公开(公告)号：US07097136B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10823434

申请日：2004-04-13

Applicant: Robert A. Ruszkowski, Jr.

Inventor： Robert A. Ruszkowski, Jr.

IPC: B64C35/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/062 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B63G13/00 ,  B64C35/00 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  F41F3/07 ,  F42B15/20

Abstract: A sea-launched and recovered unmanned aircraft is disclosed. The aircraft is jet-powered and has features and systems to maintain watertight integrity such that it may be released from a submerged submarine or dropped into a body of water by a ship or an aircraft. The aircraft is buoyant and remains at or near the water surface before its rockets are ignited. The rockets propel the air vehicle out of the sea and accelerate it to flying speed at which time a jet engine is started and the rockets are jettisoned. The air vehicle performs its mission independently or in conjunction with other ones of the air vehicles. The air vehicle then returns to an assigned splashdown point at sea via, for example, an engine-off “whip-stall” maneuver. A submarine or ship may retrieve the air vehicle and readies it for another mission.

Abstract translation: 披露了一架海上发射和回收的无人机。 飞机是喷气式动力的，并具有保持水密完整性的特征和系统，使得其可以从潜水艇释放或由船或飞机落入水体。 这架飞机是浮力的，并且在其火箭点火之前保持在水面或附近。 火箭将空中车辆推出海面，并将其加速到飞行速度，此时起飞喷气发动机，火箭被抛弃。 机动车辆独立地或与其他机动车辆一起执行任务。 然后，空中飞行器通过例如发动机关闭“鞭炮”操纵返回到海上指定的飞溅点。 潜艇或船只可以检索空中飞行器并准备进行另一个飞行任务。

公开(公告)号：US20060074557A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11011001

申请日：2004-12-13

Applicant: Anthony Mulligan ,  Christopher Troudt ,  Jason Michael Douglas

Inventor： Anthony Mulligan ,  Christopher Troudt ,  Jason Michael Douglas

IPC: G01C21/26

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses provide surveillance of a convoy. At least one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) obtains images around the convoy's position to provide information about potential hostile activity while the UAV follows a generally curvilinear path around the convoy as instructed by one of the convoy vehicles. Path planner algorithm software is executed by the controlling convoy vehicle in which position and velocity information regarding the unmanned aerial vehicle and the convoy are processed to determine values of control variables. The determined values are sent to the unmanned aerial vehicle over a wireless communications channel. The path of the surveillance vehicle may be changed in order to provide evasive measures to avoid an attack on the surveillance vehicle by an adversary.

Abstract translation: 方法和设备对车队进行监视。 至少一架无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）获取围绕车队位置的图像，以提供关于潜在敌对行为的信息，而无人机按照车队车辆指示的方式沿着车队周围的大致曲线路径。 路径规划器算法软件由控制车队车辆执行，其中处理关于无人机和车队的位置和速度信息以确定控制变量的值。 所确定的值通过无线通信信道发送到无人驾驶飞行器。 监视车辆的路径可能会改变，以便提供回避措施，以避免对手对监控车辆的攻击。

公开(公告)号：US20050230536A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10758943

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing, recovering, disassembling, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight, a process that can be aided by a line capture device having retainers in accordance with further aspects of the invention. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft, for example, by capturing a first wing of the aircraft and securing a second wing before releasing the first.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获，恢复，拆卸和存储无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，吊杆可以被延伸以部署回收线以在飞行中捕获飞行器，这是根据本发明的其它方面能够由具有保持器的线捕获装置辅助的过程。 然后，飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台，拆卸和存储，再次与操作者和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触，例如通过捕获飞行器的第一翼并且在释放之前固定第二翼 第一。

公开(公告)号：US20050151009A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10760150

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that operates with a wedge action. A launch carriage carrying an unmanned aircraft is positioned on first and second launch members. At least one of the launch members moves relative to the other from a first position to a second position, causing the launch carriage to move from a first launch carriage position to a second launch carriage position. As the launch carriage moves, it accelerates the aircraft and releases the aircraft for takeoff.

Abstract translation: 描述了发射无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从用楔形动作操作的装置发射。 携带无人机的发射架位于第一和第二发射构件上。 发射构件中的至少一个相对于另一个从第一位置移动到第二位置，使得发射托架从第一发射托架位置移动到第二发射托架位置。 随着发射架移动，它加速飞机并释放飞机起飞。

公开(公告)号：US20050133665A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10759545

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and constraining motion of unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. A trigger mechanism coupled to the recovery line can actuate a hoist device to reduce slack in the recovery line. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft on the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和约束无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的运动的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 联接到回收管线的触发机构可以启动提升装置以减少回收管线中的松弛。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞机在回收管线上的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US06874729B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-05

申请号：US10031925

申请日：2000-07-24

Applicant: William R. McDonnell

Inventor： William R. McDonnell

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

公开(公告)号：US20050017129A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10754251

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: William McDonnell

Inventor： William McDonnell

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机（无人机）的方法（10）。 优选的发射方法是将UAV（10）运送到高度，使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞（8）。 无人机被丢弃，并在潜水中获得足够的空速，执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线（4）上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆，然后被绞盘回到船（2）。

公开(公告)号：US06260797B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09229599

申请日：1999-01-13

Applicant: Miles R. Palmer

Inventor： Miles R. Palmer

IPC: B64C356

CPC classification number: F42B15/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D37/04 ,  B64D37/06 ,  B64D37/12 ,  B64D39/00

