公开(公告)号：US20080156932A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11837878

申请日：2007-08-13

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: For retrieval of a hovering aircraft, a cable, bar, or similar fixture is suspended in an approximately horizontal orientation across the retrieval area between two well-separated supports. The aircraft slowly flies into this fixture, which then slides along the aircraft in a direction approximately parallel with the aircraft's thrust line. This leads to the aircraft becoming fastened to the fixture by an interceptor or aircraft capturer which in alternative embodiments are respectively on the aircraft or the fixture or both. Thrust is then reduced, and the aircraft comes to rest hanging from the fixture for subsequent removal. Retrieval is thus accomplished with simple and economical apparatus, light and unobtrusive elements on the aircraft, low risk of damage, and only moderate piloting accuracy.

Abstract translation: 为了检索悬停的飞行器，电缆，杆或类似的固定装置悬挂在两个分离好的支撑件之间的取回区域的大致水平的方向上。 飞机慢慢地飞入这个固定装置，然后沿着与飞机的推力线大致平行的方向沿飞机滑动。 这导致飞行器通过拦截器或飞行器捕获器被固定到固定装置，在替代实施例中飞行器或飞机捕获器分别在飞机或夹具上或两者上。 然后减小推力，飞机从固定装置上休息，以便随后拆卸。 因此，在飞机上使用简单经济的装置，轻便和不引人注意的元件来实现检索，损坏风险低，而且只有适度的驾驶准确性。

公开(公告)号：US07152827B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10759541

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer

IPC: B64C3/56

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US07104495B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US11269395

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer

IPC: B64F5/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射，捕获和存储无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以由操作者很少或没有手动接合的容器组装。 容器可以包括用于控制飞机部件的运动的引导结构。 飞机可以从包括可伸缩吊杆的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署一个恢复线，以便在飞行中捕获飞机。 飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台，拆卸并存储在容器中，再次与操作员和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触。

公开(公告)号：US07066430B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10758956

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/222

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft and the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和恢复无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞机和回收管线的冲击相关联的力。