ION SPRAYING APPARATUS, ION SPRAYING SYSTEM, AND ION SPRAYING METHOD
    221.
    发明申请
    ION SPRAYING APPARATUS, ION SPRAYING SYSTEM, AND ION SPRAYING METHOD 审中-公开
    离子喷雾装置,离子喷雾系统和离子喷雾方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150290348A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14667446

    申请日:2015-03-24

    Abstract: A communication unit receives spraying target information indicating a spray target. A spraying target detector detects the spray target indicated in the spraying target information in space. A spray control unit is a unit that performs ion-spraying processing on the spray target at a predetermined frequency. In the ion-spraying processing, the spray control unit determines a moving direction of an ion spraying apparatus from a current location to the detected spray target, and sprays ions on the spray target when a distance between the spray target and the ion spraying apparatus is within a first threshold value. A flight control unit controls a flight of the ion spraying apparatus in the moving direction.

    Abstract translation: 通信单元接收指示喷射目标的喷射目标信息。 喷射目标检测器在空间中检测喷洒目标信息中指示的喷射目标。 喷雾控制单元是以预定频率对喷射目标物进行离子喷射处理的单元。 在离子喷涂处理中,喷雾控制单元确定离子喷射装置从当前位置到检测到的喷射目标的移动方向,并且当喷射对象和离子喷射装置之间的距离为 在第一阈值内。 飞行控制单元控制离子喷射装置在移动方向上的飞行。

    Indoor and Outdoor Aerial Vehicles for Painting and Related Applications
    222.
    发明申请
    Indoor and Outdoor Aerial Vehicles for Painting and Related Applications 审中-公开
    室内和室外用于绘画及相关应用的空中飞行器

    公开(公告)号:US20150274294A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-01

    申请号:US14674524

    申请日:2015-03-31

    Abstract: An aerial operations system for performing various tasks such as painting is provided. The modular aerial operations system includes an aerial vehicle capable of vertically taking off and landing, hovering and precisely maneuvering near walls and other structures. The aerial vehicle may be a rotorcraft such as a multicopter. In an aspect, as aerial vehicle paints one or more designated surfaces using detachable arms and equipment. The system may paint the designated surface in one of several available techniques using paint provided in a container such as an attached reservoir, a base station, a paint can, or the like. The aerial operations system provided may also be configured to perform a variety of other tasks.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行诸如绘画的各种任务的空中操作系统。 模块化空中作战系统包括能够垂直起降的空中飞行器,在墙壁和其他结构附近悬停并精确地操纵。 飞行器可以是诸如多机的旋翼飞机。 在一方面,由于空中车辆使用可拆卸的武器和设备来涂漆一个或多个指定的表面。 系统可以使用提供在诸如附接的储存器,基站,油漆罐等的容器中的油漆以几种可用技术之一来涂漆指定的表面。 所提供的空中操作系统也可以被配置为执行各种其他任务。

    Methods and systems for transitioning an aerial vehicle between crosswind flight and hover flight
    223.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for transitioning an aerial vehicle between crosswind flight and hover flight 有权
    在侧风飞行和悬停飞行之间过渡飞行器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09126675B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-08

    申请号:US14144545

    申请日:2013-12-30

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: A method involves operating an aerial vehicle in a hover-flight orientation. The aerial vehicle is connected to a tether that defines a tether sphere having a radius based on a length of the tether, and the tether is connected to a ground station. The method involves positioning the aerial vehicle at a first location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The method involves transitioning the aerial vehicle from the hover-flight orientation to a forward-flight orientation, such that the aerial vehicle moves from the tether sphere. And the method involves operating the aerial vehicle in the forward-flight orientation to ascend at an angle of ascent to a second location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The first and second locations are substantially downwind of the ground station.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法涉及以悬停飞行方向操作飞行器。 航空器连接到一个系绳,该系绳限定了基于系绳长度的半径的系绳球,并且系绳连接到地面站。 该方法包括将飞行器定位在基本上在系绳球上的第一位置。 该方法包括将空中飞行器从悬停飞行方向转换到前向飞行方向,使得飞行器从系绳球移动。 并且该方法涉及以前向飞行方向操作飞行器,以升高的角度升高到基本上处于系绳球上的第二位置。 第一和第二位置基本上是地面站的顺风向。

    Systems and Methods for a Winch Drum and Drum Door
    224.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for a Winch Drum and Drum Door 有权
    绞车鼓和鼓门的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150183529A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-02

    申请号:US14144103

    申请日:2013-12-30

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Wind energy systems, such as an Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”), may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path, such as a substantially circular path, to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be coupled to a winch assembly via a tether. The winch assembly may include a winch drum and a drum door. The winch assembly may be configured such that the drum door may operate in two or more positions, such as an open position and a closed position, to reduce the likelihood of stability problems occurring at the aerial vehicle during winding or unwinding of the tether.

    Abstract translation: 诸如空降风力发电机(“AWT”)等风能系统可用于促进将动能转换为电能。 AWT可以包括在诸如基本圆形路径的路径中飞行的空中飞行器,以将动能风能转换成电能。 飞行器可以经由系绳联接到绞盘组件。 绞车组件可以包括绞盘鼓和鼓门。 绞车组件可以被配置成使得鼓门可以在诸如打开位置和关闭位置的两个或更多个位置中操作,以减少在系绳缠绕或展开期间在飞行器上发生的稳定性问题的可能性。

    AERIAL VEHICLE WITH MISSION DURATION CAPABILITY DETERMINATION
    229.
    发明申请
    AERIAL VEHICLE WITH MISSION DURATION CAPABILITY DETERMINATION 审中-公开
    具有使命持续时间能力确定的空中客车

    公开(公告)号:US20130325212A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13482477

    申请日:2012-05-29

    Inventor: David L. Wickman

    CPC classification number: F01D25/18 B64C2201/12 F05D2270/80

    Abstract: An aerial vehicle can include oil sensors connected to a lubrication system and a computer connected to the oil sensors. The computer can be programmed to determine mission duration for the unmanned aerial vehicle, determine a maximum oil system duration for the unmanned aerial vehicle based upon data from the oil sensors, perform a comparison of the mission duration to the maximum oil system duration, and output a signal based upon the comparison.

    Abstract translation: 飞行器可以包括连接到润滑系统的油传感器和连接到油传感器的计算机。 计算机可以被编程以确定无人驾驶飞行器的任务持续时间,基于来自油传感器的数据确定无人驾驶飞行器的最大油系统持续时间,执行任务持续时间与最大油系统持续时间的比较,以及输出 基于比较的信号。

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