公开(公告)号：US20140251743A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13791105

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： JAMES J. CHILDRESS ,  John J. Viniotis

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B60L9/00

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B60L9/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: Systems and methods to launch an aircraft are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises an electrically powered buoyant aircraft, a control system to maneuver the aircraft and a tether adapted to couple to the aircraft and to a ground-based power supply to provide power to the aircraft while the aircraft is coupled to the tether, wherein the aircraft can disconnect autonomously from the tether in response to a command signal. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract translation: 公开了发射飞机的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括电动浮力飞机，用于操纵飞行器的控制系统和适于联接到飞行器和地面的电源以在航空器耦合到飞行器的情况下为飞行器供电的系绳 系绳，其中飞机可以响应于命令信号而自主地从系绳断开。 可以描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08738198B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13134009

申请日：2011-05-26

Applicant: Hagen Schempf

Inventor： Hagen Schempf

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B25J11/002 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F41H7/005 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A robot surveillance system includes a robot chassis, a drive subsystem for the chassis, a dock on the chassis, and a payout device associated with the chassis. A flying module is configured to be received in the dock and includes at least one rotor powered by a motor and a body portion including an imager. A tether is coupled to the payout device of the robot and to the flying module for allowing the flying module to climb out of the dock when powered to gain elevation for surveillance and imaging via the imager and for retracting the flying module to land on the robot and reside in the chassis dock after surveillance.

Abstract translation: 机器人监视系统包括机器人底盘，用于机箱的驱动子系统，底盘上的坞站以及与底盘相关联的支付设备。 飞行模块被配置为被接纳在码头中并且包括由马达供电的至少一个转子和包括成像器的主体部分。 系绳连接到机器人的支付装置和飞行模块，用于允许飞行模块在通电时获得升高以便通过成像器进行监视和成像并使飞行模块缩回到机器人上 并在监视后驻留在底盘底座。

公开(公告)号：US20140046504A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13759084

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

Inventor： Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: An aerial unit, a method and a system are provide, the system includes a ground unit; an aerial unit and a connecting element arranged to connect the ground unit to the aerial unit. The ground unit may include a connecting element manipulator, a ground unit controller for controlling the connecting element manipulator; and a ground unit location sensor arranged to generate ground unit location information indicative of a location of the ground unit. The wherein the aerial unit may include a first propeller, a frame, a first propeller motor, at least one steering element; and an aerial unit location sensor arranged to generate aerial unit location information indicative of a location of the aerial unit. At least one of the ground unit and the aerial unit includes a controller that is arranged to control, at least in response to a relationship between the aerial unit location information and the ground unit location information, at least one of the first propeller motor and the at least one steering element to affect at least one of the location of the aerial unit and an orientation of the aerial unit.

Abstract translation: 提供一种天线单元，方法和系统，该系统包括接地单元; 天线单元和布置成将地面单元连接到天线单元的连接元件。 接地单元可以包括连接元件操纵器，用于控制连接元件操纵器的接地单元控制器; 以及地面单元位置传感器，布置成产生指示地面单元的位置的地面单元位置信息。 其中，所述天线单元可以包括第一螺旋桨，框架，第一螺旋桨电动机，至少一个操纵元件; 以及天线单元位置传感器，布置成产生指示天线单元的位置的天线单元位置信息。 地面单元和天线单元中的至少一个包括控制器，其被布置为至少响应于天线单元位置信息和地面单元位置信息之间的关系来控制第一螺旋桨电动机和 至少一个操纵元件，以影响天线单元的位置和天线单元的定向中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20130313364A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13847583

申请日：2013-03-20

Applicant: Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

Inventor： Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

IPC: B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: A system that includes a ground unit that includes: a takeoff and landing platform; a landing and takeoff assisting module; and a housing. The takeoff and landing platform is arranged to hold and support an aerial unit during a first part of a landing process of the aerial unit and a first part of takeoff process of the aerial unit. The aerial unit is coupled to the ground unit via a connecting element. The effective length of the connecting element increases during the takeoff process and decreases during the landing process. The landing and takeoff assisting module is coupled to the takeoff and landing platform and is arranged to (a) lower the takeoff and landing platform into the housing during a second part of the landing process and (b) elevate the takeoff and landing platform during a second part of the takeoff process.

