公开(公告)号：US09592908B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14661955

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Kristofer Gentry

IPC: B64C25/52 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C25/24 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/001 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C25/18 ,  B64C25/24 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/008 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing gear assembly that includes adjustable landing gear extension that may be extended or contracted so that the body of the UAV is contained in a horizontal plane when the UAV is landed, even on sloping surfaces. For example, when a UAV is landing, the slope of the surface may be determined and the landing gear extensions adjusted based on the slope so that the body of the UAV remains approximately horizontal when the UAV lands and is supported by the landing gear extensions.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了无人机（UAV）起落架组件的构造，其包括可调节的起落架延伸部，其可以被延伸或收缩，使得当UAV降落时UAV的车身包含在水平面中，即使在倾斜 表面。 例如，当UAV着陆时，可以确定表面的斜率，并且基于斜率来调整起落架延伸部，使得当UAV着陆并由起落架延伸部支撑时，UAV的车身保持大致水平。

公开(公告)号：US09573684B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14502707

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gur Kimchi ,  Daniel Buchmueller ,  Scott A. Green ,  Brian C. Beckman ,  Scott Isaacs ,  Amir Navot ,  Fabian Hensel ,  Avi Bar-Zeev ,  Severan Sylvain Jean-Michel Rault

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G01C21/20

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: This disclosure describes an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) configured to autonomously deliver items of inventory to various destinations. The UAV may receive inventory information and a destination location and autonomously retrieve the inventory from a location within a materials handling facility, compute a route from the materials handling facility to a destination and travel to the destination to deliver the inventory.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了一种无人驾驶飞行器（“UAV”），被配置为自动地向多个目的地递送库存物品。 无人机可以接收库存信息和目的地位置，并自动从材料处理设施中的位置检索库存，计算从材料处理设施到目的地的路线，并前往目的地传送库存。

公开(公告)号：US09561852B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14987155

申请日：2016-01-04

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Brian S. Beaman ,  Eric V. Kline ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Aspects include a system for transferring a payload between drones. The system includes a first drone having a first member and a first controller, the first member having a first coupling device on one end, the first member being configured to carry a payload, the first controller being configured to change a first altitude and orientation of the first drone. A second drone includes a second member and controller, the second member having a second coupling device on one end, the second member being configured to receive the payload, the second controller being configured to change a second altitude and orientation of the second drone. The controllers cooperate to change at least one of the first and second altitude, and the first and second orientation to operably engage the first coupling device to the second coupling device for transferring the payload from the first member to the second member.

Abstract translation: 方面包括用于在无人机之间传送有效载荷的系统。 该系统包括具有第一构件和第一控制器的第一无人机，第一构件在一端具有第一联接装置，第一构件被配置为承载有效载荷，第一控制器被配置为改变第一高度和方位 第一个无人机。 第二无人机包括第二构件和控制器，所述第二构件在一端具有第二联接装置，所述第二构件被配置为接收所述有效载荷，所述第二控制器被配置为改变所述第二无人机的第二高度和取向。 控制器协作以改变第一和第二高度中的至少一个，以及第一和第二取向以将第一联接装置可操作地接合到第二联接装置，以将有效载荷从第一构件传递到第二构件。

公开(公告)号：US20170010624A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US14794054

申请日：2015-07-08

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Richard Carpenter

IPC: G05D7/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G01N1/10

Abstract: A system for collecting a fluid sample from a machine having a fluid module is provided. The system includes a docking station disposed on the machine. The system also includes a pump selectively disposed in fluid communication with the fluid module of the machine. The pump is configured to draw a fluid from the fluid module. The system further includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The UAV is configured to detachably dock onto the docking station. The UAV is also configured to collect the fluid sample from the pump.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从具有流体模块的机器收集流体样品的系统。 该系统包括设置在机器上的坞站。 该系统还包括选择性地设置成与机器的流体模块流体连通的泵。 泵配置成从流体模块中抽取流体。 该系统还包括无人机（UAV）。 UAV被配置为可拆卸地停靠在坞站上。 UAV还被配置为从泵收集流体样品。

公开(公告)号：US20160375984A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15259451

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: B64C17/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C17/02 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G05D1/101 ,  H04W24/04

Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to perform physical functions on a cell tower at a cell site include flying the UAV at or near the cell site, wherein the UAV comprises one or more manipulable members; moving the one or more manipulable members when proximate to a location at the cell tower where the physical functions are performed to effectuate the physical functions; and utilizing one or more counterbalancing techniques during the moving ensuring a weight distribution of the UAV remains substantially the same.

