公开(公告)号：US20140054423A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13954218

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： Adam John Woodworth ,  James Peverill ,  Greg Vulikh ,  Jeremy Scott Hollman

IPC: B64D27/26 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C1/30 ,  A63H27/001 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C15/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D27/26

Abstract: An aircraft for unmanned aviation is described. The aircraft includes an airframe, a pair of fins attached to a rear portion of the airframe, a pair of dihedral braces attached to a bottom portion of the airframe, a first thrust-vectoring (“T/V”) module and a second T/V module, and an electronics module. The electronics module provides commands to the two T/V modules. The two T/V modules are configured to provide lateral and longitudinal control to the aircraft by directly controlling a thrust vector for each of the pitch, the roll, and the yaw of the aircraft. The use of directly articulated electrical motors as T/V modules enables the aircraft to execute tight-radius turns over a wide range of airspeeds.

公开(公告)号：US08567718B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13783575

申请日：2013-03-04

Applicant: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Randall McDonnell

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机（无人机）的方法（10）。 优选的发射方法是将无人机（10）运送到高度，使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞（8）。 无人机被丢弃，并在潜水中获得足够的空速，执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线（4）上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆，然后被绞盘回到船（2）。

公开(公告)号：US08459591B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13465220

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: Kevin Reed Lutke ,  Aaron J. Kutzmann

Inventor： Kevin Reed Lutke ,  Aaron J. Kutzmann

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

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。

公开(公告)号：US08333348B1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12705691

申请日：2010-02-15

Applicant: Gerald D. Miller

Inventor： Gerald D. Miller

IPC: B64C23/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/16 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/44

Abstract: The disclosure provides in one embodiment a wing tip device for a wing of an air vehicle. The device comprises a tip tail element, a boom element attaching the tip tail element to a wing tip, a hinge element connecting the tip tail element to the boom element, and an actuator element connected to the hinge element. One or more wing load sensors sense wing loads, and a flight control system controls the actuator element. A load alleviation method and system for an air vehicle are also provided.

Abstract translation: 本公开在一个实施例中提供了用于机动车辆的机翼的翼尖装置。 该装置包括尖端尾部元件，将尖端尾部元件附接到翼尖的吊杆元件，将末端尾部元件连接到吊杆元件的铰链元件以及连接到铰链元件的致动器元件。 一个或多个机翼负载传感器感测机翼负载，飞行控制系统控制致动器元件。 还提供了一种用于空中交通工具的负载减轻方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US08308106B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13200466

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

Inventor： Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64D27/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机，在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率，同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条，以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存，而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气，并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120211589A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US11455709

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Burak Uzman

Inventor： Burak Uzman

IPC: F41G7/24 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/00

CPC classification number: F42B12/365 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  F41G7/30 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F42B15/10 ,  G05D1/0038

Abstract: A lightweight, man-portable weapon delivery system includes a fuselage, and first and second wings mounted to opposing sides of the fuselage. The system includes an electric motor for driving a propeller for providing thrust to propel the system. The electric motor is mounted to the fuselage, and configured to be remotely started by a user. The system includes an imaging device mounted to the system and configured to capture images of a theater of operations of the system. The system includes a communication circuit in communication with the imaging device and configured to transmit the images from the imaging device to the user for viewing the theater of operations of the system for remotely steering the system. The communication circuit is configured to receive commands from the user for steering the system into the target. The system includes a payload configured to store the ordnance.

公开(公告)号：US20120138727A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13097394

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Jeremy F. Fisher

Inventor： Jeremy F. Fisher

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  F42B10/14

CPC classification number: F42B15/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  F41F1/08 ,  F41F3/042

Abstract: A sonar buoy includes a fuselage having a tube-like shape, one or more wings coupled to the fuselage, an engine coupled to the fuselage and operable to propel the sonar buoy through flight, and a guidance computer operable to direct the sonar buoy to a predetermined location. The sonar buoy further includes a sonar detachably coupled to the fuselage and forming at least a part of the fuselage, and a rocket motor detachably coupled to the fuselage. The one or more wings are operable to be folded into a position to allow the sonar buoy to be disposed within a launch tube coupled to a vehicle and to automatically deploy to an appropriate position for flight after the sonar buoy is launched from the launch tube. The rocket motor propels the sonar buoy from the launch tube and detaches from the fuselage after launch.

