公开(公告)号：EP1144249B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-03

申请号：EP99972834.8

申请日：1999-12-10

Applicant: MOLLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： MOLLER, Paul, S.

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/162

Abstract: A robotic or remotely controlled flying platform (10) with reduced drag stabilizing control apparatus constructed having an air duct (12) with an air intake (14) on the top and an exhaust (16) at the bottom, containing supported therein a clockwise rotating fan (22) and a counter-clockwise rotating fan (24). Directly below the perimeter of the air duct exhaust are mounted a plurality of trough shaped air deflection assemblies (32) each including a rotatably adjustable half trough (44) for selectively scooping a portion of the drive air, and a stationary adjacent half trough (36) for receiving the scooped drive air and redirecting it outward and upward from the air duct. A centrally positioned plate (112) has a plurality of rods (106), each pivotably connected between the plate (74) and a corresponding lever associated with each of the adjustable half troughs (44) so as to couple the adjustable half trough (44) in or out of the drive air steam according to the position of the plate (74), thereby providing control over the pitch and roll of the flying platform. The plate is driven by first and second motors responding to input control signals. The control signals also direct the yaw of the flying platform by selectively providing independent speed control to each of the clockwise and counter clockwise fan motors resulting in duct rotation in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction accordingly.

公开(公告)号：EP1185457A4

公开(公告)日：2002-08-07

申请号：EP00950213

申请日：2000-06-06

Applicant: MCGEER BRIAN T ,  VON FLOTOW ANDREAS H ,  ROESELER CORY ,  JACKSON CLIFFORD

Inventor： MCGEER BRIAN T ,  VON FLOTOW ANDREAS H ,  ROESELER CORY ,  JACKSON CLIFFORD

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for capturing a flying object (5) are revealed. The apparatus includes a generally linear fixture (2), such as a length of rope; a means for suspending (1) the fixture (2) across the path of the flying object (5); and one or more hooks (19) on the flying object (5). The method involves suspending the fixture (2) such that its orientation includes a component normal to the flying object's line of approach; striking the fixture (2) with the flying object (5), which causes the flying object (5) to rotate and decelerate, while the fixture (2) slides along a surface of the flying object (5) into a hook (19); capturing the fixture (2) in the hook (19); and retrieving the flying object (5) from the fixure (2).

Abstract translation: 揭示了用于捕捉飞行物体（5）的方法和装置。 该设备包括大致线性的固定装置（2），例如一段绳索; （1）悬挂在飞行物体（5）的路径上的夹具（2）的装置; 和飞行物体（5）上的一个或多个钩子（19）。 该方法包括悬挂夹具（2），使得其定向包括垂直于飞行物体的接近线的部件; （2）沿着飞行物体（5）的表面滑动到钩（19）中时，使飞行物体（5）撞击固定装置（2），使飞行物体（5）旋转并减速。 ; 捕获钩（19）中的夹具（2）; 并从固定装置（2）取回飞行物体（5）。

公开(公告)号：EP1144249A2

公开(公告)日：2001-10-17

申请号：EP99972834.8

申请日：1999-12-10

Applicant: MOLLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： MOLLER, Paul, S.

IPC: B64C29/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/162

Abstract: A robotic or remotely controlled flying platform (10) with reduced drag stabilizing control apparatus constructed having an air duct (12) with an air intake (14) on the top and an exhaust (16) at the bottom, containing supported therein a clockwise rotating fan (22) and a counter-clockwise rotating fan (24). Directly below the perimeter of the air duct exhaust are mounted a plurality of trough shaped air deflection assemblies (32) each including a rotatably adjustable half trough (44) for selectively scooping a portion of the drive air, and a stationary adjacent half trough (36) for receiving the scooped drive air and redirecting it outward and upward from the air duct. A centrally positioned plate (112) has a plurality of rods (106), each pivotably connected between the plate (74) and a corresponding lever associated with each of the adjustable half troughs (44) so as to couple the adjustable half trough (44) in or out of the drive air steam according to the position of the plate (74), thereby providing control over the pitch and roll of the flying platform. The plate is driven by first and second motors responding to input control signals. The control signals also direct the yaw of the flying platform by selectively providing independent speed control to each of the clockwise and counter clockwise fan motors resulting in duct rotation in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction accordingly.

