公开(公告)号：US20060138777A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US10560147

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Peter Hofbauer ,  Patrick McCleer

Inventor： Peter Hofbauer ,  Patrick McCleer

IPC: H02K7/18 ,  F03G7/08 ,  F02B63/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  F02B61/04 ,  F02B75/24 ,  F03G7/08 ,  H02K7/183 ,  H02K7/1884 ,  Y02E10/725

Abstract: The present invention is a rotary device that may be adapted for use as a propeller assembly and electrical generator for aerial vehicles or other vehicles intended for fluid media. In one example, the device includes a ring assembly having a plurality of centrally linked blades coupled to a rotatable common hub. Rotary motion of the ring assembly is facilitated by coupling it to an opposed cylinder, opposed piston, internal combustion. The ring assembly includes components of an electrical power generating system so that electrical power is produced from the rotation of the ring assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种旋转装置，其可以适用于用作飞行器或用于流体介质的其它车辆的螺旋桨组件和发电机。 在一个示例中，该装置包括环组件，其具有联接到可旋转公共毂的多个中心连接的叶片。 环组件的旋转运动通过将其联接到相对的气缸，相对的活塞，内燃来实现。 环组件包括发电系统的部件，使得从环组件的旋转产生电力。

公开(公告)号：US20060102783A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10758956

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/222

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 at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft and the recovery line.

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，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞行器和回收管线的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US20060038067A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10759742

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis

Inventor： Brian Dennis

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing 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. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be retrieved from the recovery line. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射和捕获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。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 然后可以从回收线检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。

公开(公告)号：US20060038059A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10964764

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: Piero Perlo ,  Bartolomeo Pairetti ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Piermario Repetto ,  Denis Bollea ,  Davide Capello

Inventor： Piero Perlo ,  Bartolomeo Pairetti ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Piermario Repetto ,  Denis Bollea ,  Davide Capello

IPC: B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  H04M1/21 ,  H04M1/72547

Abstract: The invention describes a microaircraft, which can be associated for instance to a cellular phone, provided with at least four microrotors actuated with compressed fluid or by ring-shaped electric motors.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种微型飞机，其可以例如与便携式电话相关联，该蜂窝电话设置有至少四个由压缩流体或由环形电动机驱动的微电机。

公开(公告)号：US06976653B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10626697

申请日：2003-07-25

Applicant: Piero Perlo ,  Denis Bollea ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Elena Balocco

Inventor： Piero Perlo ,  Denis Bollea ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Elena Balocco

IPC: B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/26

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: VTOL micro-aircraft comprising a first and a second ducted rotor mutually aligned and distanced according to a common axis and whose propellers are driven in rotation in mutually opposite directions. Between the two ducted rotors are positioned a fuselage and a wing system formed by wing profiles forming an X or an H configuration and provided with control flaps.

Abstract translation: VTOL微型飞机包括第一和第二导管转子，该第一和第二导管转子根据共同的轴线相互对准和间隔，并且其螺旋桨沿彼此相反的方向旋转驱动。 在两个管状转子之间设置有由机翼轮廓形成的机身和机翼系统，所述机翼轮廓形成X或H构造并设置有控制翼片。

公开(公告)号：US06966523B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10718634

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: Hokan S. Colting

Inventor： Hokan S. Colting

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: An airship has a generally spherical shape and has an internal envelope for containing a lifting gas such as Helium or Hydrogen. The airship has a propulsion and control system that permits it to be flown to a desired loitering location, and to be maintained in that location for a period of time. In one embodiment the airship may achieve neutral buoyancy when the internal envelope is as little as 7% full of lifting gas, and may have a service ceiling of about 60,000 ft. The airship has an equipment module that can include either communications equipment, or monitoring equipment, or both. The airship can be remotely controlled from a ground station. The airship has a solar cell array and electric motors of the propulsion and control system are driven by power obtained from the array. The airship also has an auxiliary power unit that can be used to drive the electric motors. The airship can have a pusher propeller that assists in driving the airship and also moves the point of flow separation of the spherical airship further aft. In one embodiment the airship can be refuelled at altitude to permit extended loitering.

Abstract translation: 飞艇具有大致球形并且具有用于容纳诸如氦气或氢气的提升气体的内部信封。 飞艇有一个推进和控制系统，允许飞行到所需的游荡地点，并在该地点保持一段时间。 在一个实施例中，当内部信封充满提升气体的时间少至7％时，飞艇可以达到中性浮力，并且可以具有大约6万英尺的服务天花板。飞艇具有可以包括通信设备或监视的设备模块 设备，或两者兼而有之。 飞艇可以从地面站遥控。 飞艇具有太阳能电池阵列，推进和控制系统的电动机由阵列获得的功率驱动。 飞艇还具有可用于驱动电动机的辅助动力单元。 飞艇可以有一个推动螺旋桨，有助于驾驶飞艇，还可以使球形飞艇进一步向后流动的距离。 在一个实施例中，飞艇可以在高度加油以允许延长的游荡。

公开(公告)号：US20050173591A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10718634

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: Hokan Colting

Inventor： Hokan Colting

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: An airship has a generally spherical shape and has an internal envelope for containing a lifting gas such as Helium or Hydrogen. The airship has a propulsion and control system that permits it to be flown to a desired loitering location, and to be maintained in that location for a period of time. In one embodiment the airship may achieve neutral buoyancy when the internal envelope is as little as 7% full of lifting gas, and may have a service ceiling of about 60,000 ft. The airship has an equipment module that can include either communications equipment, or monitoring equipment, or both. The airship can be remotely controlled from a ground station. The airship has a solar cell array and electric motors of the propulsion and control system are driven by power obtained from the array. The airship also has an auxiliary power unit that can be used to drive the electric motors. The airship can have a pusher propeller that assists in driving the airship and also moves the point of flow separation of the spherical airship further aft. In one embodiment the airship can be refuelled at altitude to permit extended loitering.

