In-flight reconfigurable hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle
    314.
    发明授权
    In-flight reconfigurable hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle 有权
    飞行中可重构混合无人机

    公开(公告)号:US09550567B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US14524956

    申请日:2014-10-27

    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) that transitions in-flight between vertical flight configuration and horizontal flight configuration by changing an orientation of the UAV by approximately ninety degrees. The UAV may include propulsion units that are coupled to a wing. The wing may include wing segments rotatably coupled together by pivots that rotate to position the propulsion units around a center of mass of the UAV when the fuselage is oriented perpendicular with the horizon. In this vertical flight configuration, the UAV may perform vertical flight or hover. During the vertical flight, the UAV may cause the wing to extend outward via the pivots such that the wing segments become positioned substantially parallel to one another and the wing resembles a conventional fixed wing. With the wing extended, the UAV assumes a horizontal flight configuration that provides upward lift generated from the wing.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及通过将UAV的方向改变大约九十度而在垂直飞行构型和水平飞行构型之间转换的无人驾驶飞行器(“UAV”)。 无人机可以包括联接到机翼的推进单元。 机翼可以包括通过枢转可旋转地联接在一起的翼段,当机身垂直于水平线时,枢轴旋转以将推进单元围绕UAV的质心定位。 在这种垂直飞行配置中,无人机可以执行垂直飞行或悬停。 在垂直飞行期间,UAV可以使机翼经由枢轴向外延伸,使得机翼段基本上彼此平行地定位,并且翼类似于常规的固定翼。 在机翼延伸的情况下,UAV采取水平飞行配置,提供从机翼产生的向上升力。

    Multirotor mobile buoy for persistent surface and underwater exploration
    318.
    发明授权
    Multirotor mobile buoy for persistent surface and underwater exploration 有权
    多旋转移动浮标用于持续的表面和水下探测

    公开(公告)号:US09457900B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-04

    申请号:US15073831

    申请日:2016-03-18

    Abstract: A multirotor mobile buoy combining MR-VTOL capability with environmentally hardened electronics, exchangeable sensor suites, and a solar recharge system and providing sensing in aquatic environments. The multirotor mobile buoy provides for the detection, classification and location of underwater objects using self-contained electronics, and repositions with aerial means using a plurality of rotors. The multirotor mobile buoy additionally incorporates solar panels for recharging of on-board batteries enabling the flight and other functions, and comprises a buoyant assembly and extended tether in order to promote stability in dynamic, open ocean environments. The multirotor mobile buoy may be employed singly or as a swarm of underwater detection platforms, and may utilize its positioning ability to optimize the effectiveness of sonobuoy systems arrayed as a distributed sensor field.

    Abstract translation: 将MR-VTOL功能与环境恶化的电子设备,可更换传感器套件和太阳能充电系统相结合的多旋转移动浮标,并在水环境中提供感测。 多转轮移动浮标提供使用独立电子设备的水下物体的检测,分类和定位,以及使用多个转子重新定位与天线装置。 多转轮移动浮标还包括用于为板载电池充电以实现飞行和其他功能的太阳能电池板,并且包括浮力组件和延伸系绳,以促进在动态,开阔的海洋环境中的稳定性。 多旋转移动浮标可以单独使用或作为一群水下检测平台使用,并且可以利用其定位能力来优化作为分布式传感器场排列的声波系统的有效性。

    APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR FLYING AN AIRCRAFT
    319.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR FLYING AN AIRCRAFT 审中-公开
    用于飞机飞行的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160090179A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14500691

    申请日:2014-09-29

    CPC classification number: B64C29/0091 B64C39/024 B64C2201/088

    Abstract: Described herein is an aircraft launch system that includes a riser coupleable to an aircraft. The riser includes an actuator and a tether coupled to the actuator. The aircraft launch system further includes a sky anchor coupled to the tether. The actuator is operable to retract the tether and draw together the sky anchor and the aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 这里描述的是包括可与飞机相连的提升板的飞行器发射系统。 提升管包括联接到致动器的致动器和系绳。 飞机发射系统还包括耦合到系绳的天空锚。 致动器可操作以缩回系绳并将天空锚和飞机拉在一起。

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