公开(公告)号：US20180212446A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：US15414636

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation

Inventor： Hsu-Chih Cheng ,  Ying-Chieh Chen ,  Chi-Tong Hsieh

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0044 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  H02J7/0052

Abstract: A charge device for a drone includes a base and a covering mechanism. The base has a charge portion. The covering mechanism includes two covers, two first position-limiting components and two second position-limiting components. The two covers are movably disposed on the base. The covers are adapted to move toward each other to become a closed state and cover the charge portion, and the covers are adapted to move away from each other to become an expanded state and expose the charge portion. The first position-limiting components are connected to the covers respectively. Each of the second position-limiting components is connected between the covers. When the covers are in the closed state, the first position-limiting components and the second position-limiting components are located above the charge portion. When the covers are in the expanded state, the first position-limiting components and the second position-limiting components are away from the charge portion.

公开(公告)号：US10009518B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US14971506

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Wei-Ying Tai ,  Chan-Ru Chang ,  Chun-Wen Tang

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  H04N5/2251

Abstract: A detachable aerial photographic apparatus includes a carrier, an aircraft, a take-off delaying device and a trigger. The aircraft includes a main body disposed on the carrier, at least one propeller is pivotally furnished in the main body and a camera disposed on the main body. The take-off delaying device includes a movable member disposed on the carrier and at least one stopper connected to the movable member. The stopper is detachably connected to the aircraft for prevent the aircraft from taking off. The movable member is for detaching the stopper from the aircraft for releasing the aircraft. The trigger is electrically connected to the aircraft and the take-off delaying device. The trigger is for triggering the propeller and the movable member. A first time point when the propeller is triggered by the trigger is earlier than a second time point when the stopper is detached from the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US10007272B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US15228672

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Christopher Boyd Tirpak ,  Danny J. Minnick ,  Keith Gerhards

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0653 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicle docking systems and methods are presented herein. A UAV can hover in a hovering position above a docking pad of the UAV docking system based on positioning measurements. An on-board camera can image a machine-readable code present on the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV above the docking pad can be adjusted based on imaging of the machine-readable code and ranging measurements to the docking pad. A tether can be extended from the UAV towards the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV and extension of the tether can be adjusted such that a mating device present on a distal end of the tether engages with a coupling device of the UAV docking pad. The tether can be reeled in to the UAV to assist in lowering the UAV from the hovering position to a landing position on the docking pad.

公开(公告)号：US09984347B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US14818329

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: Frank Dreano, Jr.

Inventor： Frank Dreano, Jr.

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04W84/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  A47G29/141 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  H04W84/005

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing distribution logistics and surveillance ranges with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and at least one dock in a dock network. The UAV remains in communication with the dock for enhancing distribution logistics of at least one package and increasing the range of surveillance for the unmanned aerial vehicle. From the dock, the UAV delivers the package to a destination point, obtains the package from a pick up point, recharges the unmanned aerial vehicle throughout the network of docks, and increases the range of distribution and surveillance. A logistics software controls the delivery and surveillance. A wireless communication device enables communication between the UAV and the dock. Light indicators indicate status of the package and the operational status of the UAV. A camera captures an image of the package in the dock. A motion detector detects the UAV for regulating access for loading/unloading and docking.

公开(公告)号：US09975442B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15455199

申请日：2017-03-10

Applicant: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Sang-Cherl Lee ,  Hae-Dong Kim ,  Hyeon-Cheol Gong ,  Gi-Hyuk Choi ,  In-Hee Hwang ,  Byong-Suk Suk

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64D45/08

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft includes a post, an extended member, a cover, a fastening unit, and a charging unit. The post is placed on a ground. The extended member is connected to the post. The cover is provided on the extended member, and is configured to be opened or closed in order to contain and protect the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The fastening unit is provided in the cover, and is configured to fasten the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The charging unit is provided in the fastening unit, and is configured to charge the unmanned VTOL aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US09950791B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US15064557

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Jeanette L. Blomberg ,  Eric K. Butler ,  Anca A. Chandra ,  Pawan R. Chowdhary ,  Thomas D. Griffin ,  Divyesh Jadav ,  Sunhwan Lee ,  Robert J. Moore ,  Hovey R. Strong, Jr.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/22

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64F1/368

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus comprising a body including a cavity for storing one or more packages, and a conveyor belt disposed above a top surface of the body. The belt is shaped to receive one or more packages, and the belt is controllable to rotate a package placed on the belt either from the top surface to the cavity for storage or from the cavity to the top surface for dispatch. A package comprises at least one of a drone and a payload transported by the drone. The apparatus further comprises a landing mechanism for stabilizing a drone landing on the apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US09873524B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15466012

申请日：2017-03-22

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Eugene Fisher ,  Jason Sidharthadev Mukherjee ,  William Arden Lott

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/005 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/12

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system including: a rearward facing tang extending from a rear fuselage portion of a VTOL UAV; one or more metallic contacts disposed on an exterior surface of the tang; a UAV pod including a landing surface; and an opening disposed in the landing surface to receive the tang.

公开(公告)号：US20180016007A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15650574

申请日：2017-07-14

Applicant: Angad Singh Sawhney ,  Manan Suri

Inventor： Angad Singh Sawhney ,  Manan Suri

IPC: B64D1/10 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64D1/14 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64D1/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D5/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A device for transporting two or more articles to two or more locations comprising: one or more holding units for carrying the two or more articles one or more orifices for loading and/or delivering the articles a controlling unit for directing the movement and operations of the device a flying attachment for transporting the device through air

公开(公告)号：US09862285B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14556296

申请日：2014-12-01

Applicant: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Sang-Cherl Lee ,  Hae-Dong Kim ,  Hyeon-Cheol Gong ,  Gi-Hyuk Choi ,  In-Hee Hwang ,  Byong-Suk Suk

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21S8/08 ,  F21W131/103 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft includes a post, an extended member, a cover, a fastening unit, and a charging unit. The post is placed on a ground. The extended member is connected to the post. The cover is provided on the extended member, and is configured to be opened or closed in order to contain and protect the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The fastening unit is provided in the cover, and is configured to fasten the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The charging unit is provided in the fastening unit, and is configured to charge the unmanned VTOL aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20170369150A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15608758

申请日：2017-05-30

Applicant: SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION

Inventor： Ken FINKLEA ,  Carlos MIRALLES

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D17/80

Abstract: In one embodiment, a wing for an unmanned aerial vehicle is described. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a first body of the wing with a first end proximate a body of the vehicle. A second end is opposite the first end. A first joint is on the first end of the first main body of the wing. The joint rotatably couples the wing to the vehicle. A second joint is on the second end of the vehicle. A second body of the wing is rotatably coupled to the first body via the second joint.