Delta Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Method of Manufacture of the Same
    93.
    发明申请
    Delta Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Method of Manufacture of the Same 审中-公开
    三角翼无人机(UAV)及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140197280A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US13572877

    申请日:2012-08-13

    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the field of small-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The delta wing vehicle consists of an isosceles triangular shaped lifting body milled from Styrofoam. The longitudinal axis is approximately 65% of the lateral axis. The horizontal wing projections, or tiplets, are attached to the main lifting body at an approximately 10 degree upward angle from horizontal, have a 30 degree sweep back leading edge, and each one comprises 5% of the total wing area. The airfoil is a rhomboid or diamond shape. The chord is swept back at a 45-degree angle from the longitudinal centerline. The airfoil is symmetrical about the longitudinal center. The aircraft is controlled by a set of combined elevator/aileron surfaces (elevons) at the rear as well as a vertical stabilizer/rudder combination. This resulting lightweight UAV can make flat (unbanked) unbanked turns, fly in high winds, and has superior flexibility in payload capability.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及小型无人机(UAV)领域。 三角翼车由聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料研磨的等腰三角形提升体组成。 纵向轴线约为横轴的65%。 水平机翼突出物或者台阶以与水平方向大约10度的角度附接到主提升体,具有30度的倒退前缘,并且每个包括总机翼面积的5%。 翼型是菱形或菱形。 弦从纵向中心线以45度角扫掠。 翼型件关于纵向中心对称。 飞机由后面的一组组合式电梯/副翼表面(电梯)以及垂直稳定器/方向舵组合控制。 这种轻型无人机可以使平坦(无库存)的无库存转弯,高风飞行,并且在有效载荷能力方面具有卓越的灵活性。

    LANDING SYSTEM
    96.
    发明申请
    LANDING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    登陆系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130001366A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:US13583765

    申请日:2011-03-10

    CPC classification number: B64F1/02 B64C2201/182

    Abstract: A system for landing a VTOL aircraft on a landing platform, comprises a) a net, positioned in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the landing platform; b) proximity sensors suitable to provide data indicative of the distance and orientation of the aircraft from said net; c) sensors suitable to gauge environmental conditions relevant to the landing of the aircraft; and d) control apparatus to control the speed at which the aircraft approaches said net.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在着陆平台上着陆VTOL飞机的系统,包括:a)网,其位于基本上平行于着陆平台平面的平面中; b)接近传感器,适于提供表示飞机距离所述网络的距离和方向的数据; c)适合测量与飞机着陆有关的环境条件的传感器; 以及d)控制装置来控制飞行器接近所述网络的速度。

    System and methods for airborne launch and recovery of aircraft
    97.
    发明授权
    System and methods for airborne launch and recovery of aircraft 有权
    机载发射和恢复飞机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08231083B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-31

    申请号:US12062861

    申请日:2008-04-04

    Abstract: A system and methods for airborne launch and recovery of aircraft. In one embodiment the system comprises a flexible tether configured to be towed behind an airborne mother ship. A drag device is secured to a distal end of the flexible tether to generate drag and maintain tension in the flexible tether. A reel associated with the mother ship anchors a proximal portion of the flexible tether and selectively lets out and takes up the flexible tether to adjust a length of the flexible tether. A capture mechanism associated with the aircraft engages the flexible tether to secure the aircraft to the flexible tether. In certain embodiments of the present methods, a flexible tether is deployed from an airborne mother ship. An aircraft translates forward and rearward along the flexible tether. Alternatively, the aircraft translates forward and rearward as the flexible tether taken up and let out from the mother ship. Prior to launch, the weight of the aircraft is transferred from the flexible tether to the wings. During recovery, the weight of the aircraft is transferred from the wings to the flexible tether.

    Abstract translation: 飞机机载发射和恢复的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,系统包括被配置为被拖到空中母舰后面的柔性系绳。 牵引装置固定到柔性系绳的远端以产生阻力并保持柔性系绳中的张力。 与母船相关联的卷轴锚定柔性系绳的近端部分,并且选择性地放出并吸收柔性系绳以调节柔性系绳的长度。 与飞行器相关联的捕获机构接合柔性系绳以将飞行器固定到柔性系绳。 在本方法的某些实施例中,柔性系绳从空中母舰部署。 飞机沿着柔性系绳向前和向后平移。 或者,飞机向前和向后平移,因为柔性系绳被从母船出来。 在发射之前,飞机的重量从柔性系绳转移到机翼。 在恢复期间,飞机的重量从翼转移到柔性系绳。

