WIND TOWER AND WIND FARM INSPECTIONS VIA UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
    231.
    发明申请
    WIND TOWER AND WIND FARM INSPECTIONS VIA UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 有权
    风力塔和风力发电机通过不间断的飞机系统进行检查

    公开(公告)号:US20160017866A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-21

    申请号:US14335115

    申请日:2014-07-18

    CPC classification number: F03D80/00 B64C2201/127 F03D17/00 H04N7/185

    Abstract: An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to inspect equipment and a method of inspecting equipment with the UAS are described. The UAS includes a scanner to obtain images of the equipment and a memory device to store information for the UAS. The UAS also includes a processor to determine a real-time flight path based on the images and the stored information, and a camera mounted on the UAS to obtain camera images of the equipment as the UAS traverses the real-time flight path.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于检查设备的无人机系统(UAS)和使用UAS检查设备的方法。 UAS包括用于获得设备的图像的扫描仪和用于存储UAS的信息的存储器设备。 UAS还包括基于图像和存储的信息确定实时飞行路径的处理器,以及安装在UAS上的相机​​,以在UAS穿过实时飞行路径时获得设备的相机图像。

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SAME
    232.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SAME 有权
    无人驾驶的航空器及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160009390A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-14

    申请号:US14807886

    申请日:2015-07-24

    Inventor: Bret Kugelmass

    Abstract: One variation of a method for imaging an area of interest includes: within a user interface, receiving a selection for a set of interest points on a digital map of a physical area and receiving a selection for a resolution of a geospatial map; identifying a ground area corresponding to the set of interest points for imaging during a mission; generating a flight path over the ground area for execution by an unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission; setting an altitude for the unmanned aerial vehicle along the flight path based on the selection for the resolution of the geospatial map and an optical system arranged within the unmanned aerial vehicle; setting a geospatial accuracy requirement for the mission based on the selection for the mission type; and assembling a set of images captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission into the geospatial map.

    Abstract translation: 用于对感兴趣区域成像的方法的一个变型包括:在用户界面内,接收对物理区域的数字地图上的一组感兴趣点的选择,并且接收对于地理空间地图的分辨率的选择; 在任务期间识别与所述一组感兴趣点成像成对应的地面区域; 在飞行任务期间通过无人驾驶飞行器在地面上产生飞行路线,以执行; 基于对地理空间地图的分辨率的选择和布置在无人机内的光学系统,设置沿着飞行路径的无人机的高度; 根据任务类型的选择,为任务确定地理空间精度要求; 并将任务期间由无人驾驶飞行器捕获的一组图像组装到地理空间图中。

    Systems and Methods for Illumination and Observation
    234.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Illumination and Observation 有权
    照明和观察系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150358556A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US13776444

    申请日:2013-02-25

    Abstract: An aerial surveillance and reconnaissance system includes a gimbal-stabilized ISR imaging sensor with 0.8-1.2 microradian optical resolution, using pulsed ultraviolet laser (0.330-0.380 micrometer wavelength) radiation to illuminate the observed target, and a narrow-band-pass filter at the focal plane detector to remove light at frequencies other than the illuminating frequency. Preferred sensors can be operated in a snapshot mode using intermittent illuminating pulses, with timing of the pulses selected for minimum detectability based on observations made with a lower-resolution sensor, or in a video-mode with illuminating pulses selected to generate full-motion video at operator-selectable frame rates. Some sensor embodiments may further combine the UV system described above with conventional daylight optical and sensor systems, though alternative arrangements could also include an IR sensor as well (either using a common aperture with the UV system or with a separate set of light-gathering optics).

    Abstract translation: 空中监视和侦察系统包括使用0.8-1.2微焦距光学分辨率的万向节稳定ISR成像传感器,使用脉冲紫外激光(0.330-0.380微米波长)辐射来照射观察到的目标,以及一个窄带通滤波器 焦平面检测器以除了照明频率以外的频率移除光。 优选的传感器可以使用间歇照明脉冲在快照模式下操作,其中基于用较低分辨率传感器观察到的脉冲被选择用于最小可检测性的定时,或者在具有被选择用于产生全动态视频的照明脉冲的视频模式中 以操作员可选的帧速率。 一些传感器实施例可以进一步将上述UV系统与传统的日光光学和传感器系统组合,尽管替代布置还可以包括IR传感器(或者使用与UV系统的公共孔径或与单独的一组聚光光学器件 )。

    MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE-BASED GUIDANCE NAVIGATION AND CONTROL FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
    235.
    发明申请
    MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE-BASED GUIDANCE NAVIGATION AND CONTROL FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND ROBOTIC SYSTEMS 有权
    基于手机的无人机和机动系统的基于设备的指导导航和控制

    公开(公告)号:US20150344136A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-03

    申请号:US14730187

    申请日:2015-06-03

    Abstract: A system is disclosed including an aerial vehicle to perform a task to an object, while in an aerial mode that includes at least one of a hover mode or a slow movement mode during a predominant phase of the task being performed, the aerial vehicle has a command and control system, a removable mobile computing device that when attached to the aerial vehicle assists in control of the aerial vehicle and when detached assists in control of the aerial vehicle with user intervention through the mobile device, wherein assist in control is further performed through the command and control system and at least one attachment attachable to the aerial vehicle for facilitating the task performed to the object by the aerial vehicle while the aerial vehicle is in the aerial mode, the at least one attachment is controlled by the removable mobile computing device. Methods are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统,其包括用于对物体执行任务的航空器,而在执行任务的主要阶段期间,在包括悬停模式或慢动作模式中的至少一种的空中模式中,飞行器具有 指挥和控制系统,一种可移动式移动计算装置,当连接到空中飞行器时协助对飞行器进行控制,并且当分离时通过移动装置进行用户干预协助对飞行器进行控制,其中进一步执行辅助控制 所述命令和控制系统以及至少一个可附接到所述飞行器的附件,用于当所述空中飞行器处于空中模式时便于由所述飞行器对所述物体执行的任务,所述至少一个附件由所述可移动移动计算设备 。 还公开了方法。

    Tilt-ball turret with gimbal lock avoidance
    237.
    发明授权
    Tilt-ball turret with gimbal lock avoidance 有权
    倾斜球炮塔与万向节锁避免

    公开(公告)号:US09156551B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US13220619

    申请日:2011-08-29

    Abstract: A turret assembly for attachment on the undersurface of an aircraft that reduces performance limitations due to gimbal lock and reduces the cross section profile of the assembly. The assembly includes a roll actuator including a drive shaft. A yoke having a cross member is coupled to the drive shaft and a pair of prongs. The yoke is rotated via the roll actuator and drive shaft along a roll axis oriented substantially parallel to the body of the aircraft. A turret is mounted on the prongs of the yoke. A tilt actuator is contained within the turret. The tilt actuator tilts the turret on a tilt axis relative to the yoke. The tilt axis is perpendicular to the roll axis.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于附接在飞行器下表面上的转塔组件,其减小由于万向节锁定而导致的性能限制并减小组件的横截面轮廓。 组件包括具有驱动轴的辊致动器。 具有横向构件的轭联接到驱动轴和一对插脚。 轭架通过辊子致动器和驱动轴沿着基本平行于飞行器主体的辊轴线旋转。 一个转塔安装在轭的叉子上。 转塔内装有一个倾斜致动器。 倾斜致动器相对于轭架在倾斜轴上倾斜转台。 倾斜轴垂直于辊轴。

    ROBOT FOR INSPECTING ROTOR BLADES OF WIND ENERGY INSTALLATIONS
    238.
    发明申请
    ROBOT FOR INSPECTING ROTOR BLADES OF WIND ENERGY INSTALLATIONS 有权
    机器人检查风力发电装置的转子叶片

    公开(公告)号:US20150267688A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-24

    申请号:US14435483

    申请日:2013-10-16

    Applicant: Susanne KRAMPE

    Inventor: Susanne Krampe

    Abstract: A robot serves for inspecting rotor blades of wind energy installations. A frame construction includes an inner opening surrounding a rotor blade during use and a plurality of propellers for a vertical flying movement of the robot. A rotor blade state detection system disposed at the frame construction detects the state of the rotor blades. Preferably a power and/or data cable is provided for connecting the robot during use to a control and evaluation station provided, for example, on the ground.

    Abstract translation: 机器人用于检查风力设备的转子叶片。 框架结构包括在使用期间围绕转子叶片的内部开口和用于机器人的垂直飞行运动的多个螺旋桨。 设置在框架结构处的转子叶片状态检测系统检测转子叶片的状态。 优选地,提供电源和/或数据电缆用于在使用期间将机器人连接到例如在地面上提供的控制和评估站。

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