公开(公告)号：US20170029106A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15176170

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: Inventec Appliances (Pudong) Corporation ,  Inventec Appliances Corp. ,  Inventec Appliances (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jing-Song CHANG ,  Steven TSENG ,  Zhi-Hong DAI ,  An-Ping YANG

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C25/56

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B63B2035/006 ,  B64C13/10 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64C25/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle includes a vehicle body having an accommodating space, an arm assembly coupled to the vehicle body, and a floating member connected to a bottom surface of the vehicle body. The arm assembly includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member coupled to the first rotating member, and a propeller. The propeller includes a rotatable axle coupled to the second rotating member and extending along a rotating axis. The second rotating member can turn the propeller by rotating the rotatable axle about the rotating axis. The first rotating member can rotate and effect a movement of the second rotating member so as to selectively adjust the rotatable axle to align the rotating axis with a first axial direction and a second axial direction. The arm assembly can rotate relative to the vehicle body to selectively rotate into or out of the accommodating space.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶车辆包括具有容纳空间的车体，连接到车体的臂组件和连接到车身底面的浮动构件。 臂组件包括第一旋转构件，联接到第一旋转构件的第二旋转构件和螺旋桨。 螺旋桨包括联接到第二旋转构件并沿着旋转轴线延伸的可旋转轴。 第二旋转构件可以通过围绕旋转轴线旋转可旋转轴来旋转螺旋桨。 第一旋转构件可以旋转并且影响第二旋转构件的运动，以便选择性地调节可旋转轴，以使旋转轴线与第一轴向方向和第二轴向对准。 臂组件可以相对于车体旋转以选择性地旋转进入或离开容纳空间。

公开(公告)号：US20170029104A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15096559

申请日：2016-04-12

Applicant: YONG KUK KIM

Inventor： YONG KUK KIM

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a body, a plurality of arms provided on a periphery of the body, a propeller provided on each of the plurality of arms and driven by a driving motor, and a gripper provided on a bottom of the body to grip an object. The gripper may include a supporting bar extending downward from the bottom of the body and a head provided at a lower end of the supporting bar to grip the object.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，一种无人驾驶飞行器包括主体，设置在主体周边上的多个臂，设置在多个臂中的每一个上并由驱动电机驱动的螺旋桨，以及提供的夹持器 在身体的底部抓住一个物体。 夹持器可以包括从主体的底部向下延伸的支撑杆和设置在支撑杆的下端以夹持物体的头部。

公开(公告)号：US20170023937A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15218938

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

Inventor： Giuseppe Loianno ,  Yash Shailesh Mulgaonkar ,  R. Vijay Kumar

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for on-board sensing and control of robotic vehicles (e.g., MAVs) using commercial off-the-shelf hand-held electronic devices as a sensing and control system are provided. In one aspect, a system for controlling a micro aerial vehicle may include one or more sensors, a state estimation module in communication with the one or more sensors, the state estimation module being configured to generate an estimated pose of the micro aerial vehicle based on inputs from the one or more sensors, and a position controller in communication with the state estimation module and configured to communicate attitude commands to an attitude controller of the micro aerial vehicle. Each of the one or more sensors, the state estimation module, and the position controller may be contained in a commercial off-the-shelf hand-held electronic device that is configured to be coupled to the micro aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用商业现成的手持式电子设备作为感测和控制系统来进行车载感测和控制机器人车辆（例如，MAV）的系统，设备和方法。 一方面，一种用于控制微型飞行器的系统可以包括一个或多个传感器，与所述一个或多个传感器通信的状态估计模块，所述状态估计模块被配置为基于以下步骤生成所述微型飞行器的估计姿态： 来自所述一个或多个传感器的输入以及与所述状态估计模块通信的位置控制器，并被配置为将姿态命令传送到所述微型飞行器的姿态控制器。 一个或多个传感器，状态估计模块和位置控制器中的每一个可以被包含在被配置为耦合到微型飞行器的商业现成的手持式电子设备中。

公开(公告)号：US09540103B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14313680

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Geoffrey A. Long

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/24

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/24 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing aircraft includes rotors that provide vertical and horizontal thrust. During forward motion, the vertical lift system is inactive. A lift fan mechanism positions the fan blades of the aircraft in a collapsed configuration when the vertical lift system is inactive and positions the fan blades of the aircraft in a deployed configuration when the vertical lift system is active.

