公开(公告)号：US20180022461A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15530528

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: Brendon G. Nunes ,  Florentin Christoph von Frankenberg

Inventor： Brendon G. Nunes ,  Florentin Christoph von Frankenberg

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/34

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: A hybrid airship (drone, UAV) capable of significantly extended flight times can use one of two technologies, or both together. The first technology uses a combination of a lifting gas (such as hydrogen or helium) in a central volume or balloon and multirotor technology for lift and maneuvering. The second technology equips the airship with an on board generator to charge the batteries during flight for extended flight operations, with an internal combustion engine (such as a high power to weight ratio gas turbine engine) driving the generator. A quadcopter or other multicopter configuration is desirable.

公开(公告)号：US09776709B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14947871

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Carlos Thomas Miralles

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B64C13/16 ,  G05D1/12 ,  F41G7/22 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C13/16 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/04 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F41G7/2253 ,  F41G7/2286 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: A system comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having wing elements and tail elements configured to roll to angularly orient the UAV by rolling so as to align a longitudinal plane of the UAV, in its late terminal phase, with a target. A method of UAV body re-orientation comprising: (a) determining by a processor a boresight angle error correction value bases on distance between a target point and a boresight point of a body-fixed frame; and (b) effecting a UAV maneuver comprising an angular role rate component translating the target point to a re-oriented target point in the body-fixed frame, to maintain the offset angle via the offset angle correction value.

公开(公告)号：US20170129580A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15322933

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: ANTER LLC ,  RUFIUS Oy

Inventor： TIMUR A MIRZEABASOV ,  LIDIA N. SHKOLINA ,  SVETLANA T. ROMANOVA ,  DIMITRII O. BELOV ,  VALERY M. VOLYNKIN ,  VADIM Y. GOLOVAN ,  FAIL N. SULEYMANOV ,  IGOR VODYANOY

IPC: B64B1/66 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64B1/22

CPC classification number: B64B1/66 ,  A62B5/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64D27/24

Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose airship and, more particularly, to a hybrid dirigible. The airship comprises a body (2) having a parallelepiped shape and docking means (8) comprising four rods connected by a frame and designed to be extractable from the body (2), the ends of these rods being provided each with at least one vacuum cup for adhering to a substantially vertical surface of a building. The docking means (8) are provided with grips adapted to engage with the docking means (8) of another airship of the same design. The invention also relates to a set of airships including at least two said airships. The proposed airship does not require a lot of space for its take-off and provides fast and secure evacuation of people from tower buildings. In addition, the invention provides the possibility of varying the airship payload directly in flight depending of specific needs.

公开(公告)号：US09623954B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14341184

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: Scott R. Kempshall

Inventor： Scott R. Kempshall

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64B1/58 ,  F03D9/00

CPC classification number: B64C3/46 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C3/48 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  F03D1/04 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  Y02E10/725

Abstract: The present invention is a variable geometry lighter-than-air (LTA) aircraft that is adapted to morph its shape from a symmetric cross-section buoyant craft to an asymmetric lifting body and even to a symmetric zero lift configuration. The basic structure is a semi rigid airship with movable longerons. Movement of the longerons adjusts the camber of the upper and/or lower surfaces to achieve varying shapes of the lifting-body. This transformation changes both the lift and drag characteristics of the craft to alter the flight characteristics. The transformation may be accomplished while the craft is airborne and does not require any ground support equipment.

公开(公告)号：US20170096209A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15316902

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: Nikolai Borisowich SHULGIN

Inventor： Nikolai Borisowich SHULGIN

IPC: B64B1/66 ,  B64B1/08

CPC classification number: B64B1/66 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of aviation, and specifically to aircraft structures. The present hybrid aircraft comprises an aerostat with a rigid frame, ballonets with helium, a suspension system, and a bearing platform with a cargo/passenger cabin. The cabin includes controls, engines, electrical equipment and measurement devices. The aerostat is composed of two envelopes connected by a cylindrical hinge and provided with affixing elements, controlling the rotation of which allows for changing and securing the aerostat in the form of a wing or in the form of an A-shape with an opened fairing. The suspension system includes rigid and flexible connections and is capable of being transformed and secured. The stationing and securing of the device in a stable position can be carried out on a sloped solid ground surface, on a water surface, or on a vertical structure.