Abstract: A transformable gun launched aero vehicle having a ballistic projectile configuration and an aeroplane configuration includes a cylinder forming a shell of the vehicle in the ballistic projectile configuration and wings deployable from the cylinder. The wings are capable of achieving sufficient lift for sustained flight in the aeroplane configuration. The cylinder forms a fuselage of the vehicle in the aeroplane configuration. A wing includes plural rib elements, plural inflatable tubes where each tube is braced by the plural rib elements, and a wind shell disposed around the plural inflatable tubes and the plural rib elements. The vehicle includes an inflatable tail section that is inflated while the vehicle is in the aeroplane configuration. The vehicle includes a parachute that is reversibly deployable from a nose portion of the vehicle. The vehicle includes at least one landing rod. Each landing rod is reversibly extendable from the vehicle. A landing controller controls a first landing rod to extend after the vehicle has begun to vertically descend. The vehicle includes a folding propeller deployable from the fuselage in the aeroplane configuration. The vehicle includes a control system, and the control system includes a module to determine when the vehicle has reached a first predetermined state that defines an initiation of a transition from the ballistic projectile configuration to the aeroplane configuration.

Abstract translation: 可变形枪发射具有弹道射弹配置的航空车辆，并且飞机配置包括形成弹道射出构造的车辆壳体的气缸和从气缸展开的翼。 机翼能够在飞机配置中实现足够的升力以持续飞行。 汽缸在飞机配置中形成车辆的机身。 翼包括多个肋元件，多个可充气管，其中每个管由多个肋元件支撑，以及设置在多个可充气管和多个肋元件周围的风壳。 车辆包括在车辆处于飞机配置中时充气的可充气尾部。 车辆包括可从车辆的鼻部部分可逆地展开的降落伞。 车辆包括至少一个着陆杆。 每个着陆杆可从车辆可逆地延伸。 着陆控制器控制第一着陆杆在车辆开始垂直下降之后延伸。 该车辆包括在飞机配置中可从机身部署的折叠螺旋桨。 车辆包括控制系统，并且控制系统包括用于确定车辆何时已经达到第一预定状态的模块，该第一预定状态定义了从弹道射弹配置到飞机配置的转变的开始。

公开(公告)号：US4505442A

公开(公告)日：1985-03-19

申请号：US505815

申请日：1983-06-20

Applicant: Jerome Kirsch ,  M. Alan Kopsco ,  Edward Markow ,  Michael Sturm

Inventor： Jerome Kirsch ,  M. Alan Kopsco ,  Edward Markow ,  Michael Sturm

IPC: B63B1/28 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F42B17/00 ,  F42B23/00 ,  F41G9/00 ,  F42B15/20

CPC classification number: F42B23/00 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F42B17/00 ,  B63B1/322 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  Y02T70/12

Abstract: A transient surface contact vehicle for transporting a load from a surface starting point to a surface end point has a structure for carrying the load from the starting point to the end point. A vehicle support extends from the structure. A buoyancy control device mounted in the structure is coupled to the vehicle support for selectively making the support buoyant and non-buoyant whereby when the support is buoyant it abuts the surface of a body of water thereby supporting the vehicle at a predetermined distance above the surface of the body of water. An acquisition sensor mounted on the structure initiates water surface operations. A sensor is mounted on the structure and cooperates with the acquisition sensor to energize upon tracking of the target and to move the vehicle along the water surface to impact with the target at the end point. A position control mounted on the vehicle produces a negative pitching moment to maintain the structure in surface-following contact with the body of water.

Abstract translation: 用于将载荷从表面起始点传送到表面终点的瞬时表面接触车辆具有用于承载起始点到终点的载荷的结构。 车辆支架从结构延伸。 安装在结构中的浮力控制装置联接到车辆支撑件，用于选择性地使支撑件浮力和非浮力，由此当支撑件浮力时，其抵靠水体表面，从而在车辆表面上方预定的距离处支撑车辆 的身体的水。 安装在结构上的采集传感器启动水面操作。 传感器安装在结构上并与采集传感器配合，以在跟踪目标时激励并沿着水面移动车辆以在终点处与目标撞击。 安装在车辆上的位置控制产生负俯仰力矩，以保持结构与水体的表面跟随接触。

公开(公告)号：WO2018063630A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/048814

申请日：2017-08-28

Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION

Inventor： HUNT, Simon ,  SRIVASTAVA, Neeta

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G06Q10/0835

Abstract: In an example, there is disclosed a drone operator computing apparatus having : a network interface; and one or more logic elements providing a broker agent to: communicatively couple to a drone brokerage engine via the network interface; send a carrier request comprising a request for a carrier to carry a drone through a prohibitive zone; receive a brokered carrier response comprising an engage point; and dispatch the drone to the engage point. There is also disclosed a drone having a navigation engine to proceed to the engage point and engage a carrier. There is also disclosed a brokerage engine to broker a carrier request from the drone operator, receive a carrier response from a carrier operator, and broker the carrier response.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例中，公开了一种无人驾驶飞机运营商计算设备，其具有：网络接口; 以及一个或多个逻辑元件，提供经纪人代理以：通过网络接口通信地耦合到无人驾驶经纪人引擎; 发送载体请求，该载体请求包括通过禁止区携带无人机的载体的请求; 接收包括参与点的代理的运营商响应; 并将无人机派送到接合点。 还公开了一种无人驾驶飞机，其具有导航引擎以进入接合点并接合载体。 另外还披露了一个经纪引擎，用于代理来自无人机运营商的运营商请求，接收运营商运营商的运营商回应，以及代理运营商回应。