Abstract translation: 垂直起降飞机包括提供垂直和水平推力的转子。 在向前运动期间，垂直升降系统不起作用。 当垂直升降系统处于非活动状态时，升降风扇机构将飞行器的风扇叶片定位在折叠构型中，并且当垂直升降系统处于活动状态时将飞行器的风扇叶片定位在展开配置中。

公开(公告)号：US20170001721A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15197596

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

Inventor： Noriaki Saika ,  William H. Tolbert ,  Reza Yazdani

IPC: B64C27/48 ,  B64C27/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  F16D2001/103

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerial vehicle. The aerial vehicle may include a removable battery. Various embodiments of removable battery assemblies include a pull-bar battery assembly, a latch battery assembly, and a lever battery assembly. The aerial vehicle may also include a propeller locking mechanism to which propellers may be removably coupled. The propeller locking mechanism may obviate the need for tools for coupling or decoupling propellers to the aerial vehicle. Vents in the arm of the aerial vehicle may provide an air pathway, providing convective cooling for the electronics aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种航空器。 飞行器可以包括可移除的电池。 可拆卸电池组件的各种实施例包括拉杆电池组件，闩锁电池组件和杠杆电池组件。 飞行器还可以包括螺旋桨锁定机构，螺旋桨可拆卸地联接在该螺旋桨锁定机构上。 螺旋桨锁定机构可以避免需要用于将螺旋桨联接或去耦到飞行器的工具。 飞行器臂的通风口可以提供空气通道，为电子飞行器提供对流冷却。

公开(公告)号：US20160376004A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14658689

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: XCraft Enterprises, LLC

Inventor： Jerry Daniel Claridge ,  Charles Fischer Manning

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H04B1/3833

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to an Unmanned Aerial Device (UAV) that uses a removable computing device for command and control. The UAV may include an airframe with rotors and an adjustable cradle to attach a computing device. The computing device, such as a smart phone, tablet, MP3 player, or the like, may provide the necessary avionics and computing equipment to control the UAV autonomously. For example, the adjustable cradle may be extended to fit a tablet or other large computing device, or retracted to fit a smart phone or other small computing device. Thus, the adjustable cradle may provide for the attachment and use of a plurality of different computing devices in conjunction with a single airframe. Additionally the UAV may comprise adjustable arms to assist in balancing the load of the different computing devices and/or additional equipment attached to the airframe.

Abstract translation: 本公开通常针对使用可移动计算设备进行命令和控制的无人空中设备（UAV）。 无人机可以包括具有转子和可调节支架的机身，以附接计算设备。 诸如智能电话，平板电脑，MP3播放器等的计算设备可以提供必要的航空电子设备和计算设备来自主地控制UAV。 例如，可调式支架可以延伸以适合平板电脑或其他大型计算设备，或者缩回以适合智能电话或其他小型计算设备。 因此，可调式支架可以提供与单个机身结合使用多个不同的计算装置。 另外，UAV可以包括可调节的臂，以帮助平衡不同的计算设备和/或附接到机身的附加设备的负载。

公开(公告)号：US20160368602A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15145640

申请日：2016-05-03

Applicant: Chengdu CK Technology CO., LTD.

Inventor： Shou-chuang ZHANG

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H04N5/44 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/60 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/262

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  H04N5/23258 ,  H04N5/23274 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A camera drone with a function of providing real-time captured images in a certain angle (e.g., vertical to the horizon) is disclosed. The camera drone includes multiple rotor wings, a support structure, a wireless transmitter, a controller, and a camera device. The camera device includes a processor, a gravity sensor, a gyroscope, and an image module. The image module is configured to capture an original image in a real time manner. The gravity sensor and the gyroscope are used to calculate a current dip angle (i.e., inclination of a geological plane down from the horizon) of the camera drone. The current dip angle is used to calculate an angle of rotation. The camera device then generates an edited image based on the original image and the angle of rotation.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有以特定角度（例如，垂直于水平线）提供实时捕获图像的功能的摄像机无人机。 相机无人机包括多个转子翼，支撑结构，无线发射器，控制器和相机装置。 相机装置包括处理器，重力传感器，陀螺仪和图像模块。 图像模块被配置为以实时方式捕获原始图像。 重力传感器和陀螺仪用于计算摄像机无人机的当前倾角（即，地平线从地平线向下倾斜）。 当前的倾角用于计算旋转角度。 相机设备然后基于原始图像和旋转角度生成编辑的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20160368596A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15117829

