公开(公告)号：US09731836B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14133155

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Inc. ,  Rolls-Royce Corporation

Inventor： Steven Gagne ,  William L. Siegel ,  Jerry L. Wouters ,  Thomas Dannenhoffer

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  B64D35/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D13/06 ,  B64D27/02 ,  F02C7/32 ,  B64D27/10 ,  B64D27/24 ,  F25B27/00

CPC classification number: B64D41/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D13/06 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/10 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/00 ,  B64D2013/0674 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F25B27/00 ,  F25B2327/00 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: An aircraft is provided with a gas turbine engine having a plurality of shafts. A first shaft provides power to an electrical generator and a propeller, while a second shaft provides power to a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system may be integrated to the propeller, like a ducted fan, or on the outer skin of the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20170225799A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15121014

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

Inventor： Gary S. Selwyn ,  Chris B. Cooper ,  Luther Wilburn Cox

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/005 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and launch system includes a UAV pod (108) having a UAV pod processor (114) and a UAV (102) selectively enclosed in the UAV pod (108), the UAV (102) having only two rotors (202).

公开(公告)号：US20170225784A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15269597

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: Insitu, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Royds Hayes ,  James Statelar McGrew ,  Wayne David Goodrich ,  Jeffrey Hugh Knapp ,  Charles Lawrence Guthrie ,  Bradley Louis Schrick ,  Darcy Lynn Davidson ,  Peter Josef Kunz ,  Rolf Theodoor Rysdyk

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B63B21/50 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B63B21/50 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/026 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182

Abstract: Aerial launch and/or recovery for unmanned aircraft, and associated systems and methods. A representative method for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system includes directing a first, multi-rotor carrier aircraft to carry a second, carried aircraft aloft, and release the second aircraft for flight, while powering the first aircraft with an on-board battery. The method can further include directing the first aircraft to position a capture line in a flight path of the second aircraft to capture the second aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20170191799A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15314877

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH

Inventor： Wolfgang Pietz

IPC: F41G3/26 ,  G09B9/00 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: F41G3/2622 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  F41G3/142 ,  F41G3/145 ,  F41G3/26 ,  G09B9/003

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for representing hits by shots and/or rockets, a corresponding system for same and an associated method. Disclosed is a device which is capable of flight and provides means for optical and/or acoustic representation of hits. The device and the means can be remotely controlled and can be controlled from a control centre. For the purpose of control, the control centre can locate objects capable of being located via positioning satellites and control the device according to the location.

公开(公告)号：US09688398B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14643857

申请日：2015-03-10

Applicant: DZYNE Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Allan Page ,  Matthew Robert McCue ,  Robert Anthony Godlasky

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: An aircraft for use in fixed wing flight mode and rotor flight mode is provided. The aircraft can include a fuselage, wings, and a plurality of engines. The fuselage can comprise a wing attachment region further comprising a rotating support. A rotating section can comprise a rotating support and the wings, with a plurality of engines attached to the rotating section. In a rotor flight mode, the rotating section can rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage providing lift for the aircraft similar to the rotor of a helicopter. In a fixed wing flight mode, the rotating section does not rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage, providing lift for the aircraft similar to a conventional airplane. The same engines that provide torque to power the rotor in rotor flight mode also power the aircraft in fixed wing flight mode.

公开(公告)号：US20170166306A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15373085

申请日：2016-12-08

Applicant: Aerovel Corporation

Inventor： Rutger Engbersen ,  Brian T. McGeer ,  Michael Baxter

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C25/04 ,  B64C25/26 ,  B64C25/20 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C1/26

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a tail-sitter aircraft having a leg assembly convertible from landing gear into a rear fuselage and empennage (or a tail assembly) of the aircraft. Generally, the leg assembly includes multiple legs movable from a closed configuration in which the legs form the tail assembly of the tail-sitter aircraft to an open configuration in which the legs form the landing gear of the tail-sitter aircraft (and vice-versa).

公开(公告)号：US09669924B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14347375

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Keen Ian Chan

Inventor： Keen Ian Chan

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A63H27/00 ,  B64C13/24 ,  G05D1/06

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical and horizontal flight modes, a method for assembling a UAV, and a kit of parts for assembling a UAV. The UAV comprises a wing structure comprising elongated equal first and second wings; a support structure comprising first and second sections coupled to a middle position of the wing structure and extending in opposite directions perpendicular to the wing structure; and four propellers, each mounted to a respective one of the first and second wings, and first and second sections, for powering the UAV during both vertical and horizontal flight modes.

公开(公告)号：US20170146344A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15360681

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: Kespry, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Parker Clark

IPC: G01C7/04 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G01C7/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D31/06 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: Topology based adaptive data gathering is disclosed herein. Payload data gathering by an unmanned aerial vehicle can be adjusted based on topological or topographical characteristics of the area of flight by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle collects payload data over an area and may scale up the rate of payload data gathering or slow down the flight as the unmanned aerial vehicle flies over a high or complex structure. Conversely, the unmanned aerial vehicle may advantageously scale down the rate of payload data gathering or speed up the flight as the unmanned aerial vehicle flies over a simple structure or an empty area.

公开(公告)号：US20170144741A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15405140

申请日：2017-01-12

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., Ltd

Inventor： Tao Wang ,  Tao Zhao ,  Hao Du ,  Mingxi Wang

IPC: B64C1/06 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C1/063 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/061 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/042

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.

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。