公开(公告)号：US20090294573A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12301491

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Samuel B. Wilson ,  Paul Gelhausen ,  Andrew Turnbull ,  Michael Roberts ,  Ignacio Guererro

Inventor： Samuel B. Wilson ,  Paul Gelhausen ,  Andrew Turnbull ,  Michael Roberts ,  Ignacio Guererro

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  G06G7/48

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for reconnaissance using autonomous unmanned airborne vehicles (UAV). The system comprises a mothership, which is generally a fixed wing fuel tank capable of providing a suitable surface for flight (lift) and one or more elements for attachment of individual UAVs. The system further comprises one or more UAVs that are detachably connected to the mothership, and which are independently controllable for reconnaissance and tracking. The system and its individual parts are reusable and independently controllable, permitting low cost reconnaissance over wide areas of geography.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种使用自主无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）进行侦察的系统。 该系统包括母舰，其通常是能够为飞行（提升）提供合适的表面的固定翼燃料箱和用于附接各个无人机的一个或多个元件。 该系统还包括一个或多个UAV，其可拆卸地连接到母舰，并且可独立控制以用于侦察和跟踪。 该系统及其各个部件是可重复使用的并且可独立控制，允许在广泛的地理区域进行低成本侦察。

公开(公告)号：US20090283626A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12120065

申请日：2008-05-13

Applicant: KEVIN REED LUTKE ,  AARON J. KUTZMANN

Inventor： KEVIN REED LUTKE ,  AARON J. KUTZMANN

IPC: B64D5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which may allow a first vehicle to recover a second air vehicle while both are moving. The first vehicle and the second air vehicle may be traveling at different velocities. An attachment member of the second air vehicle may attach to a recovery member of the first vehicle while the first vehicle and the second air vehicle are traveling at different velocities. The recovery member attached to the second air vehicle may move relative to and along an exterior surface of the first vehicle in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the first vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统，其可以允许第一车辆在移动时都恢复第二空中车辆。 第一车辆和第二空中车辆可以以不同的速度行驶。 当第一车辆和第二空中车辆以不同的速度行驶时，第二空中车辆的附接构件可以附接到第一车辆的回收构件。 附接到第二空气车辆的回收构件可以在与第一车辆的行进方向基本平行的方向上相对于第一车辆的外表面移动并沿其移动。

公开(公告)号：EP3407703A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-05

申请号：EP17744861.0

申请日：2017-01-26

Applicant: JG Entrepreneurial Enterprises LLC

Inventor： GOELET, John

IPC: A01G15/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/16 ,  B64D1/18 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  A01G15/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64D39/06 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G05D1/0022

Abstract: A weather modification system that includes both systems and vehicles capable of modifying the weather. The systems may include devices capable of utilizing compositions to create dispersants that can modify weather. The system is capable of autonomous weather modification where the vehicles may operate for long periods of time in the air and may be directed by a control station. The vehicles may include an airplane, a UAV, a balloon, a satellite, an airship, such as a lenticular airship, a helicopter or a lighter than air vehicle. The vehicles are capable of multiple functions including weather modification, weather monitoring, and coordination between different vehicles.

公开(公告)号：EP3377406A2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-26

申请号：EP16865851.6

申请日：2016-11-15

Applicant: A.L.D. Advanced Logistics Development Ltd.

Inventor： BLUVBAND, Zigmund ,  KUSHNIR, Emanuel ,  ASNIN, Gleb

IPC: B64D25/12 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64C3/46 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D27/16

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C3/46 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C29/0075 ,  B64C30/00 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D25/12 ,  B64D27/16

Abstract: The present invention includes pilotable capsules, detachable from an aircraft and aircrafts including such capsules. According to some embodiments, there may be provided one or more capsules capable of flight and designed to detachably connect to an aircraft. According to some embodiments, detachable capsules may be designed to carry cargo and/or passengers. According to some embodiments, detachable capsules may, after detachment, be piloted by pilots or by automated systems (unmanned) or a combination of the two.

公开(公告)号：EP3162710A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-03

申请号：EP15275225.9

申请日：2015-10-30

Applicant: BAE Systems PLC

Inventor： The designation of the inventor has not yet been filed

IPC: B64D1/10

CPC classification number: B64D1/10 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/12 ,  F41F5/00

Abstract: Apparatus for releasing a payload from an air vehicle (14), the apparatus comprising a generally tubular holding device (10) mounted on, or formed integrally with, said air vehicle, said holding device (10) having an open end facing in a direction substantially opposite to the direction of travel (16) of said air vehicle (14), in use, the apparatus further comprising a container (18) for housing said payload and configured to be at least partially received within said holding device (10), at least one releasable retaining device (20) for releasably retaining said container (18) within said holding device (10), and an actuation device for selectively actuating said at least one releasable retaining device to release said container from said holding device, said container (18) having thereon at least one drag inducing device (22) configured to induce drag in a direction substantially opposite to that of said direction of travel (16) of said air vehicle, in use, so as to act to drag said container (18) from said holding device (10) through said open end.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从飞行器（14）释放有效载荷的设备，所述设备包括安装在所述飞行器上或与所述飞行器一体形成的大致管状的保持装置（10），所述保持装置（10）具有面向一方向 基本上与所述飞行器（14）的行进方向（16）相反，在使用中，所述设备还包括用于容纳所述有效载荷并构造成至少部分地容纳在所述保持装置（10）内的容器（18） 至少一个用于将所述容器（18）可释放地保持在所述保持装置（10）内的可释放保持装置（20），以及用于选择性地致动所述至少一个可释放保持装置以从所述保持装置释放所述容器的致动装置， （18），在其上具有至少一个拖曳诱导装置（22），该拖曳诱导装置构造成在使用中在与所述飞行器的行进方向（16）的方向基本上相反的方向上引起拖拽，以用于拖曳所述 容器（18）从所述保持装置（10）通过所述开口端。

公开(公告)号：EP3041739A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-13

申请号：EP14799061.8

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: Raytheon Company

Inventor： ELKINS, Erick W. ,  MURPHY, Matthew G. ,  THOMAS, Scott D.