    Methods and apparatus for aerial recovery of flying apparatus
    98.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for aerial recovery of flying apparatus 有权
    飞行装置空中回收方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US08191828B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-05

    申请号:US12120065

    申请日:2008-05-13

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which may allow a first vehicle to recover a second air vehicle while both are moving. The first vehicle and the second air vehicle may be traveling at different velocities. An attachment member of the second air vehicle may attach to a recovery member of the first vehicle while the first vehicle and the second air vehicle are traveling at different velocities. The recovery member attached to the second air vehicle may move relative to and along an exterior surface of the first vehicle in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the first vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统,其可以允许第一车辆在移动时都恢复第二空中车辆。 第一车辆和第二空中车辆可以以不同的速度行驶。 当第一车辆和第二空中车辆以不同的速度行驶时,第二空中车辆的附接构件可以附接到第一车辆的回收构件。 附接到第二空气车辆的回收构件可以在与第一车辆的行进方向基本平行的方向上相对于第一车辆的外表面移动并沿其移动。

    HARPON D'ANCRAGE PAR EXEMPLE D'UN AERONEF ET SYSTEME D'ANCRAGE COMPORTANT UN TEL HARPON
    99.
    发明申请
    HARPON D'ANCRAGE PAR EXEMPLE D'UN AERONEF ET SYSTEME D'ANCRAGE COMPORTANT UN TEL HARPON 有权
    HARPON D'ANCRAGE PAR EXEMPLE D'UN AERONEF ET SYSTEME D'ANCRAGE COMPLEANT UN TEL HARPON

    公开(公告)号:US20120091272A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-19

    申请号:US13262248

    申请日:2010-04-01

    CPC classification number: F16B21/16 B64C2201/182 B64F1/125

    Abstract: An anchoring harpoon (1) intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate (2) of a platform, includes a jack member (3) including a cylinder element (4) containing a mobile piston element (5) provided with a rod (6) that extends beyond the cylinder element, the free end of which includes a harpoon head (7) that is hooked in the grate and includes retaining fingers (8, 13, 14) that can be moved between a retracted position and an active position by control elements (9). The jack member is connected to a pressurized fluid source (30) by the control elements (31) and the pressurized fluid source includes a consumable gas cartridge (30).

    Abstract translation: 特别是用于飞机的锚定鱼叉(1)能够与平台的锚固格栅(2)协作,包括一个千斤顶构件(3),其包括一个包含移动活塞元件(5)的气缸元件(4) 具有延伸超过气缸元件的杆(6),其自由端包括钩在篦子中的鱼叉头(7),并且包括保持指(8,13,14),其能够在缩回位置 和控制元件(9)的主动位置。 插座构件通过控制元件(31)连接到加压流体源(30),加压流体源包括可消耗的气体盒(30)。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE RETRIEVAL OF A SMALLER UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE BY A LARGER UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
    100.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE RETRIEVAL OF A SMALLER UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE BY A LARGER UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE 审中-公开
    通过大型无人驾驶航空器检索小型无人驾驶航空器的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120048996A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US13171690

    申请日:2011-06-29

    CPC classification number: B64C39/024 B64C2201/021 B64C2201/182

    Abstract: A system and method are provided for using a first aircraft to retrieve a second aircraft. The first aircraft is typically larger than the second aircraft. A minimum airspeed of the first aircraft is typically greater than a maximum airspeed of the second aircraft. The first aircraft flies in a substantially circular pattern and extends a tow line, such that the tow line forms a substantially helical shape behind and below the first aircraft. Due to the helical shape, there is at least one point along the extended tow line at which the speed of the tow line is substantially equal to the speed of the second aircraft. The second aircraft can readily latch onto the tow line at that point, thereby minimizing potential damage otherwise caused by differential airspeeds.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用第一飞机来检索第二飞行器的系统和方法。 第一架飞机通常比第二架飞机大。 第一架飞机的最小空速通常大于第二架飞机的最大空速。 第一架飞机以大致圆形的形式飞行,并延伸一条拖绳,使得拖绳在第一架飞机后面和下面形成一个基本上螺旋形的形状。 由于螺旋形状,沿着延伸的牵引线存在至少一个点,牵引线的速度基本上等于第二飞行器的速度。 第二架飞机可以在那一点上容易地卡在牵引线上,从而最大程度地减少由差速器空速引起的潜在伤害。

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