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公开(公告)号:US20170158319A1
公开(公告)日:2017-06-08
申请号:US15434735
申请日:2017-02-16
Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation
CPC classification number: B64C27/32 , B64C1/30 , B64C11/48 , B64C25/10 , B64C27/26 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/201 , B64C2201/206 , B64D3/00 , B64D5/00 , B64D2221/00 , B64F1/02 , B64F1/04
Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.
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公开(公告)号:US20170144776A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-25
申请号:US15042053
申请日:2016-02-11
Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.
CPC classification number: B64F1/222 , B64C29/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/201 , B64F1/005 , B64F1/02 , B64F1/04 , B64F1/24
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and launch system, including: a UAV pod having an interior; and a telescoping UAV landing surface disposed in the interior of the UAV pod; where the telescoping UAV landing surface may translate up toward a top opening of the UAV pod, translate down into an interior of the UAV pod, or rotate relative to the UAV pod.
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公开(公告)号:US20170144762A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-25
申请号:US14951527
申请日:2015-11-25
Applicant: Alan Retig , David J. Kreher
Inventor: Alan Retig , David J. Kreher
IPC: B64D5/00
CPC classification number: B64D5/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/206
Abstract: The present disclosure reveals a drone deployment system for use from an airborne aircraft such that the drone deployment system is capable of moving through the aircraft, picking up a drone with a grappling means attached to an extendable arm, moving to an opening in the aircraft, extending and deploying the drone. The drone deployment system is further capable of retrieving a drone by having the extendable arm extended out the opening in the aircraft, having the drone fly into the grappling means which then engages, holding the drone, and the extendable arm is then retractable so that the opening can be closed and the drone placed in storage.
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公开(公告)号:US09656765B2
公开(公告)日:2017-05-23
申请号:US15144119
申请日:2016-05-02
Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation
Inventor: Andreas H. von Flotow , Corydon C. Roeseler , Daniel Reiss
CPC classification number: B64F1/02 , B64C27/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/182 , B64D1/12 , B64D3/00 , B64D5/00
Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a helicopter-mediated system and method for launching and retrieving an aircraft capable of long-distance efficient cruising flight from a small space without the use of a long runway.
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公开(公告)号:US20170139420A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-18
申请号:US15419804
申请日:2017-01-30
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: John A. Lockwood , Joseph F. Stanek
CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 , B60R16/02 , B60W30/00 , B64C29/0008 , B64C29/0091 , B64C29/02 , B64C39/00 , B64C39/02 , B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/00 , B64C2201/02 , B64C2201/08 , B64C2201/086 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/126 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/14 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/18 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/185 , B64C2201/187 , B64C2201/20 , B64C2201/208 , B64C2230/00 , G05D1/0022 , G05D1/0088 , G05D1/0094 , G05D1/0202 , G05D1/0212 , G05D1/0231 , G05D1/0242 , G05D1/0255 , G05D1/0257 , G05D1/028 , G05D2201/0213 , G08C17/00 , G08G1/012 , G08G1/091
Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.
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公开(公告)号:US09650156B2
公开(公告)日:2017-05-16
申请号:US14554973
申请日:2014-11-26
Applicant: Jeffrey Alan McChesney
Inventor: Jeffrey Alan McChesney
CPC classification number: B64F1/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/182 , B64D5/00
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pin array release and capture chamber system includes a chamber assembly having two parallel plates of pin arrays from which a plurality of pins extend and retract vertically opposite each other so as to release and capture a UAV. The pin arrays are separated from each other by a space having two vertical and two horizontal sides, and the space is sized so as to receive the UAV. Each pin arrays may be housed in a pin array chamber enclosure. The chamber assembly may be attached to a moving object, such as an aircraft, or may be stationary with respect to a ground surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20170129624A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-11
申请号:US15416245
申请日:2017-01-26
Applicant: Jose Cruz Chavez, JR.
Inventor: Jose Cruz Chavez, JR.
CPC classification number: B64F1/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/182
Abstract: A method for retrieving an unmanned aircraft is provided. The retrieval device may include a frame that supports a flexible material. The flexible material may form a receptacle portion shaped to receive the unmanned aircraft. The flexible material may absorb at least a portion of the energy exerted by the aircraft landing within the receptacle portion. Wheels may be connected to the frame to further control and absorb energy from the landing.
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公开(公告)号:US09637245B2
公开(公告)日:2017-05-02
申请号:US14401430
申请日:2013-04-23
Applicant: Meir Yoffe
Inventor: Meir Yoffe
IPC: B64F1/02
CPC classification number: B64F1/02 , B64C2201/182
Abstract: Point take-off and landing systems for an unmanned flying object. In one embodiment, the flying object is guided along a flight trajectory and approaches a landing body such that a latching element, coupled with a suspension cable suspended from the flying body, latches with a receiving latch, coupled with an extendable retractable beam projecting horizontally from a landing body side surface. A cable release/retraction mechanism engages and then releases/retracts the suspension cable. The beam is as maneuvered to haul the flying object onto a landing surface. In another embodiment, the flying object is guided along a flight trajectory and approaches a landing body such that a latching element, coupled with a suspension cable suspended from the flying body, latches with a receiving cable, supported by cable supports projecting vertically from a landing body top surface. A cable release/retraction mechanism releases/retracts the suspension cable, hauling the flying object onto the landing surface.
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公开(公告)号:US09612327B2
公开(公告)日:2017-04-04
申请号:US14193110
申请日:2014-02-28
Applicant: IDENTIFIED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Richard Yang Zhang , Andy Wu
IPC: G01S13/88 , B64C39/02 , B64F1/02 , G05D1/10 , G08G5/00 , B64F1/28 , G05B19/00 , A61M5/20 , B64F1/22 , H04B7/185 , B64F1/12 , G05D1/00
CPC classification number: G01S13/885 , B60S5/06 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/182 , B64F1/02 , B64F1/22 , G05B19/00 , G05D1/0011 , G05D1/10 , G05D1/102 , G08G5/00 , G08G5/0069 , H04B7/18506
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for persistent deployment of aerial vehicles. The present application discloses a mission control system that is configured to control and manage one or more aerial vehicles for deployment to and from one or more docking stations. The one or more docking stations may be configured with a battery swapping device for removing the depleted battery from an aerial vehicle and for refilling a charged battery into the aerial vehicle. The mission control system may be configured to generate a priority list used to determine the recharging order of the one or more aerial vehicles.
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公开(公告)号:US09555885B2
公开(公告)日:2017-01-31
申请号:US15231579
申请日:2016-08-08
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Joseph F. Stanek , John A. Lockwood
CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 , B60R16/02 , B60W30/00 , B64C29/0008 , B64C29/0091 , B64C29/02 , B64C39/00 , B64C39/02 , B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/00 , B64C2201/02 , B64C2201/08 , B64C2201/086 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/126 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/14 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/18 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/185 , B64C2201/187 , B64C2201/20 , B64C2201/208 , B64C2230/00 , G05D1/0022 , G05D1/0088 , G05D1/0094 , G05D1/0202 , G05D1/0212 , G05D1/0231 , G05D1/0242 , G05D1/0255 , G05D1/0257 , G05D1/028 , G05D2201/0213 , G08C17/00 , G08G1/012 , G08G1/091
Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.
Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种汽车无人机部署系统,该系统至少包括车辆和可部署的无人机,其配置为从车辆附接和分离。 更具体地,本公开描述了当车辆以自主驾驶模式操作时彼此保持通信的车辆和无人机交换信息,使得车辆在自主驾驶模式下的性能得到增强。
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