公开(公告)号：US20230396909A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-07

申请号：US18233952

申请日：2023-08-15

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  Gavin K. Ananda Krishnan ,  Brendan J.D. Wade ,  Philip M. Green ,  Thomas O. Teisberg ,  Rohit H. Sant

IPC: H04R1/08 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/086 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R2410/07 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: Described herein is a sensor probe for association with a portion of an aircraft. The sensor probe includes a microphone assembly having a portion configured to receive audio signals. The sensor probe further includes a nosecone associated with the microphone assembly. The nosecone assembly is configured to shield the portion of the microphone assembly from noise generated by direct impact of an airflow for a plurality of local flow angles. In some examples, the nosecone includes a tip and a body portion, wherein a diameter of the body portion of the nosecone is smaller than a length of the nosecone and the nosecone is configured to mitigate drag of the sensor probe in an airflow. In some examples, the nosecone further includes a mount assembly downstream of the nosecone and positioned rearward of the tip and including a mount aperture in fluid communication within an external environment of the sensor probe and configured to direct airflow from the external environment rearward, the microphone positioned downstream of the mount assembly and secured in a perpendicular orientation relative to a direction of airflow exiting the mount aperture, and an acoustic corridor to transmit the audio signal extending from an opening at an external environment of the sensor probe to the microphone via the mount aperture, wherein the opening is defined by a side of the nosecone.

公开(公告)号：US11958629B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17388963

申请日：2021-07-29

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Tyler P. McNish ,  Stefan C. Aprodu ,  Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  William Hetzler ,  Bijal Mehta ,  Ryan Alam

IPC: B64F1/222 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/10 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U80/00 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64F1/029 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/10 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U80/00 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: Described herein is an elevated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) station. The elevated UAV station includes an elevated platform and a conveyance device configured to raise a payload to the elevated platform. The elevated unmanned UAV station may further include a launch device configured to cause a takeoff of a UAV from the elevated platform. The elevated UAV station may further include a recovery device configured to cause a controlled landing of the UAV at the elevated platform. The elevated UAV station may be associated with a payload housing structure to establish a system for payload storage and launch.

公开(公告)号：US11765494B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17138526

申请日：2020-12-30

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  Gavin K. Ananda Krishnan ,  Brendan J. D. Wade ,  Philip M. Green ,  Thomas O. Teisberg ,  Rohit H. Sant

IPC: H04R1/08 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/086 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R2410/07 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: Described herein is a sensor probe for association with a portion of an aircraft. The sensor probe includes a microphone assembly having a portion configured to receive audio signals. The sensor probe further includes a nosecone associated with the microphone assembly. The nosecone assembly is configured to shield the portion of the microphone assembly from noise generated by direct impact of an airflow for a plurality of local flow angles.

公开(公告)号：US20220011786A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US17138285

申请日：2020-12-30

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Thomas O. Teisberg ,  Rohit H. Sant ,  Matthew O. Derry ,  Michael J. Demertzi ,  Gavin K. Ananda Krishnan ,  Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  Vasumathi Raman ,  Brendan J.D. Wade ,  Blair R. Hagen ,  Randall R. Patterson ,  Philip M. Green

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H04R1/32 ,  H04R29/00 ,  G06N3/02

Abstract: An acoustic detection system of an aircraft receives a first signal, where the first signal is a multichannel audio signal. The multichannel audio signal is determined to be associated with at least one intruding aircraft based on the multichannel audio signal. An avoidance maneuver is commanded for the aircraft based on a track of the intruding aircraft generated based on the multichannel audio signal and a second signal providing additional information about the intruding aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US12155982B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US18233952

申请日：2023-08-15

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  Gavin K. Ananda Krishnan ,  Brendan J. D. Wade ,  Philip M. Green ,  Thomas O. Teisberg ,  Rohit H. Sant

IPC: H04R1/08 ,  H04R1/02

Abstract: Described herein is a sensor probe for association with a portion of an aircraft. The sensor probe includes a microphone assembly having a portion configured to receive audio signals. The sensor probe further includes a nosecone associated with the microphone assembly. The nosecone assembly is configured to shield the portion of the microphone assembly from noise generated by direct impact of an airflow for a plurality of local flow angles. In some examples, the nosecone includes a tip and a body portion, wherein a diameter of the body portion of the nosecone is smaller than a length of the nosecone and the nosecone is configured to mitigate drag of the sensor probe in an airflow. In some examples, the nosecone further includes a mount assembly downstream of the nosecone and positioned rearward of the tip and including a mount aperture in fluid communication within an external environment of the sensor probe and configured to direct airflow from the external environment rearward, the microphone positioned downstream of the mount assembly and secured in a perpendicular orientation relative to a direction of airflow exiting the mount aperture, and an acoustic corridor to transmit the audio signal extending from an opening at an external environment of the sensor probe to the microphone via the mount aperture, wherein the opening is defined by a side of the nosecone.

