wentao WANG ,  Lei ZHANG ,  Lei WANG ,  Bogao XU

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  H02J7/32 ,  H02J7/34

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64D31/06 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  H02J7/32 ,  H02J7/345 ,  Y02T10/90

Abstract: A method for supplying power to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes converting heat generated by at least one energy component of the UAV into electrical power and supplying the electrical power to the UAV based on a flying status of the UAV and/or a discharge status of a power battery of the UAV. The power battery is a main power source of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20180323712A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15717087

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Joshua White Traube

IPC: H02M3/158 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02M1/088 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64D31/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D31/00 ,  H02M1/088 ,  H02M3/1563 ,  H02M3/1588 ,  H02P7/29 ,  H02P7/291 ,  H02P7/2913 ,  H02P31/00

Abstract: A power conversion unit may include two or more power modules for providing high-voltage direct current power to electrical loads, such as one or more propulsion motors aboard an aerial vehicle. Each of the power modules may be controlled by hysteresis, and may include one or more pairs of transistors that are switched by a gate driver with respect to differences between a reference current and a sensed current passing through a boost inductor. The number, size and shape of the power modules may be selected to accommodate the electrical loads, and may be switched on or off, as necessary. The power conversion unit may feature at least one more power module than is required to meet all anticipated electrical loads, thereby ensuring that the power conversion unit may continue to provide power even in the event that one of the power modules experiences a fault of any kind.

公开(公告)号：US20180319477A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15972087

申请日：2018-05-04

Applicant: Andrew X. Yakub

Inventor： Andrew X. Yakub

IPC: B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/70 ,  H01M8/18 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/001 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01M8/186 ,  H01M2250/20

Abstract: The zero carbon emission vehicle as disclosed herein may include a condenser for extracting fluid water from the atmosphere, an electrolyzer for generating hydrogen from the fluid water, and one or more deformable fluid-retaining chambers that couple thereto for selectively adjusting the buoyancy and altitude of the zero carbon emission vehicle in real-time, to maintain the air vehicle in flight substantially without needing to land and refuel the air vehicle. Solar panels provide the energy for the described systems, and the energy from the solar panels can be stored in the form of hydrogen gas which gives buoyancy to the air vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180283292A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15953209

申请日：2018-04-13

Applicant: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Inventor： Juergen STEINWANDEL ,  Florian STAGLIANO ,  Jan VAN TOOR

IPC: F02D29/02 ,  B64D31/00

CPC classification number: F02D29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/16 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: An unmanned aircraft includes a propulsion system having a diesel or kerosene internal combustion engine and a charger device for engine charging. The propulsion system can be a hybrid propulsion system or a parallel hybrid propulsion system.

公开(公告)号：US20180265222A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15781498

申请日：2016-12-06

Applicant: Kunio TAKAGI

Inventor： Noriko TAKAGI

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/32 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65D88/14 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A transport system using an unmanned aerial vehicle that overcomes restrictions on distance, time, and the like, thereby expanding a deliverable range for improved convenience. A transport system using an unmanned aerial vehicle that is capable of performing three-dimensional movement using electric power supplied thereto. The unmanned aerial vehicle is mounted with a container for storing a cargo to be transported and is flown by means of relay stations that cover the shipment source with the shipment destination of the cargo. The container is provided with a power storage unit for storing electric power to be supplied to the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the power storage unit of the container is charged at the relay station when the container is not being moved.

公开(公告)号：US20180257776A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15916336

申请日：2018-03-09

Applicant: Top Flight Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Long N. Phan ,  Mohammad Imani Nejad ,  Matthew Sweetland

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D33/10 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes at least one rotor motor configured to drive at least one propeller to rotate; and a micro hybrid generator system configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor. The micro hybrid generator system includes a rechargeable battery configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor; a small engine configured to generate mechanical power; and a generator motor coupled to the small engine and configured to generate electrical power from the mechanical power generated by the small engine. The unmanned aerial vehicle also includes a cooling system configured to couple to the micro hybrid generator system. The cooling system includes one or more plates; and a plurality of fins extending from each of the one or more plates. The cooling system is configured to dissipate heat from the micro hybrid generator system.

公开(公告)号：US20180257502A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15761311

申请日：2016-09-29

Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

Inventor： Sung Soo PARK

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/12

CPC classification number: B60L11/1829 ,  B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/38 ,  B60L53/60 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F1/007 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A driving method of an unmanned aerial vehicle according to an embodiment may include moving, by the unmanned aerial vehicle, based on GPS information, receiving a wireless signal including position information about a charging apparatus from the charging apparatus, determining whether the GPS information matches the position information included in the wireless signal and landing based on the GPS information and the wireless signal, transferring a reception packet including power information about the unmanned aerial vehicle to the charging apparatus, and receiving precise position information including position coordinates of the charging apparatus generated based on the reception packet.

公开(公告)号：US20180229859A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15950018

申请日：2018-04-10

Applicant: Michael Steward Evans

Inventor： Michael Steward Evans

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/362 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0095 ,  H02J7/025

Abstract: A charging system for a drone carrying a passenger pod has a base structure connected to a power grid, a row of substantially planar wireless charging pads supported by the base structure, and a computerized controller enabled to communicate with a drone and to initiate, control and stop charging power. As a drone carrying a passenger pod approaches the charging-system, the computerized controller directs the moving drone into a path bringing a charging receiver pad of the passenger pod carried by the drone, and connected to a battery of the passenger pod, into proximity with the row of substantially planar charging pads, and directs the drone to move the carried passenger pod along the row of charging pods, managing speed and direction of the moving drome along the path, as charging of the battery of the passenger pod is accomplished.

公开(公告)号：US20180229852A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15434411

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Gregory J. Boss ,  Jeremy R. Fox ,  Andrew R. Jones ,  Kevin C. McConnell ,  John E. Moore, JR.

IPC: B64D37/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/84

CPC classification number: B67D7/845 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B67D7/08 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A drone or UAV can use a mobile docking platform mounted to a vehicle to receive fuel. The fuel provided from the vehicle to the UAV. By using a mobile docking platform mounted to a mobile vehicle, the UAVs can fly for a larger period of time without having to return to a home or base for fuel and/or refuel when the UAV is not needed for a main task.

公开(公告)号：US20180178910A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15852444

申请日：2017-12-22

Applicant: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Inventor： Dongsoo HAR ,  Sang Min LEE

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D41/00

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B64C3/385 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D41/007 ,  F15B15/06 ,  F16H19/001 ,  F16H19/04 ,  F16H21/44 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: An aerial vehicle includes: a main body; two main wings arranged to the main body; two main wing tilting control units coupled to the main wings to control the main wings to tilt independently; two main propulsion units arranged to the main wings; tail wings arranged to a rear side of the main body; a rudder arranged to the tail wing; a rudder tilting control unit to control the rudder to tilt; a tail propulsion unit arranged to the rear side of the main body; a tail tilting control unit to control the tail propulsion unit to tilt; a power unit to provide power to the main and tail propulsion units; and a position control unit to control the main wing tilting control units, the main propulsion units, the rudder tilting control unit, the tail propulsion unit, the tail tilting control unit to adjust position of the aerial vehicle.