公开(公告)号：US09527569B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14428906

申请日：2013-09-19

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Sebastien Fournier ,  Jay Godsall

IPC: B64B1/24 ,  C25B15/08 ,  C25B1/04 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D39/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/24 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B15/08 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T90/44

Abstract: An aircraft comprising a hydrogen-containing envelope, a water-collection system for collecting water from the envelope, an electrolyzer to convert the water collected using the water-collection system into hydrogen, and a hydrogen-replenishment system for replenishing the envelope with hydrogen generated using the electrolyzer. In one embodiment, generated hydrogen is also supplied to a hydrogen-fuelled propulsion system for propulsion of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机，包括含氢封壳，用于从外壳收集水的收水系统，将使用收集系统收集的水转化为氢的电解器，以及产生氢的补充系统 使用电解槽。 在一个实施例中，产生的氢也被供应到用于推进飞行器的氢燃料推进系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160355248A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15242223

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: LTA CORPORATION

Inventor： John GOELET

IPC: B64B1/68 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/68 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/56 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: An airship is provided. The airship includes a hull configured to contain a gas, at least one propulsion assembly coupled to the hull and including a propulsion device, and at least one aerodynamic component including a plurality of fairing structures including one or more slats, wherein the at least one aerodynamic component is associated with the hull and is configured to direct airflow around the airship.

Abstract translation: 提供飞艇。 飞艇包括构造成容纳气体的船体，耦合到船体的至少一个推进组件，并且包括推进装置，以及包括多个整流罩结构（包括一个或多个板条）的至少一个空气动力部件，其中至少一个空气动力学 组件与船体相关联，并且被配置为引导飞艇周围的气流。

公开(公告)号：US09428257B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14485685

申请日：2014-09-13

Applicant: William Edmund Nelson

Inventor： William Edmund Nelson

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: An air vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a propulsion assembly. The vehicle body has the shape of a wing airfoil to generate lift when air flows over the vehicle body. The vehicle body has a body longitudinal axis and substantially planar port and starboard sides of composite material, and includes first and second hulls that are secured together side-by-side, the hulls having longitudinal axes that are substantially parallel to the body longitudinal axis and two substantially planar side walls at least one of which is of composite material. Each hull defines a separate fluid chamber that is filled with a fluid that is at least partially buoyant. The propulsion assembly is secured to the vehicle body port and starboard sides. The propulsion assembly includes port front and rear engines and starboard front and rear engines, wherein at least two of the engines have independently controlled thrust vectors.

Abstract translation: 一种机动车辆包括车体和推进组件。 车体具有翼型的形状，以在空气流过车体时产生升力。 车身具有主体纵向轴线和复合材料的基本上平面的端口和右舷侧面，并且包括并排固定在一起的第一和第二船体，船体具有基本上平行于主体纵向轴线的纵向轴线，并且 两个基本平坦的侧壁，其至少一个是复合材料。 每个船体限定了一个单独的流体室，其中填充有至少部分浮力的流体。 推进组件被固定到车体端口和右舷。 推进组件包括前端和后部发动机和右舷前发动机，其中至少两个发动机具有独立控制的推力矢量。

公开(公告)号：US09296460B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13767844

申请日：2013-02-14

Applicant: Phillip R. Barber

Inventor： Phillip R. Barber

IPC: B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64G1/26 ,  B64G1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64G1/26 ,  B64G1/40

Abstract: An airship is presented having a plurality of resilient gas bags and gas containers, a straight fuselage tubular hull, with an inner air passageway and propulsion system located therein, and, connecting air inlet, and outlet funnels fore, and aft, with air deflector cones axially positioned therein. The ship also contains propulsion, reverse, and directional rocket thrusters, in addition to typical airship components.

Abstract translation: 具有多个弹性气体袋和气体容器的飞艇，其具有位于其中的内部空气通道和推进系统的直的机身管状船体，以及前部和后部与空气导流锥连接的空气入口和出口漏斗 轴向定位在其中。 除了典型的飞艇部件外，该船还包含推进，反向和定向火箭推进器。

公开(公告)号：US20150248711A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14430576

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: SOLAR SHIP INC.

Inventor： Sebastien Fournier ,  Jay Godsall

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/58

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0275 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L50/40 ,  B60L50/52 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0267 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G09F21/06 ,  G09F27/00 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G2370/02 ,  G09G2370/16 ,  G09G2380/12 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18508 ,  H04L67/2814 ,  H04W4/60 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y04S50/10 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: An airship or airborne station comprises a gas-containing envelope for containing a lifting gas, solar panels on the envelope for providing electric power to an energy storage system, and an external display screen powered by the energy storage system. This airship or airborne station enables novel methods of using the airship or airborne station to display digital content, to sell or auction ad space on the display screen to the highest bidder, to display information for events, crowds, rescue operations, or to interact digitally with a group of wireless communications devices. Furthermore, the airship or airborne station acts as a communication and media hub for uploading user-generated content, relaying communications from wireless devices, broadcasting content or interactive media.

Abstract translation: 飞艇或机载站包括用于容纳提升气体的含气体信封，用于向能量存储系统提供电力的信封上的太阳能电池板以及由能量存储系统供电的外部显示屏。 这种飞艇或机载站能够使用飞艇或机载电台显示数字内容，将显示屏上的广告空间出售或拍卖给最高出价者的新颖方法，显示事件，人群，救援行动的信息或数字互动 与一组无线通信设备。 此外，飞艇或机载电台作为上传用户生成内容的通信和媒体中心，中继无线设备的通信，广播内容或交互式媒体。