公开(公告)号：US20160214714A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15003088

申请日：2016-01-21

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventor： Stephen M. Sekelsky

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H02J7/02 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1837 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01R1/06705 ,  G01R31/021 ,  G01R31/085 ,  G01R33/032 ,  G05D1/0265 ,  G05D1/101 ,  H02G1/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162

Abstract: A device includes a propulsion unit configured to move the device and a steering unit configured to control the direction of the device. The device also includes a power unit configured to provide power to the propulsion unit and a charging unit configured to use an electric field to provide electrical power to the power unit. The device further includes a first magnetic sensor configured to determine a vector of one or more magnetic fields and a processor communicatively coupled to the propulsion unit, the steering unit, the power unit, and the magnetic sensor. The processor is configured to receive, from the magnetic sensor, a time-varying signal indicative of a magnetic field and determine, based on the time-varying signal, that the magnetic field is associated with an electrical power transmission line. The processor is further configured to cause the steering unit to direct the device toward the electrical power transmission line.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括被配置为移动该装置的推进单元和被配置为控制该装置的方向的转向单元。 该设备还包括被配置为向推进单元提供电力的功率单元和被配置为使用电场向功率单元提供电力的充电单元。 该装置还包括被配置为确定一个或多个磁场的向量的第一磁传感器和通信地耦合到推进单元，转向单元，动力单元和磁传感器的处理器。 处理器被配置为从磁传感器接收指示磁场的时变信号，并且基于时变信号确定磁场与电力传输线相关联。 处理器还被配置为使得转向单元将设备引向电力输送线路。

公开(公告)号：US20160196753A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US15067519

申请日：2016-03-11

Applicant: John A. Jarrell

Inventor： John A. Jarrell

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0013 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with an unmanned aerial vehicle includes transmitting a first message via a communications transmitter of a lighting assembly for receipt by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The first message includes an identifier associated with the lighting assembly, and the lighting assembly is located within a proximity of a roadway. The method also includes receiving a second message from the unmanned aerial vehicle via a communications receiver of the lighting assembly. The second message includes an identifier associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The method further includes transmitting a third message via the communications transmitter of the lighting assembly for receipt by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The third message includes an indication of an altitude at which the unmanned aerial vehicle should fly.

公开(公告)号：US20160137311A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14213450

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： JAMES PEVERILL ,  ADAM WOODWORTH ,  BENJAMIN FREUDBERG ,  DAN COTTRELL ,  TERRENCE MCKENNA

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64D45/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D47/04 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/0063

Abstract: An aerial vehicle system for gathering data may comprise a Waypoint Location, wherein the Waypoint Location comprises an arresting cable; a Ground Control Station, wherein the Ground Control Station comprises a charging cable; and an aerial vehicle, wherein the aerial vehicle comprises an onboard battery, a capturing hook and a sensor payload for generating surveillance data. The aerial vehicle may be configured to autonomously travel between the Waypoint Location and the Ground Control Station. The aerial vehicle may be configured to couple with the arresting cable via the capturing hook. The aerial vehicle may be configured to electronically couple with the charging cable via the capturing hook to facilitate charging the aerial vehicle's onboard battery.

Abstract translation: 用于收集数据的飞行器系统可以包括航点位置，其中航点位置包括拦阻缆线; 地面控制站，其中地面控制站包括充电电缆; 以及飞行器，其中所述空中飞行器包括车载电池，捕获钩和用于产生监视数据的传感器有效载荷。 航空器可以被配置为在路点位置和地面控制站之间自主行进。 飞行器可以被配置成经由捕获钩与阻止电缆耦合。 飞行器可以被配置为经由捕获钩与充电电缆电子耦合，以便于对飞行器的车载电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US20160130000A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14538466

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: Jon RIMANELLI

Inventor： Jon RIMANELLI

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B60F5/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: An unmanned air-ground vehicle is provided. The unmanned air-ground vehicle includes a frame having a center portion connecting two substantially parallel transversely spaced apart track supports. Tracks that generally form loops are disposed about the track supports. Track drive motors are connected to the frame and configured to propel the tracks about the track supports. A plurality of propellers, each having propeller drive motors, are attached to the frame and disposed within the loops formed by the tracks. The tracks are configured to propel the vehicle in a ground mode while the propellers are configured to propel the vehicle in a flying mode.

Abstract translation: 提供无人空中飞行的车辆。 无人驾驶的空中地面车辆包括具有连接两个基本上平行的横向间隔开的轨道支撑件的中心部分的框架。 通常形成环的轨道设置在轨道支撑件周围。 轨道驱动电机连接到框架并配置成推动围绕轨道支撑的轨道。 每个具有螺旋桨驱动电动机的多个螺旋桨被附接到框架并且设置在由轨道形成的环内。 轨道被配置成在地面模式下推进车辆，同时螺旋桨构造成以飞行模式推进车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20160114887A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14940379

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Dylan T X Zhou ,  Andrew H B Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

Inventor： Dylan T X Zhou ,  Andrew H B Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B63G8/00 ,  G05D1/04 ,  H04N5/265 ,  G01S19/39 ,  G08G3/02 ,  G08G5/04 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B63G8/14

CPC classification number: B64C35/008 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/102 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/2328 ,  H04N5/23296

Abstract: Provided is an amphibious vertical takeoff and landing unmanned device comprising a modular and expandable waterproof body, a chassis, an outer body shell, a propulsion system, a propeller protection system, a surface skidding material platform, a landing system, control surfaces, a ballast, an onboard air compressor, an onboard electrolysis system, a waterproof through-body wire or antenna feed-through, a single- or multiple-axis tilt-motor device, a tilt fuselage device, a tilt wing device, a battery, a power distribution board, a Global Positioning System module, a lost model alert, a cooling device, a detachable impact absorbing skin or shell, vision aiding and orientative lights, hatches, quick connect payloads, a lap counter for racing, a flat or inclined launch platform or footing, claws, an apparatus for externally attaching and internally housing the cargo, a charging station, a partial vacuum device, a manually or automatically deployable parachute, and an onboard or ground station electricity generator.

Abstract translation: 提供一种水陆两用垂直起降无人装置，其包括模块化和可扩展防水体，底盘，外壳体，推进系统，螺旋桨保护系统，表面打滑材料平台，着陆系统，控制面，镇流器 ，车载空气压缩机，车载电解系统，防水通体线或天线馈通，单轴或多轴倾斜电机装置，倾斜机身装置，倾斜翼装置，电池，电力 配电板，全球定位系统模块，丢失的模型警报，冷却装置，可拆卸的冲击吸收皮肤或壳体，视觉辅助和定向灯，舱口，快速连接有效载荷，赛车搭档，平坦或倾斜发射平台 或脚，爪，用于外部附接和内部容纳货物的装置，充电站，部分真空装置，手动或可自动展开的降落伞，以及船上或地面 发电机。

公开(公告)号：US20160039542A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14634489

申请日：2015-02-27

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingyu Wang

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/20 ,  B60L11/1809 ,  B60L11/1822 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/18 ,  B64F1/362 ,  B64F3/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: A multi-zone battery station is provided, comprising a plurality of landing areas configured to support a UAV. The battery station may permit battery life to be reloaded onto a UAV, which may include recharging a battery of the UAV or exchanging the UAV battery for a new battery. The different zones may accommodate different UAV types, different battery types, or operate in accordance with different energy provision rules. A marker may be provided on a landing area to aid in guiding the UAV to an appropriate landing area.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种多区域电池站，包括被配置为支持无人机的多个着陆区域。 电池站可以允许将电池寿命重新装载到UAV上，UAV可以包括为UAV的电池再充电或者为新电池更换UAV电池。 不同的区域可以适应不同的UAV类型，不同的电池类型，或者根据不同的能量提供规则操作。 可以在着陆区域上提供标记以帮助将无人机引导到适当的着陆区域。

公开(公告)号：US20160039540A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14832808

申请日：2015-08-21

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingxi Wang

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B64F1/18 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2220/42 ,  B60L2240/667 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/18 ,  B64F1/20 ,  B64F1/36 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/102 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for swapping the battery on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may be able to identify and land on an energy provision station autonomously. The UAV may take off and/or land on the energy provision station. The UAV may communicate with the energy provision station. The energy provision station may store and charge batteries for use on a UAV.

