公开(公告)号：US20170137138A9

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US14155360

申请日：2014-01-15

Applicant: John William Hunter

Inventor： John William Hunter

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2039/105 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/44

Abstract: A solar relay aircraft system includes a solar relay aircraft having an upper surface, and a lower surface, and equipped with a solar radiation receiver on said lower surface and capable of converting solar energy to electrical energy. An electric motor in electrical connection with said solar radiation receiver to receive the electrical energy and drives a propeller to propel the solar relay aircraft. A number of ground-based reflector arrays include a plurality of reflecting mirrors for receiving solar radiation from the sun and direct the solar radiation from the sun towards the solar relay aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US09650138B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14882254

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: Flight of the Century, Inc.

Inventor： William M. Yates

IPC: B64D3/00 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D3/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D39/00

Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, and method of deploying and retrieving secondary aircrafts.

公开(公告)号：US09630517B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14644260

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: Defense Agency For Technology And Quality

Inventor： Ki Young Lee ,  Ki Jung Kang

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/32

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066

Abstract: Disclosed are an unmanned aerial vehicle, a charging station, and an automatic charging system for an unmanned aerial vehicle including the same. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes: a main body which includes a plurality of rotors, and is capable of flying and vertical taking off and landing by the rotors; a battery which is mounted in the main body for supplying power and is chargeable; a landing gear which includes a first charging terminal and a second charging terminal having different polarities and electrically connected to the battery, and is provided at a lower part of the main body; and a controller configured to control the main body.

公开(公告)号：US09623760B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14747989

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Mingxi Wang ,  Xiangyu Chen

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: A base station for automated battery pack or payload exchange and methods for using the same. The base station provides a landing surface for receiving a mobile platform and includes a manipulator controlled by a manipulator compartment for accessing resource storage. The base station is operable to ascertain a location of the mobile platform on the landing surface and move the manipulator to the mobile platform. Thereby, the base station system advantageously accommodates low-accuracy landing of the mobile platform and further enables extended and autonomous operation of the mobile platform without the need for user intervention for exchanging battery packs and payloads.

公开(公告)号：US20170057365A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15051483

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Korea Railroad Research Institute

Inventor： In Ho Cho ,  Shin Myung Jung ,  Yong Jang Kwon ,  Byung Song Lee

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64F1/36 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1827 ,  B60L11/1829 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L2200/16 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F1/36 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S19/14 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: A charging apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles and a charging method thereof. The charging apparatus includes: a transmit coil provided to a charging station and generating a magnetic field; a reception coil generating induced electromotive force according to variation of magnetic flux of the transmit coil; a reception coil adjuster adjusting at least one of an inclination and an orientation of the reception coil; and a controller controlling at least one of the inclination and the orientation of the reception coil by controlling the reception coil adjuster according to magnitude of the induced electromotive force generated in the reception coil by the magnetic field generated in the transmit coil.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无人机的充电装置及其充电方法。 充电装置包括：发送线圈，其设置在充电站并产生磁场; 接收线圈，根据发射线圈的磁通量的变化产生感应电动势; 接收线圈调节器，其调整所述接收线圈的倾斜度和取向中的至少一个; 以及控制器，通过根据在发送线圈中产生的磁场，在接收线圈中产生的感应电动势的大小控制接收线圈调节器来控制接收线圈的倾斜度和取向中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US09576493B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US15070747

申请日：2016-03-15

Applicant: John A. Jarrell

Inventor： John A. Jarrell

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/06 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64F1/36

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.

Abstract translation: 与无人驾驶飞行器通信的计算机实现的方法包括经由照明组件的通信发射机发送第一消息以供无人驾驶飞行器接收。 第一消息包括与照明组件相关联的标识符，并且照明组件位于道路附近。 该方法还包括经由照明组件的通信接收器从无人驾驶飞行器接收第二消息。 第二消息包括与无人机有关的标识符。 该方法还包括经由照明组件的通信发射机发送第三消息，以供无人驾驶飞行器接收。 第三信息包括无人驾驶飞行器应飞行的高度的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20170021943A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15291870

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： James Peverill ,  Adam Woodworth ,  Benjamin Freudberg ,  Dan Cottrell

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02

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 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: A capturing hook for engaging a cable during capture and release of an aerial vehicle may comprise a first and second gate pivotally supported at their first ends by a base portion and each being movable between a closed position and an open position, but spring-biased to the closed position. The capturing hook may further include a latch device comprising a movable locking part biased by a return spring to a locked position to lock the second gate in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 用于在捕捉和释放空中飞行器期间接合电缆的捕获钩可以包括第一和第二门，其第一和第二门在其第一端处由基部枢转地支撑，并且每个可在关闭位置和打开位置之间移动，但是弹簧偏置到 关闭位置。 捕获钩还可以包括闩锁装置，其包括由复位弹簧偏压到锁定位置的可移动锁定部件，以将第二闸门锁定在关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US20170015415A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14799861