Abstract translation: 一种包括地面单元的系统，包括：起降平台; 着陆和起飞辅助模块; 和住房。 起飞和着陆平台布置成在天线单元的着陆过程的第一部分和天线单元的起飞过程的第一部分期间保持和支撑天线单元。 天线单元通过连接元件耦合到接地单元。 连接元件的有效长度在起飞过程中增加，在着陆过程中减小。 着陆和起飞辅助模块耦合到起飞和着陆平台，并且被布置成（a）在着陆过程的第二部分期间将起飞和着陆平台降低到壳体中，并且（b）在起飞和着陆平台期间提升起飞和着陆平台 起飞过程的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US08109711B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12349868

申请日：2009-01-07

Applicant: Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

Inventor： Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

IPC: F03B15/06 ,  F03B13/00 ,  F03B7/00 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F03D7/00 ,  F03D11/04 ,  F03D9/00 ,  F01D25/28 ,  F01D15/00 ,  F01D15/12 ,  F04D29/60 ,  B63H1/38

CPC classification number: F03D1/00 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/723 ,  Y10S416/06 ,  Y10T74/19

Abstract: A wind turbine energy conversion device that can take advantage of the higher speed and more persistent winds at higher altitudes is hereinafter disclosed. The wind turbine energy conversion device includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) connected to one end of a tether (which may include multiple shorter tethers), the other end being connected to a terrestrial anchorage point. The UAV flies at altitudes where wind speeds can reach 40 mph or higher. The UAV comprises a flying wing with one or more trailing wind power turbines and flies airborne maneuvers designed to increase relative wind speed up to about four times the true wind speed.

Abstract translation: 以下公开了能够在更高海拔地区利用更高速度和更持久的风的风力涡轮机能量转换装置。 风力涡轮机能量转换装置包括连接到系绳一端的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其可以包括多个较短的系绳，另一端连接到陆地锚固点。 无人机在高度达到40英里/小时以上的高空飞行。 无人机包括具有一个或多个尾随风力涡轮机的飞翼，并且飞行空中机动设计，以将相对风速增加到真实风速的大约四倍。

公开(公告)号：US20100096490A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12288307

申请日：2008-10-18

Applicant: Kevin Patrick Gordon

Inventor： Kevin Patrick Gordon

IPC: B64C27/04 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/08 ,  B64C37/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: The invention is an unmanned flying helicopter aircraft platform (“aircraft platform”) that can be powered by either interchangeable electric motors or by fuel powered internal combustion engines. The aircraft platform is surrounded by a lightweight exoskeleton cage that protects the rotor blades from coming into contact with external objects. The aircraft platform uses a weight located on the bottom side of the aircraft platform that can be remotely moved to adjust the center of gravity in order to navigate in any direction. The aircraft platform has a place on its bottom side where attachments can be added or removed which allows the aircraft platform to be used for multiple different purposes. The aircraft platform can be flown and operated either remotely using a hand held control unit or it can be flown and operated by an onboard pilot located in the human carrying attachment.

Abstract translation: 本发明是可由可互换电动机或燃料动力内燃机驱动的无人飞行直升机飞机平台（“飞机平台”）。 飞机平台由一个轻质的外骨架围拢，保护转子叶片与外部物体接触。 飞机平台使用位于飞机平台底部的重物，可以远程移动以调整重心，以便在任何方向上导航。 飞机平台在其底部有一个位置，可以添加或移除附件，从而允许飞机平台用于多种不同的目的。 飞机平台可以使用手持控制单元进行远程飞行和操作，也可以通过位于人体携带附件中的飞行员飞行员进行飞行和操作。

公开(公告)号：US20100026007A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12456694