公开(公告)号：US20240140629A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18278285

申请日：2022-02-23

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Brian Boomgaard ,  Zoltan Laszlo ,  Keenan A. Wyrobek

IPC: B64U70/20 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U30/297 ,  B64U80/82 ,  G05D1/667 ,  G05D1/678 ,  B64U101/64 ,  B64U101/67 ,  G05D105/20 ,  G05D109/20

CPC classification number: B64U70/20 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U30/297 ,  B64U80/82 ,  G05D1/667 ,  G05D1/678 ,  B64U2101/64 ,  B64U2101/67 ,  G05D2105/20 ,  G05D2109/20

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) delivery system is configured to deliver a payload or package in a rural and/or urban environment. The AV delivery system includes a first autonomous vehicle (AV). The first AV is configured to travel between a payload receiving location and a payload drop location. The AV delivery system further includes a second autonomous vehicle (AV) coupled to the first AV. The second AV is coupled to a payload and configured to travel between the first AV and a designated drop target adjacent to a ground or receiving surface at the payload drop location.

公开(公告)号：US20240010336A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18039612

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  Brendan D. Wade ,  Tristan Semmelhack ,  Devin Williams ,  Gregoire Vandenbussche ,  Rajan Gill ,  Brian Boomgaard

IPC: B64D1/08 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64D1/08 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/104 ,  B64U2101/64

Abstract: A delivery device to deliver a product from an aerial location includes a body defining a payload holding region. The delivery device may further include a coupling mechanism configured to couple the body to a primary vehicle. The delivery device may further include a control feature configured to change a flight characteristic of the body. A method for delivering a product may include positioning a first unmanned aerial vehicle within a threshold distance of a delivery location. The method may further include releasing a second unmanned vehicle from the first unmanned aerial vehicle once the first unmanned aerial vehicle is within the threshold distance. The method may further include causing the second unmanned vehicle to reach the delivery location. The method may further include activating a delivery mechanism to release the product from the second unmanned vehicle to deliver the product to the delivery location.

公开(公告)号：US20220089293A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17485050

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  Gavin K. Ananda Krishnan ,  Brendan J.D. Wade ,  Philip M. Green ,  Randall R. Patterson

IPC: B64D45/04

Abstract: Described herein is an aircraft. The aircraft includes a peripheral assembly, such as a sensor probe. The aircraft further includes a release assembly connecting the peripheral assembly to a portion of the aircraft. The release assembly is configured to separate the peripheral assembly and the portion upon receipt of a threshold force. The release assembly may be configured to allow for the quick release, such as via a snap-fit connection, between the peripheral assembly and the portion of the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20240017860A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US18039618

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  Brendan D. Wade ,  Zoltan Laszlo ,  Brian Boomgaard ,  Joshua Liu ,  Gregoire Vandenbussche ,  Kevin Nalecz ,  Radhika Gurumurthy

IPC: B64U80/25 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B60L53/14

CPC classification number: B64U80/25 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L2200/10

Abstract: A docking system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes a docking housing that defines a docking compartment, and a docking assembly coupled to the docking housing and configured to suspend the UAV within the docking compartment. The docking assembly may include a guiding feature configured to receive a docking feature of the UAV and direct the UAV toward a first captured position. The docking assembly may further include an advancement assembly operatively coupled with the guiding feature and configured to move the UAV from the first captured position to a second docked position.

公开(公告)号：US20220033074A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

申请号：US17388963

申请日：2021-07-29

Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Tyler P. McNish ,  Stefan C. Aprodu ,  Keenan A. Wyrobek ,  William Hetzler ,  Bijal Mehta ,  Ryan Alam

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: Described herein is an elevated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) station. The elevated UAV station includes an elevated platform and a conveyance device configured to raise a payload to the elevated platform. The elevated unmanned UAV station may further include a launch device configured to cause a takeoff of a UAV from the elevated platform. The elevated UAV station may further include a recovery device configured to cause a controlled landing of the UAV at the elevated platform. The elevated UAV station may be associated with a payload housing structure to establish a system for payload storage and launch.