公开(公告)号：US09650134B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14732165

申请日：2015-06-05

Applicant: Dana R. Chappell

Inventor： Dana R. Chappell

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: Embodiments of unmanned aerial rescue systems are disclosed, which may comprise: a frame or chassis, a landing member, a control system, a propulsion system, a propulsion system support member, a propulsion system orientation mechanism, a rotor shield or protector, a sealed equipment container, a cover or shroud, an equipment carrier, an equipment release mechanism, a navigation system, a sensor system, a sound system, a light system, a data communication system, an emergency equipment system, and a power management system. In some embodiments, a parabolic shroud increases the performance of sensor systems of the unmanned aerial rescue system, such as sound and light systems.

公开(公告)号：US20170129601A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15345292

申请日：2016-11-07

Applicant: PARROT DRONES

Inventor： Mathieu Babel ,  Flavien Morra

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary-wing drone (10) comprising a drone body (30) that comprises an electronic circuit board controlling the flight of the drone, four link arms (36) comprising a propulsion unit (38) at their ends, two propulsion units each having a propeller (12) that rotates in the clockwise direction and two propulsion units each having a propeller that rotates in the anticlockwise direction, the propulsion units that have propellers that rotate in the same direction being positioned on the same diagonal line. The drone comprises a propulsion support (32) comprising the link arms (36) and a central hub (34), two pairs of symmetrical link arms each extending on either side of the central hub, the central hub (34) being capable of being coupled to the drone body (30), and the propulsion support (32) having at least one torsional bending direction extending in the horizontal plane.

公开(公告)号：US20170129352A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15413474

申请日：2017-01-24

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yuan LIN ,  Mingxi WANG ,  Hongju LI

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1822 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/362 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: All unmanned aerial vehicle dock includes a base plate, a battery replacement device for replacing a battery of an unmanned aerial vehicle, and a battery compartment mounted on the base plate and configured to receive and charge the battery. The battery replacement device includes a first linear motion mechanism mounted on the base plate, a second linear motion mechanism mounted on the first linear motion mechanism, a third linear motion mechanism mounted on the second linear motion mechanism, and a clamp mechanism mounted on the third linear motion mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20170126935A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US14971506

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Wei-Ying TAI ,  Chan-Ru CHANG ,  Chun-Wen TANG

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  H04N5/2251

Abstract: A detachable aerial photographic apparatus includes a carrier, an aircraft, a take-off delaying device and a trigger. The aircraft includes a main body disposed on the carrier, at least one propeller is pivotally furnished in the main body and a camera disposed on the main body. The take-off delaying device includes a movable member disposed on the carrier and at least one stopper connected to the movable member. The stopper is detachably connected to the aircraft for prevent the aircraft from taking off. The movable member is for detaching the stopper from the aircraft for releasing the aircraft. The trigger is electrically connected to the aircraft and the take-off delaying device. The trigger is for triggering the propeller and the movable member. A first time point when the propeller is triggered by the trigger is earlier than a second time point when the stopper is detached from the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20170089438A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14568073

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: ARISTEIDIS KOLOKYTHAS

Inventor： ARISTEIDIS KOLOKYTHAS

IPC: F16H37/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/14

CPC classification number: F16H37/065 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: A multi-electric motor driven gearbox assembly includes a main gear coupled to at least two pinion gears. Each pinion gear is connected via an associated secondary shaft to corresponding secondary shaft pulleys that are adapted to be driven by an electric motor. A one-way bearing is coupled to each pinion gear and disposed so as to allow the pinion gear to decouple relative to the secondary shaft pulley when the associated electric motor fails and to do so without creating drag on the main gear during decoupling.

公开(公告)号：US20170088277A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15163499

申请日：2016-05-24

Applicant: Reebeez, Inc.

Inventor： Ankita Ghoshal

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  H01L35/04 ,  H02P31/00 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/34 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H01L35/32

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/04 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  H01L35/00 ,  H01L35/04 ,  H01L35/12 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/28 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H02P31/00 ,  H02P2201/07 ,  H02S10/30 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a hybrid solid-state propulsion system for aerial vehicles which includes a thermoelectric generator. The thermoelectric generator includes a first heat exchanger disposed within an exhaust duct of an unmanned aerial vehicle. The thermoelectric generator further includes a first ceramic layer disposed on the first heat exchanger and a first and second metal tab bonded to the first ceramic layer. The thermoelectric generator further includes a second metal tab bonded to a second ceramic layer. At least one N-type thermoelectric leg is disposed between the first metal tab bonded to the first ceramic layer and the metal tab bonded to the second ceramic layer. Further, at least one P-type thermoelectric leg is disposed between the second metal tab bonded to the first ceramic layer and the metal tab bonded to the second ceramic layer.