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: A container is used to launch a small aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), from a host aircraft. The container protects the UAV from stresses during the initial ejection from a launcher that is part of the host aircraft. The initial stresses may be due to turbulence in the vicinity of the host aircraft, high airspeed, and/or tumbling that may result from the ejection from the host aircraft moving at a high airspeed. The container may deploy a drag device, such as a drogue chute, to slow the container down and reorient the container, prior to deployment of the UAV from the container. During the time between ejection from the host aircraft and deployment from the container, the UAV may be powered up and acquire data, such as global positioning system (GPS) data, to allow the UAV a “hot start” enabling immediate mission commencement.

Abstract translation: 一个集装箱用于从一架主机上发射一架小型飞机，如无人飞行器（UAV）。 在从作为主机的一部分的发射器的初始弹出期间，该容器保护无人机免受应力。 初始应力可能是由于主飞机附近的湍流，高空速和/或可能由主飞机在高空速下移动而导致的翻滚造成的。 在从容器部署UAV之前，容器可以部署拖动装置，例如锥形滑槽，以使容器向下减速并重新定向容器。 在从主机飞行器和从集装箱部署之间的时间期间，UAV可以被加电并且获取诸如全球定位系统（GPS）数据的数据，以允许UAV“启动”，从而立即启动任务。

公开(公告)号：EP1924495A4

公开(公告)日：2012-08-22

申请号：EP06851409

申请日：2006-06-28

Applicant: SOMMER GEOFFREY S

Inventor： SOMMER GEOFFREY S

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: Systems and/or methods for forming a multiple-articulated flying system (skybase) having a high aspect ratio wing platform, operable to loiter over an area of interest at a high altitude are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, autonomous modular flyers join together in a wingtip-to-wingtip manner. Such modular flyers may derive their power from insolation. The autonomous flyers may include sensors which operate individually, or collectively after a skybase is formed. The skybase preferably may be aggregated, disaggregated, and/or re-aggregated as called for by the prevailing conditions. Thus, it may be possible to provide a “forever-on-station” aircraft.

公开(公告)号：EP2338791A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-29

申请号：EP10290649.2

申请日：2010-12-13

Applicant: MBDA France

Inventor： Jaurand, Benoît ,  Michaud, Frédéric

IPC: B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64D1/10 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/12

Abstract: - Système d'emport et de largage de munition pour avion de transport.
- Le système (1) comporte un conteneur (4) qui contient au moins une charge (3), notamment une munition, et qui est susceptible d'être amené dans une position de largage (P2), dans laquelle une partie (7) est située à l'extérieur de l'avion (AC), d'où une charge (3) peut être larguée, généralement par simple lâcher.

Abstract translation: 系统具有布置在运输飞机（AC）的货舱中并从提升位置提升到调度位置（P2）的容器（4）。 容器位于提升位置的隔间内，并在调度位置沿纵向移动到飞机的后部，使得集装箱调度部分（7）位于飞行器的外部，位于飞机外部的开口（8）的后方 隔间。 形成滑动单元以在调度部分运输负载（3），或者当容器处于调度位置时调度。

公开(公告)号：EP2314508A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-27

申请号：EP09808231.6

申请日：2009-08-13

Applicant: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Inventor： SUZUKI Satoshi

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: An unmanned aircraft system includes a manned aircraft and an unmanned aircraft. The manned aircraft includes a manned aircraft main wing, a manned aircraft fuselage, a manned aircraft landing system, and a manned aircraft joining mechanism provided at a bottom portion of the manned aircraft fuselage. The unmanned aircraft includes an unmanned aircraft main wing, an unmanned aircraft fuselage, an unmanned aircraft landing system, and an unmanned aircraft joining mechanism provided at a roof portion of the unmanned aircraft fuselage. The manned aircraft joining mechanism and the unmanned aircraft joining mechanism are detachably joined. The unmanned aircraft system can take off or land in a state that the unmanned aircraft and the manned aircraft are joined.

公开(公告)号：EP3041739B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-29

申请号：EP14799061.8

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: Raytheon Company

Inventor： ELKINS, Erick W. ,  MURPHY, Matthew G. ,  THOMAS, Scott D.

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: A container is used to launch a small aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), from a host aircraft. The container protects the UAV from stresses during the initial ejection from a launcher that is part of the host aircraft. The initial stresses may be due to turbulence in the vicinity of the host aircraft, high airspeed, and/or tumbling that may result from the ejection from the host aircraft moving at a high airspeed. The container may deploy a drag device, such as a drogue chute, to slow the container down and reorient the container, prior to deployment of the UAV from the container. During the time between ejection from the host aircraft and deployment from the container, the UAV may be powered up and acquire data, such as global positioning system (GPS) data, to allow the UAV a “hot start” enabling immediate mission commencement.