WATERPROOF MULTI-ROTOR UNMANNED FLYING APPARATUS
    271.
    发明申请
    WATERPROOF MULTI-ROTOR UNMANNED FLYING APPARATUS 审中-公开
    防水多转矩无人驾驶装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150102159A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-16

    申请号:US14513753

    申请日:2014-10-14

    Applicant: Russ Hegarty

    Inventor: Russ Hegarty

    Abstract: Disclosed is an invention related to a waterproof unmanned flying apparatus, which is waterproof or water resistant and can perform in inclement weather conditions. The flying apparatus comprises of a main frame covering the outer structure of the flying apparatus that is constructed out of a single piece or multiple pieces which are fused together or mechanically attached to create a watertight seal. A centralized frame can be configured in numerous layouts to include the size and number of rotor blades. The flying apparatus can be used in various applications such as a training device, an aerial photography, and any other event for which the flying apparatus would be required to fly in or around water. The flying apparatus protects expensive internal electrical components that would normally be destroyed by water and moisture. Furthermore, the flying apparatus can be attached with devices for providing features intended for user's consumption.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种防水无人驾驶装置的发明,其防水或防水,可在恶劣天气条件下进行。 飞行装置包括覆盖飞行装置的外部结构的主框架,其由单件或多个构件组成,其被熔合在一起或机械地附接以形成防水密封。 可以在多个布局中配置集中式框架,以包括转子叶片的尺寸和数量。 飞行装置可以用于各种应用中,例如训练装置,航空摄影以及需要飞行装置在水中或周围飞行的任何其它事件。 飞行装置保护昂贵的内部电气部件,通常会被水和水分破坏。 此外,飞行装置可以附接有用于提供旨在用于消费的特征的装置。

    Transformable aerial vehicle
    274.
    发明授权
    Transformable aerial vehicle 有权
    可变空中飞行器

    公开(公告)号:US08931730B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-13

    申请号:US14167679

    申请日:2014-01-29

    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a transformable aerial vehicle are provided. In one aspect, a transformable aerial vehicle includes: a central body and at least two transformable frames assemblies respectively disposed on the central body, each of the at least two transformable frame assemblies having a proximal portion pivotally coupled to the central body and a distal portion; an actuation assembly mounted on the central body and configured to pivot the at least two frame assemblies to a plurality of different vertical angles relative to the central body; and a plurality of propulsion units mounted on the at least two transformable frame assemblies and operable to move the transformable aerial vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 提供了可变形飞行器的系统,装置和方法。 一方面,可变形飞行器包括:中心体和分别设置在中心体上的至少两个可变形框架组件,所述至少两个可变形框架组件中的每一个具有枢转地联接到中心体的近侧部分和远端部分 ; 驱动组件,其安装在所述中心主体上并且构造成将所述至少两个框架组件相对于所述中心体枢转到多个不同的垂直角度; 以及安装在所述至少两个可变形框架组件上并可操作以移动所述可变形飞行器的多个推进单元。

    SELF-TIGHTENING ROTOR
    275.
    发明申请
    SELF-TIGHTENING ROTOR 有权
    自适应转子

    公开(公告)号:US20140356174A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US14167735

    申请日:2014-01-29

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于推进自行式移动物体的系统,方法和装置。 一方面,一种用于自推进可移动物体的转子组件包括:毂,包括第一紧固特征; 驱动轴,其包括第二紧固特征并且通过所述第一和第二紧固特征的匹配连接直接联接到所述轮毂,其中所述驱动轴构造成引起所述轮毂的旋转,使得所述第一和第二紧固特征 被旋转收紧; 以及多个转子叶片,其联接到所述毂并且被配置为随其旋转以产生推进力。

    Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aerial system for monitoring oil and gas pipelines
    276.
    发明授权
    Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aerial system for monitoring oil and gas pipelines 有权
    垂直起降(VTOL)用于监测油气管道的小型无人驾驶空中系统

    公开(公告)号:US08880241B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US13772161

    申请日:2013-02-20

    Inventor: Farrokh Mohamadi

    Abstract: Extended-range monitoring and surveillance of facilities and infrastructure—such as oil, water, and gas pipelines and power lines—employs autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable, small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) aircraft and docking platforms for accommodating the sUAS aircraft. Monitoring and surveillance of facilities using one or more embodiments may be performed continually by the sUAS flying autonomously along a pre-programmed flight path. The sUAS aircraft may have an integrated gas collector and analyzer unit, and capability for downloading collected data and analyzer information from the sUAS aircraft to the docking platforms. The gas collector and analyzer unit may provide remote sensing and in-situ investigation of leaks and other environmental concerns as part of a “standoff” (e.g., remote from operators of the system or the facilities) survey that can keep field operators out of harm's way and monitor health of the environment.

