公开(公告)号：GB2455036A

公开(公告)日：2009-06-03

申请号：GB0905409

申请日：2007-08-29

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX RODNEY T ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX JOSEPH JEREMIAH

IPC: B64C25/32 ,  B60K7/00

Abstract: An undercarriage wheel is disclosed comprising an axle member that supports a drive member, for example but not limited to a compact high torque electric motor, a wheel member driven by said drive member, and a tire attached to the wheel member, wherein the tire bulges in the width dimension of the wheel, wherein the drive member protrudes from the wheel member and thus occupies at least some of the additional width made available by the bulge of the tire. A further aspect of the invention is an undercarriage wheel that comprises an axle member that supports a drive member, for example but not limited to a compact high torque electric motor, a wheel member driven by said drive member, and a low-profile tire attached to the wheel member. Since the profile of the tire is low, additional space is available inside the wheel for the drive member. Preferably, the drive member occupies at least some of this additional space, and has sufficient power to be able to propel an aircraft to which the undercarriage assembly is attached, either alone or in combination with other self-propelled undercarriage assemblies attached to the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：GB2451557A

公开(公告)日：2009-02-04

申请号：GB0813392

申请日：2008-07-22

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  TRIPP TODD

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/06

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating voice communication between persons outside 120 an aircraft and persons 122 inside an aircraft comprising an internal (figure 2) and an external (figure 1) communications unit, the units comprising a voice sensing means (eg. microphone) 100, voice receiving and transmitting means, and voice amplifying means (eg., speaker / headphones) 102. Preferably the external audio communication apparatus 126 has means to remotely control an aircraft by operating a self-propelled nose wheel of the aircraft. In this way, speed and direction of the aircraft can be controlled when it is taxiing on the ground. The aircraft direction is preferably controlled by an arm / joystick 132 and speed controlled by a slider 130 attached to the voice communication apparatus. The external transponder / control unit is ideally a wireless handheld portable unit, but may alternatively be fixed airport equipment in the control tower. The in-aircraft control unit may be free-standing or built-in.

公开(公告)号：GB2450981A

公开(公告)日：2009-01-14

申请号：GB0812376

申请日：2008-07-05

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS

IPC: B64C25/50 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B62D1/28

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the movement of an aircraft 208 having a self-propelled nosewheel 206, on the ground, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a control arm 200, a control unit 202, a transmitter 110 for transmitting information to the self-propelled nosewheel 206, a receiver 212 for receiving information at the self-propelled nosewheel 206, and means for controlling at least one of the speed and direction of the nosewheel 206, whereby airport ground staff can intuitively control the movements of the aircraft 208 by holding the arm 200 and moving it in the direction of required movement of the aircraft 208. The arm may exceed 10 metres in length and may be flexible. Remote control may include a controller attached to the aircraft or a controller located within the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：GB2444678A

公开(公告)日：2008-06-11

申请号：GB0805790

申请日：2006-08-29

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX JEREMIAH JOSEPH

IPC: B64C19/02 ,  B64C25/50 ,  G08G5/06

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a taxiing aircraft is disclosed, comprising, in an aircraft, two self-propelled nosewheels, each having an electric motor, equipment for flight; dual-function controlling means for controlling said equipment for flight and said nosewheels, said dual -function controlling means being disposed in the cockpit of said aircraft; sensing means; and switching means,wherein said switching means are operable to switch the function of said dual -function controlling means between controlling said equipment for flight and controlling said nosewheels. Said dual function controlling means may control speed, and/or steering of the aircraft. Second controlling means may be provided, and may be disposed externally to the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：GB2435697A

公开(公告)日：2007-09-05

申请号：GB0705004

申请日：2005-08-02

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  CARMAN ROBERT LINCOLN JR

IPC: G05B1/00 ,  B64C25/34 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D13/00 ,  G05D27/02

Abstract: The present invention describes a drive system for an aircraft involving one or more nose wheel motors. Data regarding the nose wheel rotation is used to control the ground travel of the aircraft to predict potential problems, to provide more precise control over the aircraft, and to improve aircraft safety.

公开(公告)号：AU3104499A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-11

申请号：AU3104499

申请日：1999-03-19

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  TAVKHELIDZE AVTO ,  EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY ,  HARBRON STUART

IPC: G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  H01J1/30 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J45/00 ,  G03F7/36 ,  G03F7/26 ,  G03F7/34 ,  G03F7/38

Abstract: Methods for fabricating nano-structured surfaces having geometries in which the passage of elementary particles through a potential barrier is enhanced are described. The methods use combinations of electron beam lithography, lift-off, and rolling, imprinting or stamping processes.