Abstract translation: 飞艇具有大致球形并且具有用于容纳诸如氦气或氢气的提升气体的内部信封。 飞艇有一个推进和控制系统，允许飞行到所需的游荡地点，并在该地点保持一段时间。 在一个实施例中，当内部信封充满提升气体的时间少至7％时，飞艇可以达到中性浮力，并且可以具有大约6万英尺的服务天花板。飞艇具有可以包括通信设备或监视的设备模块 设备，或两者兼而有之。 飞艇可以从地面站遥控。 飞艇具有太阳能电池阵列，推进和控制系统的电动机由阵列获得的功率驱动。 飞艇还具有可用于驱动电动机的辅助动力单元。 飞艇可以有一个推动螺旋桨，有助于驾驶飞艇，还可以使球形飞艇进一步向后流动。 在一个实施例中，飞艇可以在高度加油以允许延长的游荡。

公开(公告)号：US06868314B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10186154

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: Bentley D. Frink

Inventor： Bentley D. Frink

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  B64C1/16

CPC classification number: H05K1/02 ,  A01K79/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D47/02 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/09145

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for retrieving data from remote difficult to reach terrain, such as wilderness areas, etc. and in particular to a system comprised of one or more surface based data collectors in communication with one or more wireless transceivers adapted to transmit the collected data to an unmanned aerial vehicle adapted to fly within a predetermined distance from the data collector and receive data collected therefrom. The present invention further relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle adapted to fly a flight pattern relative to a moveable surface object or for controlling the position of a moveable surface object relative to the flight path of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Finally, the present invention relates to an improved unmanned aerial vehicle having airframe structural elements with electrical circuits adhered to the surfaces of the structural elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于从远程难以达到的地形（例如荒野区域等）检索数据的系统，特别涉及一种由一个或多个基于表面的数据收集器组成的系统，该系统与一个或多个适于发送的无线收发器通信 将收集的数据传送到适合于从数据收集器预定距离内飞行并接收从其收集的数据的无人驾驶飞行器。 本发明还涉及一种适于相对于可移动表面物体飞行飞行图案或用于控制可移动表面物体相对于无人驾驶飞行器的飞行路径的位置的无人驾驶飞行器。 最后，本发明涉及一种具有机身结构元件的改进的无人驾驶飞行器，其中电路被粘附到结构元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US06847865B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10255183

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: Ernest A. Carroll

Inventor： Ernest A. Carroll

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F02B75/34 ,  F02D35/00 ,  F02D41/24 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C13/20

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F02B75/34

Abstract: A miniature, unmanned aircraft for acquiring and/or transmitting data, capable of automatically maintaining desired airframe stability while operating by remote directional commands. The aircraft comprises a fuselage and a wing, a piston engine and propeller, a fuel supply, at least one data sensor and/or radio transceiver, a microprocessor disposed to manage flight, a radio transceiver for receiving remotely generated flight direction commands, a GPS receiver, a plurality of control surfaces and associated servomechanisms, for controlling flight stabilization and direction, roll, pitch, yaw, velocity, and altitude sensors. The microprocessor uses roll, pitch, yaw, and altitude data to control attitude and altitude of the aircraft automatically, but controls flight direction solely based on external commands. The aircraft does not exceed fifty-five pounds.

Abstract translation: 一种用于获取和/或发送数据的微型无人飞机，能够通过远程方向命令自动维持期望的机身稳定性。 飞机包括机身和机翼，活塞发动机和螺旋桨，燃料供应器，至少一个数据传感器和/或无线电收发器，被设置为管理飞行的微处理器，用于接收远程产生的飞行方向命令的无线电收发器，GPS 接收器，多个控制表面和相关联的伺服机构，用于控制飞行稳定和方向，滚动，俯仰，偏航，速度和高度传感器。 微处理器使用滚动，俯仰，偏航和高度数据来自动控制飞机的姿态和高度，但仅基于外部命令来控制飞行方向。 飞机不超过五十五磅。

公开(公告)号：US06840480B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10255186

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: Ernest A. Carroll

Inventor： Ernest A. Carroll

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F02D2200/703

Abstract: A miniature, unmanned aircraft having interchangeable data handling modules, such as sensors for obtaining digital aerial imagery and other data, and radio transmitters and receivers for relaying data. The aircraft has a microprocessor for managing flight, remote control guidance system, and electrical supply system. The data handling modules have an aerodynamic housing and manual fasteners enabling ready installation and removal. One or more data acquiring sensors or data transferring apparatus and support equipment such as batteries and communications and power cables are contained within the module. A plurality of different modules are preferably provided. Each module, when attached in a preferred location below the wing, does not significantly alter the center of gravity of the airframe. Preferably, each module contains the supervisory microprocessor so that the microprocessor need not be part of the airframe.

Abstract translation: 具有可互换数据处理模块的微型无人飞机，例如用于获得数字航空图像和其他数据的传感器，以及用于中继数据的无线电发射机和接收机。 飞机有一个用于管理飞行，遥控引导系统和电力供应系统的微处理器。 数据处理模块具有空气动力学外壳和手动紧固件，可以进行安装和拆卸。 模块内包含一个或多个数据采集传感器或数据传输设备以及诸如电池和通信和电力电缆的支持设备。 优选地提供多个不同的模块。 当每个模块安装在机翼下方的首选位置时，不会显着改变机身的重心。 优选地，每个模块包含管理微处理器，使得微处理器不需要是机身的一部分。