公开(公告)号：US20050178895A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US10808725

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165

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 includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch guide. The carriage can accelerate when portions of the carriage and/or the launch guide move relative to each other. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing the aircraft for takeoff. A brake can arrest the motion of the gripper after launch.

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，飞行器可以从包括沿发射导向装置移动的发射台的装置发射。 当滑架和/或发射引导件的部分相对于彼此移动时，托架可以加速。 由发射托架携带的夹具可以具有至少一个与飞行器接触的抓握部分，同时发射托架沿着发射轴加速。 当发射架减速时，至少一个把手部分可以与飞行器脱离接触，释放飞机起飞。 制动器可以在发射后阻止夹具的运动。

公开(公告)号：US06923404B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10339908

申请日：2003-01-10

Applicant: Danny D. Liu ,  Ping-Chih Chen ,  Darius Sarhaddi

Inventor： Danny D. Liu ,  Ping-Chih Chen ,  Darius Sarhaddi

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C30/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64F1/04 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/64

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C30/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/64 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: An unmanned air vehicle (“UAV”) apparatus is configured to have a body and a body-conformal wing. The body-conformal wing is configured to variably sweep from a closed position to a fully deployed position. In the closed position, the body-conformal wing span is aligned with the body axis and in the fully deployed position the body-conformal wing span is perpendicular to the axial direction of the body. Delivery of the UAV comprises the steps of: positioning the span of a body conformal wing in alignment with the axis of the body of the UAV; initiating the flight of the UAV; and adjusting the sweep angle of the body-conformal wing as a function of the current speed, altitude, or attack angle of the UAV, with the adjustment starting at a 0 degree position and varying between a closed position and a fully deployed position. The UAV also has a control mechanism configured to variably adjust the sweep of the body-conformal wing to achieve a high lift over drag ratio through out the flight path of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器（“UAV”）装置被配置为具有主体和主体保形翼。 身体适形翼被配置为从关闭位置可变地扫掠到完全展开位置。 在关闭位置，身体共形翅膀跨度与身体轴线对齐，并且在完全展开位置，身体共形翅膀跨度垂直于身体的轴向。 无人机的交付包括以下步骤：将身体保形翼的跨度定位成与UAV的身体的轴线对准; 启动无人机的飞行; 并且根据UAV的当前速度，高度或攻角来调节身体保形翼的扫掠角度，调整从0度位置开始，并且在关闭位置和完全展开位置之间变化。 无人机还具有控制机构，其配置为可变地调整身体保形翼的扫掠，以通过无人机的飞行路径实现高的牵引比。

公开(公告)号：US20050151009A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10760150

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

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：US20050133665A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10759545

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

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

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

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and constraining motion of 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. A trigger mechanism coupled to the recovery line can actuate a hoist device to reduce slack in the recovery line. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft on the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和约束无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的运动的方法和装置。 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。 联接到回收管线的触发机构可以启动提升装置以减少回收管线中的松弛。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞机在回收管线上的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US06840477B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10085181

申请日：2002-02-27

Applicant: Masaki Hamamoto ,  Yoshiji Ohta ,  Keita Hara

Inventor： Masaki Hamamoto ,  Yoshiji Ohta ,  Keita Hara

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02N2/00 ,  B64C33/00

CPC classification number: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: On a main body portion of a fluttering apparatus, a wing (left wing) is formed which has a front wing shaft, a rear wing shaft and a wing film provided spreading over the front and rear wing shafts. Further, on the main body portion, a rotary actuator for driving the front wing shaft and a rotary actuator for driving the rear wing shaft are mounted. The front (rear) wing shafts reciprocate in a plane orthogonally crossing an axis of rotation with the actuator serving as the fulcrum. Thus, a moving apparatus is obtained which has superior maneuverability and can move not hindered by any obstacle or geometry both indoors and outdoors.

Abstract translation: 在飘动装置的主体部分上，形成有一个翼翼（左翼），其具有前翼轴，后翼轴和设置在前翼和后翼轴上的翼片。 此外，在主体部上安装有用于驱动前翼轴的旋转致动器和用于驱动后翼轴的旋转致动器。 前（后）翼轴在与作为支点的致动器正交的旋转轴线的平面中往复运动。 因此，获得具有优异的机动性并且可以在室内和室外不受任何障碍物或几何形状阻碍的移动装置。

公开(公告)号：US06685140B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10255185

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: Ernest A. Carroll

Inventor： Ernest A. Carroll

IPC: B64C2556

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64D17/80 ,  F02B75/34 ,  F02D35/0069 ,  F02D41/2406 ,  F02D2200/0414 ,  F02D2200/703 ,  F02D2400/06 ,  F02D2400/11 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A miniature, unmanned aircraft having a parachute which deploys automatically under certain conditions. The aircraft has a flight control system based on remotely generated signals, potentially achieves relatively high altitude flight for a remotely controlled aircraft, and can thus operate well beyond line-of-sight control. For safety, an automatically deployed parachute system is provided. The parachute deployment system includes a folded parachute and a propulsion system for expelling the parachute from the aircraft. Preferably, a microprocessor for flight management sends intermittent inhibitory signals to prevent unintended deployment. A deployment signal is generated, illustratively, when the microprocessor fails, when engine RPM fall below a predetermined threshold, and when the aircraft strays from predetermined altitude and course.

