公开(公告)号：US20170008626A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15041211

申请日：2016-02-11

Applicant: CyPhy Works, Inc.

Inventor： Jason S. Walker ,  John W. Ware ,  Samuel A. Johnson ,  Andrew M. Shein

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F3/00 ,  H02G11/02

Abstract: In an aspect, in general, a spooling apparatus includes a filament feeding mechanism for deploying and retracting filament from the spooling apparatus to an aerial vehicle, an exit geometry sensor for sensing an exit geometry of the filament from the spooling apparatus, and a controller for controlling the feeding mechanism to feed and retract the filament based on the exit geometry.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，一般来说，卷绕装置包括用于将丝线从卷绕装置展开和缩回到空中飞行器的丝条进给机构，用于感测灯丝离开卷线装置的出口几何形状的出口几何传感器，以及用于 控制进给机构基于出口几何形状来进给和退回长丝。

公开(公告)号：US20160347192A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14556296

申请日：2014-12-01

Applicant: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Sang-Cherl LEE ,  Hae-Dong KIM ,  Hyeon-Cheol GONG ,  Gi-Hyuk CHOI ,  In-Hee HWANG ,  Byong-Suk SUK

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft includes a post, an extended member, a cover, a fastening unit, and a charging unit. The post is placed on a ground. The extended member is connected to the post. The cover is provided on the extended member, and is configured to be opened or closed in order to contain and protect the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The fastening unit is provided in the cover, and is configured to fasten the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The charging unit is provided in the fastening unit, and is configured to charge the unmanned VTOL aircraft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于容纳和充电无人驾驶飞机的装置和方法。 用于容纳和充电无人驾驶的垂直起降飞机的装置包括支柱，延伸构件，盖，紧固单元和充电单元。 该职位放在地上。 扩展成员连接到帖子。 盖子设置在延伸构件上，并且被构造成打开或关闭以容纳和保护无人驾驶的VTOL飞机。 紧固单元设置在盖中，并且被配置为紧固无人驾驶的VTOL飞机。 充电单元设置在紧固单元中，并且被配置为对无人驾驶的垂直起降飞机进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US20160334785A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14710682

申请日：2015-05-13

Applicant: Robert Morrison

Inventor： Robert Morrison

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: A63H30/04 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A control unit for a drone, said control unit comprising a protective case, a controller capable of remote operation of the drone and a space configured to receive the drone within said protective case for storage, wherein the drone is contained in its entirety within said protective case.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无人驾驶飞机的控制单元，所述控制单元包括保护壳，能够远程操作无人机的控制器和被配置为在所述保护壳内接收无人机用于存储的空间，其中无人机全部包含在所述防护装置 案件。

公开(公告)号：US20160320775A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15205313

申请日：2016-07-08

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A method for installation and maintenance of cell site components on a cell tower with a robotic device includes causing the robotic device to traverse the cell tower to a desired location proximate to the cell site components; at the desired location and stabilized to the cell tower, causing manipulation components to perform one or more of installation and maintenance of the cell site components; and, subsequent to the one or more of installation and maintenance of the cell site components, causing the robotic device to scale down the cell tower.

Abstract translation: 用机器人装置在细胞塔上安装和维护细胞部位组件的方法包括使机器人装置穿过细胞塔到靠近细胞部位组件的期望位置; 在期望的位置并稳定到电池塔，使得操作部件执行电池部件的安装和维护中的一个或多个; 并且在所述单元位置组件的安装和维护中的一个或多个之后，使所述机器人设备缩小所述单元塔。

公开(公告)号：US09470477B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14281680

申请日：2014-05-19

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Guan H Su ,  Marcos Henry Rodriguez

IPC: F41F3/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F41F3/052 ,  F41F3/073

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41F3/00 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F41F3/052 ,  F41F3/073

Abstract: An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus is disclosed that includes a UAV (400) having an exterior surface, an aerial vehicle (AV) tab (510) extending from the exterior surface, a tube (440) containing the UAV (400), the tube (440) including a tab stop (515) configured to controllably hinder travel of the AV tab (510) past the tab stop (515), and a pair of opposing tab guides (700, 705) configured to position the AV tab (510) for travel over the tab stop (515).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）发射装置，其包括具有外表面的UAV（400），从外表面延伸的飞行器（AV）突片（510），包含无人机（400）的管（440） ），所述管（440）包括构造成可控制地阻碍所述AV突片（510）经过所述突片止动件（515）的移动的突片止动件（515），以及一对相对的突片引导件（700,705），其被配置为 AV选项卡（510），用于在制表位（515）上移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160185466A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14818329

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: Frank Dreano, JR.

Inventor： Frank Dreano, JR.