    Abstract translation: 设施和基础设施(如石油,水,天然气管道和电力线)的远程监控和监视 - 采用自主垂直起降(VTOL)能力,小型无人驾驶空中系统(sUAS)飞机和对接平台 sUAS飞机。 使用一个或多个实施例的设施的监视和监视可以通过沿着预编程的飞行路径自主地飞行的sUAS来连续执行。 sUAS飞机可能具有集成的气体收集器和分析仪单元,以及将收集的数据和分析仪信息从sUAS飞机下载到对接平台的能力。 气体收集器和分析器单元可以提供对泄漏和其他环境问题的远程感测和现场调查,作为“对抗”(例如,远离系统操作员或设施的)的调查的一部分,这可以使现场操作员不受伤害 方式和监测环境的健康。

    UAV KIT
    277.
    发明申请
    UAV KIT 有权
    无人机套件

    公开(公告)号:US20140217242A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US14003406

    申请日:2012-03-26

    Abstract: The embodiments herein disclose a personal UAV kit for storing, preparing and remote control of micro UAVs (40). The UAV kit includes a base unit (10), a control unit (30) and at least one UAV. The UAVs can typically be a winged aircraft with foldable wings or a helicopter with a two-bladed or foldable rotor. The base unit comprises UAV compartments for housing at least one UAV, bay (14) for storing the control unit, batteries and electronic components for charging, communication, control and processing and storing of data. In addition, the system includes an eye near display device for viewing system information and sensor data, typically live video, transmitted from the UAV.

    Abstract translation: 本文的实施方案公开了用于存储,准备和远程控制微型无人机(40)的个人UAV套件。 UAV套件包括基本单元(10),控制单元(30)和至少一个UAV。 无人机通常可以是具有可折叠翼的有翼飞机或具有双叶片或可折叠转子的直升机。 基座单元包括用于容纳至少一个UAV的UAV隔间,用于存储控制单元的舱(14),用于对数据进行充电,通信,控制和处理和存储的电池和电子组件。 此外,该系统包括用于观看系统信息的眼睛附近,以及从UAV发送的通常是实时视频的传感器数据。

    DRONE CARGO HELICOPTER
    278.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20140217230A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US13759953

    申请日:2013-02-05

    Inventor: Elie Helou, JR.

    Abstract: A drone cargo helicopter having an elongated body. The elongated body has a low profile and has a front portion, a rear portion, an upper surface, a lower surface and a pair of opposing sides extending between the front and the rear portions. At least a first blade set is coupled to the upper surface and rotating in a first direction. Two or more struts are pivotally coupled to opposing sides or lower surface of the elongated body, the struts being coupled via a joint at a top end of the strut. The lower surface of the elongated body comprises a substantially planar surface between the front and rear portions, the substantially planar surface having one or more attachments to provide a rigid engagement with a container. The struts are pivotally movable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the struts support the elongated body a distance from a ground surface that is greater than a height of the container.

    Abstract translation: 具有细长身体的无人机货物直升机。 细长体具有低轮廓,并且具有在前部和后部之间延伸的前部,后部,上表面,下表面和一对相对的侧面。 至少第一刀片组联接到上表面并沿第一方向旋转。 两个或多个支柱可枢转地联接到细长主体的相对的侧面或下表面,支柱通过支柱的顶端处的接头联接。 细长主体的下表面包括在前部和后部之间的基本平坦的表面,该基本平坦的表面具有一个或多个附件以提供与容器的刚性接合。 所述支柱可在第一位置和第二位置之间枢转地运动,其中在所述第一位置中,所述支柱支撑所述细长主体与地面的距离大于所述容器的高度。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED LAUNCH, RETRIEVAL, AND SERVICING OF A HOVERING AIRCRAFT
    279.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED LAUNCH, RETRIEVAL, AND SERVICING OF A HOVERING AIRCRAFT 有权
    自动起飞,检修和维修飞机的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140124619A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:US13899172

    申请日:2013-05-21

    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus configured to automatically retrieve, service, and launch an aircraft. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable, and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture of the apparatus. In certain instances, the cable is dragged along guiding surfaces of the apparatus into and through a slot until its free end is captured. The aircraft becomes anchored to the apparatus, and is pulled downward by the cable into a receptacle. Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe on the aircraft, directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture of the apparatus. Once mated, the aircraft is automatically shut down and serviced. When desired, the aircraft is automatically started and tested in preparation for launch, and then released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle is thus accomplished with a simple, economical apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供了被配置为自动检索,服务和发射飞行器的装置。 为了进行检索,飞机会丢弃加权电缆,并以相对较低的速度将其拉到设备的宽孔中。 在某些情况下,电缆沿着设备的引导表面被拖入并穿过插槽直到其自由端被捕获。 飞机被锚定到设备上,并且被电缆向下拉到插座中。 接收器的导向面调节飞机上探头的位置和方位,引导探头与设备的对接固定装置配合。 一旦交配,飞机将自动关闭并维修。 当需要时,飞机自动启动并进行测试,准备发射,然后释放到自由飞行中。 因此,通过简单,经济的装置实现完整的地面处理循环。

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