公开(公告)号：US08612070B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12945602

申请日：2010-11-12

Applicant: Rémi Geoffroy ,  Patrick Garrec ,  Yannick Thiry ,  Patrick Cazaux

Inventor： Rémi Geoffroy ,  Patrick Garrec ,  Yannick Thiry ,  Patrick Cazaux

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06G7/70

CPC classification number: B64F1/18 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  G05D1/0684 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: A device for aiding the deck-landing of an aircraft, the aircraft being controlled remotely from a mobile station, such as a ship, includes means for receiving data from the aircraft, notably attitudes of the aircraft, the aircraft hovering ready to land on deck, the deck-landing decision having to be taken under certain conditions that must all be met, the device including a computer making it possible to deliver temporal indicators indicating that all the conditions are met. The device includes a temporal gauge including a temporal graduation indicating mobile graphical zones representing the periods during which all the conditions are met for authorizing a deck-landing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于辅助飞机的甲板着陆的装置，从诸如船舶等移动台远程控制的飞机包括用于从飞行器接收数据的手段，特别是飞机的态度，飞机翱翔准备着陆在甲板上 ，必须在必须满足的某些条件下采取甲板着陆决定，该装置包括使得能够传递指示满足所有条件的时间指示的计算机。 该装置包括时间计量器，其包括表示移动图形区域的时间分度，表示满足所有条件以批准甲板着陆的时段。

公开(公告)号：US08469307B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13270872

申请日：2011-10-11

Applicant: Paul E Arlton ,  David J Arlton

Inventor： Paul E Arlton ,  David J Arlton

IPC: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/54 ,  B64C27/58

CPC classification number: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A rotary wing vehicle includes a body structure having an elongated tubular backbone or core, and a counter-rotating coaxial rotor system having rotors with each rotor having a separate motor to drive the rotors about a common rotor axis of rotation. The rotor system is used to move the rotary wing vehicle in directional flight.

Abstract translation: 旋转翼车辆包括具有细长管状骨架或芯体的主体结构，以及具有转子的反向旋转同轴转子系统，每个转子具有单独的电动机，以围绕公共转子旋转轴线驱动转子。 转子系统用于在定向飞行中移动旋翼机。

公开(公告)号：US08439301B1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US13552591

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: David A. Lussier ,  Andrew J. Delisle ,  Philip M. Torrence

Inventor： David A. Lussier ,  Andrew J. Delisle ,  Philip M. Torrence

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/02

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system provides for UAV deployment and remote, unattended operation with reduced logistics requirements. The system includes a launcher that can include one or more launch tubes, each launch tube configured to house a UAV in a canister and one or more gas generators operatively connected to each canister and configured to push the UAV out of the launch tube by releasing gas into the canister. A controller for activating the gas generators can sequentially, and with a predetermined time delay, expel the UAV with a desired velocity and acceleration. The system further includes a UAV recovery device, a power supply, a security subsystem, a command and control subsystem and a communications subsystem. Command, control and communications can be provided between a remote station and the UAV.

Abstract translation: 无人飞行器（UAV）系统提供无人机部署和远程无人值守操作，物流需求减少。 该系统包括可以包括一个或多个发射管的发射器，每个发射管被配置成容纳罐中的UAV和可操作地连接到每个罐的一个或多个气体发生器，并且被配置为通过释放气体将UAV推出发射管 进入罐 用于激活气体发生器的控制器可以顺序地并且以预定的时间延迟以期望的速度和加速度排出UAV。 该系统还包括UAV恢复装置，电源，安全子系统，命令和控制子系统以及通信子系统。 可以在远程站和无人机之间提供命令，控制和通信。

公开(公告)号：US20120205488A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13367494

申请日：2012-02-07

Applicant: David Powell ,  Earl Mark ,  John T. Houck ,  Keith Huber

Inventor： David Powell ,  Earl Mark ,  John T. Houck ,  Keith Huber

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A system for launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) payload includes a launch tube, liquid rocket, and launch control assembly. The rocket is positioned in the launch tube and contains the UAV payload. A booster assembly may include a canister partially filled with liquid. A gas cylinder is filled with compressed gas. The liquid is pre-pressurized by the gas or mixed with the gas right before launch such that, upon launch, liquid and gaseous thrust stages launch the rocket to a threshold altitude. The UAV payload deploys after reaching the threshold altitude. Optional stability tubes may be connected to the launch tube, which may be buoyant for water-based operations. An optional tether may be connected to the liquid rocket for arresting its flight prior to reaching apogee. The UAV payload is not launched directly by the gas/liquid mix. A method of launching the UAV payload is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于发射无人机（UAV）有效载荷的系统包括发射管，液体火箭和发射控制组件。 火箭定位在发射管中，并包含无人机的有效载荷。 增压组件可以包括部分地填充有液体的罐。 气瓶内充满压缩气体。 液体被气体预加压或在发射前与气体混合，使得在发射时，液体和气体推进阶段将火箭发射到阈值高度。 无人机有效载荷在达到阈值高度后部署。 可选的稳定管可以连接到发射管，其可以浮动用于水基操作。 可选的系绳可以连接到液体火箭，以在达到远地点之前停止其飞行。 无人机有效载荷不直接由气/液混合发射。 还公开了一种启动无人机有效载荷的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08172177B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US12455323

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Gibert H. Lovell ,  Eric Chi-Kai Hui ,  Merrill Keith Umbreit

