公开(公告)号：US20180134369A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15854773

申请日：2017-12-27

Applicant: Haoxiang Electric Energy (Kunshan)Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yu Tian ,  Wenyan Jiang

IPC: B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: An arm linkage foldable device for a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) includes a linkage module and two connection modules. The linkage module includes a guided structure and a slider. The slider slides along the guided structure. Two aircraft arms located at two sides of the fuselage are respectively connected with two sides of a slider through the two connection modules, a joint of every connection module and the slider is rotatable. A protruding portion is located on every connection module, a slide groove is provided on the fuselage corresponding to the protruding portion, the protruding portion is inserted into the slide groove and slides along the slide groove. The slider moves along the guided structure to drive one connection module to move, the connection module drives one aircraft arm to move with the slider and rotate relatively to the slider, so that the aircraft is unfolded or folded.

公开(公告)号：US20180127093A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15801790

申请日：2017-11-02

Applicant: California Institute of Technology ,  The Regents of the University of California

Inventor： Lance E. Christensen ,  Brendan J. Smith ,  Vlad Manzatianu

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01P5/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G01P5/02

Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for use in the detection, localization, and quantification of gas leaks are provided. More specifically the use of an in-situ sensor mounted to a UAS such that the sensor is positioned in a region unaffected by prop wash that is relatively undisturbed by the effects of the propeller(s) and other environmental conditions when in use is described. Additionally, methods of determining the optimal placement of the in-situ sensor on any given UAS are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09959860B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US15725633

申请日：2017-10-05

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Beckman ,  Gur Kimchi

IPC: G10K11/178 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06N99/00 ,  G01S19/13

CPC classification number: G10K11/178 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2220/00 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D19/02 ,  G05D27/02 ,  G06N99/005 ,  G10K11/17823 ,  G10K11/17853 ,  G10K11/17873 ,  G10K2210/1281 ,  G10K2210/30231 ,  G10K2210/30351 ,  G10K2210/3038 ,  G10K2210/3045

Abstract: Noises that are to be emitted by an aerial vehicle during operations may be predicted using one or more machine learning systems, algorithms or techniques. Anti-noises having equal or similar intensities and equal but out-of-phase frequencies may be identified and generated based on the predicted noises, thereby reducing or eliminating the net effect of the noises. The machine learning systems, algorithms or techniques used to predict such noises may be trained using emitted sound pressure levels observed during prior operations of aerial vehicles, as well as environmental conditions, operational characteristics of the aerial vehicles or locations of the aerial vehicles during such prior operations. Anti-noises may be identified and generated based on an overall sound profile of the aerial vehicle, or on individual sounds emitted by the aerial vehicle by discrete sources.

公开(公告)号：US20180103543A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15782269

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Fabian Oberndorfer ,  Klaus Doth ,  Raffael Lustig ,  Jan Nicolaas Zelhorst

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K3/00 ,  H05K3/28 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H02K11/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H05K1/0278 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H02K11/0094 ,  H02K11/33 ,  H05K1/0271 ,  H05K3/0044 ,  H05K3/285 ,  H05K3/303 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/0039 ,  H05K2201/09063 ,  H05K2201/09263 ,  H05K2201/1009 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2201/10318 ,  H05K2203/0228

Abstract: Flexible printed circuit boards and related methods are disclosed herein. An example printed circuit board includes a controller interface coupled to a surface of the printed circuit board between a first end of the printed circuit board and a second end of the printed circuit board. The example printed circuit board includes a connector coupled to the surface proximate to the first end. The example printed circuit board includes a notch formed between the controller interface and the connector. The notch is to form a narrowed portion of the printed circuit board to enable the printed circuit board to bend at the narrowed portion.

