公开(公告)号：US07093789B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10853299

申请日：2004-05-24

Applicant: Edward Barocela ,  Patrick F. Cassidy

Inventor： Edward Barocela ,  Patrick F. Cassidy

IPC: B64B1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/10 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y10S244/901

Abstract: In one aspect, a hybrid airship including an outer shell, a plurality of helium filled gas envelopes, and an all-electric propulsion system may have the shape of a delta-wing. In some embodiments, the hybrid airship may be launched using buoyancy lift alone and aerodynamic lift may be provided by the all-electric propulsion system. In one aspect, a photovoltaic array and a high energy density power storage system may be combined to power the propulsion system making the propulsion system regenerative. The delta-wing shape can provide a surface area large enough to accommodate very large circular or elliptical transmission devices. By continuously recharging the power storage system, the hybrid airship in accordance with some embodiments can stay aloft at an operational altitude of at least about 85,000 ft for months or even years. The hybrid airship may function as an airborne military communications relay platform.

Abstract translation: 一方面，包括外壳，多个氦气填充的气体包络和全电动推进系统的混合式飞艇可以具有三角翼的形状。 在一些实施例中，混合式飞艇可以单独使用浮力提升机来启动，而空气动力提升可由全电动推进系统提供。 在一个方面，光伏阵列和高能量密度功率存储系统可以组合起来，为推进系统提供动力，使推进系统再生。 三角翼形状可以提供足够大的表面积以适应非常大的圆形或椭圆形传输装置。 通过不断地对蓄电系统充电，根据一些实施例的混合式飞艇可以在至少约85,000英尺的操作高度上保持高度数月甚至数年。 混合型飞艇可以作为空中军事通信中继平台。

公开(公告)号：US20050116091A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10692057

申请日：2003-10-23

Applicant: Patrick Kelly

Inventor： Patrick Kelly

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64G1/00 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64G1/005 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A system is disclosed for lifting a rocket into the upper atmosphere and establishing forward flight at several hundred miles per hour, before the rocket engines are ignited and the rocket is released from the lifting system. The main subassemblies of this lifting system comprise: (1) an array of large helium-filled dirigibles, of a size that can provide hundreds or thousands of tons of lifting force; (2) a tank-holding assembly that will be tethered to the dirigibles, and that will contain pumps and high-pressure tanks, to recapture and store the helium for use in subsequent launches; and, (3) a winged platform, with wings that can be rotated vertically during liftoff, and horizontally to establish forward flight after a desired altitude has been reached, and having conventional aircraft engines on each wing. This system enables safer, less expensive, and more efficient launching of rockets and heavy payloads into space, using easily reusable subassemblies.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统，用于在火箭发动机被点燃并且火箭从提升系统释放之前将火箭提升到上部大气中并建立每小时几百英里的向前飞行。 该提升系统的主要组件包括：（1）大型氦气填充的可拆装的阵列，其尺寸可以提供数百或数千吨的提升力; （2）将连接到可拆卸的储罐组件，并将包含泵和高压罐，以重新捕获和存储氦气以用于随后的发射; 和（3）翼形平台，具有能够在起飞期间垂直旋转的翼，并且在达到期望的高度之后水平地建立向前飞行，并且在每个翼上具有常规的飞机发动机。 该系统使用易于重复使用的组件，可以更安全，更便宜，更有效地将火箭和重型有效载荷发射到太空。

公开(公告)号：US06860449B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10197358

申请日：2002-07-16

Applicant: Zhuo Chen

Inventor： Zhuo Chen

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: An aircraft has a flying wing and two wingtip hulls installed on the wingtips of the flying wing. Both of the wingtip hulls contain lighter-than-air gas to generate static lift. These wingtip hulls not only contribute to lift-generating but also help the aircraft achieve roll stability and control. Forward propulsion systems are installed at the upper-front positions of the flying wing. When vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL) capability is required, one or more lift-fan propulsion systems can be installed on the flying wing. The lift-fan propulsion systems can either be driven by their own engines or by the power transmitted from the forward propulsion systems. Payload can be carried inside the flying wing or be hung under or held above the flying wing.

