公开(公告)号：US09296461B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14036933

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Roach

IPC: B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/40

Abstract: A balloon having a balloon envelope formed with a plurality of adjacent envelope gores sealed together at their respective edges to form an edge seam between each of the adjacent envelope gores, a tape comprised of fibers applied to a centerline of each of the envelope gores, wherein the envelope gores are constructed such that the edge seam between each of the adjacent envelope gores is longer than the centerline of each of the envelope gores, and wherein a load caused by pressurized lifting gas within the balloon envelope is carried primarily by the fiber tapes on the centerlines of the envelope gores, rather than the edge seams between the adjacent envelope gores.

Abstract translation: 具有形成有多个相邻封套的球囊的球囊在它们各自的边缘处一起密封在一起，以形成每个邻近的封套之间的边缘接缝，一条由施加到每个封套的中心线的纤维构成的带，其中 信封区域被构造成使得每个相邻信封区域之间的边缘接缝长于每个信封路径的中心线，并且其中由气囊包络内的加压提升气体引起的负载主要由纤维带承载 信封的中心线，而不是相邻信封之间的边缘接缝。

公开(公告)号：US09174738B1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13862434

申请日：2013-04-14

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Roach ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Phillip Clarin

IPC: B64D19/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D19/00

Abstract: A payload drag structure having a drag disk comprised of a lightweight, flexible material, a tubular section positioned around a periphery of the drag disk, a flexible member positioned within the tubular section, a cross member having a plurality of aims attached about the periphery of the drag disk, wherein one or more arms of the cross member are adapted for attachment to a payload harness, wherein the payload harness is adapted for attachment to arms of the cross member, and wherein a payload may be secured within the payload harness.

Abstract translation: 一种有效负载拖曳结构，其具有由轻质的柔性材料构成的拖盘，围绕所述拖盘的周边定位的管状部分，位于所述管状部分内的柔性构件，横向构件， 牵引盘，其中所述横向构件的一个或多个臂适于附接到有效载荷带，其中所述有效载荷束带适于附接到所述横梁的臂，并且其中有效载荷可固定在所述有效载荷束带内。

公开(公告)号：US20150266559A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14722354

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Roach ,  Pamela Desrochers

IPC: B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/42

Abstract: A balloon apparatus is provided having (1) a cage structure that includes (a) a plurality of vertical tendons, where each of the vertical tendons includes a first end and second end, where the first ends of the vertical tendons are all connected to one another and where the second ends of the vertical tendons are all connected to one another and (b) one or more horizontal tendons, where each horizontal tendon is attached to each of the vertical tendons at a corresponding level of the cage structure and (2) a balloon envelope, where the balloon envelop is arranged inside the cage structure and inflatable within the cage structure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种气球装置，其具有（1）笼结构，其包括（a）多个垂直筋，其中每个垂直筋包括第一端和第二端，其中垂直筋的第一端全部连接到一个 另一个并且其中垂直腱的第二端全部彼此连接并且（b）一个或多个水平腱，其中每个水平腱在笼结构的相应水平处附接到每个垂直腱，以及（2） 一个气球外壳，其中气球信封布置在笼结构内部并且可在笼结构内充气。

公开(公告)号：US09085348B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US14283946

申请日：2014-05-21

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Roach ,  Jeffrey Neri

IPC: B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/58 ,  D03D1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/58 ,  D03D1/02 ,  D03D3/005 ,  D03D13/008 ,  D03D15/00 ,  D10B2321/0211

Abstract: A tendon is provided for supporting a balloon having a balloon envelope. The tendon has first and second end portions that are configured to be secured to sections of the balloon envelope and a main body portion disposed between the ends. The main body portion is configured to support a load caused by inflating the balloon envelope. The first end, second end and main body portions are formed from a plurality of weft and warp fibers disposed as webbing. The warp fibers extend longitudinally through the webbing and the weft fibers extend threadedly from side to side through the warp fibers. An elasticity of the tendon is adjusted by configuring the weft fibers along a particular weft path so as to be spaced apart in the main body portion at a certain distance from each other that is different than a spacing of the weft fibers in the ends.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于支撑具有气囊外壳的气球的腱。 腱具有第一和第二端部，其被构造成固定到气囊外壳的部分和设置在端部之间的主体部分。 主体部分被配置为支撑由气球封套充气引起的负载。 第一端部，第二端部和主体部分由布置为织带的多根纬纱和经纱纤维形成。 经线纤维纵向延伸通过织带，并且纬纱纤维从一侧到另一侧通过经线纤维延伸。 通过沿着特定的纬线路线构造纬纱以使得主体部分间隔开距离彼此不同于纬纱端部的纬纱的距离来调节腱的弹性。

公开(公告)号：US20150174817A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14338756

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Roach ,  Jeffrey Neri ,  Daniel Henry Fourie

IPC: B29C65/02 ,  B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/226 ,  B29C65/30 ,  B29C65/4825 ,  B29C65/50 ,  B29C65/743 ,  B29C65/7802 ,  B29C65/7847 ,  B29C66/0044 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/133 ,  B29C66/244 ,  B29C66/3452 ,  B29C66/474 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/836 ,  B29C66/86533 ,  B29C66/9672 ,  B29K2623/06 ,  B29L2022/022 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B29K2011/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2067/003

Abstract: An assembly for use during manufacture of a balloon envelope that includes a table having first and second levels, an indicator disposed on the first level and a sealing component. The first level is arranged to receive a first sheet portion of material. The indicator is arranged along a lengthwise axis of the table to indicate a position for attaching a tendon to the first sheet portion. The second level is arranged to receive assembled gore portions of the envelope comprising the first sheet portion, the tendon and a second sheet portion material. The sealing component is configured to move along the table and to apply a heat seal to bond together the first and second sheet portions disposed. thereon in order to form at least part of a gore portion of the envelope, such that the tendon is arranged proximate to a centerline of the gore.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造球囊的组件，包括具有第一和第二层的工作台，设置在第一层上的指示器和密封部件。 第一级布置成接收材料的第一片材​​部分。 指示器沿着桌子的纵向轴线布置以指示用于将腱附接到第一片部分的位置。 第二级布置成接收包括第一片部分，腱和第二片部分材料的信封的组装的部分。 密封部件构造成沿着工作台移动并施加热密封以将布置的第一和第二片材部分结合在一起。 在其上以便形成信封的较厚部分的至少一部分，使得腱布置成靠近于眼睛的中心线。