公开(公告)号：US20110108675A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12742667

申请日：2009-01-06

Applicant: Miron Tuval

Inventor： Miron Tuval

IPC: B64C3/32 ,  B64C39/08

CPC classification number: B64C3/16 ,  B64C3/32 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C39/066 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: A wing that includes a lower portion that is located between two curved portions; wherein the lower portion is substantially flat and the two curved portions extend above the lower portion; wherein the wing defines a space that is wider than twice a diameter of a propeller that introduces a quasi-laminar stream if positioned in proximity to the wing and is circulated at a desired speed. The curved portions can be arcuated ends of the wing.

Abstract translation: 机翼，其包括位于两个弯曲部分之间的下部; 其中所述下部基本上是平坦的，并且所述两个弯曲部分在所述下部的上方延伸; 其中所述机翼限定了比推进器的直径大两倍的空间，所述推进器引入准层流，如果定位在机翼附近并以期望的速度循环。 弯曲部分可以是机翼的弧形末端。

公开(公告)号：US20110006166A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

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: B64C27/22 ,  B64C27/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C13/04 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C39/00

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：US07817497B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US12372702

申请日：2009-02-17

Applicant: Dan T. Horak ,  Richard A. Burne

Inventor： Dan T. Horak ,  Richard A. Burne

IPC: G01S3/80

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F42B12/365 ,  G01S3/8083

Abstract: Embodiments for determining the bearings to targets from a remote location are disclosed. The apparatus consists of an array of acoustic sensors that is capable of autonomous flight. The array may be large in diameter, approximately one meter or greater. The apparatus is capable of navigating its flight to arrive at a predetermined location, measuring acoustic sound waves emitted by targets both during flight and after landing. The apparatus may then calculate the bearings to the targets and transmit this information to a remote location.

Abstract translation: 公开了从远程位置确定到目标​​的轴承的实施例。 该装置由能够自主飞行的声学传感器阵列组成。 该阵列的直径可以大，大约一米或更大。 该装置能够导航其飞行到达预定位置，测量在飞行中和着陆之后目标发出的声音波。 然后，设备可以计算到目标的轴承并将该信息传送到远程位置。

公开(公告)号：US07712702B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US11603810

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch guide. The carriage can accelerate when portions of the carriage and/or the launch guide move relative to each other. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing the aircraft for takeoff. A brake can arrest the motion of the gripper after launch.

Abstract translation: 描述了发射无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从包括沿发射导向装置移动的发射台的装置发射。 当滑架和/或发射引导件的部分相对于彼此移动时，托架可以加速。 由发射托架携带的夹具可以具有至少一个与飞行器接触的抓握部分，同时发射托架沿着发射轴加速。 当发射架减速时，至少一个把手部分可以与飞行器脱离接触，释放飞机起飞。 制动器可以在发射后阻止夹具的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20100012790A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12426162

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Nicolae Bostan

Inventor： Nicolae Bostan

IPC: B64C29/04

CPC classification number: B64C3/385 ,  B64C17/06 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) air vehicle disclosed. The air vehicle can be manned or unmanned. In one embodiment, the air vehicle includes two shrouded propellers, a fuselage and a gyroscopic stabilization disk installed in the fuselage. The gyroscopic stabilization disk can be configured to provide sufficient angular momentum, by sufficient mass and/or sufficient angular velocity, such that the air vehicle is gyroscopically stabilized during various phases of flight. In one embodiment the fuselage is fixedly attached to the shrouded propellers. In another embodiment, the shrouded propellers are pivotably mounted to the fuselage.

