公开(公告)号：WO2008027458A2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2007019053

申请日：2007-08-29

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD ,  COX RODNEY THOMAS ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX JOSEPH JEREMIAH

Inventor： COX RODNEY THOMAS ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX JOSEPH JEREMIAH

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823 ,  Y10T29/4973

Abstract: An undercarriage wheel is disclosed comprising an axle member that supports a drive member, for example but not limited to a compact high torque electric motor, a wheel member driven by said drive member, and a tire attached to the wheel member, wherein the tire bulges in the width dimension of the wheel, wherein the drive member protrudes from the wheel member and thus occupies at least some of the additional width made available by the bulge of the tire. A further aspect of the invention is an undercarriage wheel that comprises an axle member that supports a drive member, for example but not limited to a compact high torque electric motor, a wheel member driven by said drive member, and a low-profile tire attached to the wheel member. Since the profile of the tire is low, additional space is available inside the wheel for the drive member. Preferably, the drive member occupies at least some of this additional space, and has sufficient power to be able to propel an aircraft to which the undercarriage assembly is attached, either alone or in combination with other self-propelled undercarriage assemblies attached to the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种底盘车轮，其包括支撑驱动构件的轴构件，所述驱动构件例如但不限于小型高扭矩电动机，由所述驱动构件驱动的轮构件以及附接到轮构件的轮胎，其中轮胎隆起 在轮子的宽度尺寸中，其中驱动构件从轮子构件突出并因此占据由轮胎的凸出部提供的至少一些附加宽度。 本发明的另一方面是一种底盘车轮，其包括支撑驱动构件的轴构件，所述驱动构件例如但不限于小型高扭矩电动机，由所述驱动构件驱动的轮构件以及附连的低轮廓轮胎 到轮子构件。 由于轮胎的轮廓较低，所以驱动构件的车轮内有更多的空间。 优选地，驱动构件占据该附加空间中的至少一些，并且具有足够的动力以能够单独地或者与附接到飞机的其他自推式底架组件组合地推进与底盘组件附接的飞机。

公开(公告)号：WO2012071456A3

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：PCT/US2011061928

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD ,  GILLERAN NEAL ,  SWEET ROBERT M ,  EDELSON JONATHAN ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS

Inventor： GILLERAN NEAL ,  SWEET ROBERT M ,  EDELSON JONATHAN ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS

IPC: B64C25/50

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A failsafe system and method for ensuring the safe operation of an aircraft with a ground movement system to drive the aircraft independently on the ground is provided. The system includes at least one aircraft nose or main drive wheel powered by an onboard wheel driver responsive to sensed aircraft and ground movement system operating parameters to continue operation in response to parameters within normal limits or to prevent continued operation if sensed parameters are outside normal limits and indicate continued operation to be unsafe. The onboard wheel driver includes a locking assembly responsive automatically or manually to signals indicating sensed parameters to lock the onboard wheel driver in an activated or an inactivated condition, depending on whether operation of the ground movement system can be continued safely.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于确保具有地面运动系统的飞机的安全操作以在地面独立地驱动飞机的故障安全系统和方法。 该系统包括至少一个飞行器鼻部或主驱动轮，其由响应于感测到的飞行器和地面移动系统操作参数的车载驱动器驱动，以响应于正常限度内的参数继续操作，或者如果感测参数在正常限度之外，则防止继续操作 并指示持续运作不安全。 车载轮驱动器包括一个自动或手动响应的信号，该锁定组件响应于指示感测参数的信号，以根据地面移动系统的操作是否可以安全地继续操作将车载车轮驱动器锁定在激活状态或非激活状态。

公开(公告)号：WO2012122526A2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：PCT/US2012028604

申请日：2012-03-09

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX RODNEY T ,  SICHEL AARON Z

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX RODNEY T ,  SICHEL AARON Z

