公开(公告)号：US20090032648A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US12058520

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Jerome Pearson

Inventor： Jerome Pearson

IPC: B64D27/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/102

Abstract: A long endurance powered aircraft includes a fuselage, a propeller coupled to the fuselage, a wing coupled to the fuselage, and an energy storage system disposed within the fuselage. The wing includes an adjustable surface area including solar cells configured to collect incident solar energy and convert the collected incident solar energy to electrical energy for powering the aircraft during daylight flight. The energy storage system is configured to convert excess electrical energy converted from collected incident solar energy to chemical energy, store the chemical energy, and convert the stored chemical energy to electrical energy for powering the aircraft during night flight.

Abstract translation: 长寿命动力飞机包括机身，与机身相连的螺旋桨，与机身相连的机翼，以及设置在机身内的能量存储系统。 机翼包括可调节的表面区域，包括被配置为收集入射的太阳能并且将收集的入射太阳能转换成电能的太阳能电池，以在日间飞行期间为飞机供电。 能量存储系统被配置为将从收集的入射太阳能转换的过量电能转换成化学能，存储化学能，并将存储的化学能转换成电能，以在夜间飞行期间为飞行器供电。

公开(公告)号：US20080210818A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11822278

申请日：2007-07-03

Applicant: Tien-Seng Chiu ,  Jay Willmott ,  Kirk Jenkins

Inventor： Tien-Seng Chiu ,  Jay Willmott ,  Kirk Jenkins

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/10 ,  A45C5/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/00 ,  A45C5/00 ,  A45C13/02 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage, a nose cone, a left wing piece, a right wing piece, and a tail section. The tail section and nose cone each join to the fuselage through mating bulkhead structures that provide quick connection capability while being readily separated so as to enable the UAV to break apart at these connection points and thereby absorb or dissipate impact upon landing. The UAV is capable of rapid assembly in the field for two-man launch and data retrieval, as well as quick disassembly into these five component parts for transport and storage in a highly compact transport case that can be carried as a backpack.

Abstract translation: 具有机身，鼻锥，左翼片，右翼片和尾部的模块化无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 尾部和鼻锥每个通过配合的隔板结构连接到机身，提供快速的连接能力，同时易于分离，以便使UAV在这些连接点处分裂，从而吸收或消散着陆时的冲击。 无人机能够在现场快速组装两人发射和数据检索，以及快速拆卸到这五个部件中，用于运输和存储，可以作为背包携带的高度紧凑的运输箱。

公开(公告)号：US20070034737A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11200319

申请日：2005-08-09

Applicant: Glenn Tierney

Inventor： Glenn Tierney

IPC: B64C39/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/005 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: A system and method for moving an aerial vehicle along a flight path includes rotatable hubs mounted on opposite sides of the vehicle. Elongated airfoils are mounted on the hubs parallel to a common hub axis for rotation about the hub axis on a blade path. Each airfoil defines a chord line and the system includes a gear assembly changeable, during hub rotation, between a first modality wherein airfoil chord lines remain tangential to the blade path (curtate flight), and a second modality wherein airfoil chord lines remain parallel to the flight path of the vehicle (prolate flight). Also, rotation of the hub can be stopped and the airfoils used for fixed wing flight.

Abstract translation: 沿着飞行路径移动飞行器的系统和方法包括安装在车辆的相对侧上的可旋转轮毂。 细长的翼型件平行于公共轮毂轴线安装在轮毂上，以便在叶片路径上围绕轮毂轴线旋转。 每个翼型件限定弦线，并且该系统包括齿轮组件，在轮毂旋转期间，其中翼型弦线保持与叶片路径相切的第一模态（curtate飞行）和第二模态，其中翼型弦线保持平行于 车辆的飞行路线（长跑）。 此外，轮毂的旋转可以停止，翼型件用于固定翼飞行。

公开(公告)号：US07090166B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US10758948

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  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 includes an extendable boom. A launch carriage is positioned on a launch guide structure of the boom and carries the aircraft during takeoff. An energy reservoir is configured to provide energy to the launch carriage during takeoff of the aircraft, and can absorb energy from the launch carriage to decelerate the launch carriage after takeoff. The apparatus can further include a transmission that smoothly and rapidly accelerates and/or decelerates the launch carriage.