Abstract translation: 一架垂直起降（VTOL）的空中客车。 机动车可以载人或无人驾驶。 在一个实施例中，空中交通工具包括安装在机身中的两个被覆盖的螺旋桨，机身和陀螺仪稳定盘。 陀螺稳定盘可以被配置成通过足够的质量和/或足够的角速度来提供足够的角动量，使得在飞行的各个阶段期间航空器的陀螺仪稳定。 在一个实施例中，机身固定地附接到被覆盖的螺旋桨。 在另一个实施例中，被覆盖的螺旋桨可枢转地安装在机身上。

公开(公告)号：US20090218447A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12390301

申请日：2009-02-20

Applicant: Andreas Hubertus von Flotow ,  Tyler Patrick Horton

Inventor： Andreas Hubertus von Flotow ,  Tyler Patrick Horton

IPC: B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Vibration isolation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, an unmanned aircraft can include a fuselage having a first fuselage section and a second fuselage section adjacent to and at least approximately longitudinally aligned with the first fuselage section. The aircraft can also include at least one vibration isolation device coupling the first fuselage section to the second fuselage section. The vibration isolation device is translationally stiffer along a longitudinal axis than it is along a lateral and a vertical axis, and rotationally stiffer about a pitch and a yaw axis than it is about a roll axis.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了隔振装置及相关系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，例如，无人飞行器可以包括具有第一机身部分的机身和与第一机身部分相邻并且至少大致纵向对齐的第二机身部分。 飞机还可以包括将第一机身部分连接到第二机身部分的至少一个隔振装置。 振动隔离装置沿着纵向轴线比沿着横向轴线和垂直轴线平移地更硬，并且围绕俯仰轴线和偏转轴线相对于绕轴线旋转更硬。

公开(公告)号：US07548488B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11135931

申请日：2005-05-23

Applicant: Dan T. Horak ,  Richard A. Burne

Inventor： Dan T. Horak ,  Richard A. Burne

IPC: G01S3/80

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F42B12/365 ,  G01S3/8083

Abstract: Embodiments for determining the bearings to targets from a remote location are disclosed. The apparatus consists of an array of acoustic sensors that is capable of autonomous flight. The array may be large in diameter, approximately one meter or greater. The apparatus is capable of navigating its flight to arrive at a predetermined location, measuring acoustic sound waves emitted by targets both during flight and after landing. The apparatus may then calculate the bearings to the targets and transmit this information to a remote location.

Abstract translation: 公开了从远程位置确定到目标​​的轴承的实施例。 该装置由能够自主飞行的声学传感器阵列组成。 该阵列的直径可以大，大约一米或更大。 该装置能够导航其飞行到达预定位置，测量在飞行中和着陆之后目标发出的声音波。 然后，设备可以计算到目标的轴承并将该信息传送到远程位置。

公开(公告)号：US07542828B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11160645

申请日：2005-07-01

Applicant: Daniel W. Steele ,  Joseph R. Chovan

Inventor： Daniel W. Steele ,  Joseph R. Chovan

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  B64C13/20

CPC classification number: B64D7/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: A small, reusable interceptor unmanned air vehicle (UAV), an avionics control system for the UAV, a design method for the UAV and a method for controlling the UAV, for interdiction of small scale air, water and ground threats. The UAV includes a high performance airframe with integrated weapon and avionics platforms. Design of the UAV first involves the selection of a suitable weapon, then the design of the interceptor airframe to achieve weapon aiming via airframe maneuvering. The UAV utilizes an avionics control system that is vehicle-centric and, as such, provides for a high degree of autonomous control of the UAV. A situational awareness processor has access to a suite of disparate sensors that provide data for intelligently (autonomously) carrying out various mission scenarios. A flight control processor operationally integrated with the situational awareness processor includes a pilot controller and an autopilot controller for flying and maneuvering the UAV.

