Autonomous, back-packable computer-controlled breakaway unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
    121.
    发明申请
    Autonomous, back-packable computer-controlled breakaway unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 失效
    自主的,可回填计算机控制的无人机(UAV)

    公开(公告)号:US20060091258A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-04

    申请号:US10976153

    申请日:2004-10-29

    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。

    Unmanned aerial vehicle for logistical delivery
    124.
    发明申请
    Unmanned aerial vehicle for logistical delivery 失效
    无人机用于后勤运输

    公开(公告)号:US20050006525A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-13

    申请号:US10856360

    申请日:2004-05-27

    Abstract: A hollow elliptical-cylindrical hull conformingly houses a hollow rectangular-prismatic cabin whereby the four longitudinal parallel outside edges of the latter make contact with the inside surface of the former. The fully constructed aircraft (either non-powered or powered) includes the integral hull-plus-cabin structure along with nose, tail and airfoil structures that are coupled therewith. The cabin conformingly accommodates hollow rectangular-prismatic modules useful for cargo storage. While the nose and/or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the modules are inserted into the cabin and the cabin is sealed. The aircraft is lifted (e.g., via airplane, helicopter, rocket or balloon) to a particular elevation and released, whereupon the two wings fully emerge and the aircraft effects controlled flight until reaching its destination. After landing, the nose and/or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the cabin is unsealed, and the modules are removed from the cabin.

    Abstract translation: 中空的椭圆柱形船体适合地容纳中空矩形棱柱舱,由此四个纵向平行的外边缘与前者的内表面接触。 完全构造的飞机(非动力或动力)包括一体的船体加舱结构以及与其结合的鼻,尾和翼型结构。 机舱适合容纳用于货物存储的中空矩形模块。 当鼻部和/或尾部结构与整体的船体 - 舱室结构脱离时,模块被插入到舱室中,舱室被密封。 飞机被提升(例如,通过飞机,直升机,火箭或气球)到特定的高度并被释放,于是两翼完全出现,并且飞机实现控制的飞行直到到达其目的地。 在着陆后,鼻部和/或尾部结构与整体式的船体 - 舱室结构脱离,舱室被开封,模块从舱室中取出。

    Flyer assembly
    125.
    发明授权
    Flyer assembly 有权
    传单装配

    公开(公告)号:US06392213B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-21

    申请号:US09690000

    申请日:2000-10-12

    Abstract: A flyer assembly is adapted for launching with, transit in, and deployment from an artillery shell having a central void region extending along a ballistic shell axis. The flyer assembly includes a jettisonable shroud and a flyer. The shroud extends along a shroud axis, and is positionable within the central void region with the shroud axis substantially parallel to the shell axis. The flyer is adapted to withstand a launch acceleration force along a flyer axis when in a first state, and to effect aerodynamic flight when in a second state. When in the first state, the flyer is positionable within the shroud with the flyer axis parallel to the shroud axis and the shell axis. The flyer includes a body member disposed about the flyer axis, and a foldable wing assembly mounted to the body member. The wing assembly is configurable in a folded state characterized by a plurality of nested wing segments when the flyer is in the first state. The wing assembly is configurable in an unfolded state characterized by a substantially uninterrupted aerodynamic surface when the flyer is in the second state. The flyer assembly is adapted to be launched from a ballistic delivery system such as an artillery cannon, and can thus reach a target quickly, without expending system energy stored within the flyer. During launch, the flyer is coupled to the shroud so as to maintain a portion of the flyer in tension during an acceleration of the flyer along the flyer axis resulting from the launch. The flyer assembly is adapted to withstand the high g-load and high temperature environments of a cannon launch, and can tolerate a set-back g load of about 16,000 g.

    Abstract translation: 飞行器组件适用于从具有沿弹道壳轴线延伸的中心空隙区域的炮弹发射,转移和展开。 传单组件包括可喷射的护罩和传单​​。 护罩沿护罩轴线延伸,并且可定位在中心空隙区域内,护罩轴线基本上平行于外壳轴线。 飞行器适于在处于第一状态时承受沿飞行器轴的发射加速力,并且在处于第二状态时实现空气动力学飞行。 当处于第一状态时,传单可定位在护罩内,飞翼轴线平行于护罩轴线和外壳轴线。 传单包括围绕飞翼轴设置的主体部件和安装到主体部件的可折叠翼组件。 翼组件可配置成折叠状态,其特征在于当传单处于第一状态时由多个嵌套翼片段组成。 机翼组件可配置为展开状态,其特征在于当传单处于第二状态时基本上不间断的空气动力学表面。 飞行器组件适于从诸如炮兵炮的弹道传送系统发射,并且因此可以快速到达目标,而不会消耗存储在飞行物内的系统能量。 在发射期间,传单联接到护罩上,以便在飞行物沿着由发射引起的飞翼轴的加速期间,使传单的一部分保持张紧。 飞行器组件适于承受大炮发射的高负载和高温环境,并且可以容忍约16,000g的安装载荷。

    Sonotube compatible unmanned aerial vehicle and system
    126.
    发明授权
    Sonotube compatible unmanned aerial vehicle and system 失效
    Sonotube兼容无人机和系统