Abstract translation: 声纳浮标包括具有管状形状的机身，耦合到机身的一个或多个翼，耦合到机身的发动机，并且可操作以通过飞行推进声纳浮标;以及引导计算机，其可操作以将声纳浮标引导到 预定位置。 声纳浮标还包括可拆卸地联接到机身并形成机身的至少一部分的声纳和可拆卸地联接到机身的火箭发动机。 一个或多个翼可操作以折叠到允许声纳浮标布置在联接到车辆的发射管内并且在从发射管发射声纳浮标之后自动部署到适当位置用于飞行的位置。 火箭发动机从发射管推进声纳浮标，并在发射后从机身分离。

公开(公告)号：US20120048990A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13154796

申请日：2011-06-07

Applicant: Geoffrey S. SOMMER

Inventor： Geoffrey S. SOMMER

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: Systems and/or methods for forming a multiple-articulated flying system (skybase) having a high aspect ratio wing platform, operable to loiter over an area of interest at a high altitude are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, autonomous modular flyers join together in a wingtip-to-wingtip manner. Such modular flyers may derive their power from insolation. The autonomous flyers may include sensors which operate individually, or collectively after a skybase is formed. The skybase preferably may be aggregated, disaggregated, and/or re-aggregated as called for by the prevailing conditions. Thus, it may be possible to provide a “forever-on-station” aircraft.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于形成具有高纵横比翼平台的多关节飞行系统（天基）的系统和/或方法，其可操作以在高海拔地区的感兴趣区域上游荡。 在某些示例性实施例中，自主模块化飞行器以翼尖到翼尖的方式连接在一起。 这样的模块化飞行器可以从日晒中获得其功率。 自主传单可以包括单独操作的传感器，或者在形成天空基础之后集体运行。 天空基优选地可以按照主要条件的要求进行聚合，分解和/或再聚集。 因此，可能提供“永远在车”的飞机。

公开(公告)号：US08042763B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12872622

申请日：2010-08-31

Applicant: Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

Inventor： Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

IPC: B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A rotary wing vehicle includes a body structure having an elongated tubular backbone or core, and a counter-rotating coaxial rotor system having rotors with each rotor having a separate motor to drive the rotors about a common rotor axis of rotation. The rotor system is used to move the rotary wing vehicle in directional flight.

Abstract translation: 旋转翼车辆包括具有细长管状骨架或芯体的主体结构，以及具有转子的反向旋转同轴转子系统，每个转子具有单独的电动机，以围绕公共转子旋转轴线驱动转子。 转子系统用于在定向飞行中移动旋翼机。

公开(公告)号：US20110168838A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12799297

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: William Hornback ,  Michael Holly

Inventor： William Hornback ,  Michael Holly

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  F41A23/42 ,  F41B7/00 ,  F41B11/62 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F41F3/052 ,  F41F7/00 ,  F42B10/16 ,  F42B15/08

Abstract: An unmanned aerial surveillance and reconnaissance system are disclosed wherein an unmanned aerial vehicle is launchable from a launch tube, for instance, the bore of an existing weapons system mounted on a mobile vehicle, such as a weapon barrel of a tank or armored combat vehicle and which the launch may be remotely initiated from the protected armored compartment of the mobile vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种无人驾驶的空中监视和侦察系统，其中无人驾驶飞行器可从发射管发射，例如安装在诸如坦克或装甲战斗车辆的武器枪的移动车辆上的现有武器系统的钻孔， 该发射可以从移动车辆的受保护的装甲舱远程地发起。