REFUELING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    32.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180162545A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:US15681336

    申请日:2017-08-18

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for refueling an aircraft comprising a hose guide. The hose guide includes a framework having wings and remotely-adjustable control surfaces interacting with air through which the hose guide moves. An attachment interface, attaching the hose guide to a fuel hose extended from a tanker aircraft, at a distal end away from the tanker aircraft, and a control system adjusting the adjustable control surfaces. Wherein the hose guide is towed as a glider by the tanker aircraft, and adjustment of the control surfaces adjusts three-dimensional position of the end of the fuel hose at the hose guide relative to position of the tanker aircraft.

    Systems and methods for wireless data transfer during in-flight refueling of an aircraft
    34.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for wireless data transfer during in-flight refueling of an aircraft 有权
    飞机加油期间无线数据传输的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09085370B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-21

    申请号:US13908303

    申请日:2013-06-03

    Abstract: A refueling drogue assembly includes a drogue body coupled to a tanker aircraft, and at least one data transmission device coupled to the drogue body. The at least one data transmission device is configured to receive a transmission signal from a partner transmission device coupled to an airborne target aircraft. The transmission signal includes data to be stored. The drogue assembly further includes a data storage device coupled to the tanker aircraft. The data storage device is communicatively coupled to the at least one data transmission device. The data storage device is configured to receive the transmission signal and store the data.

    Abstract translation: 加油锥套组件包括联接到油罐飞机的锥形体,以及耦合到锥形体的至少一个数据传输装置。 所述至少一个数据传输设备被配置为从耦合到机载目标飞行器的对方传输设备接收传输信号。 发送信号包括要存储的数据。 锥形组件还包括耦合到油罐飞行器的数据存储装置。 数据存储设备通信地耦合到至少一个数据传输设备。 数据存储装置被配置为接收传输信号并存储数据。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS DATA TRANSFER DURING IN-FLIGHT REFUELING OF AN AIRCRAFT
    35.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS DATA TRANSFER DURING IN-FLIGHT REFUELING OF AN AIRCRAFT 有权
    航空器飞行员退役期间无线数据传输的系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140353429A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US13908303

    申请日:2013-06-03

    Abstract: A refueling drogue assembly includes a drogue body coupled to a tanker aircraft, and at least one data transmission device coupled to the drogue body. The at least one data transmission device is configured to receive a transmission signal from a partner transmission device coupled to an airborne target aircraft. The transmission signal includes data to be stored. The drogue assembly further includes a data storage device coupled to the tanker aircraft. The data storage device is communicatively coupled to the at least one data transmission device. The data storage device is configured to receive the transmission signal and store the data.

    Abstract translation: 加油锥套组件包括联接到油罐飞机的锥形体,以及耦合到锥形体的至少一个数据传输装置。 所述至少一个数据传输设备被配置为从耦合到机载目标飞行器的对方传输设备接收传输信号。 发送信号包括要存储的数据。 锥形组件还包括耦合到油罐飞行器的数据存储装置。 数据存储设备通信地耦合到至少一个数据传输设备。 数据存储装置被配置为接收传输信号并存储数据。

    System and method of automatic piloting for in-flight refuelling of aircraft, and aircraft comprising said system
    36.
    发明申请
    System and method of automatic piloting for in-flight refuelling of aircraft, and aircraft comprising said system 有权
    用于飞行器飞行加油的自动驾驶系统和方法以及包括所述系统的飞行器

    公开(公告)号:US20120059536A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-08

    申请号:US12968692

    申请日:2010-12-15

    Abstract: An automatic-piloting system configured for being set on a receiver aircraft and for controlling operations of in-flight refuelling of said receiver aircraft, comprising: first detection means, set on the receiver aircraft and configured for acquiring first geometrical information associated to a first detection area and a second detection area belonging to a tanker aircraft, the first and second detection areas being linked together by a geometrical relation known to the automatic-piloting system; processing means, configured for determining, on the basis of the first geometrical information acquired, first position information associated to a relative position of the receiver aircraft with respect to the tanker aircraft; and an automatic-pilot device coupled to the processing means and configured for varying flight parameters of the receiver aircraft on the basis of the first position information.

