公开(公告)号：US20060192047A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11338558

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: Emray Goossen

Inventor： Emray Goossen

IPC: B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A dual ducted fan arrangement in which the duct components, engine, and avionics/payload pods are capable of being quickly disassembled to fit within common backpacking systems.. Each duct is identical in fan, stator, and control vane design. Assembly connections between ducted fans and electronic modules are also identical. An engine or APU drives the dual ducted fans through a splined shaft to a differential or through electric motors. Energy is transferred to the ducted fans by a single gear mounted to the stator hub. Relative speeds of the individual ducted fans are controlled through separate frictional or generator load control braking mechanisms on each of the splined shafts between the differential and ducted fans. In the electric motor case relative speed is through electronic speed control. The fans are counter rotating for torque balancing. The electronic module locations are vertically variable for longitudinal center of gravity for variations in payloads.

Abstract translation: 双管风扇装置，其中管道部件，发动机和航空电子设备/有效载荷容器能够快速拆卸以适合普通的背包系统。每个管道在风扇，定子和控制叶片设计中是相同的。 管道风扇和电子模块之间的组装连接也相同。 发动机或APU通过花键轴驱动双管道风扇到差速器或通过电动机驱动。 能量通过安装在定子毂上的单个齿轮传递到管道风扇。 单个管道风扇的相对速度通过在差速风扇和管道风扇之间的每个花键轴上的单独的摩擦或发电机负载控制制动机构来控制。 在电动机壳体中，相对速度是通过电子速度控制。 风扇反向旋转以进行扭矩平衡。 电子模块位置对于纵向重心是垂直可变的，用于有效载荷的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20060175463A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11269395

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: Brian McGeer

Inventor： Brian 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。

公开(公告)号：US20050178894A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US10758955

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  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 launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can belaunched from an apparatus that includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch axis. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the fuselage of the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing 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，飞行器可以从包括沿着发射轴移动的发射台的装置掀起。 由发射托架携带的夹具可以具有至少一个与飞行器接触的抓握部分，同时发射托架沿着发射轴加速。 随着发射台减速，至少一个把手部分可以与飞机的机身脱离接触，释放飞机起飞。

公开(公告)号：US20050051667A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10499530

申请日：2002-12-19

Applicant: Paul Arlton ,  David Arlton

Inventor： Paul Arlton ,  David Arlton

IPC: B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/19621 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G08B13/19619 ,  G08B13/1963

Abstract: A flying micro-rotorcraft unit (18, 24, 310, 330, 370) is provided for remote tactical and operational missions. The unit (18, 24, 310, 330, 370) includes an elongated body (52) having an upper and a lower end. The body (52) defines a vertical axis (60). The unit (18, 24, 310, 330, 370) further includes a navigation module (54) including means for determining a global position of the elongated body (52) during flight of the unit (18, 24, 310, 330, 370). Rotor means of the unit (18, 24, 310, 330, 370) is coupled to the upper end of the elongated body (52) for generating a thrust force that acts in a direction parallel to the vertical axis (60) to lift the elongated body (52) into the air. The rotor means is located between the elongated body (52) and the navigation module (54).

Abstract translation: 飞行的微型旋翼航空器（18,24,310,330,370）用于远程战术和作战任务。 单元（18,24,310,330,370）包括具有上端和下端的细长主体（52）。 主体（52）限定垂直轴线（60）。 该单元（18,24,310,330,370）还包括导航模块（54），该导航模块（54）包括用于在单元（18,24,310,330,370）的飞行期间确定细长主体（52）的全局位置的装置 ）。 单元（18,24,310,330,370）的转子装置联接到细长主体（52）的上端，用于产生沿平行于垂直轴线（60）的方向作用的推力，以提升 细长的主体（52）进入空气。 转子装置位于细长主体（52）和导航模块（54）之间。

公开(公告)号：US20040245393A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-09

申请号：US10731777

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: University of Florida

Inventor： Peter Ifju ,  Kyu-Ho Lee ,  Roberto Albertani ,  Shawn J. Mitryk ,  Frank J. Boria ,  Mujahid Abdulrahim

IPC: B64C001/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  A63H27/007 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A micro air vehicle having a bendable wing enabling the micro air vehicle to fly. The bendable wing may be bent downwards so that the wingspan may be reduced for storing the micro air vehicle. The bendable wing may be formed from one or more layers of material, and the wing may have a camber such that a concave surface of the wing faces downward. The wing may substantially resist flexing upwards and may transfer uplift forces to a central body of the micro air vehicle. In addition, the wing may be bent severely downwards by applying a force to tips of the wing. The micro air vehicle is capable of being stored in a small cylindrical tube and may be deployed from the tube by simply releasing the micro air vehicle from the tube.

