公开(公告)号：US6056237A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US882368

申请日：1997-06-25

Applicant: Richard L. K. Woodland

Inventor： Richard L. K. Woodland

IPC: B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D7/08 ,  B64D33/02 ,  F41G3/02 ,  F42B12/36 ,  F42B15/10 ,  F41G7/00 ,  B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D33/02 ,  B64D7/08 ,  F41G3/02 ,  F42B12/365 ,  F42B15/105 ,  F42B15/22 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  Y02T50/145

Abstract: The present invention is generally comprised of a sonotube-compatible unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus, hereinafter referred to as a UAV, and systems for launch and control of the UAV. The UAV is generally comprised of modular sections including a nose section, a payload section, a wing and fuel tank section, and a powerplant section. The modular sections are attached to adjacent sections by uniform lock sealing rings and related components. The present invention comprises an apparatus enabling very small, man portable, ballistically launched, autonomously or semi-autonomously controlled vehicle to be deployed with preprogrammed, communicated, or telemetry mission programming. A wide range of payload packages, including emergency supplies, sensors, and antenna assemblies, may be carried, used or deployed in flight. Man-portable operation is accomplished by the use of a launch canister apparatus. The launch canister comprises retractable launch stabilizing legs, turbine engine exhaust orifices, and various antennas. The launch canister apparatus alternatively comprises a modified type "A", "B", or "C" sonotube launch canister. The system of the invention also comprises a portable Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence (C4I) control and sensing analysis console. The console is preferably ruggedized, waterproof, shockproof, and comprises necessary control and analysis computers, input/output devices, antennas, and related hardware and software for vehicle and mission control. A C4I console and/or launch canisters may be transported by means of a backpack adapted for man portability.

Abstract translation: 本发明通常由声纳管相容的无人驾驶飞行器装置（以下称为无人机）和用于发射和控制无人机的系统组成。 无人机通常包括模块化部分，包括鼻部，有效载荷部分，机翼和燃料箱部分以及动力装置部分。 模块化部分通过均匀的锁定密封环和相关部件连接到相邻部分。 本发明包括一种能够进行预编程，通信或遥测任务编程的非常小的，便携式的，弹道发射的，自主的或半自主控制的车辆的装置。 可以在飞行中携带，使用或部署各种有效载荷包，包括应急用品，传感器和天线组件。 便携式操作通过使用发射罐装置来实现。 发射罐包括可伸缩发射稳定腿，涡轮发动机排气孔和各种天线。 发射罐装置可选地包括修改型“A”，“B”或“C”型超声波发射罐。 本发明的系统还包括便携式命令，控制，通信，计算机和智能（C4I）控制和感测分析控制台。 控制台最好是坚固耐用，防水，防震，并且包括必要的控制和分析计算机，输入/输出设备，天线以及用于车辆和任务控制的相关硬件和软件。 C4I控制台和/或发射罐可以通过适于人的便携性的背包来运输。

公开(公告)号：US5769359A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-23

申请号：US468420

申请日：1995-06-06

Applicant: Elbert L. Rutan ,  Christophe Chevallier

Inventor： Elbert L. Rutan ,  Christophe Chevallier

IPC: B64C3/38 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C13/16

CPC classification number: B64C3/385 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: An aircraft control system for controlling an aircraft, particularly a free wing aircraft in low speed or hover regimes. An air speed sensor measures air speed of the aircraft and outputs an air speed signal to a control processor which processes the air speed signal with a speed control input signal. A control actuator actuates an aircraft control surface in response to the control surface control signal. The air speed sensor may include a shaft mounted impeller located in an airstream of the aircraft. A rotational speed sensor, coupled to the impeller, measures a rotational speed of the impeller and outputs a rotational speed signal as the air speed signal. In an alternative embodiment, the air speed sensor may include a vane located in an airstream of the aircraft and deflected in response to air flow in the airstream. In another embodiment, the speed sensor may include an angular position sensor which measures an angle between a free wing and the aircraft fuselage and outputs an angle measurement signal as the air speed signal. The aircraft control surface may comprises a control boom pivotally attached to a fuselage of the aircraft of a trim tab pivotally attached to a fuselage of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于控制飞机的飞机控制系统，特别是在低速或悬停状态下的自由翼飞机。 空气速度传感器测量飞行器的空气速度，并将空气速度信号输出到控制处理器，该处理器利用速度控制输入信号处理空气速度信号。 响应于控制表面控制信号，控制致动器致动飞行器控制表面。 空气速度传感器可以包括位于飞行器的空气流中的轴安装的叶轮。 耦合到叶轮的转速传感器测量叶轮的转速并输出转速信号作为空气速度信号。 在替代实施例中，空气速度传感器可以包括位于飞行器的空气流中的叶片，并响应气流中的空气流而偏转。 在另一个实施例中，速度传感器可以包括角度位置传感器，其测量自由翼与飞行器机身之间的角度，并输出角度测量信号作为空气速度信号。 飞行器控制表面可以包括枢转地附接到枢转地附接到飞行器的机身的装饰片的飞行器的机身上的控制臂。

公开(公告)号：US5560568A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-01

申请号：US261901

申请日：1994-06-15

Applicant: Hugh Schmittle

Inventor： Hugh Schmittle

IPC: B64C3/38 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/04

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C3/385 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D2201/00 ,  Y10S446/901

Abstract: Apparatus and method for recovering and arresting an aircraft on a floating platform is disclosed. The aircraft has a fuselage, a wing, and a source of propulsion for propelling the aircraft in flight. During landing approach, an inflatable cushion attached to the fuselage is deployed below the fuselage via inflation. In the inflated condition, a fastening material disposed on a downward facing surface of the cushion is thereby adapted to adhesively contact the floating platform deck so that the forward motion of the aircraft is slowed and arrested. In the preferred embodiment, the fastening material is one of male or female VELCRO.RTM. which is adapted to mate with corresponding VELCRO.RTM. material covering the platform deck.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在浮动平台上恢复和拦截飞行器的装置和方法。 这架飞机有一个机身，一个机翼和一个推进的来源，用于在飞行中推进飞机。 在着陆过程中，通过充气将附着在机身上的充气垫部署在机身的下方。 在充气状态下，设置在缓冲垫的向下的表面上的紧固材料因此适于与浮动平台甲板粘合地接触，使得飞行器的向前运动变慢并且被阻止。 在优选实施例中，紧固材料是男性或女性VELCRO TM之一，其适于与覆盖平台甲板的相应的VELCRO TM材料配合。