公开(公告)号：US20100270425A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US12449872

申请日：2009-08-31

Applicant: Yonatan Zur

Inventor： Yonatan Zur

IPC: B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/42 ,  F42B4/08

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G08B13/19632

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and system for providing surveillance of an area or a space. According to some embodiments of the present invention there may be provided a housing containing a deployable and inflatable surveillance balloon, which balloon may elevate and/or support a surveillance payload including one or more sensor assemblies. Data collected by the sensors may be transmitted to a user interface which may display the data to a user.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于提供区域或空间的监视的装置和系统。 根据本发明的一些实施例，可以提供一种容纳可部署和可充气的监视气球的壳体，所述气囊可以提升和/或支撑包括一个或多个传感器组件的监视有效载荷。 由传感器收集的数据可以被发送到可以向用户显示数据的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US07658347B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11492490

申请日：2006-07-25

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Glen A. Mantych ,  William T. Campbell

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Glen A. Mantych ,  William T. Campbell

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A Micro Air-Vehicle (MAV) starting system that provides the combined functions of: packing protection of sensitive vehicle components, a mechanical starting assembly, and a launch pad. The preferred embodiment comprises a container and a container lid with the MAV clamped to the lid. Also disposed on the container lid is a starting assembly. The lid which doubles as a launching pad with the attached MAV is removed from the container, placed on the ground, the MAV is started with the starting mechanism and launched. The arrangement minimizes the physical risk to the operator, minimizes weight of the total MAV system, consumes minimum space in the operators transport system, and eliminates dependence on supply lines for battery replacement or charging.

Abstract translation: 微型飞行器（MAV）启动系统，提供组合功能：敏感车辆部件的包装保护，机械起动组件和发射台。 优选实施例包括容器和容器盖，其中MAV夹在盖上。 还设置在容器盖上的是起动组件。 将附加的MAV作为发射台的盖子从容器中取出，放在地面上，MAV以起动机构启动并启动。 这种布置可最大限度地减少操作人员的身体风险，最大限度地减少总体MAV系统的重量，消耗操作员运输系统的最小空间，并消除对电池更换或充电的电源线的依赖。

公开(公告)号：US20080245924A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US12016821

申请日：2008-01-18

Applicant: Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

Inventor： Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

IPC: B64C27/57 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A rotary wing vehicle includes a body structure having an elongated tubular backbone or core and a counter-rotating coaxial rotor system having rotors. The rotor system is used to move the rotary wing vehicle in directional flight.

Abstract translation: 旋转翼车辆包括具有细长管状骨架或芯体的主体结构和具有转子的反向旋转同轴转子系统。 转子系统用于在定向飞行中移动旋翼机。

公开(公告)号：US07331546B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-19

申请号：US11510013

申请日：2006-08-25

Applicant: Peter Ifju ,  Kyu-Ho Lee ,  Roberto Albertani ,  Shawn J. Mitryk ,  Frank J. Boria ,  Mujahid Abdulrahim

Inventor： Peter Ifju ,  Kyu-Ho Lee ,  Roberto Albertani ,  Shawn J. Mitryk ,  Frank J. Boria ,  Mujahid Abdulrahim

IPC: B64C3/56

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  A63H27/007 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A micro air vehicle having a bendable wing enabling the micro air vehicle to fly. The bendable wing may be bent downwards so that the wingspan may be reduced for storing the micro air vehicle. The bendable wing may be formed from one or more layers of material, and the wing may have a camber such that a concave surface of the wing faces downward. The wing may substantially resist flexing upwards and may transfer uplift forces to a central body of the micro air vehicle. In addition, the wing may be bent severely downwards by applying a force to tips of the wing. The micro air vehicle is capable of being stored in a small cylindrical tube and may be deployed from the tube by simply releasing the micro air vehicle from the tube.

Abstract translation: 具有能够使微型飞行器飞行的可弯曲翼的微型飞行器。 可弯曲翼可以向下弯曲，使得翼展可以减小以存储微型飞行器。 可弯曲翼可以由一层或多层材料形成，并且翼可以具有弯曲，使得翼的凹面朝向下方。 机翼可以基本上抵抗向上弯曲并且可以将提升力传递到微型飞行器的中心体。 此外，机翼可能通过对机翼的尖端施加力而严重地向下弯曲。 微型飞行器能够存储在小圆柱形管中，并且可以通过从管中简单地释放微型飞行器而从管展开。

公开(公告)号：US20060249622A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US10908255

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Daniel Steele

Inventor： Daniel Steele

IPC: B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to a system for controlling and managing a small unmanned air vehicle (UAV) between capture and launch of the UAV. The system includes an enclosure that provides environmental protection and isolation for multiple small UAVs in assembled and/or partially disassembled states. Control and management of the UAVs includes reorientation of a captured UAV from a landing platform and secure hand-off to the enclosure, decontamination, de-fueling, ingress to the enclosure, downloading of mission payload, UAV disassembly, stowage, retrieval and reassembly of the UAV, mission uploading, egress of the UAV from the enclosure, fueling, engine testing and launch readiness. An exemplary system includes two or more robots controlled by a multiple robot controller for autonomously carrying out the functions described above. A modular, compact, portable and autonomous system of UAV control and management is described.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种用于在捕获和发射UAV之间控制和管理小型无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的系统。 该系统包括为组装和/或部分拆卸状态下的多台小型无人机提供环境保护和隔离的外壳。 无人机的控制和管理包括从着陆平台重新定位捕获的无人机，并确保切换到机柜，去污，去加油，进入机柜，下载任务有效载荷，无人机拆卸，装载，检索和重新组装 无人机，任务上载，无人机从外壳出来，加油，发动机测试和发射准备。 示例性系统包括由多机器人控制器控制的两个或更多个机器人，用于自主地执行上述功能。 描述了UAV控制和管理的模块化，紧凑型，便携式和自主的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07128294B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US10760150