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: Joeben Bevirt

Inventor： Joeben Bevirt

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  F03D5/00

CPC classification number: B64C31/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2260/82 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A wind energy generator for employment in the jet stream or other wind conditions is described herein. The craft comprises a “kite” configured with an airfoil and tethered to a ground based power generator. The craft and tether are configured to pull on the tether during a flight pattern calculated to pull on the tether that is connected to the generator to enable power generation. Also, an aerodynamically stable tether configuration is used and can be supplemented with a number of periodically spaced control surfaces arranged at various points along the tether. These control surfaces can be selectively actuated to stabilize and position the tether. The tether can comprise a two-stage tether having an inelastic portion attached to a pool and an elastic portion that connects with the kite. Also, the invention contemplates a system of wind detection devices that identify the local wind variations and through control systems enable the optimal positioning of the kite.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于喷流或其它风况条件的风能发生器。 该技术包括配置有翼型并连接到基于地面的发电机的“风筝”。 飞行和系绳被配置为在飞行模式中拉动系绳，该飞行模式被计算为拉动连接到发电机的系绳以实现发电。 此外，使用空气动力学上稳定的系链构造，并且可以补充有沿着系绳布置在各个点处的多个周期性间隔的控制表面。 可以选择性地致动这些控制表面以稳定和定位系绳。 系绳可以包括具有附接到池的非弹性部分和与风筝连接的弹性部分的两级系绳。 而且，本发明考虑了一种识别局部风力变化的风力发现装置的系统，并且通过控制系统能够实现风筝的最佳定位。

公开(公告)号：US07631834B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11737591

申请日：2007-04-19

Applicant: Samuel Alan Johnson ,  William Dennis Burkard ,  Robert H. Mimlitch, III ,  Robert Henry Mimlitch, Jr. ,  David Anthony Norman

Inventor： Samuel Alan Johnson ,  William Dennis Burkard ,  Robert H. Mimlitch, III ,  Robert Henry Mimlitch, Jr. ,  David Anthony Norman

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C27/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: This disclosure involves aerial robots that dispenses conductive filament or systems, methods, and software for support such aerial robots. One remotely powered aerial robot system includes an aerial robot and a power source. The aerial robot comprises a body, a first propeller coupled to the body and operable to provide thrust to the aerial robot, a rotatable spool coupled to the body, and a conductive filament that is dispensed from the spool by rotation of the spool is one direction and retrieved by rotation of the spool in another direction. The power source is coupled with, and remote from, the aerial robot via the conductive filament, where the conductive filament is operable to power the first propeller using power from the power source.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及分配用于支持这种空中机器人的导电细丝或系统，方法和软件的空中机器人。 一个远程供电的空中机器人系统包括空中机器人和电源。 空中机器人包括主体，第一螺旋桨，其联接到主体并且可操作以向空中机器人提供推力，联接到主体的可旋转的卷轴，以及通过卷轴的旋转从卷轴分配的导电细丝是一个方向 并通过在另一方向上的线轴的旋转来取回。 电源通过导电细丝与天线机器人耦合并远离，其中导电细丝可操作以使用来自电源的功率为第一螺旋桨供电。

公开(公告)号：US07204455B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US10481944

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Peter Logan Sinclair

Inventor： Peter Logan Sinclair

IPC: B64C33/02

CPC classification number: A63H31/08 ,  A63H27/008 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A drive assembly for use with a mechanical flying or walking device comprises an articulated member (7) having first and second portions (7a, 7b) arranged such that the portions move relative to each other, and a drive mechanism (9) for imparting motion to the articulated member. The drive mechanism (9) comprises: a drive member for imparting a cyclic motion on the articulated member, and a control member for controlling, in a predetermined manner, the relative position of the first and second portions during each cycle of the cyclic motion of the articulated member. In the case of a mechanical flying device, two such drive assemblies may be provided, the articulated member of each assembly forming a wing.

Abstract translation: 一种与机械飞行或步行装置一起使用的驱动组件包括铰接构件（7），其具有被布置成使得所述部分相对于彼此移动的第一和第二部分（7a，7b）以及驱动机构（9） 向铰接构件施加运动。 驱动机构（9）包括：驱动构件，用于在铰接构件上施加循环运动;以及控制构件，用于以预定方式控制第一和第二部分在循环运动的每个循环期间的相对位置 铰接构件。 在机械飞行装置的情况下，可以设置两个这样的驱动组件，每个组件的铰接构件形成翼。

公开(公告)号：US20060278757A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US10558312

申请日：2004-05-20

Applicant: Christopher Kelleher

Inventor： Christopher Kelleher

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/026 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: A heavier-than-air air vehicle, particularly a long endurance, solar powered, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended for “perpetual” flight within the stratosphere, is carried to its operational altitude suspended on a tether from a helium balloon. The tether is attached at or towards a tip of the UAV's wing so that it is carried in effectively a 90° banked attitude. At the desired altitude the UAV's powerplant is started and it flies on its tether in an upwardly-spiralling path relative to the balloon until a level or near level attitude is attained, when the tether is released and the UAV is permitted to assume free flight.