IPC: A61M5/31

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for reducing aircraft turnaround time by improving airport ramp safety is provided. The method minimizes the time interval between an aircraft's landing and takeoff by independently moving the aircraft on the ground without the aircraft's engines by eliminating hazards from jet blast, the possibility of engine ingestion, and the time previously required to wait in the gate area upon arrival or at departure until jet blast or engine ingestion did not pose a danger. Turnaround time is further reduced by providing an on board driver controllable to drive at least one of the aircraft's wheels between landing and takeoff, thereby eliminating the need for a tow vehicle and the time required to move the aircraft with a tow vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过改善机场坡道安全来减少飞机周转时间的方法。 该方法通过消除喷气爆炸的危险，引擎摄入的可能性以及在抵达时在门区等待的时间，通过独立地将飞机在地面上不用飞机的发动机移动到地面上而使飞机着陆和起飞之间的时间间隔最小化 或者在出发时，喷气式或引擎摄入不会造成危险。 通过提供可控制的驾驶员驾驶着陆和起飞之间的至少一架飞机的轮子，从而消除对牵引车辆的需要以及使用牵引车辆移动飞机所需的时间，进一步减少了周转时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2008048393B1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：PCT/US2007019054

申请日：2007-08-29

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD ,  EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS

Inventor： EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F5/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/22 ,  B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823 ,  Y10S180/904

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for reversing an aircraft on the ground comprising driving the aircraft using at least one self-propelled undercarriage wheel. An apparatus for controlling at least one of speed and at least one direction of an aircraft having a self-propelled nosewheel, on the ground, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a control arm; a control unit; means for transmitting information to said self-propelled nosewheel; means for receiving information at said self-propelled nosewheel; and means for controlling at least one of the speed and direction of said nosewheel; whereby airport ground staff can intuitively control the movements of said aircraft by holding said arm and moving it in the direction of required movement of said aircraft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使地面上的飞机反转的方法和装置，包括使用至少一个自走式起落架轮驱动飞行器。 公开了一种用于在地面上控制具有自推进的nosewheel的飞行器的速度和至少一个方向中的至少一个的装置。 该装置包括控制臂; 一个控制单元; 将信息传送到所述自推进式报刊的手段; 用于在所述自推进轮胎上接收信息的装置; 以及用于控制所述nosewheel的速度和方向中的至少一个的装置; 由此机场地勤人员可以通过握住所述臂并沿着所述飞行器的所需运动的方向移动它来直观地控制所述飞行器的运动。

公开(公告)号：WO2006078322A3

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：PCT/US2005027559

申请日：2005-08-02

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  CARMAN ROBERT LINCOLN JR

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  CARMAN ROBERT LINCOLN JR

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/40

Abstract: The present invention describes a drive system for an aircraft involving one or more nose wheel motors. Data regarding the nose wheel rotation is used to control the ground travel of the aircraft, to predict potential problems, to provide more precise control over the aircraft, and to improve aircraft safety.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种涉及一个或多个前轮马达的飞行器的驱动系统。 关于前轮旋转的数据用于控制飞机的地面行驶，以预测潜在问题，为飞机提供更精确的控制，并提高飞机的安全性。

公开(公告)号：WO2012109380A3

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2012024364

申请日：2012-02-08

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD ,  THOMPSON GILBERT ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  GILLERAN NEAL ,  GOLDMAN JOSEPH

Inventor： THOMPSON GILBERT ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  GILLERAN NEAL ,  GOLDMAN JOSEPH

IPC: B64C25/50

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64D27/00 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A powered self push back method and system for an aircraft are provided to move an aircraft on the ground safely during push back without assistance from an external tug vehicle or the aircraft main engines. The method employs constant cooperative communication and signals between the pilot and the ground crew during the push back process. The powered self push back system used in conjunction with this method includes at least one powered self-propelled aircraft drive wheel powered by a wheel drive assembly that can be activated by pilot inputcontrols or by remote control exteriorly of or interiorly to the aircraft in response to ground crew signals to activate the driver to rotate the drive wheel in a reverse, push back direction, causing the aircraft to move in the push back direction or in a forward direction for taxi and takeoff in accordance with activation of the controls.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于飞行器的动力自推回方法和系统，用于在没有来自外部拖拉车辆或飞机主发动机的帮助下在推回期间安全地移动飞机在地面上。 该方法在推回过程中在飞行员和地勤人员之间采用恒定的协作通信和信号。 与该方法结合使用的动力自推回系统包括至少一个由车轮驱动组件供电的供电的自行式飞行器驱动轮，其可以由飞行员输入控制或者通过外部或内部到飞行器的遥控来响应于 地勤人员信号以激活驾驶员以使反向的推回方向旋转驱动轮，使得飞行器按照推回方向或向前方向移动以根据控制器的激活而进行出租和起飞。

