Abstract:
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical and horizontal flight modes, a method of assembling a UAV, and a kit of parts for assembling a UAV. The UAV comprises an elongated wing structure having an elongated axis along the longest dimension of the elongated wing structure, the elongated wing structure having a middle location at a substantially halfway point; a connecting structure extending substantially perpendicularly from the elongated wing structure, the connecting structure being offset from the middle location of the elongated wing structure at a first position along the elongated axis; and at least three sets of propellers, wherein at least two sets of propellers are mounted on the connecting structure, and wherein at least one set of propellers is mounted at a second position offset from the middle location in an opposite direction away from the connecting structure.
Abstract:
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOVING A LOAD A device (100) for moving a load (101) is disclosed. The device includes a frame (102), at least one wheel (110) rotatably mounted to the frame, an actuator module mounted to the frame, a push member (140) coupled to the frame and an anchor member (160) coupled to the frame. The actuator module is configured to drive the at least one wheel. The push member includes a first engagement surface (144) for engaging the load. The anchor member includes a second engagement surface (164) for engaging the load. The first engagement surface and the second engagement surface aree separated for engaging the load at different respective structural parts of the load in a load engaging state. A method of moving a load and a method of manufacturing a device for moving a load are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method and system for generating a set of values for respective ones of a set of parameters used in determining rotor blade profiles for a coaxial rotor system. The method includes establishing (302) a ratio of respective desired thrusts of an upper rotor (102, 602) and a lower rotor (104, 604) of the coaxial rotor system based on a desired performance of the coaxial rotor system, and determining (304) the set of values of the set of parameters from the desired thrusts ratio based on a torque balance condition between the upper rotor and the lower rotor of the coaxial rotor system.
Abstract:
Various embodiments provide a method for landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (2) in the presence of a wind. The method comprises: performing a first flare- maneuver whilst the UAV is flying. The flare-maneuver causes a front portion of the UAV to rise with respect to a rear portion of the UAV (202). The method also comprises steering the UAV along a path heading into a direction of the wind (204). The method further comprises performing a second flare- maneuver before the UAV impacts a landing surface to land (206). Various embodiments provide a corresponding UAV.
Abstract:
A headrest structure for a passenger seat, a headrest cushion and passenger seat. The headrest structure comprises an adjustable headrest frame for connection to a passenger seat; and a headrest cushion mounted to the adjustable headrest frame such that the headrest cushion is moveable relative to a seat back of the passenger seat by way of the adjustable headrest frame; wherein the headrest cushion comprises a support surface facing away from the headrest frame, the support surface comprising a concave upper part and a convex bottom part relative to the passenger seat.
Abstract:
A seat structure for a passenger seat, and a passenger seat. In one embodiment, the seat structure comprises a seat pan for mounting on a frame structure of the passenger seat in a manner such that the seat pan is moveable in forward and backward directions relative to the frame independently from movement of a seat back of the passenger seat; and biasing means for biasing the seat pan in a default position.
Abstract:
A method and system for conducting radar cross section measurements are provided. The method comprises the steps of positioning an active screen between a transceiver unit and a target area; periodically switching the active screen between an OPEN position in which the active screen is electromagnetically transparent and a CLOSE position in which the active screen is electromagnetically opaque; transmitting electromagnetic signals towards the target area utilising the transceiver unit; measuring a first received signal when the active screen is in the OPEN position; measuring a second received signal when the active screen is in the CLOSE position; and deriving a target signature based on the measured first and second received signals; wherein a frequency of the switching of the active screen is chosen such that respective background components in the first and second received signals are substantially constant.
Abstract:
According to various embodiments, there is provided a grinding module including a base; a cylinder mounted to the base with a longitudinal axis of the cylinder arranged at least substantially perpendicular to a surface of the base, wherein the cylinder is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, and wherein a cylindrical surface of the cylinder is adapted to receive a grinding belt; a linear actuator mounted to the base with a centreline of linear motion of the linear actuator arranged to intersect the longitudinal axis of the cylinder; and a holder connected to the linear actuator, the holder adapted to hold a workpiece with a surface of the workpiece facing the cylindrical surface of the cylinder, wherein the linear actuator is adapted to move the holder relative to the cylinder along the centreline of linear motion of the linear actuator, and wherein the cylindrical surface of the cylinder is adapted to define a curved profile so that the grinding belt is adapted to grind and shape the surface of the workpiece to conform to the curved profile.
Abstract:
A seatback for a passenger seat, a passenger seat, and a method of manufacturing a seatback for a passenger seat. The seatback comprises an upwardly extending base having a front and a rear, the front capable of supporting a passenger; a pocket attached to the rear; a tray table attached to the rear and operable between a stowage position and a use position; and wherein the rear has a longitudinal length and a transverse width, with the tray table, when in the stowage position, being at least partly transversely aligned with pocket.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a single arm adjustment mechanism for supporting an object, the single arm adjustment mechanism comprising: a support arm; an upper adjustment assembly coupled to an upper end of said support arm, said upper adjustment assembly capable of being coupled to said object such that said object pivots about a first axis; and a lower adjustment assembly capable of being fixed to a support and pivotally coupled to a lower end of said support arm such that said support arm pivots about a second axis parallel to said first axis in order to maintain said object in a desired angular orientation with respect to said support.