Abstract translation: 一架飞机有一个飞翼和两个翼尖船体安装在飞翼的翼尖上。 两个翼尖外壳都含有比空气中的气体产生静电提升。 这些翼尖不仅有助于提升发电，还有助于飞机实现滚筒的稳定性和控制。 前进推进系统安装在飞翼的上前位置。 当需要垂直和/或短起飞和着陆（V / STOL）能力时，可以在飞翼上安装一个或多个升降机推进系统。 电梯风扇推进系统可以由自己的发动机或从前进推进系统传递的动力驱动。 有效载荷可以在飞行翼内进行，或者悬挂在飞翼下面或者悬挂在飞翼上。

公开(公告)号：US06581873B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US10050934

申请日：2002-01-22

Applicant: Patrick P. McDermott

Inventor： Patrick P. McDermott

IPC: B64B120

CPC classification number: B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: A winged hybrid airship (dynastat) combining the advantages of lighter-than-air (LTA) and heavier-than-air (HTA) aircrafts is disclosed. By combining the dynamic lift of low drag, high aspect ration airfoils (e.g., length over chord >10) with the static lift of low drag, laminar-airflow airships, a platform is formed which is capable of prolonged high altitude flight, maintaining station over a given point on the earth, carrying a payload of communications, reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. Solar collection cells and microwave antennas allow for recharging of on board batteries/fuel cells for powering both the airship and on board avionics computers and reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. An alternate embodiment, having strengthened structural members, is able to provide low altitude heavy cargo lift in remote regions regions or cross country transport of goods.

公开(公告)号：US06565037B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US10161915

申请日：2002-06-04

Applicant: Gregory P. Tonkovich

Inventor： Gregory P. Tonkovich

IPC: B64B120

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft includes an aircraft body that retains gas that is lighter than air and rotates about a vertical axis, and a cargo carrier attached to the body so that the carrier does not rotate with the body. The aircraft includes one or more propulsion devices that cause the aircraft body to rotate and to move laterally through air. The propulsion devices use gas retained in the aircraft body as fuel. One or more wings may extend from the body, which control the vertical motion of the aircraft during travel. A computerized navigation system is provided with the aircraft to permit the aircraft to be preprogrammed to travel a desired travel path, or to permit the aircraft to be remote controlled. The electronic components of the aircraft are powered by one or more power supplies, which may also act as ballast weights to raise the center of gravity of the aircraft as it spins, and to maintain tension on the aircraft body as fuel is consumed.

Abstract translation: 一架飞机包括一个飞行器主体，其保持比空气轻且围绕垂直轴线旋转的气体，以及附接到主体的货物承载器，使得载体不与主体一起旋转。 飞机包括一个或多个推进装置，其使飞行器主体旋转并横向移动通过空气。 推进装置使用保留在飞机机体中的气体作为燃料。 一个或多个翼可以从身体延伸，其在行进期间控制飞行器的垂直运动。 与飞机一起提供计算机化导航系统，以允许飞机被预编程以行驶所需的行进路径，或允许飞机被远程控制。 飞机的电子部件由一个或多个电源供电，这些电源也可以作为压载重物，以在飞行器旋转时提升飞机的重心，并在燃料消耗时保持飞机机身的张力。

公开(公告)号：US20020096599A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US10050934

申请日：2002-01-22

Inventor： Patrick P. McDermott

IPC: B64B001/20

CPC classification number: B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: A winged hybrid airship (dynastat) combining the advantages of lighter-than-air (LTA) and heavier-than-air (HTA) aircrafts is disclosed. By combining the dynamic lift of low drag, high aspect ration airfoils (e.g., length over chord >10) with the static lift of low drag, laminar-airflow airships, a platform is formed which is capable of prolonged high altitude flight, maintaining station over a given point on the earth, carrying a payload of communications, reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. Solar collection cells and microwave antennas allow for recharging of on board batteries/fuel cells for powering both the airship and on board avionics computers and reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. An alternate embodiment, having strengthened structural members, is able to provide low altitude heavy cargo lift in remote regions regions or cross country transport of goods.

Abstract translation: 公开了结合轻于空气（LTA）和重型（HTA）飞机的优点的翼翼混合飞艇（dynastat）。 通过将低阻力，高纵横比翼型（例如弦长> 10）的动力升降与低阻力层流气流飞艇的静电提升相结合，形成能够延长高空飞行的平台，保持站 在地球上的一个给定的点上，载有通信，侦察或气象设备的有效载荷。 太阳能收集电池和微波天线允许对电池/燃料电池进行充电，为飞艇和船上电子计算机以及侦察或气象设备供电。 具有加强结构构件的替代实施例能够在偏远地区或越野货物运输中提供低空重型货物升降机。