公开(公告)号：WO2017029611A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：PCT/IB2016/054916

申请日：2016-08-17

Applicant: H3 DYNAMICS HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.

Inventor： WANKEWYCZ, Taras

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/20 ,  E04H6/44 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  E04H6/04 ,  E04H6/44

Abstract: The application provides a storage unit for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The storage unit includes a container, a UAV landing platform, and a receptacle. The container is provided for enclosing the UAV. The receptacle is positioned above the UAV landing platform and it includes at least one inclined surface for guiding a landing UAV to a predetermined UAV land- ing position on the UAV landing platform.

Abstract translation: 该应用提供了无人机（UAV）的存储单元。 存储单元包括容器，UAV着陆平台和容器。 该容器用于封闭无人机。 该容器位于UAV着陆平台的上方，并且其包括至少一个倾斜表面，用于将无人机的着陆UAV引导到无人机登陆平台上的预定无人机定位位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2016068784A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-06

申请号：PCT/SE2015/051142

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: ACC INNOVATION AB

Inventor： LJUNG, Anders

IPC: B64D35/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12

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 rotor10, 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.

Abstract translation: 多转子飞行器（1,1'，1“，1”，1“”，1“”，1“”“）包括至少第一，第二和第二 第三转子10,20,30各自由专用的第一第二和第三液压马达11,21,31转动，动力单元2，至少第一，第二和第三液压泵12,22,32专用于相应的第一， 第二和第三液压马达11,21,31，其中每个液压泵12,22,32设置成向每个液压马达11,21,31提供加压流体，以为液压马达11,21,31供电，从而使相应的 转子10,20,30，用于控制多转子飞行器（1,1'，1“，1”，1“，1”，1“，1”，1“，” 1“，”1“，”1“，”1“，”1“，”1“，”1“ 通过改变分配到每个相应的液压马达11,21,31的加压流体的流动来执行“其中”，其中，提供给每个的加压流体的流动 液压马达11,21,31可以通过至少一个控制阀13,23,33独立地控制，所述控制阀13,23,33被配置成控制从每个液压泵12,22,32到其专用液压马达11,21,31的加压流体的流动 。

公开(公告)号：WO2015039056A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2014/055714

申请日：2014-09-15

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： CHUBB, Erik, Christopher ,  LIND, Damon, Vander

IPC: B64C31/06 ,  B64B1/66

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A method may involve operating an aerial vehicle in a hover-flight orientation. The aerial vehicle may be connected to a tether that defines a tether sphere having a radius based on a length of the tether, and the tether may be connected to a ground station. The method may involve positioning the aerial vehicle at a first location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The method may involve transitioning the aerial vehicle from the hover-flight orientation to a forward-flight orientation, such that the aerial vehicle moves from the tether sphere. And the method may involve operating the aerial vehicle in the forward-flight orientation to ascend at an angle of ascent to a second location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The first and second locations may be substantially downwind of the ground station.

Abstract translation: 一种方法可以包括以悬停飞行方向操作飞行器。 航空器可以连接到限定了基于系绳的长度的半径的系绳球的系绳，并且系绳可以连接到地面站。 该方法可以包括将飞行器定位在基本上在系绳球上的第一位置。 该方法可以包括将空中飞行器从悬停飞行方向转换到前向飞行方向，使得空中飞行器从系绳球移动。 并且该方法可以涉及以前向飞行方向操作飞行器，以升高的角度升高到基本上处于系绳球上的第二位置。 第一和第二位置可以是地面站的大致顺风向。

公开(公告)号：WO2015038697A2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2014/055075

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: SILICIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STIGLER, Michael, J. ,  SETAR, Nicholas, James