Abstract translation: 使用无人机（UAV）在小区站点的小区塔进行物理功能的系统和方法包括在该小区站点附近飞行无人机，其中无人机包括一个或多个可操纵构件; 当接近执行物理功能的单元塔的位置以移动一个或多个可操纵构件以实现物理功能; 并且在移动期间利用一种或多种平衡技术确保无人机的重量分布保持基本相同。

公开(公告)号：US20160363938A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14737814

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV ,  JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS ,  MICHAEL CYRUS

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C29/00 ,  G08G7/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/005 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0017 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G7/02 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an alternative distributed airborne transportation system. In some embodiments, a method for distributed airborne transportation includes: providing an airborne vehicle with a wing and a wing span, having capacity to carry one or more of passengers or cargo; landing of the airborne vehicle near one or more of passengers or cargo and loading at least one of passengers or cargo; taking-off and determining a flight direction for the airborne vehicle; locating at least one other airborne vehicle, which has substantially the same flight direction; and joining at least one other airborne vehicle in flight formation and forming a fleet, in which airborne vehicles fly with the same speed and direction and in which adjacent airborne vehicles are separated by distance of less than 100 wing spans.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种替代的分布式机载运输系统。 在一些实施例中，一种用于分布式机载运输的方法包括：向机载车辆提供机翼和机翼跨度，具有携带乘客或货物中的一个或多个的能力; 机载车辆靠近一个或多个乘客或货物并装载至少一个乘客或货物; 起飞和确定机载飞行方向; 至少定位一个具有大致相同的飞行方向的其他机载车辆; 并将至少一架其他机载车辆接入飞行形成并形成一个舰队，其中机载车辆以相同的速度和方向飞行，并且相邻的机载车辆以小于100个翼跨的距离分开。

公开(公告)号：US20160355257A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14732165

申请日：2015-06-05

Applicant: Dana R. CHAPPELL

Inventor： Dana R. CHAPPELL

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

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了无人驾驶空中救援系统的实施例，其可以包括：框架或底盘，着陆构件，控制系统，推进系统，推进系统支撑构件，推进系统定向机构，转子护罩或保护器，密封 设备容器，盖子或护罩，设备载体，设备释放机构，导航系统，传感器系统，声音系统，光系统，数据通信系统，应急设备系统和电源管理系统。 在一些实施例中，抛物线护罩增加了诸如声光系统的无人空中救援系统的传感器系统的性能。

公开(公告)号：US20160340037A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15224871

申请日：2016-08-01

Applicant: Michael Beaugavin Markov

Inventor： Michael Beaugavin Markov

IPC: B64D1/16 ,  A01M9/00 ,  B07B1/00 ,  A01C15/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/18

CPC classification number: B64D1/16 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01M9/0053 ,  B07B1/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/18 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes one or more electric sifters externally mounted to an aircraft and configured to store a payload. Each electric sifter includes a loading port to add the payload and a distribution apparatus to distribute the payload when the aircraft is airborne. The device also includes an uploaded program, configured to control the aircraft and the device. The uploaded program directs the aircraft to land at a designated location in response to a payload of a designated one of the one or more electric sifters reaching a predetermined level. In response to the device receives a command to activate the distribution apparatus, the distribution apparatus distributes the payload from the device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种设备。 该装置包括一个或多个外部安装到飞机上并被配置为存储有效载荷的电动筛。 每个电动筛包括加载有效载荷的装载端口和分配装置以在飞机机载时分配有效载荷。 设备还包括被配置为控制飞行器和设备的上传程序。 响应于达到预定水平的一个或多个电动筛分器中指定的一个的有效载荷，上传的程序指示飞机在指定位置着陆。 响应于设备接收到激活分发设备的命令，分配设备从设备分配有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US09501061B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14643017