公开(公告)号：WO2012134701A3

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2012027331

申请日：2012-03-01

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD ,  COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX JOSEPH J

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  COX JOSEPH J

IPC: B64C25/50

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for reducing the amount of fuel required to be carried in flight by an aircraft is provided that substantially reduces the taxi margin amount of fuel required by an aircraft, thereby reducing the aircraft's weight and producing significant increases in fuel use efficiency and savings in fuel costs. The substantially reduced taxi margin amount of fuel is produced by equipping an aircraft with at least one drive wheel powered by at least one onboard drive means that cooperatively drive the aircraft on the ground during taxi between takeoff and landing without reliance on the operation of the aircraft main engines.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种减少航空器在飞行中携带的燃料量的方法，其大大减少了飞机所需的出租车边际量，从而降低了飞行器的重量并显着增加了燃料使用效率并节省了燃料 成本。 大大减少的出租车边际量的燃料是通过为飞机装备至少一个由至少一个驱动装置驱动的驱动轮来产生的，所述驱动轮由起飞和着陆之间的出租车期间协调地驱动飞机在地面上，而不依赖飞行器的操作 主机

公开(公告)号：WO02081254A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：PCT/US0211008

申请日：2002-04-04

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  REAVES JOHN ERIC

IPC: B60L11/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H01J45/00 ,  B60L

CPC classification number: B60L11/18 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60L11/002 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2260/162 ,  H01J45/00 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A combustion chamber (1)-thermionic device (3)-electric motor in an automobile. The combustion chamber provides a heat output which is transformed to electricity by the thermionic device (3) and a motor converts the electrical energy to motive power for the wheels (19).

Abstract translation: 燃烧室（1） - 汽车中的热电机（3）电动机。 燃烧室提供通过热离子装置（3）转换为电力的热量输出，并且电动机将电能转换为用于车轮（19）的动力。

公开(公告)号：EP1373696A4

公开(公告)日：2006-07-12

申请号：EP02763986

申请日：2002-04-04

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS ,  REAVES JOHN ERIC

IPC: B60K25/00 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  F02B53/00 ,  H01J45/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/18 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60L11/002 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2260/162 ,  H01J45/00 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A combustion chamber (1)-thermionic device (3)-electric motor in an automobile. The combustion chamber provides a heat output which is transformed to electricity by the thermionic device (3) and a motor converts the electrical energy to motive power for the wheels (19).

公开(公告)号：EP1021688A4

公开(公告)日：2001-06-20

申请号：EP97941473

申请日：1997-09-08

Applicant: BOREALIS TECH LTD

Inventor： COX ISAIAH WATAS

IPC: F25B21/00 ,  F25B30/00 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28F13/16 ,  H01J1/05 ,  H01L23/427

CPC classification number: H01L23/427 ,  F25B21/00 ,  F25B30/00 ,  F25B2321/003 ,  F28F13/16 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02B30/66 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: In the method of the present invention, electrostatic fields (20) are used to induce heat pumping action of a working fluid (18). A plurality of heat pipes with no moving parts are used. The operation of one pump enhances the operation of the next. The method of the present invention is conducive to devices of a wide range of scales. Furthermore, operation at partial power levels is practicable, and precise control of temperature possible. Control is further enhanced by the addition or removal of further units to the system. Reliability should be enhanced, and peak power demands reduced. Wide selection of possible working fluids (18) allows for the elimination of environmentally harmful halocarbons. In one embodiment of the present invention, chemical working fluids are eliminated entirely. In another embodiment, supercooled fluids such as liquid helium may be used while eliminating the wastage commonly encountered using such fluids.