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: BEIJING ZERO ZERO INFINITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Tong ZHANG ,  Mengqiu WANG ,  Zhaozhe WANG ,  Xuyang ZHANG ,  Guanqun ZHANG ,  Shuang GONG ,  Yalin ZHANG ,  Jinglong WANG ,  Lixin LIU

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A fully protected drone includes a drone body and a rotary wing connected to the drone body, and further includes a protection housing connected to the drone body. The protection housing is a meshed closed housing and has a hollow cavity. The rotary wing is mounted in the hollow cavity. According to the present application, the rotary wing is mounted in the hollow cavity of the protection housing, the rotary wing will not contact the human body, thus an operator can fly or retrieve the drone by hand, which improves the operation convenience of the rotary wing, and improves the operation security to a large extent. The protection housing is configured as a meshed closed housing. The rotary wing is mounted in the protection housing connected to the drone body, thereby reducing the overall height of the drone and improving the portability of the drone.

Abstract translation: 完全保护的无人机包括无人机和连接到无人机体的旋翼，还包括连接到无人机体的保护壳体。 保护壳是一个网状封闭的外壳，并具有一个中空腔。 旋转翼安装在中空腔中。 根据本申请，旋转翼安装在保护壳体的中空腔中，旋翼不会接触人体，因此操作人员可以手动地飞行或取回无人机，这提高了旋转的操作方便性 并在很大程度上提高了操作安全性。 保护外壳配置为网状封闭外壳。 旋转翼安装在与无人机体连接的保护壳体中，从而降低无人机的整体高度，提高无人机的便携性。

公开(公告)号：US20160362180A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15248634

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H04W16/18 ,  B64F1/12 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A method for transporting maintenance personnel at a cell tower includes, responsive to a requirement for a tower climb for one or more of a site survey, a site audit, maintenance, and installation at the cell tower, securing a person in a drone, wherein the drone includes flight components at a substantial length from the person allowing the flight components to fly over a top of the cell tower and to place the person directly adjacent to a desired location on the cell tower; flying the drone up the cell tower to locate the person directly adjacent to the desired location; and performing the one or more of a site survey, a site audit, maintenance, and installation at the cell tower.

Abstract translation: 用于在电池塔处运输维护人员的方法包括响应于在塔架上的一个或多个现场勘测，现场审查，维护和安装，将人固定在无人机中的塔爬的要求，其中 无人机包括从允许飞行部件飞过细胞塔顶部的人的相当长度的飞行部件，并将人直接邻近细胞塔上的期望位置放置; 将无人机悬挂在电池塔上，将人员直接放置在所需位置附近; 并在小区塔进行现场调查，现场审核，维护和安装中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US20160340028A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15112386

申请日：2015-01-20

Applicant: Robodub Inc.

Inventor： Suvro Datta

IPC: B64C15/12 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C15/12 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64D27/26 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: An aircraft (40a) is provided that includes a plurality of arms (41, 42, 43, 44) with selected arms having the ability to either adjust their length, have arm segments operative to move about an articulated joint in two or three dimensions, or have one arm operative to adjust an angle between the one arm and another arm, or any combination of the foregoing. Thrust generators are repositionably mounted on selected arms, and a control system enables automated, on-board, or remote control of the thrust generators, repositioning of the thrust generators on the arms, adjustment in the length of the selected arms, the movement of selected arms about the articulated joints, and adjustment of the angle between two or more arms, all while maintaining directional control of the aircraft in flight or on the ground. The aircraft has operational capabilities that exceed existing designs and facilitates manned and unmanned delivery of cargo and transportation of passengers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种飞机（40a），其包括多个臂（41,42,43,44），其中选定的臂具有调节其长度的能力，具有操作以在两个或三个维度上围绕铰接接头移动的臂段， 或者具有可操作的一个臂来调节一个臂和另一个臂之间的角度，或者前述的任何组合。 推力发生器可重新定位地安装在所选择的臂上，并且控制系统实现对推力发生器的自动化，板载或遥控控制，将推力发生器重新定位在臂上，调节所选臂的长度， 关于铰接接头的臂，以及两个或更多个臂之间的角度的调整，同时保持飞行中或在地面上的飞行器的方向控制。 飞机具有超过现有设计的运行能力，并有助于人员和无人驾驶的货物和运输乘客。