Abstract translation: 一种小型，可重复使用的拦截无人机（UAV），无人机的航空电子控制系统，无人机的设计方法和无人机的控制方法，阻止小规模空中，水和地面威胁。 无人机包括具有集成武器和航空电子平台的高性能机身。 无人机的设计首先涉及选择合适的武器，然后设计拦截机体，以通过机身操纵实现武器瞄准。 无人机使用以车辆为中心的航空电子控制系统，因此提供了对UAV的高度自主控制。 情境感知处理器可以访问一套不同的传感器，可以智能地（自主地）执行各种任务场景。 与情境感知处理器可操作地集成的飞行控制处理器包括飞行员控制器和用于飞行和操纵无人机的自动驾驶仪控制器。

公开(公告)号：US07481396B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US11398375

申请日：2006-06-14

Applicant: Jules G. Kish

Inventor： Jules G. Kish

IPC: B64C35/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D35/02

Abstract: A transmission system that is used in conjunction with a microturbine engine for propelling an aircraft body, such as a propeller-based fixed-wing aircraft or a rotor-based vertical lift aircraft, or for a wide variety of other applications. The output shaft of the microturbine engine preferably operates at a rotational speed in a range between 72,000 RPM and 150,000 RPM with an output power between 150 HP and 5 HP (and most preferably operates in an extended range between 50,000 RPM and 200,000 RPM with an output power between 200 HP and 5 HP). The two reduction stages provide a reduction ratio preferably having a value of at least 19, and most preferably greater than 24. The transmission system is of small-size preferably having a maximum diameter less than twelve inches. The two stages of the transmission system may comprise any one (or parts of) of a number of configurations, including an in-line lay shaft configuration, an in-line star-star configuration, an offset star-spur configuration, an offset compound idler configuration, an inline traction-internal gear configuration, and an inline traction-planetary gear configuration. Preferably, the input stage of the transmission system is self-equilibrating such that first shaft can be supported without bearings and is operably coupled to the output shaft of the microturbine engine by an outside diameter piloted spline coupling mechanism. For vertical lift applications, a single traction stage along with a bevel gear assembly or other shaft transmission mechanism can be used to provide the necessary RPM reduction.

Abstract translation: 与微型涡轮发动机结合使用的用于推进飞机机体（例如基于螺旋桨的固定翼飞行器或基于转子的垂直升降飞机）或用于各种其它应用的传动系统。 微型涡轮发动机的输出轴优选地在72,000RPM和150,000RPM之间的转速下工作，输出功率在150HP和5HP之间（最优选地在50,000RPM和200,000RPM之间的扩展范围内工作，并且输出 功率在200 HP和5 HP之间）。 两个还原阶段提供优选具有至少19的值，最优选大于24的减小率。传动系统的尺寸最小，最好具有小于12英寸的最大直径。 传动系统的两个阶段可以包括许多构造的任何一个（或部分）构造，包括在线卧轴构造，直列星星构造，偏移星形支路构造，偏移化合物 惰轮构造，在线牵引内齿轮配置和在线牵引行星齿轮配置。 优选地，传动系统的输入级是自平衡的，使得第一轴可以被支撑而没有轴承，并且通过外径引导的花键联接机构可操作地联接到微型涡轮发动机的输出轴。 对于垂直升降应用，可以使用单个牵引台以及锥齿轮组件或其他轴传动机构来提供必要的RPM减小。

公开(公告)号：US20080251631A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US10572023

申请日：2005-05-27

Applicant: Hans-Georg Schiebel

Inventor： Hans-Georg Schiebel

IPC: B64C27/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: The invention relates to an unmanned helicopter comprising an internal combustion engine and an associated fuel tank. The unit (1) formed by the internal combustion engine and the gearbox is arranged essentially in a self-supporting housing (2) which is at least partially closed all the way round, and preferably consists of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFK), a nose body (3) being connected to the front of said housing. In this way, a compact structure can be achieved.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括内燃机和相关燃料箱的无人直升机。 由内燃机和齿轮箱形成的单元（1）基本上设置在自支撑壳体（2）中，该自支撑壳体（2）至少部分地完全闭合，并且优选地由碳纤维增强塑料（CFK）， 鼻体（3）连接到所述壳体的前部。 以这种方式，可以实现紧凑的结构。