申请日：2015-03-10

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy ,  Kiet Tuan Chau ,  Stephen Alton Sprigg

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G05D1/0816 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01M17/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and non-transitory process-readable media for evaluating operating conditions of an autonomous aircraft before performing a mission by executing brief near-flight testing maneuvers at a low elevation. A processor of the autonomous aircraft may receive near-flight testing maneuver instructions that indicate a near-flight testing maneuver to be executed by the autonomous aircraft. The processor may control motors to cause the aircraft to execute a near-flight testing maneuver within a testing area, obtain data indicating stability and performance information while executing the near-flight testing maneuvers, and take an action in response to the obtained data. Actions may include adjusting a position of a payload, a weight, or a portion of the aircraft based on the obtained data, and adjusting a flight plan. The near-flight testing maneuvers may include a sequence of moves for testing stability of the aircraft and payload executing a flight path under anticipated flying conditions.

Abstract translation: 方法，装置，系统和非暂时的过程可读介质，用于在执行任务之前通过在低海拔执行简短的近距离飞行测试机动来评估自主飞机的运行状况。 自主飞机的处理器可以接收飞行前的测试机动指令，指示将由自主飞机执行近飞测试机动。 处理器可以控制电机以使飞行器在测试区域内执行接近飞行的测试操作，在执行近飞测试操作时获取指示稳定性和性能信息的数据，并且响应于获得的数据采取动作。 动作可以包括基于获得的数据来调整有效载荷，重量或飞机的一部分的位置，以及调整飞行计划。 近飞测试机动可能包括一系列移动，用于测试飞机的稳定性和在预期飞行条件下执行飞行路径的有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US20160332738A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15111147

申请日：2015-10-12

Applicant: Skycat Oy

Inventor： Henri Hiisilä

IPC: B64D17/70 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D17/64

CPC classification number: B64D17/70 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64D1/04 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D7/08 ,  B64D17/64 ,  B64D25/00 ,  F41A19/58 ,  F41B7/00 ,  F41F1/00

Abstract: The object of this invention is a method to shoot an object from a flying apparatus. Into an flying apparatus, into certain part of it, like a container that consists at least of a bottom and a shell a spring will be placed, like a push spring that has been loaded in a tense state and that is locked in this position using a fixing organ and further there will be put as an extension of the spring an object to be shot out from the flying apparatus. The fixing organ is thread, metal cord, bar, strip, rope, line, or some combination of these and tension strength (T) is greater than the tension load of the push force (F) to the mentioned fixing organ. the tension strength (T) of the fixing organ is weakened to be less than the mentioned tension load by heating, burning, or melting the mentioned fixing organ by electric energy when the fixing organ breaks, the spring expands into the direction of the object and the push force (F) pushes the object out of the container and off the flying apparatus. The apparatus that is used in the present method is also an object of the invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是从飞行装置拍摄物体的方法。 进入飞行装置，进入其某一部分，如至少包括底部和壳体的容器，弹簧将被放置，就像已经加载处于紧张状态并且被锁定在该位置的推动弹簧一样，使用 一个固定器，进一步将弹簧的一个物体从飞行装置中射出。 定影器是螺纹，金属绳，棒，条，绳，线或这些的一些组合，并且拉伸强度（T）大于推动力（F）对所述定影器官的张力负荷。 固定器官的断裂强度（T）通过在定影器官断裂时通过加热，燃烧或熔化所述定影器而被弱化到小于上述的张力负荷，弹簧向物体的方向膨胀， 推动力（F）将物体从容器中推出并离开飞行装置。 本方法中使用的装置也是本发明的目的。