公开(公告)号：US20180016022A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15523244

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: ACC Innovation AB

Inventor： Anders Ljung

IPC: B64D35/04 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D35/04 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/04 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D37/00

Abstract: Multi-rotor aerial vehicle (1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, 1″″, 1″″′, 1″″″) comprising, at least a first, second and third rotor 10, 20, 30, each rotatable by a dedicated first second and third hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31, a power unit 2, at least a first, second and third hydraulic pump 12, 22, 32 dedicated to the respective first, second and third hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31, wherein each hydraulic pump 12, 22, 32 is arranged to provide pressurized fluid to each hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31 for powering the hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31 and thereby rotating the respective rotor 10, 20, 30, a control unit 6 for controlling the operation of the multi-rotor aerial vehicle (1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, 1″″, 1″″′, 1″″″), wherein the control of the multi-rotor aerial vehicle (1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, 1″″, 1″″′, 1″″″) is arranged to be performed by altering the flow of pressurized fluid distributed to each respective hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31, wherein, wherein the flow of pressurized fluid provided to each hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31 is individually controllable by means of at least one control valve 13, 23, 33 configured to control the flow of pressurized fluid from each hydraulic pump 12, 22, 32 to its dedicated hydraulic motor 11, 21, 31.

公开(公告)号：US20170338455A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15671371

申请日：2017-08-08

Applicant: AUTEL ROBOTICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Longxue QIU ,  Xingwen WU

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H01M2/1083 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: The present invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle and a battery thereof. The battery includes a battery body and a shell disposed on one end of the battery body. The shell has a clamp button disposed on the side opposite the unmanned aerial vehicle. One end of the clamp button is fixed on the shell and the other is used for detachably connecting with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The clamp button makes the battery detachably connect with the main body of the unmanned aerial vehicle be possible and it is very convenient for changing the battery.

公开(公告)号：US20170021944A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15291878

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： James Peverill ,  Adam Woodworth ,  Benjamin Freudberg ,  Dan Cottrell ,  Terrence McKenna

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

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D47/04 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/0063

Abstract: An aerial vehicle landing station comprising a first post and a second post, wherein the second post is spaced apart from the first post and a cable to capture an aerial vehicle, wherein the cable is stretched between the first post and the second post and configured to support the weight of the aerial vehicle once captured and the cable may provide a charging current to the aerial vehicle once captured. One or more markers may be further positioned on the cable to designate a landing point, wherein the one or more markers are configured to be visually tracked by the aerial vehicle. A cable management device coupled to the cable via one or more pulleys may regulate tension of the cable. A communications transceiver at the aerial vehicle landing station may wirelessly communicate data with the aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种包括第一柱和第二柱的飞行器着陆台，其中所述第二柱与所述第一柱分开并且用于捕获空中飞行器的缆线，其中所述缆线在所述第一柱和所述第二柱之间被拉伸，并且被配置为 一旦捕获，支持飞行器的重量，并且电缆可以在捕获后向飞行器提供充电电流。 可以将一个或多个标记物进一步定位在电缆上以指定着陆点，其中所述一个或多个标记被配置为由飞行器视觉上跟踪。 经由一个或多个滑轮联接到电缆的电缆管理装置可以调节电缆的张力。 航空器着陆站的通信收发器可以与飞行器无线地传送数据。

公开(公告)号：US09551989B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US13871825

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： David Scarlatti ,  David Esteban Campillo ,  Enrique Juan Casado Magana

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/00 ,  B60L11/1822 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A method of extending the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed. The method comprises detecting that an energy storage device on board the UAV is depleted below a threshold level, landing the UAV at a base station, and initiating operation of the base station to cause a replacement mechanism thereof to remove the energy storage device on board the UAV from the UAV and to replace this with another energy storage device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种扩展无人机（UAV）的操作的方法。 该方法包括：检测UAV上的能量存储装置是否耗尽低于阈值水平，将UAV降落在基站，以及启动基站的操作，使其更换机构移除船上的能量存储装置 来自无人机的无人机，并用另一种储能装置代替。

公开(公告)号：US20160200235A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14912474

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: SILICIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

IPC: B60P3/11 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/08

CPC classification number: B60P3/11 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/0876 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/14 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a trailer for an autonomous vehicle controlled by a command and control interface. The trailer includes a trailer body configured to retain the autonomous vehicle in an undeployed configuration. The trailer also anchors the autonomous vehicle in a deployed configuration. A tether is provided having a first end coupled to the trailer body and a second end that is configured to couple to the autonomous vehicle. A winch is utilized to adjust a length of the tether to move the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration. Further, a communication system communicates with the command and control interface and the autonomous vehicle to control movement of the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于由命令和控制接口控制的自主车辆的拖车。 拖车包括拖车主体，其构造成将自主车辆保持在未部署的构造中。 拖车还以部署的配置锚定自主车辆。 提供了系绳，其具有联接到拖车主体的第一端和被配置为联接到自主车辆的第二端。 使用绞盘来调节系绳的长度以在未部署的配置和部署配置之间移动自主车辆。 此外，通信系统与命令和控制界面以及自主车辆进行通信，以控制自动车辆在未部署配置和部署配置之间的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160096630A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14963716

