公开(公告)号：US20100012774A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US11803720

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: Jerome P. Fanucci ,  Nathan Gravelle ,  Stephen A. Schoenholtz

Inventor： Jerome P. Fanucci ,  Nathan Gravelle ,  Stephen A. Schoenholtz

IPC: B64C3/56

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/143 ,  F42B10/56 ,  F42B12/365 ,  F42B15/08 ,  F42B15/105

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle mounts a payload section to an air delivery vehicle. The air delivery vehicle includes deployable wings and tail fins for gliding or powered flight. A set of propeller blades are provided for powered flight. The propeller blades are mounted for movement from a stowed position to deployed position extending radially from the fuselage for powered flight.

公开(公告)号：US20080277524A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12100252

申请日：2008-04-09

Applicant: KEITH M. BROCK

Inventor： KEITH M. BROCK

IPC: B64C1/26

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/086

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aircraft according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a fuselage and a wing. The fuselage may be configured to generate lift in response to airflow over the fuselage. In addition, the fuselage may have at least one hole defined therethrough. A spar may be disposed through the hole and extend into at least a portion of the wing and at least a portion of the fuselage. The spar may connect the fuselage to the wings.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的用于飞行器的方法和装置与机身和机翼结合操作。 机身可以配置成响应于机身上的气流产生升力。 此外，机身可以具有穿过其中限定的至少一个孔。 翼梁可以穿过孔布置并延伸到机翼的至少一部分和机身的至少一部分。 翼梁可以将机身连接到机翼上。

公开(公告)号：US07410124B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US10509659

申请日：2004-02-19

Applicant: Stephen W. Miller ,  Matthew T. Velazquez

Inventor： Stephen W. Miller ,  Matthew T. Velazquez

IPC: F41B11/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: A portable unmanned air vehicle and launcher system including a foldable unmanned air vehicle with a pressure tube; a launch gas reservoir for holding launch gas; a launch tube operatively connected to the launch gas reservoir and having a free end that is positioned in the pressure tube of the air vehicle; a free piston positioned within the launch tube; and a free piston stop to prevent the free piston from leaving the launch tube. A first portion of the launch gas in the launch gas reservoir is released into the launch tube and forces the free piston from an initial position to an end position at which the free piston is stopped by the free piston stop.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式无人驾驶飞行器和发射系统，包括带压力管的可折叠无人驾驶飞行器; 用于发射气体的发射气藏; 操作地连接到发射气体储存器并具有位于空中载体的压力管中的自由端的发射管; 位于发射管内的自由活塞; 和自由活塞止挡件，以防止自由活塞离开发射管。 发射气体储存器中的发射气体的第一部分被释放到发射管中，并且将自由活塞从初始位置推动到自由活塞由自由活塞停止的终止位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080093501A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11877201

申请日：2007-10-23

Applicant: Stephen Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

Inventor： Stephen Miller ,  Matthew Velazquez

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: A portable unmanned air vehicle and launcher system is provided that includes a foldable unmanned air vehicle having a pressure tube; a launch gas reservoir for holding launch gas; a launch tube operatively connected to the launch gas reservoir and having a free end that is positioned in the pressure tube of the air vehicle; a free piston positioned within the launch tube; and a free piston stop to prevent the free piston from leaving the launch tube. A first portion of the launch gas in the launch gas reservoir is released into the launch tube and forces the free piston from an initial position to an end position at which the free piston is stopped by the free piston stop.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种便携式无人驾驶飞行器和发射系统，其包括具有压力管的可折叠无人驾驶飞行器; 用于发射气体的发射气藏; 操作地连接到发射气体储存器并具有位于空中载体的压力管中的自由端的发射管; 位于发射管内的自由活塞; 和自由活塞止挡件，以防止自由活塞离开发射管。 发射气体储存器中的发射气体的第一部分被释放到发射管中，并且将自由活塞从初始位置推动到自由活塞由自由活塞停止的终止位置。

公开(公告)号：US07360741B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11603815

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch guide. The carriage can accelerate when portions of the carriage and/or the launch guide move relative to each other. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing the aircraft for takeoff. A brake can arrest the motion of the gripper after launch.

Abstract translation: 描述了发射无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从包括沿发射导向装置移动的发射台的装置发射。 当滑架和/或发射引导件的部分相对于彼此移动时，托架可以加速。 由发射托架携带的夹具可以具有与飞行器接触的至少一个抓握部分，同时发射托架沿着发射轴加速。 当发射架减速时，至少一个把手部分可以与飞行器脱离接触，释放飞机起飞。 制动器可以在发射后阻止夹具的运动。

公开(公告)号：US07237750B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US10976153

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Tien Seng Chiu ,  Jay Willmott

Inventor： Tien Seng Chiu ,  Jay Willmott

IPC: B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/00 ,  A45C5/00 ,  A45C13/02 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage, a nose cone, a left wing piece, a right wing piece, and a tail section. The tail section and nose cone each join to the fuselage through mating bulkhead structures that provide quick connection capability while being readily separated so as to enable the UAV to break apart at these connection points and thereby absorb or dissipate impact upon landing. The UAV is capable of rapid assembly in the field for two-man launch and data retrieval, as well as quick disassembly into these five component parts for transport and storage in a highly compact transport case that can be carried as a backpack.