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  JESSE R. CHEATHAM, III ,  HON WAH CHIN ,  WILLIAM DAVID DUNCAN ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  MURIEL Y. ISHIKAWA ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  TONY S. PAN ,  ROBERT C. PETROSKI ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  DAVID B. TUCKERMAN ,  YAROSLAV A. URZHUMOV ,  THOMAS ALLAN WEAVER ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, Jr. ,  VICTORIA Y.H. WOOD

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the aircraft may be by wireless power transfer (capacitive or inductive or optical) of an aircraft while at or operating along the power line. The aircraft may comprise a connector configured to interface with the power source/line; the power line may be configured to interface with the connector/aircraft. Data communications between the aircraft and system may be facilitated for interaction/transaction.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于重新提供无人飞行器系统的系统和方法。 该系统和方法可以包括使用被配置为用作UAV /飞行器和被配置为与电源/系统接口的UAV /飞机的电力系统/源的公用事业传输系统。 系统和方法提供无人机/飞机与电力系统/来源的接入和管理，管理和监控接入和接口。 无人机/飞机系统可以被配置和操作/管理以与电力系统/源（例如来自公用设施传输系统的电力线的网络）接口并使用，以增强范围和效用（例如用于重新供电和/或作为飞行路线或路线 ）。 该系统包括飞机和电源之间的接口用于电力传输; 监控飞机的监控系统; 以及管理与飞机交互/交易的管理/管理系统。 电力传输的电源可以是电源线; 飞行器的电力传输可以通过在沿着电力线路或在其上运行的飞行器的无线电力传输（电容或电感或光学）。 飞行器可以包括被配置为与电源/线路接口的连接器; 电力线可以被配置为与连接器/飞行器接口。 飞机和系统之间的数据通信可能有助于交互/交易。

公开(公告)号：US09541924B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14737814

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  John Peter Moussouris ,  Michael Cyrus

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/06 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G7/02 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/005 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0017 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G7/02 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an alternative distributed airborne transportation system. In some embodiments, a method for distributed airborne transportation includes: providing an airborne vehicle with a wing and a wing span, having capacity to carry one or more of passengers or cargo; landing of the airborne vehicle near one or more of passengers or cargo and loading at least one of passengers or cargo; taking-off and determining a flight direction for the airborne vehicle; locating at least one other airborne vehicle, which has substantially the same flight direction; and joining at least one other airborne vehicle in flight formation and forming a fleet, in which airborne vehicles fly with the same speed and direction and in which adjacent airborne vehicles are separated by distance of less than 100 wing spans.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种替代的分布式机载运输系统。 在一些实施例中，一种用于分布式机载运输的方法包括：向机载车辆提供机翼和机翼跨度，具有携带乘客或货物中的一个或多个的能力; 机载车辆靠近一个或多个乘客或货物并装载至少一个乘客或货物; 起飞和确定机载飞行方向; 至少定位一个具有大致相同的飞行方向的其他机载车辆; 并将至少一个其他机载车辆接入飞行形成并形成一个舰队，其中机载车辆以相同的速度和方向飞行，并且相邻的机载车辆以小于100个翼跨的距离分开。

公开(公告)号：US09539906B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US15151829

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: Dennis Drake McCrady

Inventor： Dennis Drake McCrady

IPC: H02K47/00 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60L8/00 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/026 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H02K47/00 ,  H02K99/10 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7083

Abstract: The earth's magnetic field has not been mined as a source of energy. With average field strength of 0.5×10−4 Tesla around the world it is easy to understand why. A disruptive technology is needed to mine the earth's magnetic field. Such a technology, graphene, is now at an early stage of development with excellent properties in the form of high conductivity, low resistivity, durable, light weight, low cost sheets. Multiple sheets of graphene provide a significant multiplier to earth's magnetic field yielding a feasible source of ecologically clean power. Graphene based EcoCharge units can be driven by electric motors putting graphene in motion to mine the earth's magnetic field. Estimates show that for a Solar Impulse 2 like electric plane, eight EcoCharge units weighing 64 lbs generate 60 kW RMS continuously replacing 3,000 lbs of photovoltaic cells generating 50 kW RMS during the day only.

Abstract translation: 地球的磁场没有被开采为能源。 世界各地的平均场强为0.5×10-4特斯拉，很容易理解为什么。 需要破坏性的技术来开采地球的磁场。 这种技术石墨烯现在处于开发的早期阶段，具有高导电性，低电阻率，耐用，重量轻，成本低的形式的优异性能。 多层石墨烯为地球磁场提供了显着的乘数，产生了生态清洁能源的可行来源。 基于石墨烯的EcoCharge单元可以由电动马达驱动，使石墨烯运动来挖掘地球的磁场。 估计显示，对于像电动飞机的太阳能脉冲2来说，重达64磅的8台EcoCharge装置可以连续更换3,000磅的光伏电池，而这些太阳能电池只能在白天产生50 kW的功率。