公开(公告)号：US20090314882A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

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：US07584925B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11877201

申请日：2007-10-23

Applicant: Stephen W. Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

Inventor： Stephen W. Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: A portable unmanned air vehicle and launcher system that includes a foldable unmanned air vehicle having a pressure tube; a launch gas reservoir for holding launch gas; a launch tube operatively connected to the launch gas reservoir and having a free end that is positioned in the pressure tube of the air vehicle; a free piston positioned within the launch tube; and a free piston stop to prevent the free piston from leaving the launch tube. A first portion of the launch gas in the launch gas reservoir is released into the launch tube and forces the free piston from an initial position to an end position at which the free piston is stopped by the free piston stop.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式无人机和发射系统，包括具有压力管的可折叠无人机; 用于发射气体的发射气藏; 操作地连接到发射气体储存器并具有位于空中载体的压力管中的自由端的发射管; 位于发射管内的自由活塞; 和自由活塞止挡件，以防止自由活塞离开发射管。 发射气体储存器中的发射气体的第一部分被释放到发射管中，并且将自由活塞从初始位置推动到自由活塞由自由活塞停止的终止位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090134273A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US11064287

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Mark A. Page ,  Doug McLarty ,  Adrian Fazio ,  Christian Durand ,  Bob Emerick

Inventor： Mark A. Page ,  Doug McLarty ,  Adrian Fazio ,  Christian Durand ,  Bob Emerick

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B28B5/00 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is provided, that is cost effective to use and manufacture and that includes a low count of component parts, allowing mission planners to use the UAVs in a disposable manner. The UAV includes an airframe having a central body and wings extending from the central body, defining an interior cavity. The airframe includes an upper and a lower shell, each configured of a unitary piece of plastic. The upper and lower shells have walls among them that define a fuel tank and a payload bay in a stacked configuration. The airframe can further include a payload cover configured to enclose the payload bay and to contribute to the central body of the airframe. A launch assembly is also provided. In a first configuration, a launch assembly is provided, that includes a container for housing multiple UAVs and a deployment mechanism that initiates rapid ejection of the UAVs from the container. In a second configuration, a launch assembly is provided, that includes an elastic tether connecting a UAV to an accelerated mass for gentle acceleration to flight speed under a stable tow.

Abstract translation: 提供无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），使用和制造具有成本效益，并且包括低数量的部件，允许任务规划人员以一次性方式使用无人机。 无人机包括具有中心体的机身和从中心体延伸的翼，限定内腔。 机身包括一个上部和下部壳体，每个都由整体塑料构成。 上壳体和下壳体之间具有限定了堆叠构造的燃料箱和有效载荷的壁。 机身还可以包括配置成包围有效载荷舱并有助于机身的中心体的有效载荷盖。 还提供发射组件。 在第一配置中，提供了一种发射组件，其包括用于容纳多个UAV的容器和启动无人机从容器的快速喷射的展开机构。 在第二构造中，提供了一种发射组件，其包括将UAV连接到加速质量块的弹性系绳，以在稳定的丝束下平缓加速到飞行速度。

公开(公告)号：US20080210818A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11822278

申请日：2007-07-03

Applicant: Tien-Seng Chiu ,  Jay Willmott ,  Kirk Jenkins

Inventor： Tien-Seng Chiu ,  Jay Willmott ,  Kirk Jenkins

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/10 ,  A45C5/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/00 ,  A45C5/00 ,  A45C13/02 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage, a nose cone, a left wing piece, a right wing piece, and a tail section. The tail section and nose cone each join to the fuselage through mating bulkhead structures that provide quick connection capability while being readily separated so as to enable the UAV to break apart at these connection points and thereby absorb or dissipate impact upon landing. The UAV is capable of rapid assembly in the field for two-man launch and data retrieval, as well as quick disassembly into these five component parts for transport and storage in a highly compact transport case that can be carried as a backpack.

Abstract translation: 具有机身，鼻锥，左翼片，右翼片和尾部的模块化无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 尾部和鼻锥每个通过配合的隔板结构连接到机身，提供快速的连接能力，同时易于分离，以便使UAV在这些连接点处分裂，从而吸收或消散着陆时的冲击。 无人机能够在现场快速组装两人发射和数据检索，以及快速拆卸到这五个部件中，用于运输和存储，可以作为背包携带的高度紧凑的运输箱。

公开(公告)号：US20060278757A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US10558312

申请日：2004-05-20

Applicant: Christopher Kelleher

Inventor： Christopher Kelleher

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/026 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: A heavier-than-air air vehicle, particularly a long endurance, solar powered, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended for “perpetual” flight within the stratosphere, is carried to its operational altitude suspended on a tether from a helium balloon. The tether is attached at or towards a tip of the UAV's wing so that it is carried in effectively a 90° banked attitude. At the desired altitude the UAV's powerplant is started and it flies on its tether in an upwardly-spiralling path relative to the balloon until a level or near level attitude is attained, when the tether is released and the UAV is permitted to assume free flight.

公开(公告)号：US07090166B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US10758948

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  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 includes an extendable boom. A launch carriage is positioned on a launch guide structure of the boom and carries the aircraft during takeoff. An energy reservoir is configured to provide energy to the launch carriage during takeoff of the aircraft, and can absorb energy from the launch carriage to decelerate the launch carriage after takeoff. The apparatus can further include a transmission that smoothly and rapidly accelerates and/or decelerates the launch carriage.

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，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 发射架位于起重臂的发射导向结构上，并在起飞时承载飞机。 能量储存器构造成在飞行器起飞期间向发射台提供能量，并且可以从起飞台吸收能量，以在起飞后减速发射台。 该装置还可以包括使发射台平滑且快速地加速和/或减速的变速器。

公开(公告)号：US07059564B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10758940

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64F1/02

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。

公开(公告)号：US20050274845A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10509659

申请日：2004-02-19

Applicant: Stephen Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

Inventor： Stephen Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

IPC: B64B20060101 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: A portable unmanned air vehicle and launcher system is provided that includes a foldable unmanned air vehicle having a pressure tube; a launch gas reservoir for holding launch gas; a launch tube operatively connected to the launch gas reservoir and having a free end that is positioned in the pressure tube of the air vehicle; a free piston positioned within the launch tube; and a free piston stop to prevent the free piston from leaving the launch tube. A first portion of the launch gas in the launch gas reservoir is released into the launch tube and forces the free piston from an initial position to an end position at which the free piston is stopped by the free piston stop.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种便携式无人驾驶飞行器和发射系统，其包括具有压力管的可折叠无人驾驶飞行器; 用于发射气体的发射气藏; 操作地连接到发射气体储存器并具有位于空中载体的压力管中的自由端的发射管; 位于发射管内的自由活塞; 和自由活塞止挡件，以防止自由活塞离开发射管。 发射气体储存器中的发射气体的第一部分被释放到发射管中，并且将自由活塞从初始位置推动到自由活塞由自由活塞停止的终止位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050230536A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10758943

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  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 capturing, recovering, disassembling, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight, a process that can be aided by a line capture device having retainers in accordance with further aspects of the invention. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft, for example, by capturing a first wing of the aircraft and securing a second wing before releasing the first.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获，恢复，拆卸和存储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，吊杆可以被延伸以部署回收线以在飞行中捕获飞行器，这是根据本发明的其它方面能够由具有保持器的线捕获装置辅助的过程。 然后，飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台，拆卸和存储，再次与操作者和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触，例如通过捕获飞行器的第一翼并且在释放之前固定第二翼 第一。

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。