Abstract translation: 具有能够使微型飞行器飞行的可弯曲翼的微型飞行器。 可弯曲翼可以向下弯曲，使得翼展可以减小以存储微型飞行器。 可弯曲翼可以由一层或多层材料形成，并且翼可以具有弯曲，使得翼的凹面朝向下方。 机翼可以基本上抵抗向上弯曲并且可以将提升力传递到微型飞行器的中心体。 此外，机翼可能通过对机翼的尖端施加力而严重地向下弯曲。 微型飞行器能够存储在小圆柱形管中，并且可以通过从管中简单地释放微型飞行器而从管展开。

公开(公告)号：US06626397B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09895332

申请日：2001-07-02

Applicant: Aharon Yifrach

Inventor： Aharon Yifrach

IPC: B65C300

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D5/00 ,  Y10S244/90 ,  Y10S244/901

Abstract: An unmanned flying vehicle comprises an autonomous flying wing having at least two wing portions arranged substantially symmetrically about a center portion. Each wing portion is pivotally attached to each adjoining portion such that the wing portions are foldable for storage and openable for deployment. A preferred form is the so-called seagull wing having four wing portions. The vehicles may be programmable from a mother aircraft whilst being borne to a deployment zone using a data link which may be wireless.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器包括具有至少两个围绕中心部分大致对称​​布置的翼部的自主飞行翼。 每个翼部可枢转地附接到每个相邻部分，使得翼部可折叠以用于存储并且可展开。 优选的形式是所谓的具有四个翼部的海鸥翼。 车辆可以从母机飞行器编程，同时使用可能是无线的数据链路承载到部署区域。

公开(公告)号：US20030155463A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-21

申请号：US10194814

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

IPC: F41G007/00

CPC classification number: F41G3/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06 ,  Y02T50/82

Abstract: An unmanned airborne reconnaissance system, the unmanned airborne reconnaissance system including a lightweight, portable, powered aircraft and a foldable launch rail, the aircraft, in a broken down condition and the launch rail in a broken down condition fitable inside a box, the box capable of being carried by one man. The launch system includes an elongated launch rail with the carriage assembly, and a propulsion means for accelerating the carriage assembly from one end of the launch rail to the other. The carriage assembly releasably engages the aircraft so as to propel the aircraft from one end of the launch rail to the other. The propulsion may be by a cartridge that explodes and releases a gas through a cylinder, or by elastic cords. The aircraft is guided through the air either by a programmed onboard computer which controls the control surfaces of the aircraft and/or by remote control. The aircraft typically contains a camera for recording and transmitting images received from the ground below.

Abstract translation: 一种无人机载侦察系统，无人机载侦察系统，包括轻型便携式动力飞机和折叠式发射轨道，该飞机处于分解状态，发射导轨处于可折叠状态的箱体内，该箱体能够 由一个男人携带。 发射系统包括具有滑架组件的细长的发射轨道和用于将滑架组件从发射轨道的一端加速到另一端的推进装置。 滑架组件可释放地接合飞行器，以便将飞机从发射轨的一端推动到另一端。 推进可以是通过气缸爆炸和释放气体的弹药筒或弹性帘线。 飞机通过编程的机载计算机被引导通过空中，控制飞机的控制面和/或通过遥控。 飞机通常包含用于记录和发射从下面接地的图像的照相机。

公开(公告)号：US20030089820A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-15

申请号：US10150726

申请日：2002-05-17

Inventor： Richard T. Martorana ,  Jamie Anderson ,  Simon Mark Spearing ,  Seth Kessler ,  Brent Appleby ,  Edward Bergmann ,  Sean George ,  Steven Jacobson ,  Donald Fyler ,  Mark Drela ,  Gregory Kirkos ,  William McFarland JR.