公开(公告)号：US06311925B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-06

申请号：US09329398

申请日：1999-06-10

Applicant: Robert L. Rist

Inventor： Robert L. Rist

IPC: B64B134

CPC classification number: B64B1/02 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A lighter than air airship is disclosed that has an internal weight supporting structure. The weight supporting structure allows the airship to enjoy the advantages of both static and dynamic lift. The airship disclosed herein is lifted by both lighter than air gasses as well as wings attached to the internal weight supporting structure. A cargo container for use with the airship is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有内部重量支撑结构的比空气飞艇的打火机。 配重结构允许飞艇享受静态和动态升降的优点。 本文公开的飞艇由气体比空气轻以及附接到内部重量支撑结构的翼片提升。 还披露了与飞艇一起使用的货物集装箱。

公开(公告)号：US06286783B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09341162

申请日：1999-11-01

Applicant: Hermann Kuenkler

Inventor： Hermann Kuenkler

IPC: B64B102

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B63H5/125 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64D35/00

Abstract: An aircraft has a fuselage designed essentially as an aerostatic lift body. Combined lift and propulsion devices are articulated on the fuselage, are provided with propellers and form propulsion units and which in each case can tilt between a lift position, in which the respective propeller rotation plane is essentially horizontal and a propulsion position, in which the respective propeller rotation plane is essentially vertical. Additionally the propeller rotation plane has all-round inclination relative to the output shaft of the associated drive device.

Abstract translation: 飞机有一个基本上设计为空气静力升降机身的机身。 组合的升降机和推进装置在机身上铰接，具有螺旋桨和形式推进单元，并且在每种情况下都可以在各自的螺旋桨旋转平面基本上水平的提升位置与推进位置之间倾斜， 螺旋桨旋转平面基本上是垂直的。 此外，螺旋桨旋转平面相对于相关联的驱动装置的输出轴具有全方位的倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US5823468A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US547574

申请日：1995-10-24

Applicant: Hans-Jurgen Bothe

Inventor： Hans-Jurgen Bothe

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/18 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/18 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2001/0063 ,  B64C2001/0072 ,  B64C2001/0081 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/433

Abstract: A hybrid aircraft is taught having VTOL, R-VTOL and S-STOL capabilities. The aircraft has a lifting body hull and four wing sections arranged in tandem which are pivotally moveable about their neutral axis. Each wing section has mounted thereon a pivotal propeller-rotor assembly for providing thrust substantially in a range between horizontal and vertical. The wings and propellers are integrated to the hull by an outrigger designed to be very stiff and to distribute forces from the wings and propellers to the hull. The hull is shaped to provide aerodynamic lift in an airstream and to facilitate construction by minimizing the number of panels of differing curvature required. The hull is formed of a pressure tensioned frame covered with semi-rigid panels, a lower cladding frame and bow and stem cladding nose cones. The semi-rigid panels covering the frame are formed of gas-tight and abrasion resistant laminate material and are connected to the frame by means of an interface rib and latch system. The frame is formed of a plurality of curved elongate segments arranged in series orthogonal to the long axis of the hull and connected by means of torsion members. A turbo-electric drive system can be used to drive the aircraft. An advanced hybrid aircraft is also described having about 8 to 12 high speed fans in place of the propeller-rotors.

Abstract translation: 混合飞机被教导有VTOL，R-VTOL和S-STOL功能。 飞行器具有提升体船体和四个翼部分，其布置成彼此围绕其中立轴线枢转运动。 每个翼部分安装有枢转螺旋桨 - 转子组件，用于提供基本上在水平和垂直之间的范围内的推力。 机翼和螺旋桨通过设计成非常坚固的外伸支架并将力从翼和螺旋桨分配到船体而与船体结合在一起。 船体被成形为在空气流中提供空气动力提升，并且通过最小化所需曲率不同的面板的数量来促进构造。 船体由覆盖有半刚性板，下包层框架和弓和茎包覆鼻锥的压力张紧框架形成。 覆盖框架的半刚性面板由气密且耐磨的层压材料形成，并且通过界面肋和闩锁系统连接到框架。 框架由多个弯曲的细长段形成，该多个弯曲细长段与船体的长轴正交并且通过扭转构件连接。 涡轮增压驱动系统可用于驱动飞机。 还描述了一种先进的混合动力飞机，具有大约8到12个高速风扇代替螺旋桨转子。

公开(公告)号：US3083934A

公开(公告)日：1963-04-02

申请号：US14471061

申请日：1961-10-12

Applicant: VANDERLIP EDWARD G

Inventor： VANDERLIP EDWARD G

IPC: B64C27/20

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64B2201/00