公开(公告)号：US20150158587A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US13975590

申请日：2013-08-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： William Graham Patrick ,  James Ryan Burgess ,  Andrew Conrad

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may help to provide medical support via a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An illustrative UAV may include a housing, a payload, a line-deployment mechanism coupled to the housing and a line, and a payload-release mechanism that couples the line to the payload, wherein the payload-release mechanism is configured to release the payload from the line. The UAV may further include a control system configured to determine that the UAV is located at or near a delivery location and responsively: operate the line-deployment mechanism according to a variable deployment-rate profile to lower the payload to or near to the ground, determine that the payload is touching or is within a threshold distance from the ground, and responsively operate the payload-release mechanism to release the payload from the line.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以帮助经由无人机（UAV）的车队提供医疗支持。 说明性的UAV可以包括外壳，有效载荷，耦合到外壳和线路的线路部署机构，以及将线路耦合到有效载荷的有效载荷释放机构，其中所述有效载荷释放机构被配置为释放所述有效载荷 从线上 UAV还可以包括被配置为确定UAV位于交付位置处或附近的响应的控制系统：根据可变部署速率简档操作线路部署机构以将有效载荷降低到地面或靠近地面， 确定有效载荷正在接触或处于距离地面的阈值距离内，并且响应地操作有效负载释放机构以从线路释放有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US08948935B1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13732958

申请日：2013-01-02

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Peeters ,  Eric Teller ,  William Graham Patrick ,  Sergey Brin

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/7465 ,  A61B50/31 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06F19/3418

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may relate to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigating to a medical situation in order to provide medical support. An illustrative method involves a UAV (a) housing a medical-support device, (b) determining a target location associated with at least one individual in need of medical assistance, (c) navigating the UAV from a remote location to the target location, (d) the computing system making a determination that the UAV is located at the target location, and (e) in response to the determination that the UAV is located at the target location, delivering by a delivery mechanism the medical-support device for providing medical assistance for the at least one individual in need of medical assistance.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以涉及导航到医疗情况以便提供医疗支持的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 一种说明性方法涉及UAV（a）容纳医疗支持装置，（b）确定与需要医疗援助的至少一个个体相关联的目标位置，（c）将UAV从远程位置导航到目标位置， （d）所述计算系统确定所述UAV位于所述目标位置，以及（e）响应于所述UAV位于所述目标位置的确定，通过传送机构传送用于提供的所述医疗支持设备 至少需要医疗援助的个人提供医疗援助。

公开(公告)号：US20140236390A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13772161

申请日：2013-02-20

Applicant: Farrokh Mohamadi

Inventor： Farrokh Mohamadi

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: Extended-range monitoring and surveillance of facilities and infrastructure—such as oil, water, and gas pipelines and power lines—employs autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable, small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) aircraft and docking platforms for accommodating the sUAS aircraft. Monitoring and surveillance of facilities using one or more embodiments may be performed continually by the sUAS flying autonomously along a pre-programmed flight path. The sUAS aircraft may have an integrated gas collector and analyzer unit, and capability for downloading collected data and analyzer information from the sUAS aircraft to the docking platforms. The gas collector and analyzer unit may provide remote sensing and in-situ investigation of leaks and other environmental concerns as part of a “standoff” (e.g., remote from operators of the system or the facilities) survey that can keep field operators out of harm's way and monitor health of the environment.

Abstract translation: 设施和基础设施（如石油，水，天然气管道和电力线）的远程监控和监视 - 采用自主垂直起降（VTOL）能力，小型无人驾驶空中系统（sUAS）飞机和对接平台 sUAS飞机。 使用一个或多个实施例的设施的监视和监视可以通过沿着预编程的飞行路径自主地飞行的sUAS来连续执行。 sUAS飞机可能具有集成的气体收集器和分析仪单元，以及将收集的数据和分析仪信息从sUAS飞机下载到对接平台的能力。 气体收集器和分析器单元可以提供对泄漏和其他环境问题的远程感测和现场调查，作为“对抗”（例如，远离系统操作员或设施的）的调查的一部分，这可以使现场操作员不受伤害 方式和监测环境的健康。

公开(公告)号：US20140110527A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14126846