    Abstract translation: 一种自动引导系统,其被配置为设置在接收机飞行器上并且用于控制所述接收机飞行器的飞行中加油的操作,包括:第一检测装置,设置在接收机飞行器上并被配置为用于获取与第一检测相关联的第一几何信息 区域和属于油罐飞行器的第二检测区域,第一和第二检测区域通过自动引导系统已知的几何关系连接在一起; 处理装置,被配置为基于所获取的所述第一几何信息来确定与所述接收机飞机相对于所述油船飞行器的相对位置相关联的第一位置信息; 以及耦合到所述处理装置并被配置为基于所述第一位置信息来改变所述接收机飞行器的飞行参数的自动导频装置。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LONG ENDURANCE AIRSHIP OPERATIONS
    38.
    发明公开
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LONG ENDURANCE AIRSHIP OPERATIONS 有权
    系统方法FURR LANGANHALTENDER LUFTSCHIFFBETRIEB

    公开(公告)号:EP2897860A2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-29

    申请号:EP13843055.8

    申请日:2013-09-20

    Applicant: Heppe, Stephen

    Inventor: Heppe, Stephen

    CPC classification number: B64C37/02 B64B1/06 B64C2201/022 B64C2201/063

    Abstract: In one example, a long endurance airship system includes a payload airship and a first logistics airship mechanically joined to the payload airship to form a first combined airship, the payload airship and the logistics airship having design capabilities differing by at least a factor of two with regard to at least one of: power generation capability, propulsion capability, endurance capability, and lift capability, in which the first combined airship is free flying, lighter-than-air, and configured to maintain aloft for greater than 30 days without physical connection to the ground. Illustrative methods for long endurance airship operations are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 在一个例子中,长期耐力飞艇系统包括有效载客飞艇和机械地连接到有效载客飞艇上以形成第一组合的飞艇的第一物流飞艇,有效载运飞艇和具有至少两倍的设计能力的后勤飞艇, 至少有以下至少一项:发电能力,推进能力,耐力能力和提升能力,第一组合飞艇自由飞行,轻于空气,并配置为在没有物理连接的情况下保持高达30天以上 到地面。 还提供了长期耐力飞艇作业的说明性方法。

    In-flight refuelling system
    39.
    发明公开
    In-flight refuelling system 审中-公开
    机上加油系统

    公开(公告)号:EP2644509A2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-02

    申请号:EP13156581.4

    申请日:2013-02-25

    Abstract: A hose (1) is disclosed for conveying fluids. The hose (1) has a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable (9) is integrated into said wall. Also disclosed is a user definable module (11) that is removably attachable to the distal end (3) of a fluid conveying hose (1). The hose is releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity. The user definable module (11) is connectable to the cable (9) and has components to measure at least one measurable parameter at the end of the hose and/or provide electrical connection between the cable and said fluid receiving entity for the transmission of data and/or power along the hose via said user definable interface. Also disclosed is a method of configuring a hose for fluid transfer. The method includes the step of selecting a user definable module and attaching the selected module to a distal end of the hose prior to connecting said hose to a fluid receiving entity.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于输送流体的软管(1)。 软管(1)具有限定流体输送管的壁,并且电力和/或数据传输电缆(9)被集成到所述壁中。 还公开了一种用户可定义的模块(11),其可拆卸地连接到流体输送软管(1)的远端(3)。 软管可释放地连接到流体接收实体以向所述实体提供流体。 用户可定义模块(11)可连接到电缆(9)并且具有用于测量软管末端处的至少一个可测量参数和/或提供电缆与所述流体接收实体之间的电连接以传输数据 和/或通过所述用户可定义的界面沿软管供电。 还公开了配置用于流体转移的软管的方法。 该方法包括在将所述软管连接到流体接收实体之前选择用户可定义模块并将所选模块附接到软管的远端的步骤。

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