公开(公告)号：US20120001020A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

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: B64F1/04

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：US07946241B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US12233328

申请日：2008-09-18

Applicant: Ray Sampson ,  David E. Bossert ,  Jeffrey N. Zerbe

Inventor： Ray Sampson ,  David E. Bossert ,  Jeffrey N. Zerbe

IPC: B63B35/50

CPC classification number: F41F3/07 ,  B63B22/003 ,  B63B22/24 ,  B63G6/00 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for marine deployment according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a floatable housing adapted to be deployed by a marine vehicle. The floatable housing may be adapted to be launched from a marine vehicle and rise to the surface. Assets, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, may be deployed from the surfaced floatable housing.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的用于船舶部署的方法和装置可以与适于由船用车辆展开的可浮动壳体结合操作。 可浮动壳体可以适于从船用车辆发射并升起到地面。 诸如无人驾驶飞行器的资产可以从表面浮动的壳体部署。

公开(公告)号：US07854410B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11803720

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: Jerome P. Fanucci ,  Nathan Gravelle ,  Stephen A. Schoenholtz

Inventor： Jerome P. Fanucci ,  Nathan Gravelle ,  Stephen A. Schoenholtz

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64D17/70

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/143 ,  F42B10/56 ,  F42B12/365 ,  F42B15/08 ,  F42B15/105

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle mounts a payload section to an air delivery vehicle. The air delivery vehicle includes deployable wings and tail fins for gliding or powered flight. A set of propeller blades are provided for powered flight. The propeller blades are mounted for movement from a stowed position to deployed position extending radially from the fuselage for powered flight.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器将空载部分安装到空气输送车辆。 空气输送车辆包括用于滑行或动力飞行的可展开的翼和尾翼。 一组螺旋桨叶片用于动力飞行。 螺旋桨叶片安装成从收起位置移动到从机身径向延伸用于动力飞行的展开位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100282897A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US11464973

申请日：2006-08-16

Applicant: Samuel de la Torre

Inventor： Samuel de la Torre

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C3/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  F42B25/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/107 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: An aerial surveillance device is provided, comprising an image capturing device capable of being supported by an airframe structure above the ground. The airframe structure includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and configured to support the image-capturing device. A tail portion having control surfaces is operably engaged with the body portion along the axis. Transversely-extending wing portions are directly engaged with the body portion. Each wing portion is defined by longitudinally-opposed spars extending from a spaced-apart disposition at the body portion to a common connection distally from the body portion. The spars have a fabric extending therebetween to provide a wing surface. A support member extends along an aerodynamic center, transversely to the body portion, of each wing portion, to tension and rigidify the wing portions so as to provide a positive camber for the wing portions and to form an airfoil.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种空中监视装置，包括能够由地面上方的机身结构支撑的图像捕获装置。 机身结构包括限定纵向轴线并被配置为支撑图像捕获装置的主体部分。 具有控制表面的尾部部分沿着轴线与主体部分可操作地接合。 横向延伸的翼部直接与主体部分接合。 每个翼部分由纵向相对的翼梁限定，纵向相对的翼梁从主体部分处的间隔设置延伸到远离主体部分的公共连接。 翼梁具有在其间延伸的织物以提供机翼表面。 支撑构件沿着空气动力学中心横向于每个翼部的主体部分延伸，以使翼部被张紧和刚化，以便为翼部提供正弧形并形成翼型。

公开(公告)号：US20090314883A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12119428

申请日：2008-05-12

Applicant: Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

Inventor： Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  F41A9/13 ,  F41A23/34 ,  F41F7/00 ,  F41H7/02

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is launched and recovered using a UAV management system. The UAV is stored in a magazine and moved from the magazine during a launch operation and to the magazine during a recovery operation.

Abstract translation: 使用无人机管理系统发射和恢复无人机（UAV）。 UAV被存储在杂志中，并且在发射操作期间从杂志移动并在恢复操作期间移动到杂志。

公开(公告)号：US07182290B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-27

申请号：US10976566

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Steven M. Sliwa ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Brian D. Dennis

Inventor： Steven M. Sliwa ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64D31/02

CPC classification number: B64C11/003 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/14 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D41/007 ,  F02K5/023 ,  F05D2260/85 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: Methods and systems for starting propeller driven aircraft and other devices are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a removable fixture that is coupled to the propeller and has at least one portion exposed to a flowstream to rotate the propeller during engine start-up. The fixture is configured to separate from the propeller after the engine begins to turn over (e.g., after the engine starts and/or rotates above a threshold rate). Accordingly, the system can include a releasable link between the fixture and the propeller.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于启动螺旋桨驱动的飞机和其他装置的方法和系统。 根据本发明的一个实施例的系统包括可拆卸的固定装置，其连接到螺旋桨并且具有暴露于流动流中的至少一个部分以在发动机起动期间旋转螺旋桨。 发动机开始翻转（例如在发动机起动和/或旋转高于阈值速率之后），该固定装置构造成与螺旋桨分离。 因此，系统可以包括夹具和螺旋桨之间的可释放的连接。

公开(公告)号：US07152827B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10759541

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer

IPC: B64C3/56

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.

公开(公告)号：US20060226280A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11305524

申请日：2005-12-16

Applicant: James Alman

Inventor： James Alman

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C3/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/107 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a design for optimum stowability and low cost. The UAV having a collapsible wing section which can be easily removed from the fuselage, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly and ease of portability. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a primary wing assembly, a fuselage, a means for propelling the unmanned aerial vehicle, and means for remotely controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle. The primary wing assembly includes a wing having a center spar and two outwardly diverging side spars. The wing also has a pliable flexible material supported by the center spar and the at least two outwardly diverging side spars. The pylon is connected to the wing and supports the wing. The fuselage is connected to the pylon such that the pylon extends away from the fuselage and spaces the wing a distance from the fuselage. The fuselage includes a tail having a rudder located along a trailing edge and elevators located along the trailing edge.

Abstract translation: 无人飞行器（UAV）具有最佳的可收藏性和低成本的设计。 无人机具有可折叠的机翼部分，可以方便地从机身中移除，从而实现快速组装和拆卸，便于携带。 无人飞行器包括主翼组件，机身，用于推动无人驾驶飞行器的装置，以及用于远程控制无人驾驶飞行器的装置。 主翼组件包括具有中心翼梁和两个向外发散的侧翼的翼。 机翼还具有由中心翼梁和至少两个向外发散的侧翼支撑的柔韧的柔性材料。 塔架连接到机翼并支撑机翼。 机身连接到挂架，使得吊架远离机身延伸，并将机翼与机身隔开一段距离。 机身包括尾部，尾部沿着后缘设有方向舵，沿着后缘设有电梯。

公开(公告)号：US07114680B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10759742

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64F1/04

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

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be retrieved from the recovery line. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射和捕获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，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 然后可以从回收线检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。

公开(公告)号：US07104495B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US11269395

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer

IPC: B64F5/00

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。