    公开(公告)号:US6056237A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-02

    申请号:US882368

    申请日:1997-06-25

    Abstract: The present invention is generally comprised of a sonotube-compatible unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus, hereinafter referred to as a UAV, and systems for launch and control of the UAV. The UAV is generally comprised of modular sections including a nose section, a payload section, a wing and fuel tank section, and a powerplant section. The modular sections are attached to adjacent sections by uniform lock sealing rings and related components. The present invention comprises an apparatus enabling very small, man portable, ballistically launched, autonomously or semi-autonomously controlled vehicle to be deployed with preprogrammed, communicated, or telemetry mission programming. A wide range of payload packages, including emergency supplies, sensors, and antenna assemblies, may be carried, used or deployed in flight. Man-portable operation is accomplished by the use of a launch canister apparatus. The launch canister comprises retractable launch stabilizing legs, turbine engine exhaust orifices, and various antennas. The launch canister apparatus alternatively comprises a modified type "A", "B", or "C" sonotube launch canister. The system of the invention also comprises a portable Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence (C4I) control and sensing analysis console. The console is preferably ruggedized, waterproof, shockproof, and comprises necessary control and analysis computers, input/output devices, antennas, and related hardware and software for vehicle and mission control. A C4I console and/or launch canisters may be transported by means of a backpack adapted for man portability.

    Abstract translation: 本发明通常由声纳管相容的无人驾驶飞行器装置(以下称为无人机)和用于发射和控制无人机的系统组成。 无人机通常包括模块化部分,包括鼻部,有效载荷部分,机翼和燃料箱部分以及动力装置部分。 模块化部分通过均匀的锁定密封环和相关部件连接到相邻部分。 本发明包括一种能够进行预编程,通信或遥测任务编程的非常小的,便携式的,弹道发射的,自主的或半自主控制的车辆的装置。 可以在飞行中携带,使用或部署各种有效载荷包,包括应急用品,传感器和天线组件。 便携式操作通过使用发射罐装置来实现。 发射罐包括可伸缩发射稳定腿,涡轮发动机排气孔和各种天线。 发射罐装置可选地包括修改型“A”,“B”或“C”型超声波发射罐。 本发明的系统还包括便携式命令,控制,通信,计算机和智能(C4I)控制和感测分析控制台。 控制台最好是坚固耐用,防水,防震,并且包括必要的控制和分析计算机,输入/输出设备,天线以及用于车辆和任务控制的相关硬件和软件。 C4I控制台和/或发射罐可以通过适于人的便携性的背包来运输。

    Recovery system and method for capturing and securing an air vehicle to
landing platform
    127.
    发明授权
    Recovery system and method for capturing and securing an air vehicle to landing platform 失效
    用于捕获和固定飞机到达平台的恢复系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5560568A

    公开(公告)日:1996-10-01

    申请号:US261901

    申请日:1994-06-15

    Applicant: Hugh Schmittle

    Inventor: Hugh Schmittle

    Abstract: Apparatus and method for recovering and arresting an aircraft on a floating platform is disclosed. The aircraft has a fuselage, a wing, and a source of propulsion for propelling the aircraft in flight. During landing approach, an inflatable cushion attached to the fuselage is deployed below the fuselage via inflation. In the inflated condition, a fastening material disposed on a downward facing surface of the cushion is thereby adapted to adhesively contact the floating platform deck so that the forward motion of the aircraft is slowed and arrested. In the preferred embodiment, the fastening material is one of male or female VELCRO.RTM. which is adapted to mate with corresponding VELCRO.RTM. material covering the platform deck.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在浮动平台上恢复和拦截飞行器的装置和方法。 这架飞机有一个机身,一个机翼和一个推进的来源,用于在飞行中推进飞机。 在着陆过程中,通过充气将附着在机身上的充气垫部署在机身的下方。 在充气状态下,设置在缓冲垫的向下的表面上的紧固材料因此适于与浮动平台甲板粘合地接触,使得飞行器的向前运动变慢并且被阻止。 在优选实施例中,紧固材料是男性或女性VELCRO TM之一,其适于与覆盖平台甲板的相应的VELCRO TM材料配合。

    Techniques for emplacing an unmanned aerial vehicle launcher prior to launching an unmanned aerial vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US09862505B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-09

    申请号:US14225751

    申请日:2014-03-26

    CPC classification number: B64F1/06 B64C39/024 B64C2201/084

    Abstract: A technique is directed to launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The technique involves positioning a UAV launcher over a ground location. The technique further involves installing, after the UAV launcher is positioned over the ground location and prior to launching the UAV, an anchor into the ground location to anchor the UAV launcher to the ground location. The technique further involves operating, after the UAV launcher is anchored to the ground location, the UAV launcher to impart launching force onto the UAV to launch the UAV, the anchor holding the UAV launcher substantially in place at the ground location to minimize energy loss as the UAV launcher imparts launching force onto the UAV. In some arrangements, the UAV launcher is capable of pivoting while remaining anchored between launches to accommodate changes in wind direction while maintaining substantial connection to the ground location for enhanced consistency and performance.

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