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

Inventor： Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

IPC: B64C3/56

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

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that operates with a wedge action. A launch carriage carrying an unmanned aircraft is positioned on first and second launch members. At least one of the launch members moves relative to the other from a first position to a second position, causing the launch carriage to move from a first launch carriage position to a second launch carriage position. As the launch carriage moves, it accelerates the aircraft and releases the aircraft for takeoff.

Abstract translation: 描述了发射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，飞行器可以从用楔形动作操作的装置发射。 携带无人机的发射架位于第一和第二发射构件上。 发射构件中的至少一个相对于另一个从第一位置移动到第二位置，使得发射托架从第一发射托架位置移动到第二发射托架位置。 随着发射架移动，它加速飞机并释放飞机起飞。

公开(公告)号：US07014141B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10194814

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

Inventor： Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

IPC: B64C13/20 ,  B64C13/00

CPC classification number: F41G3/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06 ,  Y02T50/82

Abstract: An unmanned airborne reconnaissance system, the unmanned airborne reconnaissance system including a lightweight, portable, powered aircraft and a foldable launch rail, the aircraft, in a broken down condition and the launch rail in a broken down condition fitable inside a box, the box capable of being carried by one man. The launch system includes an elongated launch rail with the carriage assembly, and a propulsion means for accelerating the carriage assembly from one end of the launch rail to the other. The carriage assembly releasably engages the aircraft so as to propel the aircraft from one end of the launch rail to the other. The propulsion may be by a cartridge that explodes and releases a gas through a cylinder, or by elastic cords. The aircraft is guided through the air either by a programmed onboard computer which controls the control surfaces of the aircraft and/or by remote control. The aircraft typically contains a camera for recording and transmitting images received from the ground below.

公开(公告)号：US20050218260A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US10951041

申请日：2004-09-23

Applicant: David Corder ,  Jeffrey Koessler ,  George Webb

Inventor： David Corder ,  Jeffrey Koessler ,  George Webb

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: An air-launched aircraft includes deployable wings, elevons, and vertical fins that deploy from a fuselage during flight. The aircraft may include a control system for operating the elevons, a communication system, and batteries for powering the systems. In addition, the aircraft may include a payload module that mates with an interface in the fuselage. The payload module may include any of a variety of payloads, including cameras, sensors, and/or radar emitters. The aircraft may be powered or unpowered, and may be very small, for example, less than on the order of 10 kg (22 pounds). The aircraft may be employed at a low cost for any of a wide variety of functions, such as surveillance, or as a decoy. The deployable surfaces of the aircraft may be configured to deploy in a pre-determined order, allowing the aircraft automatically to enter controlled flight after being launched in a tumbling mode.

Abstract translation: 一架空中飞机包括在飞行期间从机身部署的可部署的机翼，电梯和垂直翼片。 飞机可以包括用于操作电梯的控制系统，通信系统和用于为系统供电的电池。 此外，飞机可以包括与机身中的接口相配合的有效载荷模块。 有效载荷模块可以包括各种有效载荷中的任何一种，包括相机，传感器和/或雷达发射器。 该飞机可能是动力或无动力的，并且可能非常小，例如小于10kg（22磅）的量级。 飞机可以以低成本从事各种功能，例如监视或作为诱饵。 飞机的可部署表面可以被配置成以预定的顺序部署，允许飞机在以翻滚模式发射之后自动进入受控飞行。

公开(公告)号：US20050151014A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10759541

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian McGeer

Inventor： Brian McGeer

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射，捕获和存储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，飞行器可以由操作者很少或没有手动接合的容器组装。 容器可以包括用于控制飞机部件的运动的引导结构。 飞机可以从包括可伸缩吊杆的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署一个恢复线，以便在飞行中捕获飞机。 飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台，拆卸并存储在容器中，再次与操作员和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触。

公开(公告)号：US20040232282A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10758940

申请日：2004-01-16

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64C037/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B63B27/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/04

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 by a recovery line in flight, a process that can be aided by a line capture device having a retainer with two portions spaced apart by a distance great enough to receive the recovery line, e.g., to capture the recovery line with increased security. The line capture device can be operatively mounted on a lifting surface of the aircraft.

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，飞行器可以由飞行中的恢复线捕获，该过程可以由具有保持器的线捕获装置辅助，该保持器具有两个间隔开足够大的距离以接收恢复线，例如捕获 恢复线增加了安全性。 线捕获装置可以可操作地安装在飞行器的提升表面上。