IN-LINE STAGED HORIZONTAL TAKEOFF VEHICLES AND RELATED METHODS
    131.
    发明申请
    IN-LINE STAGED HORIZONTAL TAKEOFF VEHICLES AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    在线分级水平车辆及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140158812A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-12

    申请号:US14101690

    申请日:2013-12-10

    Applicant: DAVID LUTHER

    Inventor: DAVID LUTHER

    CPC classification number: B64C39/10 B64C39/024 B64C2201/082 B64D5/00 Y02T50/12

    Abstract: Aircraft systems that are optimized for multiple phases of flight are disclosed. In an aspect, an in-line staged aircraft is disclosed comprising a launch vehicle and a flight vehicle which are configured to join together along a common center line and form a single air foil in the joined configuration. The flight vehicle and the launch vehicle are separable in flight. In an aspect, the flight vehicle is an unmanned aerial vehicle configured for high-altitude, long-endurance operations.

    Abstract translation: 披露了针对多个飞行阶段进行了优化的飞机系统。 在一方面,公开了一种在线分级飞行器,其包括运载火箭和飞行器,其构造成沿着公共中心线连接在一起并且形成接合构造中的单个空气箔。 飞行器和运载火箭在飞行中是分离的。 在一方面,飞行器是配置用于高空,长时间运行的无人机。

    SYSTEM FOR CARRYING AND DROPPING LOADS FOR A TRANSPORT AIRPLANE
    132.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR CARRYING AND DROPPING LOADS FOR A TRANSPORT AIRPLANE 有权
    运输和运输装载系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120251280A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13515760

    申请日:2010-12-13

    CPC classification number: B64D1/10 B64C2201/082 B64C2201/206 B64D1/12

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for carrying and dropping ammunition for a transport airplane. The system includes a container which contains at least one load, in particular ammunition, which is capable of being brought into a drop position, in which a portion is located outside the airplane, and from which a load can be dropped, usually by simply releasing said load.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于运输和运送飞机弹药的系统。 该系统包括容器,该容器包含至少一个负载,特别是弹药,其能够进入下降位置,其中一部分位于飞机外部,并且可以通过简单地释放负载, 说负载

    System and methods for airborne launch and recovery of aircraft
    133.
    发明授权
    System and methods for airborne launch and recovery of aircraft 有权
    机载发射和恢复飞机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08231083B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-31

    申请号:US12062861

    申请日:2008-04-04

    Abstract: A system and methods for airborne launch and recovery of aircraft. In one embodiment the system comprises a flexible tether configured to be towed behind an airborne mother ship. A drag device is secured to a distal end of the flexible tether to generate drag and maintain tension in the flexible tether. A reel associated with the mother ship anchors a proximal portion of the flexible tether and selectively lets out and takes up the flexible tether to adjust a length of the flexible tether. A capture mechanism associated with the aircraft engages the flexible tether to secure the aircraft to the flexible tether. In certain embodiments of the present methods, a flexible tether is deployed from an airborne mother ship. An aircraft translates forward and rearward along the flexible tether. Alternatively, the aircraft translates forward and rearward as the flexible tether taken up and let out from the mother ship. Prior to launch, the weight of the aircraft is transferred from the flexible tether to the wings. During recovery, the weight of the aircraft is transferred from the wings to the flexible tether.

    Abstract translation: 飞机机载发射和恢复的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,系统包括被配置为被拖到空中母舰后面的柔性系绳。 牵引装置固定到柔性系绳的远端以产生阻力并保持柔性系绳中的张力。 与母船相关联的卷轴锚定柔性系绳的近端部分,并且选择性地放出并吸收柔性系绳以调节柔性系绳的长度。 与飞行器相关联的捕获机构接合柔性系绳以将飞行器固定到柔性系绳。 在本方法的某些实施例中,柔性系绳从空中母舰部署。 飞机沿着柔性系绳向前和向后平移。 或者,飞机向前和向后平移,因为柔性系绳被从母船出来。 在发射之前,飞机的重量从柔性系绳转移到机翼。 在恢复期间,飞机的重量从翼转移到柔性系绳。

    Methods and apparatus for aerial recovery of flying apparatus
    134.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for aerial recovery of flying apparatus 有权
    飞行装置空中回收方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US08191828B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-05

    申请号:US12120065

    申请日:2008-05-13

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which may allow a first vehicle to recover a second air vehicle while both are moving. The first vehicle and the second air vehicle may be traveling at different velocities. An attachment member of the second air vehicle may attach to a recovery member of the first vehicle while the first vehicle and the second air vehicle are traveling at different velocities. The recovery member attached to the second air vehicle may move relative to and along an exterior surface of the first vehicle in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the first vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统,其可以允许第一车辆在移动时都恢复第二空中车辆。 第一车辆和第二空中车辆可以以不同的速度行驶。 当第一车辆和第二空中车辆以不同的速度行驶时,第二空中车辆的附接构件可以附接到第一车辆的回收构件。 附接到第二空气车辆的回收构件可以在与第一车辆的行进方向基本平行的方向上相对于第一车辆的外表面移动并沿其移动。

    System for tactical balloon launch and payload return
    135.
    发明授权
    System for tactical balloon launch and payload return 失效
    战术气球发射和有效载荷返回系统

    公开(公告)号:US08061648B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-22

    申请号:US12379692

    申请日:2009-02-26

    Abstract: A system is disclosed whereby a sensor, communication device, or other payload may be lofted to an operational altitude and maintained over an area of interest for some time by a relatively inexpensive and disposable buoyant aircraft, then returned intact to its point of origin or another desired location by a reusable but also relatively inexpensive non-buoyant aircraft. Automatic unpiloted control is used for all stages of flight, including ascent, loiter, return, and landing Specialized equipment can be provided to simplify launch procedures, reducing the number of personnel required to operate the system.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统,其中传感器,通信装置或其他有效载荷可以由相对便宜且一次性的浮力飞机放置到操作高度并保持在感兴趣的区域一段时间,然后完整地返回到其原点或另一个 期望的位置由可重复使用但也相对便宜的非浮力飞机。 自动无人驾驶控制用于所有飞行阶段,包括上升,下降,返回和着陆可以提供专门的设备来简化发射程序,减少操作系统所需的人员数量。

    System for tactical balloon launch and payload return
    137.
    发明申请
    System for tactical balloon launch and payload return 失效
    战术气球发射和有效载荷返回系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090224094A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12379692

    申请日:2009-02-26

    Abstract: A system is disclosed whereby a sensor, communication device, or other payload may be lofted to an operational altitude and maintained over an area of interest for some time by a relatively inexpensive and disposable buoyant aircraft, then returned intact to its point of origin or another desired location by a reusable but also relatively inexpensive non-buoyant aircraft. Automatic unpiloted control is used for all stages of flight, including ascent, loiter, return, and landing Specialized equipment can be provided to simplify launch procedures, reducing the number of personnel required to operate the system.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统,其中传感器,通信装置或其他有效载荷可以由相对便宜且一次性的浮力飞机放置到操作高度并保持在感兴趣的区域一段时间,然后完整地返回到其原点或另一个 期望的位置由可重复使用但也相对便宜的非浮力飞机。 自动无人驾驶控制用于所有飞行阶段,包括上升,下降,返回和着陆可以提供专门的设备来简化发射程序,减少操作系统所需的人员数量。

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