公开(公告)号：US20170073070A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15362118

申请日：2016-11-28

Applicant: Zhou Tian Xing

Inventor： Zhou Tian Xing

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D7/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F3/0061 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D7/00

Abstract: An amphibious vertical takeoff and landing unmanned device with artificial intelligence (AI) system and method for managing a crisis environment and controlling one or more targets through an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The device includes a camera unit and a first plurality of tranquilizer guns. The camera unit captures an image of one or more targets. The first communication unit integrated with the camera unit to receive the image of the target. The GPS unit configured with the first communication unit to track geographical location of the one or more targets, and further tracks the itinerary of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The crisis detection unit to analyze the crisis environment. The first plurality of tranquilizer guns to receive the analyzed data from the crisis detection unit and initiates an action in order to sedate one or more targets.

Abstract translation: 具有人造智能（AI）系统的水陆两用垂直起降无人装置，用于管理危机环境并通过无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）控制一个或多个目标的方法。 该装置包括相机单元和第一组多个安定枪。 相机单元捕获一个或多个目标的图像。 与照相机单元集成的第一通信单元以接收目标的图像。 GPS单元配置有第一通信单元以跟踪一个或多个目标的地理位置，并且进一步跟踪无人驾驶飞行器的行程。 危机检测单位分析危机环境。 第一批多个安定枪从危机检测单元接收分析数据，并启动一个动作以镇静一个或多个目标。

公开(公告)号：US09586684B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14632106

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: David W. Carroll

Inventor： David W. Carroll

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D35/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/02 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: An electrically powered unmanned aircraft system (UAS or drone) including a propeller including a core formed by battery material layers as a power source and integrated as a structural component of the drone. The battery material layers can be a graphene super capacitor or a nanopore battery structure. Power available from the integrated battery material layers can be used to power an electric motor included with the drone and operating to rotate the propeller.

Abstract translation: 一种电动无人飞行器系统（UAS或无人机），其包括螺旋桨，其包括由作为动力源的电池材料层形成的芯体并且被集成为无人机的结构部件。 电池材料层可以是石墨烯超级电容器或纳米孔电池结构。 可从集成电池材料层获得的功率可用于为无人机所附带的电动机提供动力并操作以旋转螺旋桨。

公开(公告)号：US09583007B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14978443

申请日：2015-12-22

Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Inventor： Gurpreet Ubhi ,  Ashok N. Srivastava ,  Douglas M. Pasko ,  Hani Batla ,  Igor Kantor

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/26 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B60L2240/66 ,  B60L2240/662 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2250/12 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  B60L2260/42 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S2205/005 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162

Abstract: A device receives a request for a flight path from a first location to a second location in a region, and calculates the flight path based on the request and based on one or more of weather information, air traffic information, obstacle information, regulatory information, or historical information associated with the region. The device determines required capabilities for the flight path based on the request, and selects, from multiple UAVs, a particular UAV based on the required capabilities for the flight path and based on a ranking of the multiple UAVs. The device generates flight path instructions for the flight path, and provides the flight path instructions to the particular UAV to permit the particular UAV to travel from the first location to the second location via the flight path.

Abstract translation: 设备接收从区域中的第一位置到第二位置的飞行路径的请求，并且基于该请求并且基于天气信息，空中交通信息，障碍物信息，管理信息， 或与该地区相关的历史信息。 该设备基于该请求确定飞行路径的所需能力，并且基于飞行路径的所需能力并且基于多个UAV的排名从多个UAV中选择特定UAV。 该设备生成飞行路径的飞行路径指令，并且向特定UAV提供飞行路线指令，以允许特定UAV经由飞行路径从第一位置行进到第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US09573701B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14452819

申请日：2014-08-06

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Paul A. Beardsley ,  Michael Eriksson ,  Javier Alonso-Mora ,  Joern Rehder

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/362 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1835 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/042 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A method of docking and recharging using a base station and a station-mating frame on the multicopter. The base station includes an upward-facing camera that is used by a docking controller to detect the presence, position, and orientation of a frame, with infrared light-emitting diodes arranged in a predefined pattern. The controller of the base station acts to emit wireless signals to the multicopter to guide the multicopter with its station-mating frame to a predefined position above the base station. The controller transmits a wireless signal to the multicopter to reduce thrust, and the multicopter lowers itself onto a sloped receiving surface that may be arranged in a crown pattern to provide passive gravity-driven centering, which causes the station-mating frame to slide to a lowest vertical point of the receiving assembly. A locking mechanism engages to lock the frame in place and provide electrical contact for recharging.

Abstract translation: 一种使用多台飞机上的基站和站对接框架进行对接和再充电的方法。 基站包括向上的摄像机，其由对接控制器用于利用以预定模式布置的红外发光二极管来检测框架的存在，位置和取向。 基站的控制器用于向多机器发射无线信号，以引导具有其站配对帧的多机器到基站上方的预定位置。 控制器将无线信号发射到多重飞行器以减小推力，并且多机器将自身降低到倾斜的接收表面上，该倾斜的接收表面可以布置成冠状图案以提供被动重力驱动的定心，这使得站配合框架滑动到 接收组件的最低垂直点。 锁定机构接合以将框架锁定在适当位置并提供用于再充电的电气接触。