Abstract translation: 具有降落伞的微型无人机在某些条件下自动部署。 该飞机具有基于远程产生的信号的飞行控制系统，可能为远程控制的飞机实现相对高的高度飞行，并且因此可以远远超出视线控制。 为了安全起见，提供了自动部署的降落伞系统。 降落伞部署系统包括折叠的降落伞和用于从降落伞排出飞机的推进系统。 优选地，用于飞行管理的微处理器发送间歇性抑制信号以防止意外部署。 例如，当微处理器发生故障时，当发动机转速低于预定阈值时，以及当飞行器从预定高度和当然时间偏离时，产生部署信号。

公开(公告)号：US06615165B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US10255187

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: Ernest A. Carroll

Inventor： Ernest A. Carroll

IPC: B64C100

CPC classification number: F02D41/2406 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F02B75/34 ,  F02D35/0069 ,  F02D2200/0414 ,  F02D2200/703 ,  F02D2400/06 ,  F02D2400/11 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A power and communications connection arrangement for a miniature, unmanned aircraft having data handling capability. The aircraft has a microprocessor for managing flight control, a GPS receiver, a communications radio frequency transceiver, and data handling apparatus. The latter may be any of a sensor for gathering environmental data, sensing aircraft altitude or attitude, a data relay station, or any combination of these. The data handling apparatus is part of a removable module mounted to and detachable from the aircraft. The connection arrangement includes stationary power and communications terminals fixed to the module, and corresponding free power and data cables completing respective power circuits and communications links within the aircraft. In the preferred embodiment, the microprocessor, at least one sensor, and a battery pack are located in the module, and a radio transceiver, a GPS receiver, controls such as rudder and elevator, and other sensors are located in the airframe.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有数据处理能力的微型无人飞机的电力和通信连接装置。 飞机具有用于管理飞行控制的微处理器，GPS接收器，通信射频收发器和数据处理装置。 后者可以是用于收集环境数据，感测飞机高度或姿态，数据中继站或这些的任何组合的传感器中的任何一个。 数据处理装置是安装到飞机上并可拆卸的可拆卸模块的一部分。 连接装置包括固定电源和固定到模块的通信终端，以及相应的空闲电源和数据电缆，完成飞机内各自的电力电路和通信链路。 在优选实施例中，微处理器，至少一个传感器和电池组位于模块中，并且无线电收发器，GPS接收器，诸如方向舵和电梯以及其它传感器的控制器位于机身中。

公开(公告)号：US06260797B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09229599

申请日：1999-01-13

Applicant: Miles R. Palmer

Inventor： Miles R. Palmer

IPC: B64C356

CPC classification number: F42B15/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D37/04 ,  B64D37/06 ,  B64D37/12 ,  B64D39/00

Abstract: A transformable gun launched aero vehicle having a ballistic projectile configuration and an aeroplane configuration includes a cylinder forming a shell of the vehicle in the ballistic projectile configuration and wings deployable from the cylinder. The wings are capable of achieving sufficient lift for sustained flight in the aeroplane configuration. The cylinder forms a fuselage of the vehicle in the aeroplane configuration. A wing includes plural rib elements, plural inflatable tubes where each tube is braced by the plural rib elements, and a wind shell disposed around the plural inflatable tubes and the plural rib elements. The vehicle includes an inflatable tail section that is inflated while the vehicle is in the aeroplane configuration. The vehicle includes a parachute that is reversibly deployable from a nose portion of the vehicle. The vehicle includes at least one landing rod. Each landing rod is reversibly extendable from the vehicle. A landing controller controls a first landing rod to extend after the vehicle has begun to vertically descend. The vehicle includes a folding propeller deployable from the fuselage in the aeroplane configuration. The vehicle includes a control system, and the control system includes a module to determine when the vehicle has reached a first predetermined state that defines an initiation of a transition from the ballistic projectile configuration to the aeroplane configuration.