公开(公告)号：US20180099745A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15849374

申请日：2017-12-20

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ricky Dean Welsh ,  Gur Kimchi

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  A63H27/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes a frame that provides both structural support for the UAV and protection for foreign objects that may come into contact with the UAV. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV may also include one or more pushing motor and propeller assemblies that are oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor(s) may be engaged and the pushing propeller(s) will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20180093768A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15394473

申请日：2016-12-29

Applicant: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Dennis Castleman ,  Ruxin Chen ,  Frank Zhao ,  Glenn Black

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to unmanned aerial vehicles or drones that have a capability of quickly swapping batteries. This may be accomplished even as the drone continues to fly. A drone consistent with the present disclosure may drop one battery and pickup another using an attachment mechanism. Attachment mechanisms of the present disclosure may include electro-magnets, mechanical actuators, pins, or hooks. Systems consistent with the present disclosure may also include locations where replacement batteries may be provided to aircraft via actuation devices coupled to a physical location.

公开(公告)号：US20180093765A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15683870

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: BRENDAN GRAHAM

Inventor： BRENDAN GRAHAM

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C1/28 ,  B64C27/26 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C1/28 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: This disclosure describes a multi-wing manned or unmanned compact personal vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, comprising the integration of: a plurality of parallel wings forming a boxed planform multi-wing assembly with no dynamic airfoil control surfaces, statically affixed to a co-planar adjacent counter-rotating quad-rotor air propulsion system; and a fuselage free to rotate under servo control about an axial shaft, permitting dynamic orientation manipulation. The vehicle described herein achieves: high maneuverability and attitude orientation control incumbent upon the ratio of power delivered to the quad-rotors; area constrained and enhanced wind gust insensitive VTOL capability; high fuel efficient non-hover aerodynamic flight capability; high external field-of-view optical visibility from the fuselage interior; convenient fuselage interior accessibility; and enhanced net pitching moment of inertia about the multi-wing assembly net aerodynamic center, permitting rapid transitioning to and from aerodynamic flight orientation.

公开(公告)号：US09934694B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US15606807

申请日：2017-05-26

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Brian C. Beckman ,  Daniel Buchmueller ,  Gur Kimchi ,  Fabian Hensel ,  Scott A. Green ,  Brandon William Porter ,  Severan Sylvain Jean-Michel Rault

IPC: B64D45/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/06 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G08G5/0086 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01S2007/4975 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: A system and method for operating an automated aerial vehicle are provided wherein influences of ground effects (e.g., which may increase the effective thrusts of propellers by interfering with the respective airflows) are utilized for sensing the ground or other surfaces. In various implementations, operating parameters of the automated aerial vehicle are monitored to determine when ground effects are influencing the parameters associated with each of the propellers, which correspondingly indicate proximities to a surface (e.g., the ground). Utilizing such techniques, different propellers of an automated aerial vehicle may provide different sensing data (e.g., for detecting issues with an uneven landing area, a sloped ground, determining an automated aerial vehicle's location based on a unique ground surface profile, etc.)

公开(公告)号：US09932111B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US15009829

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Charles Spinelli

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: A method and system for assessing a situation using an unmanned vehicle is disclosed. An unmanned vehicle receives a transmission indicating a situation at a designated location, and then navigates to the designated location. The unmanned vehicle may reach the designated location via air or ground travel, or a combination thereof. The unmanned vehicle receives signals from a first subset of sensors indicating information concerning an environment at the designated location and from a second subset of sensors indicating information concerning one or more objects associated with the situation. The unmanned vehicle then sends one or more transmissions based on the received signals, facilitating rapid determination of the situation.

公开(公告)号：US20180090040A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15626181

申请日：2017-06-19

Applicant: Patrick Randall ,  Joeseph Bernstein

Inventor： Patrick Randall ,  Joeseph Bernstein

IPC: G09F21/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/20

CPC classification number: G09F21/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G09F9/33 ,  G09F21/10

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle for providing digital messaging and observer interaction. The present invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle with displays attached thereto. In particular, an unmanned aerial display which is capable of flying under its own propulsion and power is programmed and/or controlled to deliver various content, messaging and advertising.