公开(公告)号：US20120248259A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13429156

申请日：2012-03-23

Applicant: Mark Allan Page ,  Matthew Robert McCue ,  Robert Anthony Godlasky

Inventor： Mark Allan Page ,  Matthew Robert McCue ,  Robert Anthony Godlasky

IPC: B64C27/24

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: An aircraft for use in fixed wing flight mode and rotor flight mode is provided. The aircraft can include a fuselage, wings, and a plurality of engines. The fuselage can comprise a wing attachment region further comprising a rotating support. A rotating section can comprise a rotating support and the wings, with a plurality of engines attached to the rotating section. In a rotor flight mode, the rotating section can rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage providing lift for the aircraft similar to the rotor of a helicopter. In a fixed wing flight mode, the rotating section does not rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage, providing lift for the aircraft similar to a conventional airplane. The same engines that provide torque to power the rotor in rotor flight mode also power the aircraft in fixed wing flight mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于固定翼飞行模式和转子飞行模式的飞机。 飞机可以包括机身，机翼和多个发动机。 机身可以包括还包括旋转支撑件的翼连接区域。 旋转部分可以包括旋转支撑件和机翼，其中多个发动机附接到旋转部分。 在转子飞行模式中，旋转部分可以围绕机身的纵向轴线旋转，为类似于直升机的转子的飞机提供升降机。 在固定翼飞行模式中，旋转部分不围绕机身的纵向轴线旋转，为类似于常规飞机的飞机提供升降机。 在转子飞行模式下为转子提供动力的相同发动机也为固定翼飞行模式下的飞机提供动力。

公开(公告)号：US08256704B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US11838731

申请日：2007-08-14

Applicant: Gert Lundgren

Inventor： Gert Lundgren

IPC: B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: A vertical/short take-off and landing aircraft with a single proprotor assembly that has a pair of inline counter-rotating rotors. Two inline counter-rotating engines are directly connected to the rotors. One engine is shut down in horizontal flight to improve efficiency. Gimbal mounting the proprotor assembly permits thrust to be directed forward to back and left to right to control pitch and roll when hovering. Varying the relative engine speeds controls yaw. The aircraft is adaptable as an unmanned vehicle.

Abstract translation: 具有单个推进器组件的垂直/短距起飞和着陆飞机，其具有一对在线的反向旋转的转子。 两个直列反向旋转发动机直接连接到转子上。 一个引擎在水平飞行中关闭以提高效率。 安装推进器组件的万向节允许推动力向前指向前向左并向左转，以便在悬停时控制俯仰和滚动。 改变相对发动机转速来控制偏航。 该飞机适用于无人驾驶的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08141823B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12949410

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: David C. Hursig ,  Steven D. Martinez

Inventor： David C. Hursig ,  Steven D. Martinez

IPC: G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G05D1/0653 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

Abstract translation: 起飞和着陆（VTOL）无人机（UAV）的飞行控制系统增加起飞和着陆模式。 起飞和着陆模式使用可用于飞行控制系统和VTOL无人机现有控制面和节气门控制的数据。 因此，VTOL无人机可以在倾斜的表面上起飞和着陆，而不需要使用设计成在倾斜表面上对无人机进行平坦化的起落架机构。

公开(公告)号：US20110233329A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13037436

申请日：2011-03-01

Applicant: Brian Theodore McGeer ,  Robert Joseph Heavey, III ,  Damon Lucas McMillan ,  John William Stafford

Inventor： Brian Theodore McGeer ,  Robert Joseph Heavey, III ,  Damon Lucas McMillan ,  John William Stafford

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64D37/16 ,  B64D37/20

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: An aircraft capable of thrust-borne flight can be automatically retrieved, serviced, and launched using equipment suitable for use on a small vessel, or at a base with similarly limited space or irregular motion. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a tether, and pulls the tether at low relative speed into contact with a horizontal guide. The tether is pulled across the guide until the guide is captured by a hook or other end effector. The tether length is then adjusted as necessary, and the aircraft swings on the guide to hang in an inverted position. Translation of the tether along the guide then brings the aircraft to a docking carriage, in which the aircraft parks for servicing. For launch the carriage is swung upright, the end effector is released from the guide, and the aircraft thrusts into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle can thus be accomplished automatically with simple and economical apparatus. It can be used with low risk of damage, and requires only moderate accuracy in manual or automatic flight control.

Abstract translation: 可以使用适合在小型船舶上使用的设备或具有类似有限空间或不规则运动的基座自动检索，维修和启动能够推力飞行的飞机。 为了检索，飞机坠落系绳，并以相对较低的速度牵引系绳与水平导轨接触。 将系绳拉过引导件，直到引导件被钩或其他端部执行器捕获。 然后根据需要调整系绳长度，并且飞机在引导件上摆动以悬在倒立的位置。 沿着导轨翻转系绳，然后将飞机带到对接车厢，飞机停在其中，以便维修。 为了发射，托架正直摆动，末端执行器从引导件释放，飞机起飞进入自由飞行。 因此，可以使用简单经济的装置自动完成全面的地面处理循环。 它可以使用低损害风险，并且在手动或自动飞行控制中只需要适度的准确性。

公开(公告)号：US20110057075A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12949410

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: David C. Hursig ,  Steven D. Martinez

Inventor： David C. Hursig ,  Steven D. Martinez

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G05D1/0653 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