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界面控制的自主车辆的拖车。 拖车包括配置成将自主车辆保持在未展开配置中的拖车主体。 拖车还将自主车辆锚定在展开配置中。 提供系绳，其具有联接到拖车主体的第一端部和构造成联​​接到自主车辆的第二端部。 利用绞车调节系绳的长度以使自主车辆在未展开配置和展开配置之间移动。 此外，通信系统与命令和控制接口以及自主车辆进行通信，以控制自主车辆在未部署配置和已部署配置之间的移动。

公开(公告)号：WO2014203593A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-24

申请号：PCT/JP2014/059811

申请日：2014-04-03

Applicant: 株式会社エルム

Inventor： 宮原　隆和

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G01B11/26

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  G05D1/0866

Abstract: 本発明の課題は、専門的な操縦者がいなくても、長時間安定した飛行が可能な無人飛行体を提供することである。この課題の解決手段として、まず、地上に置いた1台のカメラ３０で遠隔操縦無人飛行体１０の下部に固定された3点以上の基準点を撮影し、該3点の基準点の画像に基づき、遠隔操縦無人飛行体１０の空中における位置及び姿勢を特定する。そして、地上に電源部２４を置き、該電源部２４と有線で前記遠隔操縦無人飛行体１０を接続する。これにより、専門の操縦者を必要とすることなく、遠隔操縦無人飛行体１０を簡単に操縦することができる。また、長時間の飛行が可能となるとともに、誤操縦による制御不能状態に陥る可能性も減らすことができる。

Abstract translation: 本发明解决了即使在不存在专家操作者的情况下也能够长时间稳定地飞行的无人驾驶飞行器的问题。 作为解决该问题的手段，本发明首先通过使用放置在地面上的一个照相机（30）捕获固定在遥控无人驾驶飞行器（10）底部的三个或更多个参考点的图像，然后 基于三个参考点图像来识别遥控无人驾驶飞行器（10）在空中的位置和方位。 电源单元（24）放置在地面上，遥控无人驾驶飞行器（10）通过电缆连接到电源单元（24）。 因此，无需专家操作者即可容易地控制遥控无人驾驶飞行器（10）。 此外，可以长时间飞行，并且由于错误的操作而减少车辆变得不可控制的可能性。

公开(公告)号：WO2013052178A9

公开(公告)日：2013-09-06

申请号：PCT/US2012041782

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: LASERMOTIVE INC ,  NUGENT TOM ,  BASHFORD DAVID ,  KARE JORDIN T

Inventor： NUGENT TOM ,  BASHFORD DAVID ,  KARE JORDIN T

IPC: G01C3/08

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 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：WO2012063220A3

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：PCT/IB2011055021

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: SHACHOR GABRIEL ,  COHEN SHY ,  KEIDAR RONEN ,  SKY SAPIENCE

Inventor： SHACHOR GABRIEL ,  COHEN SHY ,  KEIDAR RONEN

IPC: B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: An aerial unit includes a connecting element arranged to connect a ground unit to the aerial unit. The ground unit may include a connecting element manipulator, for altering an effective length of the connecting element and a ground unit controller for controlling the connecting element manipulator. A positioning unit is arranged to image the aerial unit and to generate metadata about a location of the aerial unit. An interfacing module is provided for coupling a payload to the aerial unit. At least one of the ground unit and the aerial unit may include a controller that is arranged to control, at least in response to the metadata, at least one of a first propeller motor and at least one steering element to affect at least one of the location of the aerial unit and the orientation of the aerial unit.

Abstract translation: 天线单元包括连接元件，该连接元件将接地单元连接到天线单元。 接地单元可以包括用于改变连接元件的有效长度的连接元件操纵器和用于控制连接元件操纵器的接地单元控制器。 定位单元布置成对天线单元进行成像并生成关于天线单元的位置的元数据。 提供了用于将有效载荷耦合到天线单元的接口模块。 地面单元和天线单元中的至少一个可以包括控制器，其被布置为至少响应于元数据来控制第一螺旋桨电动机和至少一个操纵元件中的至少一个，以影响至少一个 天线单元的位置和天线单元的方向。