Launch and recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles
    41.
    发明授权
    Launch and recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles 有权
    无人机的发射和恢复系统

    公开(公告)号:US08864069B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-21

    申请号:US14010176

    申请日:2013-08-26

    Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

    Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机(无人机)的方法(10)。 优选的发射方法是将无人机(10)运送到高度,使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞(8)。 无人机被丢弃,并在潜水中获得足够的空速,执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线(4)上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆,然后被绞盘回到船(2)。

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHOD OF LAUNCHING
    43.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHOD OF LAUNCHING 有权
    无人驾驶的空中客车和起飞方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140021288A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US13569360

    申请日:2012-08-08

    Abstract: A method of launching a powered unmanned aerial vehicle at an altitude of at least 13,000 m, the method comprising lifting the vehicle by attachment to a lighter-than-air carrier from a substantially ground-level location to an elevated altitude, causing the vehicle to detach from the carrier while the velocity of the vehicle relative to the carrier is substantially zero, the vehicle thereafter decreasing in altitude as it accelerates to a velocity where it is capable of preventing any further descent and can begin independent sustained flight.

    Abstract translation: 一种在至少13000米的高度上发射供电的无人驾驶飞行器的方法,该方法包括通过将空载承载装置从基本上地平面的位置附近提升到升高的高度,使得车辆 当车辆相对于承载件的速度基本上为零时,车辆离开载体,然后车辆随着其高度减小到能够防止任何进一步下降并且可以开始独立的持续飞行的速度。

    Launch and recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles
    44.
    发明授权
    Launch and recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles 有权
    无人机的发射和恢复系统

    公开(公告)号:US08567718B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-29

    申请号:US13783575

    申请日:2013-03-04

    Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

    Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机(无人机)的方法(10)。 优选的发射方法是将无人机(10)运送到高度,使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞(8)。 无人机被丢弃,并在潜水中获得足够的空速,执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线(4)上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆,然后被绞盘回到船(2)。

    VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS
    45.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS 有权
    车辆控制系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130261914A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13538107

    申请日:2012-06-29

    Abstract: A control system that makes adjustments, such as limiting the maximum speed or maximum torque in a vehicle, is provided. These adjustments can be based on knowledge about the vehicle and trip, and on the estimated energy remaining. The control system is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including ground, air, water, and sea vehicles, as well as vehicles powered by battery, electricity, compressed natural gas, or even liquid fuel propulsion systems. The control system may be used to adjust vehicle operation in route to assure the vehicle reaches a destination and to inform or counteract a human vehicle operator. Control system can also be used in racing applications to calculate the fastest-possible race speed and drive torque for a given race length; or alternatively, in endurance racing or delivery applications to optimize the vehicle speed and/or drive torque for a given race length or route.

    Abstract translation: 提供了进行调节的控制系统,例如限制车辆中的最大速度或最大扭矩。 这些调整可以基于关于车辆和行程的知识以及剩余的估计能量。 控制系统适用于各种车辆,包括地面,空气,水和海上车辆,以及由电池,电力,压缩天然气或甚至液体燃料推进系统供电的车辆。 控制系统可用于在路线中调整车辆操作,以确保车辆到达目的地并通知或抵消人类车辆操作者。 控制系统也可以用于赛车应用中,以计算给定的赛道长度的最快的赛车速度和驱动扭矩; 或者替代地,在耐力赛车或交付应用中,以针对给定的赛跑长度或路线优化车辆速度和/或驱动扭矩。

    Wing tip load alleviation device and method
    46.
    发明授权
    Wing tip load alleviation device and method 有权
    翼尖负载减轻装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08333348B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-18

    申请号:US12705691

    申请日:2010-02-15

    Inventor: Gerald D. Miller

    Abstract: The disclosure provides in one embodiment a wing tip device for a wing of an air vehicle. The device comprises a tip tail element, a boom element attaching the tip tail element to a wing tip, a hinge element connecting the tip tail element to the boom element, and an actuator element connected to the hinge element. One or more wing load sensors sense wing loads, and a flight control system controls the actuator element. A load alleviation method and system for an air vehicle are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 本公开在一个实施例中提供了用于机动车辆的机翼的翼尖装置。 该装置包括尖端尾部元件,将尖端尾部元件附接到翼尖的吊杆元件,将末端尾部元件连接到吊杆元件的铰链元件以及连接到铰链元件的致动器元件。 一个或多个机翼负载传感器感测机翼负载,飞行控制系统控制致动器元件。 还提供了一种用于空中交通工具的负载减轻方法和系统。

    Hydrogen powered aircraft
    47.
    发明授权
    Hydrogen powered aircraft 有权
    氢动力飞机

    公开(公告)号:US08308106B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-13

    申请号:US13200466

    申请日:2011-09-23

    Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机,在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率,同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条,以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存,而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气,并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。

    WING AND A MULTIPLE PROPELLER AIRCRAFT
    49.
    发明申请
    WING AND A MULTIPLE PROPELLER AIRCRAFT 有权
    WING和多个螺旋桨飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20110108675A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-12

    申请号:US12742667

    申请日:2009-01-06

    Applicant: Miron Tuval

    Inventor: Miron Tuval

    Abstract: A wing that includes a lower portion that is located between two curved portions; wherein the lower portion is substantially flat and the two curved portions extend above the lower portion; wherein the wing defines a space that is wider than twice a diameter of a propeller that introduces a quasi-laminar stream if positioned in proximity to the wing and is circulated at a desired speed. The curved portions can be arcuated ends of the wing.

    Abstract translation: 机翼,其包括位于两个弯曲部分之间的下部; 其中所述下部基本上是平坦的,并且所述两个弯曲部分在所述下部的上方延伸; 其中所述机翼限定了比推进器的直径大两倍的空间,所述推进器引入准层流,如果定位在机翼附近并以期望的速度循环。 弯曲部分可以是机翼的弧形末端。

    Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including releasably gripping aircraft during launch and breaking subsequent grip motion
    50.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including releasably gripping aircraft during launch and breaking subsequent grip motion 有权
    用于发射无人机的方法和装置,包括在发射期间可释放地夹持飞行器并且打破随后的抓地力

    公开(公告)号:US07712702B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-11

    申请号:US11603810

    申请日:2006-11-21

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch guide. The carriage can accelerate when portions of the carriage and/or the launch guide move relative to each other. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing the aircraft for takeoff. A brake can arrest the motion of the gripper after launch.

    Abstract translation: 描述了发射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,飞行器可以从包括沿发射导向装置移动的发射台的装置发射。 当滑架和/或发射引导件的部分相对于彼此移动时,托架可以加速。 由发射托架携带的夹具可以具有至少一个与飞行器接触的抓握部分,同时发射托架沿着发射轴加速。 当发射架减速时,至少一个把手部分可以与飞行器脱离接触,释放飞机起飞。 制动器可以在发射后阻止夹具的运动。

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