申请日：2011-06-17

Applicant: Robert L. Sing

Inventor： Robert L. Sing

IPC: B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/187

Abstract: The self-sustaining drone aircraft freight and observation system (5) comprises a fleet of jet-powered drone aircraft (10) designed to carry freight (12) only. The drones (10) operate from a separate airfield in outlying areas to decrease land costs and to avoid disturbing residential and business areas. Navigation is automated using guidance from GPS satellites (16), and the aircraft (10) can be assisted by a hydraulic catapult (13) during takeoff to reduce the fuel payload. The observation component (18) includes sensors that can observe weather conditions and emergency signals from boats, ships and other sources. The system (5) may include a large-scale energy production center and multi-acre vegetable, herb and flower production center (26). The energy production center includes solar panels (30), fuel cells (38), and batteries (44). Thus, the system (5) does not need to be connected to the public utility electrical grid.

Abstract translation: 自维持无人机飞机货运观察系统（5）包括一个仅用于运输（12）的喷气式无人机（10架）舰队。 无人机（10）从外围地区的独立机场运营，以降低土地成本，避免住宅和商业区域的不安。 导航使用GPS卫星（16）的指导进行自动化，飞机（10）可在起飞期间由液压弹射器（13）辅助以减少燃料有效载荷。 观察部件（18）包括能够观察船舶，船舶和其他来源的天气状况和紧急信号的传感器。 系统（5）可以包括一个大型能源生产中心和多英亩蔬菜，草药花卉生产中心（26）。 能源生产中心包括太阳能电池板（30），燃料电池（38）和电池（44）。 因此，系统（5）不需要连接到公共事业电网。

公开(公告)号：US20130146718A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13524937

申请日：2012-06-15

Applicant: Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Muralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

Inventor： Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Muralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

IPC: B64C9/02

CPC classification number: B64C13/28 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C3/50 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C9/08 ,  B64C9/18 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2009/005 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house deflecting actuator horns. Embodiments include one or more rudder elements which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member disposed within the fuselage housing and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.

公开(公告)号：US20120267473A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13318459

申请日：2010-09-09

Applicant: Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

Inventor： Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

IPC: B64C9/00 ,  B64C3/38

CPC classification number: B64C13/28 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C3/50 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C9/08 ,  B64C9/18 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2009/005 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (100,400,1000,1500) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils (141,142,1345,1346) having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house house deflecting actuator horns (621,622). Embodiments include one or more rudder elements (1045, 1046,1145, 1146,1245, 1345, 1346,1445, 1446,1545, 1546) which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member (1049,1149,1249,1349) disposed within the fuselage housing (1001) and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.

Abstract translation: 一种包括飞行器或无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）（100,400,1000,1500）的系统，其被配置为经由具有弹性安装的后缘的机身（141,142,1345,1346）经由机身（141,142,1345,1346）控制俯仰，滚动和/或偏航， 房屋偏转执行器喇叭（621,622）。 实施例包括一个或多个舵元件（1045,1046,1145,1146,1245,1345,1346,1445,1446,1545,1546），其可以由效应构件（1049,1149,1249,1349）可旋转地附接和致动， 设置在机身壳体（1001）内并且部分地可扩展以接合一个或多个舵元件。

公开(公告)号：US20120083945A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US13200986

申请日：2011-10-06

Applicant: John Robert OAKLEY ,  David Scott HEATH

Inventor： John Robert OAKLEY ,  David Scott HEATH

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: The present invention relates to a helicopter having a modular airframe, with multiple layers which can be connected easily, the layers which house the electronics (autopilot and navigation systems), batteries, and payload (including camera system) of the helicopter. The helicopter has four, six, and eight rotors, which can be easily changed via removing one module of the airframe. In one embodiment, the airframe has a vertical stacked appearance, and in another embodiment, a domed shape (where several of the layers are stacked internally). In one embodiment, there is a combination landing gear and camera mount. The helicopter allows for simple flight and usage by remote control, and non-remote control, users.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有模块化机身的直升机，其具有容易连接的多层，容纳直升机的电子设备（自动驾驶仪和导航系统），电池和有效载荷（包括照相机系统）的层。 直升机有四个，六个和八个转子，可以通过卸下机身的一个模块轻松更换。 在一个实施例中，机身具有垂直的堆叠外观，并且在另一个实施例中，圆顶形状（其中几个层内部堆叠）。 在一个实施例中，存在组合起落架和相机安装座。 直升机允许通过遥控器和非遥控器，用户进行简单的飞行和使用。

