公开(公告)号：US09045218B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13791105

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： James J. Childress ,  John J. Viniotis

IPC: B64B1/50 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B60L9/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B60L9/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: Systems and methods to launch an aircraft are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises an electrically powered buoyant aircraft, a control system to maneuver the aircraft and a tether adapted to couple to the aircraft and to a ground-based power supply to provide power to the aircraft while the aircraft is coupled to the tether. The aircraft can disconnect autonomously from the tether in response to a command signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了发射飞机的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括电动浮力飞机，用于操纵飞行器的控制系统和适于联接到飞行器和地面的电源以在航空器耦合到飞行器的情况下为飞行器供电的系绳 系绳 飞机可以响应于命令信号而自动地从系绳断开。

公开(公告)号：US20150130936A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14535107

申请日：2014-11-06

Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC

Inventor： Tristan Coram ,  Yang Yang ,  Terry R. Wright ,  Pradeep Setlur

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0098 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/14 ,  F03D5/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0866

Abstract: A system for high temporal and high spatial resolution monitoring of a field of plants is disclosed. Illustratively, the system includes a plurality of ground based reference objects, a balloon adapted to be positioned above the field of plants, and a balloon positioning system coupled to the balloon and configured to position the balloon relative to the field of plants. An imaging system is supported by the balloon and includes a location system, at least one camera, and at least one gimbal configured to orient the at least one camera. The imaging system captures at least one image of the field of plants including the plurality of ground based reference objects in the at least one image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于植物领域的高时空和高空间分辨率监测的系统。 示例性地，系统包括多个基于地面的参考对象，适于定位在植物区域上方的球囊以及耦合到球囊并被配置为相对于植物领域定位球囊的球囊定位系统。 成像系统由气球支撑并且包括定位系统，至少一个照相机以及被配置为定向至少一个照相机的至少一个万向节。 所述成像系统在所述至少一个图像中捕获包括所述多个基于地面的参考对象的植物区域的至少一个图像。

公开(公告)号：US08931144B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13804984

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Roger D. Schmidgall ,  Brian N. Harvey ,  Nathan Lee Tofte

IPC: F16G11/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  A63H27/04 ,  A63H30/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F16G11/12 ,  Y10T24/10 ,  Y10T24/31 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A tethering system for a remote-controlled device includes a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.

Abstract translation: 用于遥控设备的系绳系统包括系绳线，其具有适于连接到地面支撑件的第一端和适于连接到遥控设备的第二端。 系统还包括设置在系绳线的第一和第二端之间的锚定点，锚定点具有用于固定系绳的孔眼，并且允许系绳在使用期间通过孔眼滑动。 锚点和孔眼使得系绳弯曲或弯曲，并且远程控制装置在目标区域周围或周围操纵一个或多个，而不会干扰任何附近的障碍物。

公开(公告)号：US08777157B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US12610055

申请日：2009-10-30

Applicant: Ronald M. Barrett ,  David N. Borys ,  Alex Gladbach ,  Dustin Grorud ,  Andrew Spalding

Inventor： Ronald M. Barrett ,  David N. Borys ,  Alex Gladbach ,  Dustin Grorud ,  Andrew Spalding

IPC: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: The design and refinement of a tethered hovering platform into a feasible working system is presented. To determine a starting point for the design, a detailed historical search was conducted to find the history and the current state of such technology. Real world current needs are analyzed to produce a mission specification and to drive the preliminary vehicle design. Analysis of environmental conditions and decisions about an initial payload package are made in conjunction with motor and propeller sizing. Initial concept testing to discover feasibility and operational issues was performed; from this, instability issues were discovered. Analyzing these instability issues using known rotorcraft and momentum effects, in conjunction with flight testing, yields possible solutions to the problem. The use of constrained layer dampers as a means of passive stabilization is addressed and suggested as the preferred solution. Testing of passive constrained layer damping verifies the stability of the solution. The system components and manufacturing cost is presented in comparison to current systems using active stabilization.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种系留盘旋平台进入可行的工作系统的设计和细化。 为了确定设计的起点，进行了详细的历史搜索，以查找这种技术的历史和现状。 分析现实世界当前的需求，制定任务规范并推动初步车辆设计。 环境条件分析和关于初始有效负载包的决定与电机和螺旋桨尺寸一起进行。 进行初步概念测试，以发现可行性和操作问题; 从此，发现了不稳定性问题。 使用已知的旋翼航空器和动量效应分析这些不稳定性问题，结合飞行测试，为问题提供可能的解决方案。 使用约束层阻尼器作为被动稳定的手段被解决并被建议为优选的解决方案。 被动约束层阻尼测试验证了解决方案的稳定性。 与使用主动稳定的当前系统相比，提供了系统组件和制造成本。