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  A47G29/141 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  H04W84/005

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing distribution logistics and surveillance ranges with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and at least one dock in a dock network. The UAV remains in communication with the dock for enhancing distribution logistics of at least one package and increasing the range of surveillance for the unmanned aerial vehicle. From the dock, the UAV delivers the package to a destination point, obtains the package from a pick up point, recharges the unmanned aerial vehicle throughout the network of docks, and increases the range of distribution and surveillance. A logistics software controls the delivery and surveillance. A wireless communication device enables communication between the UAV and the dock. Light indicators indicate status of the package and the operational status of the UAV. A camera captures an image of the package in the dock. A motion detector detects the UAV for regulating access for loading/unloading and docking.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过无人机（UAV）加强配送物流和监控范围的系统和方法，以及至少在码头网络中的一个码头。 无人机与码头保持通信，以加强至少一个包裹的配送物流，并增加对无人驾驶飞行器的监视范围。 从码头，无人机将包裹运送到目的地，从接送点获取包裹，在无人驾驶飞机的整个网络网络中充电，并增加了分配和监视的范围。 物流软件控制交货和监控。 无线通信设备实现无人机与码头之间的通信。 光指示灯指示包的状态和无人机的操作状态。 摄像机捕获码头中包装的图像。 运动检测器检测无人机用于调节进出货和对接的通道。

公开(公告)号：US20160001883A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14815930

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: Skycatch, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Sanz ,  Samuel Giles Miller ,  Jonathan Shyaun Noorani ,  Behrooze Sirang

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/02 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for autonomously landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In particular, systems and methods described herein enable a UAV to land within and interface with a UAV ground station (UAVGS). In particular, one or more embodiments described herein include systems and methods that enable a UAV to conveniently interface with and land within a UAV ground station (UAVGS). For example, one or more embodiments include a UAV that includes a landing base and landing frame that interfaces with a landing housing of a UAVGS.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于自主着陆无人机（UAV）的系统和方法。 特别地，本文描述的系统和方法使得UAV能够落在UAV地面站（UAVGS）内并与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接合。 特别地，本文描述的一个或多个实施例包括使无人机能够方便地与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接口并落在其中的系统和方法。 例如，一个或多个实施例包括UAV，其包括与UAVGS的着陆壳体接合的着陆基座和着陆架。

公开(公告)号：US09187184B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13234044

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Guan H. Su ,  Oleksandr Andryukov ,  John McNeil

Inventor： Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Guan H. Su ,  Oleksandr Andryukov ,  John McNeil

IPC: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F41A21/02 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F42B39/14

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41A21/02 ,  F41F1/00 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F42B39/14

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises a tethered sabot configured to engage a UAV within a launcher volume defined by an inner wall, the tethered sabot dimensioned to provide a pressure seal at the inner wall and tethered to the inner wall, and wherein the tethered sabot is hollow having an open end oriented toward a high pressure volume and a tether attached within a hollow of the sabot and attached to the inner wall retaining the high pressure volume or attach to the inner base wall. A system comprising a communication node and a launcher comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a pre-launch state configured to receive and respond to command inputs from the communication node.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）发射管，其包括被配置为将UAV接合在由内壁限定的发射器体积内的拴系的艉板，所述拴系的突出部的尺寸被设计成在内壁处提供压力密封并且系在内壁上，以及 其中所述系留式破碎器是中空的，其具有朝向高压容积的开口端，并且连接在所述破坏物的中空部内并且附接到保持高压容积的内壁或附接到内底壁的内壁的系绳。 一种包括通信节点和发射器的系统，其包括处于预发射状态的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其被配置为接收并响应来自所述通信节点的命令输入。

公开(公告)号：US08985519B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13574457

申请日：2011-01-19

Applicant: Benoit Jaurand

Inventor： Benoit Jaurand

IPC: B64C1/22 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: The system comprises an outer container which is fixed, directly and fully, in the hold of the transport aeroplane (AC), and in which there is an inner container that can be moved longitudinally and brought from a first or carrying position in which it is situated fully inside the outer container into a second or off-loading position (P2) in which it is longitudinally offset towards the rear of the aircraft (AC) so that a part of the inner container is then situated outside the transport aeroplane (AC).

Abstract translation: 该系统包括一个外部容器，该外部容器直接且完全固定在运输飞机（AC）的保持架中，并且其中有一个内部容器可纵向移动并从其中的第一或承载位置 完全位于外部容器内部到第二或卸载位置（P2）中，其中它朝向飞行器（AC）的后部纵向偏移，使得内部容器的一部分然后位于运输飞机（AC）外部， 。

公开(公告)号：US20150053843A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US13974468

申请日：2013-08-23

Applicant: Becklin Holdings, Inc.

Inventor： Adrian P. Tayne

IPC: F16M9/00 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B2/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: F16M9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B43/003

Abstract: A retention system includes a base supporting a wing spar and a post extending through the base from a first side of the base to a second side of the base. The post inserts through an aperture in the spar. A stop is selectively securable to the post over the second side of the base. A locking member engages the post on the first side of the base. The locking member is configured to selectively move the post from an unlocked position to a locked position in which the post is withdrawn toward the first side relative to the unlocked position. A biasing member encircles the post and is positioned between the stop and the second side. When the locking member is in a closed position the biasing member expands to engage the aperture and resist movement of the wing spar. A plurality of cradles may support the wing.

Abstract translation: 保持系统包括支撑翼梁的基座和从基座的第一侧到基座的第二侧延伸穿过基座的柱。 柱穿过翼梁中的孔。 在基座的第二侧上，可以选择性地固定在支柱上。 锁定构件在基座的第一侧上接合柱。 锁定构件被构造成选择性地将柱从解锁位置移动到锁定位置，在锁定位置中柱相对于解锁位置朝向第一侧撤回。 偏置构件环绕柱，并且位于止挡件和第二侧之间。 当锁定构件处于关闭位置时，偏压构件膨胀以接合孔并阻止翼梁的运动。 多个托架可以支撑机翼。