Abstract translation: 可变形枪发射具有弹道射弹配置的航空车辆，并且飞机配置包括形成弹道射出构造的车辆壳体的气缸和从气缸展开的翼。 机翼能够在飞机配置中实现足够的升力以持续飞行。 汽缸在飞机配置中形成车辆的机身。 翼包括多个肋元件，多个可充气管，其中每个管由多个肋元件支撑，以及设置在多个可充气管和多个肋元件周围的风壳。 车辆包括在车辆处于飞机配置中时充气的可充气尾部。 车辆包括可从车辆的鼻部部分可逆地展开的降落伞。 车辆包括至少一个着陆杆。 每个着陆杆可从车辆可逆地延伸。 着陆控制器控制第一着陆杆在车辆开始垂直下降之后延伸。 该车辆包括在飞机配置中可从机身部署的折叠螺旋桨。 车辆包括控制系统，并且控制系统包括用于确定车辆何时已经达到第一预定状态的模块，该第一预定状态定义了从弹道射弹配置到飞机配置的转变的开始。

公开(公告)号：US5364230A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-15

申请号：US903061

申请日：1992-06-22

Applicant: Timothy A. Krauss ,  David H. Hunter ,  Robert D. Beatty

Inventor： Timothy A. Krauss ,  David H. Hunter ,  Robert D. Beatty

IPC: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/33 ,  B64C27/46 ,  B64C27/605 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F02B75/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/605 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/33 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  F02B2075/025

Abstract: A rotor blade subassembly for a rotor assembly having ducted, coaxial counter-rotating rotors includes a flexbeam, an integrated torque tube/spar member, and an aerodynamic fairing or rotor blade. The flexbeam is a laminated composite structure that reacts centrifugal loads and a majority of the bending loads of the rotor assembly. The flexbeam has a spanwise predetermined linear twist so that the pretwisted flexbeam is unstrained during specified forward flight conditions. The integrated torque tube/spar member is formed as a continuous, filament wound tubular composite structure having high torsional and bending stiffness that provides a continuous torsional load path and facilitates load coupling between the rotor blade and the pretwisted flexbeam. The spar segment of the functions as the primary structural member of the rotor blade subassembly and, is operative to react all bending, torsional, shear, and centrifugal dynamic loads of the rotor assembly. The torque tube segment reacts all torsional loads and some of the bending loads of the rotor assembly. The rotor blade is fabricated from a high modulus composite material and has a high aerodynamic taper such that the tapered rotor blade has a low outboard mass, a high inboard stiffness, and a high chordwise frequency. The high chordwise frequency allows the rotor assembly to be operated over a weaker modal response zone. The tapered rotor blade includes a triangularly shaped trailing edge segment that is responsive to the aerodynamic pressures encountered during operation of the shrouded counter-rotating rotors.

Abstract translation: 具有导管的同轴反转转子的转子组件的转子叶片子组件包括柔性梁，集成的扭矩管/翼梁构件和空气动力学整流罩或转子叶片。 柔性梁是一种叠层复合结构，可使离心载荷和转子组件的大部分弯曲载荷反应。 柔性梁具有翼展方向预定的线性扭曲，使得预弯曲的柔性梁在指定的向前飞行条件下是不受约束的。 集成的扭矩管/翼梁构件形成为具有高扭转和弯曲刚度的连续的长丝缠绕管状复合结构，其提供连续的扭转载荷路径并且有助于转子叶片和预扭曲挠曲梁之间的负载耦合。 作为转子叶片子组件的主要结构构件的功能的翼梁段，可操作以对转子组件的所有弯曲，扭转，剪切和离心动态载荷作出反应。 扭矩管段对转子组件的所有扭转载荷和一些弯曲载荷作出反应。 转子叶片由高模量复合材料制成并且具有高空气动力学锥度，使得锥形转子叶片具有低的外侧质量，高的内侧刚度和高的弦向频率。 高弦弦频率允许转子组件在较弱的模态响应区域上运行。 锥形转子叶片包括三角形的后缘段，其响应于在遮蔽的反向旋转转子的操作期间遇到的空气动力学压力。

公开(公告)号：US5082079A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-21

申请号：US519015

申请日：1990-05-04

Applicant: Peter B. S. Lissaman ,  Herman M. Drees ,  Charles J. Sink ,  William D. Watson

Inventor： Peter B. S. Lissaman ,  Herman M. Drees ,  Charles J. Sink ,  William D. Watson

IPC: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162

Abstract: A flight system capable of passively stable hover comprises an apparatus defining a vertical axis, and including multiple upright ducts spaced about the axis; fluid momentum generators in the ducts to effect flow of fluid downwardly in the ducts; and fluid flow deflector structure in the path of the downwardly flowing fluid, and angled to deflect the fluid flow away from the axis, in such manner as to provide stability in hover of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 能够被动地稳定悬停的飞行系统包括限定垂直轴线的装置，并且包括围绕该轴线间隔开的多个直立导管; 管道中的流体动量发生器以使流体在管道中向下流动; 以及在向下流动的流体的路径中的流体流动偏转器结构，并且成角度以使流体流离开轴线，以便提供装置悬停的稳定性。