公开(公告)号：US20130134254A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13306419

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Jason Moore

Inventor： Jason Moore

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  A62C99/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  A62C29/00 ,  A62C99/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D1/16

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to extinguish fires from the air while remaining tethered to the ground via a tether system fashioned to provide the UAV with power and extinguishant. The UAV is preferably electrically powered and is stabilized in the air via a system of gyroscopes fashioned to work in concert with a series of electric motors capable of moving to counteract the opposing recoil force exhibited as water escapes the nozzle of the tether. A command and control unit on the ground supplies the UAV with electricity and water via the tether. The UAV is preferably stored within and launched from the command and control unit. Controls and sensor readings are communicated to a controller—be it autonomous or human—on the ground, preferably within or proximal to the command and control unit.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），旨在扑灭空气中的火焰，同时通过系绳系统将其连接到地面，以提供无人机的动力和灭火。 UAV优选地是电动的，并且通过陀螺仪系统被稳定在空气中，陀螺仪的系统与一系列电动机协同工作，该电动机能够移动以抵消随着水逸出系绳的喷嘴而呈现的相反反冲力。 地面上的指挥和控制单元通过系绳向无人机供电和供水。 UAV优选地存储在命令和控制单元中并从命令和控制单元发射。 控制器和传感器读数传达给控制器（无论是自主的还是人的），优选在指令和控制单元内或近端。

公开(公告)号：US20120303179A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13134009

申请日：2011-05-26

Applicant: Hagen Schempf

Inventor： Hagen Schempf

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B25J11/002 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F41H7/005 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A robot surveillance system includes a robot chassis, a drive subsystem for the chassis, a dock on the chassis, and a payout device associated with the chassis. A flying module is configured to be received in the dock and includes at least one rotor powered by a motor and a body portion including an imager. A tether is coupled to the payout device of the robot and to the flying module for allowing the flying module to climb out of the dock when powered to gain elevation for surveillance and imaging via the imager and for retracting the flying module to land on the robot and reside in the chassis dock after surveillance.

Abstract translation: 机器人监视系统包括机器人底盘，用于机箱的驱动子系统，底盘上的坞站以及与底盘相关联的支付设备。 飞行模块被配置为被接纳在码头中并且包括由马达供电的至少一个转子和包括成像器的主体部分。 系绳连接到机器人的支付装置和飞行模块，用于允许飞行模块在通电时获得升高以便通过成像器进行监视和成像并使飞行模块缩回到机器人上 并在监视后驻留在底盘底座。

公开(公告)号：US20120112008A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13211000

申请日：2011-08-16

Applicant: Gregory Holifield ,  Timothy Holifield ,  Alexander Barrett ,  Jason McKenna ,  Gilbert Barrett ,  Seth Broadfoot

Inventor： Gregory Holifield ,  Timothy Holifield ,  Alexander Barrett ,  Jason McKenna ,  Gilbert Barrett ,  Seth Broadfoot

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  B64C31/06

CPC classification number: B64C27/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: A high altitude tethered platform, includes an airborne subsystem having a flight platform capable of flight. A powered propeller is mounted on the flight platform. A ground subsystem having a control system, a power delivery system, and a tether system is physically and operatively coupled to the flight platform. The tether system transmits power between the control system and the flight platform.