Abstract translation: 起飞和着陆（VTOL）无人机（UAV）的飞行控制系统增加起飞和着陆模式。 起飞和着陆模式使用可用于飞行控制系统和VTOL无人机现有控制面和节气门控制的数据。 因此，VTOL无人机可以在倾斜的表面上起飞和着陆，而不需要使用设计成在倾斜表面上对无人机进行平坦化的起落架机构。

公开(公告)号：US20100256839A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12417380

申请日：2009-04-02

Applicant: David Fitzpatrick

Inventor： David Fitzpatrick

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C13/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G01R33/0206 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for using a measurement of only one axis of a three-axis magnetometer to perform at least one corrective action on an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”). An exemplary embodiment comprises (i) receiving from a three-axis magnetometer a measurement representative of an attitude of a UAV, wherein the measurement is of only one axis of the magnetometer, (ii) comparing the measurement to an allowable range of attitudes, (iii) determining that the measurement is not within the allowable range of attitudes, and (iv) performing at least one corrective action on the UAV.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于仅使用三轴磁力计的一个轴的测量来对无人驾驶飞行器（“UAV”）执行至少一个校正动作的方法和系统。 示例性实施例包括（i）从三轴磁力计接收表示UAV姿态的测量值，其中测量仅为磁力计的一个轴，（ii）将测量值与允许的姿态范围进行比较， iii）确定测量不在允许的态度范围内，以及（iv）对UAV执行至少一个纠正措施。

公开(公告)号：US20100019098A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12179690

申请日：2008-07-25

Applicant: Daniel Ross Collette

Inventor： Daniel Ross Collette

IPC: B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/162

Abstract: A ducted fan core for an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided that accommodates a wide variety of payloads. The ducted fan core comprises a frame, attached to which are an engine, gearbox assembly, fan, and a plurality of control vanes. A first surface on the frame comprises a plurality of connects or electrical traces. The plurality of connects are used to removably attach a variety of pods carrying various payloads. Thus, a wide variety of payloads may be delivered using the same unmanned aerial vehicle, simply by removing and attaching different pods to a fixed vehicle core. These pods may be shaped so as to form part of the vehicle exterior, and when the pods are attached to the frame, they enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供用于无人驾驶飞行器的管道风扇芯，其容纳各种有效载荷。 风扇风扇芯包括框架，附接到发动机，变速箱组件，风扇和多个控制叶片。 框架上的第一表面包括多个连接或电迹线。 多个连接用于可拆卸地附接携带各种有效载荷的各种吊舱。 因此，可以简单地通过将不同的荚移除并附接到固定的车辆核心，使用相同的无人驾驶飞行器来传送各种有效载荷。 这些荚可以成形为形成车辆外部的一部分，并且当荚附接到框架时，它们增强了车辆的空气动力学。

公开(公告)号：US20100012776A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US11752497

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: David C. Hursig ,  Steven D. Martinez

Inventor： David C. Hursig ,  Steven D. Martinez

IPC: B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G05D1/0653 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

Abstract translation: 起飞和着陆（VTOL）无人机（UAV）的飞行控制系统增加起飞和着陆模式。 起飞和着陆模式使用可用于飞行控制系统和VTOL无人机现有控制面和节气门控制的数据。 因此，VTOL无人机可以在倾斜的表面上起飞和着陆，而不需要使用设计成在倾斜表面上对无人机进行平坦化的起落架机构。

公开(公告)号：US20090014599A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11691971

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: David A Cylinder ,  James C. Kellogg

Inventor： David A Cylinder ,  James C. Kellogg

IPC: B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B64C27/24 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: A micro aerial vehicle can be converted during flight between a fixed wing flight mode and a rotary wing flight mode. The canard design micro aerial vehicle includes a fuselage, two tiltable propellers and airfoils arranged at a forward portion of fuselage, a pair of coaxial drive shafts positioned aft of the tiltable propeller and airfoil arranged for contra-rotation, a stop rotor mechanism, and a pair of wing panels, each of the wing panels attached to one of the coaxial drive shafts. The wing panels act as contra-rotating rotor blades in the rotary wing flight mode, and act as fixed wing panels in the fixed wing mode.

Abstract translation: 微型飞行器可以在固定翼飞行模式和旋翼飞行模式之间的飞行过程中转换。 鸭子设计的微型飞行器包括机身，两个可倾斜的螺旋桨和机身，其布置在机身的前部，一对同轴驱动轴，位于可倾斜推进器和翼型的后方，布置成用于反向转动，止动转子机构和 一对翼板，每个翼片连接到同轴驱动轴之一。 翼板作为旋转翼飞行模式中的反转叶片，以固定翼模式作为固定翼板。

公开(公告)号：US07398946B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US11169259

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Patrick T. Marshall

Inventor： Patrick T. Marshall

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B60L9/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/185 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64F1/02 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A rechargeable battery energized unmanned aerial vehicle having surveillance capability and an ability to clandestinely collect propulsion and other energy needs from a conveniently located and possibly enemy owned energy transmission line. Energy collection is by way of a parked vehicle engagement with the transmission line in a current flow dependent, magnetic field determined, rather than shunt, voltage dependent, conductor coupling. Surveillance during both a parked or docked condition and during aerial vehicle movement is contemplated.

Abstract translation: 一种可充电电池供电的无人驾驶飞行器具有监视能力，并且能够从方便位置和可能拥有敌方的能量传输线秘密收集推进和其他能源需求的能力。 能量收集是通过停放的车辆与传输线路中的电流依赖的磁场确定的，而不是分流的，取决于电压的导体耦合。 预期在停放或停靠条件期间以及在空中车辆行驶期间的监视。