Abstract translation: 具有机身，鼻锥，左翼片，右翼片和尾部的模块化无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 尾部和鼻锥每个通过配合的隔板结构连接到机身，提供快速的连接能力，同时易于分离，以便使UAV在这些连接点处分裂，从而吸收或消散着陆时的冲击。 无人机能够在现场快速组装两人发射和数据检索，以及快速拆卸到这五个部件中，用于运输和存储，可以作为背包携带的高度紧凑的运输箱。

公开(公告)号：US20070145182A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11304535

申请日：2005-12-16

Applicant: Gregory Page

Inventor： Gregory Page

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F42B15/36

Abstract: A takeoff assist device for an air vehicle, such as an unmanned air vehicle is provided. The device features an electric motor and is much less complex and lighter than takeoff assist devices heretofore known. A body member is shaped to fit to a portion of the air vehicle. The body member defines a housing in which the majority of the components are housed, including the electric motor, a motor controller, an electrical power source and a main controller. A propeller is attached to a shaft of the electric motor outside of the housing and rotates with a shaft of the electric motor. In addition, there is a latch mechanism that removeably attaches the body member to the host air vehicle for takeoff, and then is controlled to release from the air vehicle after it is airborne at a desired airspeed and altitude. The electric motor-driven takeoff assist device can launch an air vehicle with minimal auxiliary equipment and can be remotely controlled to launch from a site at which a takeoff ready vehicle can be left for extended periods of time.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于空中客车的起飞辅助装置，例如无人机。 该装置具有电动机，并且比迄今为止已知的起飞辅助装置复杂和轻巧。 身体构件被成形为适合于空中车辆的一部分。 主体构件限定了容纳大部分部件的壳体，包括电动马达，马达控制器，电源和主控制器。 螺旋桨安装在外壳外的电动机的轴上，并与电动机的轴一起旋转。 此外，还有一个可将主体部件可移除地连接到主机空中的起飞位置的闩锁机构，然后在空气车辆以期望的空速和高度空气传播后被控制以释放。 电动马达起飞辅助装置可以发射具有最小辅助设备的空中飞行器，并且可以远程控制以从起飞准备好的车辆可以长时间留下的地点发射。

公开(公告)号：US20070084971A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11252185

申请日：2005-10-18

Applicant: Haru Miyake

Inventor： Haru Miyake

IPC: B64C13/20

CPC classification number: B64C13/20 ,  A63H27/007 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/107 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: A wireless-controlled airplane includes a flying unit and an on-ground controller which is connected to the flying unit through a communication section and flies the flying unit. The flying unit includes a body, a drive section installed on the body, a propulsion apparatus which generates a propulsive force when driven by the drive section, a main wing including a plurality of wing elements which are installed so as to be able to move with respect to each other, an opening and closing mechanism which changes the relative positions of the wing elements to change the effective area of the main wing, and a dropping apparatus which selectively holds and drops a load. By changing the effective area of the main wing, the flight speed can be changed, so the capacity and size of the drive section for rotating the propulsion apparatus can be decreased.

Abstract translation: 无线控制飞机包括飞行单元和地面控制器，其通过通信部分连接到飞行单元并飞行飞行单元。 飞行单元包括主体，安装在主体上的驱动部分，当由驱动部驱动时产生推进力的推进装置，包括多个翼元件的主翼，其安装成能够与 相对于彼此相对的改变主翼的有效面积而改变翼元件的相对位置的开闭机构，以及选择性地保持和降低载荷的下落装置。 通过改变主翼的有效面积，可以改变飞行速度，因此可以减小用于旋转推进装置的驱动部的容量和尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20070023570A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11192171

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Charles Bernard

Inventor： Charles Bernard

IPC: B64C13/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64D39/00 ,  G05D1/0027

Abstract: An aircraft attack interdiction system using an unmanned interdiction aircraft piloted using a remote control system. In-flight refueling system, weapons launcher systems and intelligence gathering equipment are mounted on the interdiction aircraft. A remote flight control operator to remotely fly the interdiction aircraft can be based on a remote flight control commander aircraft that can be flown at safe distances from targets that are attacked by the interdiction aircraft.

Abstract translation: 使用遥控系统驾驶的无人拦截飞机的飞机攻击拦截系统。 飞机上的加油系统，武器发射系统和情报搜集设备都安装在拦截飞机上。 远程飞行拦截飞机的远程飞行控制操作员可以基于远程飞行控制指挥员飞机，该飞机可以在距离被拦截飞机攻击的目标的安全距离处飞行。

公开(公告)号：US20070023568A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11139483

申请日：2005-05-31

Applicant: Hanan Rom

Inventor： Hanan Rom

IPC: B64C3/38

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: A system for slowing an air vehicle, including an independently supported aerodynamic drag device designed so that, after contact is made between the flying air vehicle and the aerodynamic drag device, one or more parts of the aerodynamic drag device are carried along by the air vehicle thereby decelerating the air vehicle, so that a majority of a kinetic energy dissipation of a combination of the air vehicle and the aerodynamic drag device is due to an aerodynamic drag of the aerodynamic drag device

Abstract translation: 一种用于减速飞行器的系统，包括独立支撑的气动阻力装置，其设计成使得在飞行空气车辆与空气动力学牵引装置接触之后，空气动力拖曳装置的一个或多个部分由机动车辆 从而使空中车辆减速，使得空中车辆和空气阻力装置的组合的大部分动能耗散是由于气动阻力装置的空气动力学阻力