Abstract translation: 一个高空拴系平台，包括一个具有能够飞行的飞行平台的机载子系统。 动力螺旋桨安装在飞行平台上。 具有控制系统，功率输送系统和系绳系统的地面子系统在物理上和操作上耦合到飞行平台。 系绳系统在控制系统和飞行平台之间传输电力。

公开(公告)号：US20120037750A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13124886

申请日：2009-04-24

Applicant: Valery Vyacheslavovich Dvoeglazov

Inventor： Valery Vyacheslavovich Dvoeglazov

IPC: B64C27/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B66F19/00 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: The airlift comprises an engine-propeller unit and means for retention of the engine-propeller unit relative to the earth's surface, fixed on the above unit in the axis of rotation upward of the center of gravity of the engine-propeller unit. The means for retention of the engine-propeller unit relative to the earth's surface comprise solely a wire rope or a wire rope and an arm fixed inside the engine-propeller unit, or a wire rope and a frame embracing the engine-propeller unit fully or partially.

Abstract translation: 空运包括发动机 - 螺旋桨单元和用于将发动机 - 螺旋桨单元相对于地球表面保持的装置，其固定在上述单元上，在发动机 - 螺旋桨单元的重心的上方。 用于保持发动机 - 螺旋桨单元相对于地球表面的装置仅包括固定在发动机 - 螺旋桨单元内的钢丝绳或钢丝绳和臂，或者钢丝绳和包围发动机 - 螺旋桨单元的框架 部分地。

公开(公告)号：US20110180667A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12401523

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Patrick O'BRIEN ,  Emray R. GOOSSEN ,  Steven D. MARTINEZ

Inventor： Patrick O'BRIEN ,  Emray R. GOOSSEN ,  Steven D. MARTINEZ

IPC: B64D37/00 ,  B65H75/48

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: A tether continuous energy supply system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: a ground station, a ground station energy system, a spool coupled to the ground station energy system at a rotating joint, a tether that is wound about the spool, wherein a first end of the tether is coupled to the rotating joint, a tension control motor coupled to both the spool and the ground station energy system, an unmanned aerial vehicle coupled to a second end of the tether, a UAV energy system, a fluid that moves throughout the tether continuous energy supply system, a tension control system that receives and transmits signals from a plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system, and a distributed controls system that receives and transmits signals from the plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无人驾驶飞行器的系绳连续能量供应系统，包括：地面站，地面站能量系统，在旋转接头处联接到地面站能量系统的线轴，围绕线轴缠绕的系绳，其中第一端 连接系统与旋转接头相耦合，张力控制马达耦合到线轴和地面站能量系统，联接到系绳第二端的无人驾驶飞行器，UAV能量系统， 系绳连续能量供应系统，张力控制系统，其接收并传输包含在系链连续能量供应系统内的多个传感器的信号;以及分布式控制系统，其接收并传输包含在系链连续能量内的多个传感器的信号 供应系统

公开(公告)号：US20100013226A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12349868

申请日：2009-01-07

Applicant: Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

Inventor： Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B65H75/00 ,  H02P9/04 ,  F16H35/00 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/00 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/723 ,  Y10S416/06 ,  Y10T74/19

Abstract: A wind turbine energy conversion device that can take advantage of the higher speed and more persistent winds at higher altitudes is hereinafter disclosed. The wind turbine energy conversion device includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) connected to one end of a tether (which may include multiple shorter tethers), the other end being connected to a terrestrial anchorage point. The UAV flies at altitudes where wind speeds can reach 40 mph or higher. The UAV comprises a flying wing with one or more trailing wind power turbines and flies airborne maneuvers designed to increase relative wind speed up to about four times the true wind speed.

Abstract translation: 以下公开了能够在更高海拔地区利用更高速度和更持久的风的风力涡轮机能量转换装置。 风力涡轮机能量转换装置包括连接到系绳一端的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其可以包括多个较短的系绳，另一端连接到陆地锚固点。 无人机在高度达到40英里/小时以上的高空飞行。 无人机包括具有一个或多个尾随风力涡轮机的飞翼，并且飞行空中机动设计，以将相对风速增加到真实风速的大约四倍。