公开(公告)号：US20180166916A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15690397

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Inventor： I-THUN LIN

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J2007/0096

Abstract: A wireless charging system of an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a transmitting module including an external power supply and a transmitting induction coil electrically connected to the external power supply. The transmitting induction coil is used to generates an induced magnetic field. The wireless charging system further includes a receiving module including a receiving induction coil and a battery. The receiving induction coil is located in a landing gear of the unmanned aerial vehicle and electrically connected to the battery. The receiving induction coil is used to generate a induced current that is charged back to the battery.

公开(公告)号：US20180148170A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：US15824767

申请日：2017-11-28

Applicant: Easy Aerial Inc.

Inventor： Ivan Stamatovski

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/007

Abstract: A charging station for an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a landing surface having a first charging terminal formed of a first electrically conductive material, a second charging terminal formed of a second electrically conductive material and spaced apart from the first charging terminal, and an electrically insulating material disposed between the first charging terminal and the second charging terminal. A centering wheel is rotatably associated with the landing surface and has a center hub and spokes extending from the center hub. A rotator coupled to the centering wheel can rotate the centering wheel to align the unmanned aerial vehicle with the first charging terminal and the second charging terminal.

公开(公告)号：US20180134381A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15816319

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: DETROIT AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Jon Rimanelli ,  Lai YIZHANG

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: An unmanned air vehicle is provided. The unmanned air vehicle includes a frame having a center portion connecting two substantially parallel transversely spaced apart ele-wings. The ele-wings may store batteries and rotate along a forward axis to provide lift during a transition from vertical flight to linear flight. The landing gear may be connected to the ele-wings and configured to change pitch of the ele-wing to ensure stable flight during flight mode transition. A plurality of propellers, each having propeller drive motors, are attached to the frame and able to rotate from parallel position, relative to the center portion, for vertical flight to a perpendicular position, relative to the center portion, for linear flight. The propeller drives rotate on its axis and may be configured to propel the vehicle in a ground and flight mode.

公开(公告)号：US09969490B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14645194

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: A motor vehicle system includes a motor vehicle including an aircraft landing portion, and an actively propelled unmanned aircraft configured to be supported on the aircraft landing portion. The vehicle and aircraft are configured such that the vehicle can provide at least one of fuel and electrical energy to the aircraft while the aircraft is supported on the aircraft landing portion.

公开(公告)号：US09938011B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15389975

申请日：2016-12-23

Applicant: Scott B. Rollefstad ,  John P. Waszczak

Inventor： Scott B. Rollefstad ,  John P. Waszczak

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D41/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D41/00 ,  G05D1/0005 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/53

Abstract: A method of harvesting and managing energy from air currents, by small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) having a plurality of powered and unpowered rotors, to increase the aircraft's flight time, especially where the mission requires extensive hovering and loitering, is provided. Conventional powered rotors create lift for the aircraft. Unpowered rotors can either be: 1) Free-wheeling rotors which increase the plan form area of aircraft as they rotate, increasing lift, and reducing the power draw on the battery, and/or 2) Rotors connected to micro-generators, which serve as a brake on the unpowered rotors, create electrical power to charge the aircraft batteries or directly power the aircraft's electronics. The invention's folding rotor arm design results in a compact package that is easily transported by a single user (man portable). The aircraft can be removed from its protective tube, unfolded and launched for flight in less than a minute. Extended flight times, compact easily transported design, and ability to host flight software on a user's tablet/PC result in low total cost of ownership.

公开(公告)号：US20180095433A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15394329

申请日：2016-12-29

Applicant: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Javier Fernandez Rico ,  Glenn Black ,  Michael Taylor ,  Andrew Stephen Young

IPC: G05B13/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  F41G3/26 ,  G06K9/0063

Abstract: A system can determine that a simulated (e.g., virtual) weapon has hit a UAV. This can include determining a simulated position of the simulated weapon and the relative position of the UAV. The system can then determine an area of effect for the weapon and determine if the UAV was hit. The system can determine what components of the UAV were hit and to what degree. The system can then determine a simulated condition such as a damaged engine or wing. The system can then receive input for controlling the UAV and combine the input with the simulated condition to generate a control signal for the UAV. The control signal can include decreasing the power to a motor.

公开(公告)号：US09878787B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14799861

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  Hon Wah Chin ,  William David Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Yaroslav A. Urzhumov ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: B64D35/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G06Q30/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the aircraft may be by wireless power transfer (capacitive or inductive or optical) of an aircraft while at or operating along the power line. The aircraft may comprise a connector configured to interface with the power source/line; the power line may be configured to interface with the connector/aircraft. Data communications between the aircraft and system may be facilitated for interaction/transaction.

公开(公告)号：US09868363B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US15143265

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Wenlong Xiao ,  Xiaojian Wan

IPC: B60L15/20 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B60L15/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/06 ,  H02P3/14 ,  H02P5/74 ,  B60L7/12 ,  B60L7/14 ,  B60L7/16 ,  B60L7/18

CPC classification number: B64D31/06 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B60L7/12 ,  B60L7/14 ,  B60L7/16 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L15/025 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H02P3/14 ,  H02P5/74 ,  Y02T10/643 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283

Abstract: A method of recycling motor power of a movable object is provided to recycle and redistribute power from at least one motor in a decelerating state. The method comprises determining whether an operating state of at least one motor of the movable object is a decelerating state, and recycling power from the at least one motor having a decelerating state. The method also comprises redistributing the recycled power to other power consuming components of the movable object. The method of present invention increases the energy efficiency and a battery life of the movable object. The movable object may be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

公开(公告)号：US09840380B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14535084

申请日：2014-11-06

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Emad W. Saad ,  John L. Vian ,  Matthew A. Vavrina ,  Jared A. Nisbett ,  Donald C. Wunsch

IPC: B65G67/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B65G67/00 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: A method includes positioning a vehicle on a vehicle base station such that a first payload is aligned with an aperture in the vehicle base station. The method includes aligning an empty docking station of a payload advancing assembly with the aperture. The method includes removing the first payload from the vehicle and placing the first payload in the empty docking station of the payload advancing assembly, where the full docking station includes a second payload. The method also includes aligning a full docking station of the payload advancing assembly with the aperture and securing the second payload to the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170349376A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15682647

申请日：2017-08-22

Applicant: Joseph Porat

Inventor： Joseph Porat

IPC: B65G1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/06 ,  B25J5/02 ,  B25J9/0087 ,  B25J9/041 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B65G1/0457 ,  B65G1/0464 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: An automated warehousing system for use in a warehouse having a storage racks includes drawers partitioned into multiple compartments to contain different parcels, the drawers being at designated locations of individual cells in the storage racks and adapted to be opened and closed. The system also has a plurality of drones configured to identify a designated one of the drawers at a designated location and a designated one compartment of the designated one drawer. The drones have gripper heads translatable relative to opened drawers to retrieve parcels therefrom. The system further has a communication subsystem communicating with the drones to control their flying and also to control their gripper heads relative to opened drawers and communicating with individual cells for opening and closing drawers as drones approach and depart the selected individual cells.