Inventor： Gibert H. Lovell ,  Eric Chi-Kai Hui ,  Merrill Keith Umbreit

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A stabilized UAV recovery system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment for UAV recovery over water, the system includes ship-based elements and UAV-based elements. The ship-based elements include a robot arm that holds a capture mechanism over the side of the ship while compensating for wave-induced ship motion. The UAV-based elements include a hook mounted to the top of the UAV fuselage. With the capture mechanism held stable from the perspective of a UAV approaching from behind or in front of the mechanism, the UAV is flown under it, snagging an arresting line with the hook. With continued forward motion of the UAV, the arresting line pulls out of a winch drum that is coupled to a brake, bringing the UAV to rest.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种稳定的无人机恢复系统。 在用于无人机在水上回收的说明性实施例中，该系统包括基于船的元件和基于UAV的元件。 船上元件包括一个机器人手臂，其在船舶侧面保持捕获机构，同时补偿波浪引起的船舶运动。 基于UAV的元件包括安装在UAV机身顶部的挂钩。 无人机从后方或前方机动化的角度来看，捕获机制稳定下来，无人机在其下方飞行，阻拦了一条拦截线。 随着无人机的持续向前运动，停止线从与制动器耦合的绞车鼓拉出，使无人机休息。

公开(公告)号：US08167242B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12893407

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: William R. McDonnell

Inventor： William R. McDonnell

IPC: B64C25/68

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机（无人机）的方法（10）。 优选的发射方法是将UAV（10）运送到高度，使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞（8）。 无人机被丢弃，并在潜水中获得足够的空速，执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线（4）上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆，然后被绞盘回到船（2）。

公开(公告)号：US08162256B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12051552

申请日：2008-03-19

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Yogendra Y. Sheoran

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Yogendra Y. Sheoran

IPC: B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: A launch and capture system for capturing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle having a thruster and a duct configured to direct airflow generated by the thruster includes a capture plate and an extension. The capture plate is configured to alter the airflow and generate a force attracting the duct to the capture plate. The extension is coupled to the capture plate, and is configured to at least facilitate holding the VTOL vehicle against the capture plate.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获具有推进器和构造成引导由推进器产生的气流的管道的垂直起飞和着陆（VTOL）车辆的发射和捕获系统包括捕获板和延伸部。 捕获板被配置为改变气流并产生吸引到捕获板的管道的力。 延伸部联接到捕获板，并且被构造成至少有利于将VTOL车辆保持抵靠捕获板。

公开(公告)号：US08028952B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US12059389

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: James M. Urnes, Sr.

Inventor： James M. Urnes, Sr.

IPC: B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B63B35/50 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: A system to launch and recover an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) aircraft has a pole member attached to a deck of a ship. An arm member is attached to the pole member and extends away from the pole member in an approximately horizontal direction. The arm member is able to move rotationally and vertically on the pole member. An attachment mechanism is attached to a distal end of the arm member for holding and capturing the UAV aircraft. Momentum of the UAV aircraft causes the arm member to move rotationally around and vertically on the pole member when the UAV aircraft is coupled to the attachment mechanism.

Abstract translation: 发射和恢复无人机（UAV）飞机的系统具有连接在船甲板上的极板。 臂构件附接到极构件并且在近似水平的方向上远离极构件延伸。 臂构件能够在极构件上旋转且垂直地移动。 附接机构附接到臂构件的远端，用于保持和捕获无人机。 UAV飞机的动量使得当UAV飞机联接到附接机构时，臂构件在极构件上旋转移动并垂直移动。

公开(公告)号：US08014909B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US10575223

申请日：2004-03-25

Applicant: Kenneth E. Builta ,  James E. Harris ,  Bryan P. Honza ,  Jeffrey W. Epp ,  Kynn J. Schulte

Inventor： Kenneth E. Builta ,  James E. Harris ,  Bryan P. Honza ,  Jeffrey W. Epp ,  Kynn J. Schulte

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B64C13/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0684

Abstract: A system for controlling flight of an aircraft has sensors (37, 43), a receiver (45), and a digital control system (57), all of which are carried aboard the aircraft. The sensors (37, 43) determine the position of the aircraft relative to the earth and the inertial movement of the aircraft. The receiver (45) receives transmitted data (51, 55) communicating the position and movement of a reference vehicle relative to the earth. The control system (57) calculates the position and velocity of the aircraft relative to the reference vehicle using the data from the sensors (37, 43) and the receiver (45) and then commands flight control devices (33) on the aircraft for maneuvering the aircraft in a manner that maintains a selected position and/or velocity relative to the reference vehicle. The system allows use of a graphical or tactile user interfaces.

Abstract translation: 用于控制飞机飞行的系统具有传感器（37,43），接收器（45）和数字控制系统（57），所有这些都被携带在飞行器上。 传感器（37,43）确定飞行器相对于地球的位置和飞行器的惯性运动。 接收器（45）接收传送参考车辆相对于地球的位置和移动的传送数据（51,55）。 控制系统（57）使用来自传感器（37,43）和接收器（45）的数据来计算飞机相对于参考车辆的位置和速度，然后命令飞行器上的飞行控制装置（33）进行操纵 飞行器以相对于参考车辆保持选定位置和/或速度的方式。 该系统允许使用图形或触觉的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20110127378A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：US13020970

申请日：2011-02-04

Applicant: William R. McDonnell

Inventor： William R. McDonnell

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机（无人机）的方法（10）。 优选的发射方法是将UAV（10）运送到高度，使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞（8）。 无人机被丢弃，并在潜水中获得足够的空速，执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线（4）上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆，然后被绞盘回到船（2）。