公开(公告)号：WO2005016753A3

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2004009988

申请日：2004-04-01

Applicant: INSITU GROUP INC ,  ROESELER CORY ,  MCGEER BRIAN T ,  VON FLOTOW ANDREAS H

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

IPC: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F20060101 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for cable launching airborne devices (e.g., unmanned aircraft) are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an elongated structure, e.g., a tower, boom or derrick. At least one flexible elongated member (e.g., a cable or rope) can be attached toward one end to the structure and toward another end to the ground or another structure to form an elongated launch path. A cradle, which can carry the airborne device, can also be movably attached to the flexible elongated member and can be accelerated along the launch path. As the cradle decelerates, the aircraft can be released into flight.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于电缆发射机载装置（例如，无人飞行器）的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，装置包括细长结构，例如塔架，起重臂或井架。 至少一个柔性细长构件（例如，电缆或绳索）可以朝向结构的一端并且朝向地面或另一结构的另一端附接以形成细长的发射路径。 可以携带机载装置的支架也可以可移动地附接到柔性细长构件并且可以沿着发射路径被加速。 当支架减速时，飞机可以释放飞行。

公开(公告)号：CA2513507C

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：CA2513507

申请日：2004-01-17

Applicant: INSITU GROUP INC

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

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B63B27/16 ,  B63B27/26 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assembling, launching, recovering, disassembling, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft.