公开(公告)号：US20170166327A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15263484

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: Louis J. Schmidt

Inventor： Louis J. Schmidt

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/007 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: A launch and landing pad for drones includes a flexible base having a perimeter. An endless frame member is joined to the perimeter of the base. The endless frame member is weighted. The weight of the endless frame member holds the pad in place, and the endless frame member is collapsible to fold the pad for storage and releasable for use of the pad.

公开(公告)号：US20170139424A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15300038

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: ZHEJIANG GEELY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD ,  ZHEJIANG GEELY AUTOMOBILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD

Inventor： Shufu LI

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0684 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo transport system and method based on an UAV. The cargo transport system includes an UAV (50) and a vehicle (10) that can send and receive the UAV, so that cargos can be transported between the vehicle (10) and another terminal (60) by the UAV (50); the UAV (50) is provided with a navigation system that guides the UAV (50) to fly between the vehicle (10) and the another terminal (60); the vehicle (10) includes: an UAV accommodating device (40) arranged at a top surface of the vehicle (10); an UAV sending controller (20) and an UAV receiving controller (30), which are arranged at the vehicle (10); and the UAV receiving controller (30) includes an identity verification unit (301) and a short distance guide unit (302). According to the cargo transport system based on an UAV of the present invention, the sending and receiving of the UAV (50) can be controlled by the vehicle (10), and the UAV (50) is accommodated in the UAV accommodating device (40). In addition, the vehicle (10) may also provide the identity verification information and the short distance guide information to the UAV (50) by the identity verification unit (301) and the short distance guide unit (302), so that the UAV (50) can determine a target vehicle and accurately land on the target vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170139421A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15419814

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： John A. Lockwood ,  Joseph F. Stanek

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

公开(公告)号：US20170113799A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15309351

申请日：2015-05-07

Applicant: Imperial Innovations Limited

Inventor： Mirko Kovac ,  Talib Muhammad Talib Alhinai

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  F03D1/0675 ,  F03D80/50 ,  G05D1/104 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: There is provided a method of using a device capable of controlled flight in a surrounding environment, the device comprising: lifting means for providing lift to the device; object-retaining means for holding an object to be affixed to a target site; and a dispensing assembly for dispensing an adhesive, wherein the method comprises: controlling the lifting means so as to controllably fly the device in the surrounding environment; and using the device to affix an object held by the object-retaining means to a target site in the surrounding environment by dispensing an adhesive from the dispensing assembly. Thus, an aerial device, for example a robotic device, may be used to fly to a desired location and affix an object at the desired location, by dispensing, ejecting or otherwise applying an adhesive.

公开(公告)号：US20170113796A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15397415

申请日：2017-01-03

Applicant: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Inventor： Mark R. Alber

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H01Q1/42

Abstract: An aircraft is provided and includes a single sensor and wings extending outwardly in opposite directions from a fuselage. Each wing includes a main section, an engine section supported on the main section and tail surfaces extending transversely relative to the main section. The single sensor is mountable to one of the tail surfaces with a field of view (FOV) representable as a spherical wedge having a dihedral angle exceeding 180°.

公开(公告)号：US09592908B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14661955

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Kristofer Gentry

IPC: B64C25/52 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C25/24 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/001 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C25/18 ,  B64C25/24 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/008 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing gear assembly that includes adjustable landing gear extension that may be extended or contracted so that the body of the UAV is contained in a horizontal plane when the UAV is landed, even on sloping surfaces. For example, when a UAV is landing, the slope of the surface may be determined and the landing gear extensions adjusted based on the slope so that the body of the UAV remains approximately horizontal when the UAV lands and is supported by the landing gear extensions.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了无人机（UAV）起落架组件的构造，其包括可调节的起落架延伸部，其可以被延伸或收缩，使得当UAV降落时UAV的车身包含在水平面中，即使在倾斜 表面。 例如，当UAV着陆时，可以确定表面的斜率，并且基于斜率来调整起落架延伸部，使得当UAV着陆并由起落架延伸部支撑时，UAV的车身保持大致水平。

公开(公告)号：US20170038778A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15299341

申请日：2016-10-20

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Mingxi WANG

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S19/42

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C25/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64F1/02 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: A system for landing a mobile platform, such as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (“UAV”) and methods for making and using the same. The system can land the UAV by applying a magnetic levitation force upon the UAV and adjusting the applied magnetic levitation force. The system can initiate a landing process to a designated docking station and can guide the UAV to an adjacency of the designated docking station. Once the UAV has entered the adjacency, the magnetic levitation forces can take control of the landing process. During the landing process, certain magnetic sensitive devices installed on the UAV and/or on the designated docking station can be protected by turning them off or by shielding them. The system overcomes disadvantages of currently-available landing systems by restricting a size and weight of the landing arrangements, as well as, avoiding potential damage to the UAV and the designated docking station.

Abstract translation: 用于登陆移动平台的系统，例如无人机（“UAV”）及其制造和使用方法。 该系统可以通过在无人机上施加磁悬浮力并调整所施加的磁悬浮力来降落无人机。 该系统可以启动对指定坞站的着陆过程，并且可以将UAV引导到指定对接站的邻接处。 一旦无人机进入邻近，磁悬浮力就可以控制着陆过程。 在着陆过程中，安装在UAV和/或指定对接站上的某些磁敏装置可以通过关闭或屏蔽它们来保护。 该系统通过限制着陆装置的尺寸和重量来克服目前可用的着陆系统的缺点，以及避免对无人机和指定坞站的潜在损坏。

公开(公告)号：US09561871B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14272125

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Deere & Company

Inventor： Ramanathan Sugumaran

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A01D41/12 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/36 ,  A01D41/12 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12

Abstract: An aerial vehicle docking system includes a landing pad and an aerial vehicle. The landing pad has a concave landing surface and a depression. The aerial vehicle has landing gear and a protrusion. The protrusion is shaped to mate with the depression. The protrusion and the landing gear are positioned on a bottom surface of the aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 飞行器对接系统包括着陆垫和飞行器。 着陆垫具有凹入的着陆面和凹陷。 飞行器具有起落架和突起。 该突起成形为与凹陷配合。 突起和起落架位于飞行器的底面上。

公开(公告)号：US20170017240A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15087298

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Inventor： Hrishikesh SHARMA ,  Balamuralidhar Purushothaman

IPC: G05D1/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), and more particularly to system and a method for landing of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). In one embodiment, the method includes estimating a 3-dimensional (3D) location of at least one media sensor mounted on the UAV relative to a marker representative of a landing location of the UAV. The marker comprises a recursive geometrical pattern. The landing of the UAV on the marker at the landing location is facilitated based on the 3D location of the at least one media sensor mounted on the UAV relative to the marker.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及无人机（UAV），更具体地涉及无人机（UAV）的系统和着陆方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括相对于代表UAV的着陆位置的标记来估计安装在UAV上的至少一个介质传感器的3维（3D）位置。 标记包括递归几何图案。 基于安装在UAV上的至少一个介质传感器相对于标记的3D位置，便于在着陆位置处的标记上的UAV的着陆。

公开(公告)号：US20160376000A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14788549

申请日：2015-06-30

Applicant: Christoph Kohstall

Inventor： Christoph Kohstall

IPC: B64C37/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: Submersible unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative submersible UAV includes a support structure, a power source carried by the support structure, and a plurality of propellers carried by the support structure and coupled to the power source. The propellers can include a plurality of first laterally spaced-apart propellers positioned above a plurality of second laterally spaced-apart propellers along an axis extending upwardly from the support structure.

Abstract translation: 公开了潜水无人机（UAV）及相关系统和方法。 代表性的潜水UAV包括支撑结构，由支撑结构承载的动力源，以及由支撑结构承载并联接到动力源的多个螺旋桨。 螺旋桨可以包括沿着从支撑结构向上延伸的轴线定位在多个第二横向间隔开的螺旋桨上方的多个第一横向间隔开的螺旋桨。