INTELLIGENT SELF-LEVELING DOCKING SYSTEM
    125.
    发明申请
    INTELLIGENT SELF-LEVELING DOCKING SYSTEM 有权
    智能自锁式系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140124621A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:US13991063

    申请日:2011-11-09

    Abstract: A docking system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is described that provides a stable landing and take-off area as well as, in some embodiments, refueling and/or data transfer capabilities. The docking system may be portable to provide a ready docking area for a UAV in areas that may not otherwise be suitable for UAV operation. The docking system may include a landing surface, an orientation mechanism that adjusts the landing surface to provide a level landing area, and an alignment mechanism coupled with the landing surface that moves a UAV resting on the landing surface to a predetermined location on the landing surface for automated refueling of the UAV. A latching mechanism may secure the UAV to the landing surface when the UAV is located at the predetermined location.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于无人机(UAV)的对接系统,其提供稳定的着陆和起飞区域,以及在一些实施例中,加油和/或数据传输能力。 对接系统可以是便携式的,以便在可能不适合于UAV操作的区域中为UAV提供准备好的对接区域。 对接系统可以包括着陆表面,调整着陆表面以提供水平着陆区域的定向机构,以及与着陆表面联接的对准机构,其将搁置在着陆表面上的UAV移动到着陆表面上的预定位置 用于无人机的自动加油。 当UAV位于预定位置时,闩锁机构可将UAV固定到着陆面。

    Decision aid device for assisting the landing of an aircraft on the deck of a ship
    126.
    发明授权
    Decision aid device for assisting the landing of an aircraft on the deck of a ship 有权
    用于辅助飞机在船的甲板上着陆的决策援助装置

    公开(公告)号:US08612070B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-17

    申请号:US12945602

    申请日:2010-11-12

    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。

    AUTONOMOUS RESUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    127.
    发明申请
    AUTONOMOUS RESUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    自动恢复系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130332008A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-12

    申请号:US13493551

    申请日:2012-06-11

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a system and method of automatically transporting cargo from a loading station to an unloading station using a vehicle. Loading and unloading of cargo may be accomplished automatically without the need for human operators of either the loading station, the unloading station, or the vehicle. The unloading and loading station each comprise guide rails and a plurality of directional signal sources used by the vehicle to control its current position so that it may retrieve and deliver a target load. The vehicle comprises at least one sensor for detecting modulated directional signals and a controller to control the current position of the vehicle based on the received signals.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及使用车辆将货物从装载站自动运送到卸载站的系统和方法。 货物的装载和卸载可以自动完成,而不需要装载站,卸货站或车辆的人员操作。 卸载和装载站各自包括导轨和由车辆使用以控制其当前位置的多个定向信号源,使得其可以检索和传送目标负载。 车辆包括用于检测调制方向信号的至少一个传感器和基于接收到的信号来控制车辆的当前位置的控制器。

    Twin rotor flying vehicle
    128.
    发明授权
    Twin rotor flying vehicle 有权
    双转子飞行器

    公开(公告)号:US08579228B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-12

    申请号:US12682276

    申请日:2008-10-10

    Abstract: A flying vehicle is provided that comprises first and second rotors respectively mounted in rotation about first and second rotation axes, the first rotor including a first group of blades extending in a first blade plane and the second rotor including a second group of blades extending in a second blade plane, each of the first and second rotors being rotated by a driving means of the machine. The driving means includes at least one engine arranged between said rotors and between said first and second blade planes.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种飞行器,其包括分别围绕第一和第二旋转轴线旋转地安装的第一和第二转子,所述第一转子包括在第一叶片平面中延伸的第一组叶片,并且所述第二转子包括第二组叶片, 第二叶片平面,第一和第二转子中的每一个由机器的驱动装置旋转。 驱动装置包括布置在所述转子之间以及所述第一和第二叶片平面之间的至少一个发动机。

    Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft
    129.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft 有权
    用于自动启动,检索和维护悬停飞机的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08453966B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US12702935

    申请日:2010-02-09

    Abstract: An aircraft capable of thrust-borne flight can be automatically retrieved, serviced, and launched using equipment suitable for use on a small vessel, or a base with similarly limited space or irregular motion. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable, and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture of a base apparatus. Continued translation of the aircraft may pull the cable clear of the apparatus, in which case it can continue in free flight and return for another retrieval attempt. Alternatively, the cable will be dragged along guiding surfaces of the apparatus into and through a slot or similar channel, until its free end is captured. The aircraft, having thus become anchored to the base station, is then pulled down by the cable into a receptacle. Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe on the aircraft, while directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture. Once mated to the fixture, the cable can be released and stored aboard the aircraft; the aircraft can be automatically shut down; and fueling or other servicing can be completed through appropriate connectors in the docking fixture. The aircraft can remain docked as needed, and when desired, be automatically started and tested in preparation for launch. It can then be released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle can thus accomplished with simple and economical apparatus. It can be used with low risk of damage, and only moderate piloting accuracy.

    Abstract translation: 可以使用适合在小型船舶上使用的设备或具有相似空间或不规则运动的基座来自动检索,维修和启动能够推力飞行的飞机。 为了进行检索,飞机将一个加权电缆丢弃,并以相对较低的速度将其拉到一个基本设备的宽孔中。 飞机的连续翻译可将电缆从设备中拉出,在这种情况下,它可以继续自由飞行并返回以进行另外的检测尝试。 或者,电缆将沿着设备的引导表面拖入并穿过槽或相似的通道,直到其自由端被捕获。 因此,已经锚定到基站的飞机然后被电缆拉到插座中。 插座的导向面调整飞机上探头的位置和方向,同时引导探头与对接固定装置配合。 一旦配合到固定装置上,电缆可以被释放并存放在飞机上; 飞机可以自动关机; 并且可以通过对接固定装置中的适当连接器来完成加油或其它维修。 飞机可以根据需要保持对接,并且在需要时,可以自动启动和测试以准备发射。 然后可以将其释放到免费飞行中。 因此,可以用简单而经济的装置实现完整的地面处理循环。 它可以使用低损害风险,只有适度的驾驶准确性。

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