Abstract translation: 提供了将系统和方法交换在无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）上的电池。 无人机可以自主地识别和着陆能量提供站。 无人机可以在能源提供站起飞和/或着陆。 无人机可以与能量提供站进行通信。 能源提供站可以存储和充电用于无人机的电池。

公开(公告)号：US20140339371A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13852315

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.

Inventor： William M. YATES ,  Robert USSERY ,  Byron YOUNG

IPC: B64D33/00

CPC classification number: B64D39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D27/24

Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, through the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) packs flying independent of and in proximity to the electric aircraft.

Abstract translation: 电动飞机，包括飞行中可充电电动飞机，以及运行电动飞机的方法，包括通过使用独立于和接近电动飞机飞行的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）组件来为飞行中的电动飞机充电的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140021288A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13569360

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Andrew Charles ELSON ,  Peter Davison

Inventor： Andrew Charles ELSON ,  Peter Davison

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: A method of launching a powered unmanned aerial vehicle at an altitude of at least 13,000 m, the method comprising lifting the vehicle by attachment to a lighter-than-air carrier from a substantially ground-level location to an elevated altitude, causing the vehicle to detach from the carrier while the velocity of the vehicle relative to the carrier is substantially zero, the vehicle thereafter decreasing in altitude as it accelerates to a velocity where it is capable of preventing any further descent and can begin independent sustained flight.

Abstract translation: 一种在至少13000米的高度上发射供电的无人驾驶飞行器的方法，该方法包括通过将空载承载装置从基本上地平面的位置附近提升到升高的高度，使得车辆 当车辆相对于承载件的速度基本上为零时，车辆离开载体，然后车辆随着其高度减小到能够防止任何进一步下降并且可以开始独立的持续飞行的速度。

公开(公告)号：US20130261914A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13538107

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: Benjamin T. INGRAM ,  Robert Ussery ,  William M. Yates, III

Inventor： Benjamin T. INGRAM ,  Robert Ussery ,  William M. Yates, III

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W40/06 ,  B60W10/18

CPC classification number: B64D33/00 ,  B60W20/12 ,  B60W30/143 ,  B60W30/146 ,  B60W30/188 ,  B60W2050/0089 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  B60W2550/20 ,  B60W2550/402 ,  B60W2710/083 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G01C21/3469

Abstract: A control system that makes adjustments, such as limiting the maximum speed or maximum torque in a vehicle, is provided. These adjustments can be based on knowledge about the vehicle and trip, and on the estimated energy remaining. The control system is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including ground, air, water, and sea vehicles, as well as vehicles powered by battery, electricity, compressed natural gas, or even liquid fuel propulsion systems. The control system may be used to adjust vehicle operation in route to assure the vehicle reaches a destination and to inform or counteract a human vehicle operator. Control system can also be used in racing applications to calculate the fastest-possible race speed and drive torque for a given race length; or alternatively, in endurance racing or delivery applications to optimize the vehicle speed and/or drive torque for a given race length or route.

Abstract translation: 提供了进行调节的控制系统，例如限制车辆中的最大速度或最大扭矩。 这些调整可以基于关于车辆和行程的知识以及剩余的估计能量。 控制系统适用于各种车辆，包括地面，空气，水和海上车辆，以及由电池，电力，压缩天然气或甚至液体燃料推进系统供电的车辆。 控制系统可用于在路线中调整车辆操作，以确保车辆到达目的地并通知或抵消人类车辆操作者。 控制系统也可以用于赛车应用中，以计算给定的赛道长度的最快的赛车速度和驱动扭矩; 或者替代地，在耐力赛车或交付应用中，以针对给定的赛跑长度或路线优化车辆速度和/或驱动扭矩。