公开(公告)号：US20110174931A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12656154

申请日：2010-01-19

Applicant: Jean C. Berland

Inventor： Jean C. Berland

IPC: B64D17/00

CPC classification number: B64D17/025 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/107 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/08

Abstract: An AGU adapted for one-time use is provided for use with a parachute. The AGU has a frame made of wood, plywood or other biodegradable material to which the parachute suspension lines are secured. The frame includes an exterior wall having an access portal to a compartment within which an avionics unit is mounted so that one side of the avionics unit remains exposed and substantially flush with the exterior wall. The avionics unit is secured to the frame around the perimeter of the access portal using connecting elements that can be removed by accessing only the exterior wall of the frame so that the avionics unit can be easily removed following deployment. The AGU also includes a harness that is wrapped around at least a part of the AGU frame and which provides multiple attachment points for securing of the AGU to the parachute suspension lines as well as to a payload, eliminating the need for any harness structural attachment points on the AGU frame.

Abstract translation: 适用于一次性使用的AGU提供与降落伞一起使用。 AGU具有由木材，胶合板或其他生物可降解材料制成的框架，降落伞悬挂线固定在该框架上。 框架包括外壁，其具有到隔室的通路入口，在该隔间内安装有航空电子单元，使得航空电子设备的一侧保持暴露并与外壁基本齐平。 使用连接元件将航空电子单元固定在接近门槛周边的框架上，连接元件只能通过仅访问框架的外壁来移除，以便在部署后可以方便地拆下航空电子设备。 AGU还包括缠绕在AGU框架的至少一部分上的线束，并且其提供用于将AGU固定到降落伞悬挂线以及有效载荷的多个附接点，从而不需要任何线束结构附接点 在AGU框架上。

公开(公告)号：US07648105B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11645029

申请日：2006-12-26

Applicant: Storm Dunker ,  Martin Gilbert

Inventor： Storm Dunker ,  Martin Gilbert

IPC: B64D17/38 ,  B64D17/00

CPC classification number: B64D17/62 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/107 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D17/34

Abstract: A deployment brake release system for use with an airborne guidance unit (AGU) of a parachute suitable for precision cargo delivery. The parachute includes deployment brake lines secured at one end to the edge of the canopy and connected at the other end through looped ends to motor control lines. The motor control lines are, in turn, engaged with the motor of the AGU. The deployment brake release system includes at least one hook mount having a hook secured to the AGU frame. The looped ends of the deployment brake lines are engaged with the hook during rigging so that, upon deployment, opening forces are applied to the hook mount rather than the motor. After full canopy inflation, the motor, via the motor control lines, pulls on the brake line looped ends to disengage them from the hook, transferring subsequent canopy loads to the AGU motor for the remainder of the flight. A method for releasing the deployment brake lines is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 与用于精密货物运送的降落伞的空中引导单元（AGU）一起使用的部署制动器释放系统。 降落伞包括一端固定在顶盖边缘的部署制动线，另一端通过环形端连接到电机控制线。 马达控制线又与AGU的马达接合。 部署制动器释放系统包括至少一个钩安装件，其具有固定到AGU框架上的钩子。 展开制动管线的环形端部在索具期间与钩接合，使得在展开时，打开力施加到钩安装件而不是马达。 在全冠层膨胀后，电机通过电机控制线拉动制动线环路端部，将其从钩上脱离，将剩余的顶盖负载转移到AGU电机，以用于其余的飞行。 还公开了一种用于释放展开制动线的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090115636A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11910604

申请日：2006-03-29

Applicant: Hideki Shibata

Inventor： Hideki Shibata

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C23/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuselage information display panel of an aircraft for displaying a display section arranged vertically and horizontally provided for each of a plurality of different information items. The display section changes color according to the contents of the displayed information (e.g., whether the displayed information identifies normal or abnormal operation).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种飞机的机身信息显示面板，用于显示为多个不同信息项中的每一个垂直和水平地设置的显示部分。 显示部根据显示的信息的内容（例如，显示的信息是否识别正常或异常操作）来改变颜色。