IPC: F42B015/01 ,  F42B015/10 ,  F42B015/20 ,  F42B015/22

CPC classification number: F42B15/105 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A flyer assembly is adapted for launching with, transit in, and deployment from an artillery shell having a central void region extending along a ballistic shell axis. The flyer assembly includes a jettisonable shroud and a flyer. The shroud extends along a shroud axis, and is positionable within the central void region with the shroud axis substantially parallel to the shell axis. The flyer is adapted to withstand a launch acceleration force along a flyer axis when in a first state, and to effect aerodynamic flight when in a second state. When in the first state, the flyer is positionable within the shroud with the flyer axis parallel to the shroud axis and the shell axis. The flyer includes a body member disposed about the flyer axis, and a foldable wing assembly mounted to the body member. The wing assembly is configurable in a folded state characterized by a plurality of nested wing segments when the flyer is in the first state. The wing assembly is configurable in an unfolded state characterized by a substantially uninterrupted aerodynamic surface when the flyer is in the second state. The flyer assembly is adapted to be launched from a ballistic delivery system such as an artillery cannon, and can thus reach a target quickly, without expending system energy stored within the flyer. During launch, the flyer is coupled to the shroud so as to maintain a portion of the flyer in tension during an acceleration of the flyer along the flyer axis resulting from the launch. The flyer assembly is adapted to withstand the high g-load and high temperature environments of a cannon launch, and can tolerate a set-back g load of about 16,000 g.

Abstract translation: 飞行器组件适用于从具有沿弹道壳轴线延伸的中心空隙区域的炮弹发射，转移和展开。 传单组件包括可喷射的护罩和传单​​。 护罩沿护罩轴线延伸，并且可定位在中心空隙区域内，护罩轴线基本上平行于外壳轴线。 飞行器适于在处于第一状态时承受沿飞行器轴的发射加速力，并且在处于第二状态时实现空气动力学飞行。 当处于第一状态时，传单可定位在护罩内，飞翼轴线平行于护罩轴线和外壳轴线。 传单包括围绕飞翼轴设置的主体部件和安装到主体部件的可折叠翼组件。 翼组件可配置成折叠状态，其特征在于当传单处于第一状态时由多个嵌套翼片段组成。 机翼组件可配置为展开状态，其特征在于当传单处于第二状态时基本上不间断的空气动力学表面。 飞行器组件适于从诸如炮兵炮的弹道传送系统发射，并且因此可以快速到达目标，而不会消耗存储在飞行物内的系统能量。 在发射期间，传单联接到护罩上，以便在飞行物沿着由发射引起的飞翼轴的加速期间，使传单的一部分保持张紧。 飞行器组件适于承受大炮发射的高负载和高温环境，并且可以容忍约16,000g的安装载荷。

公开(公告)号：US5035382A

公开(公告)日：1991-07-30

申请号：US339090

申请日：1989-04-17

Applicant: Peter B. S. Lissaman ,  W. Ray Morgan ,  Martyn B. Cowley ,  Charles J. Sink ,  William D. Watson

Inventor： Peter B. S. Lissaman ,  W. Ray Morgan ,  Martyn B. Cowley ,  Charles J. Sink ,  William D. Watson

IPC: A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: A63H27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A terrain surveillance, powered aircraft is disclosed to have an on-board video camera that is not gimballed relative to the aircraft, the aircraft typically comprising multiple components; the method of the invention including: assembling the components into aircraft configuration at or near a launch site; launching the aircraft at that site with no human pilot on board same; remotely controlling the flight path of the aircraft by radio or cable link, to fly to a location for terrain surveillance; operating the on-board video camera to survey the terrain while varying yaw of the aircraft to provide sweep viewing of the terrain; and recovering the aircraft by controlling its flight to steeply descend to a landing zone.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种地形监视，动力飞机，具有相对于飞机而不是游戏的车载摄像机，该飞机通常包括多个部件; 本发明的方法包括：将组件组装成发射场所处或附近的飞行器构型; 在该地点发射飞机，没有人造飞行员在船上; 通过无线电或有线链路远程控制飞机的飞行路径，飞到一个地形进行地形监视; 操作车载摄像机以在改变飞行器的偏航的同时对地形进行调查，以提供对地形的扫描观察; 并通过控制飞机陡降到着陆区来恢复飞机。

公开(公告)号：US4659038A

公开(公告)日：1987-04-21

申请号：US657601

申请日：1984-10-04

Applicant: Hans-Jochen Hoeppner ,  Ulrich Kraemer ,  Michael Soelter

Inventor： Hans-Jochen Hoeppner ,  Ulrich Kraemer ,  Michael Soelter

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F42B10/16

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C3/56 ,  F42B10/16 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: The deployment of folded down wings in an aircraft following, for example, rocket assisted launching from the container is carried out through gas pressure springs with strong attenuation in the final phase, the springs being releasably coupled to the wings for being jettisoned upon completion of deployment.

Abstract translation: 在飞机后面展开折叠的机翼，例如从容器的火箭辅助发射通过在最后阶段具有强衰减的气体压力弹簧进行，弹簧可释放地联接到机翼，以在完成展开后被放弃 。