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: AAI Corporation

Inventor： Brandon R. Hall

IPC: B64D37/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D37/16

CPC classification number: B64D37/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64D37/06 ,  B64D37/16

Abstract: An aircraft hybrid fuel system includes a main tank and a set of flexible bladders, the main tank and the set of flexible bladders defining a fuel containment space. The system further includes a set of pathways coupling the set of flexible bladders to the main tank. The set of pathways is constructed and arranged to vent gas out of the set of flexible bladders into the main tank while fuel from a fuel source is provided into the fuel containment space defined by the main tank and the set of flexible bladders. Along these lines, each flexible bladder can be provisioned with a fuel port to provide fuel, and a separate vent port to vent gas to the main tank.

公开(公告)号：US20150041598A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14124993

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

Inventor： Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

IPC: B64D27/02 ,  B64D37/00 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/30 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B10/807

Abstract: An aerial platform receives power in the form of light, for example laser light, transmitted via an optical fiber from a remote optical power source. The platform comprises a receiver which converts at least a portion of the light to a different form of power, for example electric power. The platform also comprises a propulsion element which consumes the different form of power to generate propulsive thrust. Supplying power to the aerial platform from a remote source enables the platform to remain aloft longer than a battery or fuel tank carried by the platform would allow. Transmitting the power in the form of light is preferable in many cases to transmitting electric power, because electrical conductors are generally heavier than optical fibers, and are hazardous in the presence of lightning or a high-voltage power line.

Abstract translation: 空中平台通过光纤从远程光功率源接收以光的形式（例如激光）的功率。 平台包括将至少一部分光转换成不同形式的功率（例如电力）的接收器。 该平台还包括消耗不同形式的动力以产生推进推力的推进元件。 从远程电源向空中平台供电可使平台比平台承载的电池或燃料箱更长时间保持高度。 由于电导体通常比光纤重，所以在许多情况下以光的形式发射功率在传输电力方面是优选的，并且在存在雷电或高压电力线的情况下是危险的。

公开(公告)号：US20140316608A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US13866489

申请日：2013-04-19

Applicant: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Mark R. Alber ,  Timothy Fred Lauder ,  Jonathan Hartman ,  Bryan Clark Holasek

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/00

Abstract: An electrically powered of the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft configured for use with a tether station having a continuous power source is provided including at least one rotor system. The vertical takeoff and landing aircraft additionally has an autonomous flight control system coupled to the continuous power source. The autonomous flight control system is configured to operate an electrical motor coupled to the at least one rotor system such that the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft continuously hovers above the tether station in a relative position. The vertical takeoff and landing aircraft also includes a detection system for detecting objects at a distance from the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种配置成与具有连续动力源的系绳站一起使用的垂直起飞和着陆飞机的电力供应器，其包括至少一个转子系统。 垂直起飞和着陆飞机还具有耦合到连续电源的自主飞行控制系统。 自主飞行控制系统被配置为操作耦合到至少一个转子系统的电动机，使得垂直起飞和着陆飞机在相对位置连续地悬挂在系绳站上方。 垂直起降飞机还包括一个检测系统，用于检测与垂直起飞和着陆飞机相距一定距离处的物体。

公开(公告)号：US08788119B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US12964500

申请日：2010-12-09

Applicant: Brian J. Tillotson ,  Tamaira E. Ross ,  John L. Vian

Inventor： Brian J. Tillotson ,  Tamaira E. Ross ,  John L. Vian

IPC: G01C23/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle is provided. The unmanned vehicle includes a navigation system configured to navigate the unmanned vehicle relative to a beam of energy emitted from a beam source, a power receiver configured to receive energy from the beam, and an energy storage system configured to store received energy for use in selectively powering the unmanned vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供无人驾驶车辆。 该无人驾驶车辆包括导航系统，该导航系统被配置为相对于从射束源发射的能量束导航无人驾驶车辆;被配置为从该波束接收能量的功率接收器以及被配置为存储用于选择性地使用的接收能量的能量存储系统 为无人驾驶车辆供电。

公开(公告)号：US20190193847A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US16192330

申请日：2018-11-15

Applicant: Kaiser Enterprises, LLC

Inventor： James KAISER ,  William Vatis

IPC: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64C27/20

CPC classification number: B64C27/10 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C2027/8272 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: A manned or unmanned aircraft has a main body with a circular shape and a circular outer periphery. One or more rotor blades extend substantially horizontally outward from the main body at or about the circular outer periphery. In addition, one or more counter-rotation blades extend substantially horizontally outward from said main body at or about the circular outer periphery, but vertically offset from the main rotor blades.