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，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 发射架位于起重臂的发射导向结构上，并在起飞时承载飞机。 能量储存器构造成在飞行器起飞期间向发射台提供能量，并且可以从起飞台吸收能量，以在起飞后减速发射台。 该装置还可以包括使发射台平滑且快速地加速和/或减速的变速器。

公开(公告)号：US07059564B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10758940

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B63B27/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured by a recovery line in flight, a process that can be aided by a line capture device having a retainer with two portions spaced apart by a distance great enough to receive the recovery line, e.g., to capture the recovery line with increased security. The line capture device can be operatively mounted on a lifting surface of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和恢复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，飞行器可以由飞行中的恢复线捕获，该过程可以由具有保持器的线捕获装置辅助，该保持器具有两个间隔开足够大的距离以接收恢复线，例如捕获 恢复线增加了安全性。 线捕获装置可以可操作地安装在飞行器的提升表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20060102798A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US11030379

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

Inventor： Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

IPC: B64C39/12 ,  B64C13/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185

Abstract: The present invention provides an unmanned airborne reconnaissance vehicle having a fuselage, a forward wing pair and a rearward wing pair vertically separated by a gap and staggered fore and aft therebetween such that a general biplane configuration is formed. The present invention provides a pair of wing tip plates for joining the wing tips of the forward and rearward wings. The unmanned airborne reconnaissance vehicle of the present invention includes a power plant to propel the vehicle through the air and a generally T-shaped tail having a vertical stabilizer including a rudder and a full span elevator.

公开(公告)号：US20050274845A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10509659

申请日：2004-02-19

Applicant: Stephen Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

Inventor： Stephen Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

IPC: B64B20060101 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: A portable unmanned air vehicle and launcher system is provided that includes a foldable unmanned air vehicle having a pressure tube; a launch gas reservoir for holding launch gas; a launch tube operatively connected to the launch gas reservoir and having a free end that is positioned in the pressure tube of the air vehicle; a free piston positioned within the launch tube; and a free piston stop to prevent the free piston from leaving the launch tube. A first portion of the launch gas in the launch gas reservoir is released into the launch tube and forces the free piston from an initial position to an end position at which the free piston is stopped by the free piston stop.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种便携式无人驾驶飞行器和发射系统，其包括具有压力管的可折叠无人驾驶飞行器; 用于发射气体的发射气藏; 操作地连接到发射气体储存器并具有位于空中载体的压力管中的自由端的发射管; 位于发射管内的自由活塞; 和自由活塞止挡件，以防止自由活塞离开发射管。 发射气体储存器中的发射气体的第一部分被释放到发射管中，并且将自由活塞从初始位置推动到自由活塞由自由活塞停止的终止位置。

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：US06923404B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10339908

申请日：2003-01-10

Applicant: Danny D. Liu ,  Ping-Chih Chen ,  Darius Sarhaddi

Inventor： Danny D. Liu ,  Ping-Chih Chen ,  Darius Sarhaddi

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C30/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64F1/04 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/64

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C30/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/64 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: An unmanned air vehicle (“UAV”) apparatus is configured to have a body and a body-conformal wing. The body-conformal wing is configured to variably sweep from a closed position to a fully deployed position. In the closed position, the body-conformal wing span is aligned with the body axis and in the fully deployed position the body-conformal wing span is perpendicular to the axial direction of the body. Delivery of the UAV comprises the steps of: positioning the span of a body conformal wing in alignment with the axis of the body of the UAV; initiating the flight of the UAV; and adjusting the sweep angle of the body-conformal wing as a function of the current speed, altitude, or attack angle of the UAV, with the adjustment starting at a 0 degree position and varying between a closed position and a fully deployed position. The UAV also has a control mechanism configured to variably adjust the sweep of the body-conformal wing to achieve a high lift over drag ratio through out the flight path of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器（“UAV”）装置被配置为具有主体和主体保形翼。 身体适形翼被配置为从关闭位置可变地扫掠到完全展开位置。 在关闭位置，身体共形翅膀跨度与身体轴线对齐，并且在完全展开位置，身体共形翅膀跨度垂直于身体的轴向。 无人机的交付包括以下步骤：将身体保形翼的跨度定位成与UAV的身体的轴线对准; 启动无人机的飞行; 并且根据UAV的当前速度，高度或攻角来调节身体保形翼的扫掠角度，调整从0度位置开始，并且在关闭位置和完全展开位置之间变化。 无人机还具有控制机构，其配置为可变地调整身体保形翼的扫掠，以通过无人机的飞行路径实现高的牵引比。

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。