SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING AND CONTROLLING POST-RECOVERY MOTION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
    51.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING AND CONTROLLING POST-RECOVERY MOTION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 有权
    用于捕获和控制未经规定的飞机的恢复后运动的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100025528A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:US11775600

    申请日:2007-07-10

    Inventor: Clifford Jackson

    Abstract: Systems and methods for capturing and controlling post-recovery motion of an unmanned aircraft are disclosed herein. An aircraft system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, for example, can include a line capture assembly carried by an unmanned aircraft having a fuselage and a lifting surface. The line capture assembly can include a flexible support line having a first portion attached to an attachment point on the fuselage and a second portion extending from the attachment point spanwise along the lifting surface of the aircraft. The line capture assembly can also include an engagement device coupled to the second portion of the support line. The engagement device is releasably secured to the lifting surface.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于捕获和控制无人飞行器的恢复后运动的系统和方法。 例如,根据本发明的一个实施例的飞行器系统可以包括由具有机身和提升表面的无人飞行器承载的线捕获组件。 线捕获组件可以包括柔性支撑线,其具有附接到机身上的附接点的第一部分和从飞行器的提升表面沿着方向从附接点延伸的第二部分。 线捕获组件还可以包括联接到支撑线的第二部分的接合装置。 接合装置可释放地固定到提升表面。

    UAV recovery system II
    52.
    发明申请
    UAV recovery system II 失效
    无人机恢复系统二

    公开(公告)号:US20070158498A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-12

    申请号:US11327616

    申请日:2006-01-06

    Applicant: John Snediker

    Inventor: John Snediker

    CPC classification number: B64F1/02 B64C2201/182

    Abstract: A UAV recovery system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment for UAV recovery over water, the system includes ship-based elements and UAV-based elements. The UAV-based elements include a mass, such as ball, that is coupled to cord, which is in turn coupled to the tail of a UAV. The ship-based elements include a capture plate and a boom, wherein the boom is pivotably coupled to the deck of a ship. For use in recovery operations, the boom is rotated so that it extends over the side of the ship. A UAV is flown over the boom toward the capture plate at an altitude such that the mass that is attached to the tail of the UAV hangs lower than the capture plate. With continued forward motion, the cord that hangs from the UAV is captured by a grooves in the capture plate. The capture plate geometrically constrains the mass, thereby assuring positive capture of the UAV.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种无人机的恢复系统。 在用于无人机在水上回收的说明性实施例中,该系统包括基于船的元件和基于UAV的元件。 基于UAV的元件包括耦合到绳索的质量,例如球,其又耦合到UAV的尾部。 船基元件包括捕获板和吊杆,其中吊杆可枢转地联接到船的甲板上。 为了在恢复操作中使用,吊杆被旋转以使其在船的侧面上延伸。 无人机在飞行高度上以捕获板的高度飞行,使得附接到UAV尾部的质量悬挂在捕获板下方。 随着向前运动,从UAV悬挂的绳索被捕获板上的凹槽捕获。 捕获板几何约束质量,从而确保无人机的正面捕获。

    Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) deceleration system
    53.
    发明申请
    Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) deceleration system 有权
    无人机(UAV)减速系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070023568A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-01

    申请号:US11139483

    申请日:2005-05-31

    Applicant: Hanan Rom

    Inventor: Hanan Rom

    CPC classification number: B64C39/024 B64C2201/021 B64C2201/182 B64F1/02

    Abstract: A system for slowing an air vehicle, including an independently supported aerodynamic drag device designed so that, after contact is made between the flying air vehicle and the aerodynamic drag device, one or more parts of the aerodynamic drag device are carried along by the air vehicle thereby decelerating the air vehicle, so that a majority of a kinetic energy dissipation of a combination of the air vehicle and the aerodynamic drag device is due to an aerodynamic drag of the aerodynamic drag device

    Abstract translation: 一种用于减速飞行器的系统,包括独立支撑的气动阻力装置,其设计成使得在飞行空气车辆与空气动力学牵引装置接触之后,空气动力拖曳装置的一个或多个部分由机动车辆 从而使空中车辆减速,使得空中车辆和空气阻力装置的组合的大部分动能耗散是由于气动阻力装置的空气动力学阻力

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING, CAPTURING, AND STORING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING A CONTAINER HAVING A GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS
    56.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING, CAPTURING, AND STORING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING A CONTAINER HAVING A GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS 有权
    用于发射,捕获和存储未经规定的飞机的方法和装置,包括具有航空器组件指导结构的集装箱

    公开(公告)号:US20060175463A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-10

    申请号:US11269395

    申请日:2005-11-08

    Applicant: Brian McGeer

    Inventor: Brian McGeer

    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。

    System for recovery of aerial vehicles
    58.
    发明申请
    System for recovery of aerial vehicles 审中-公开
    航空器回收系统

    公开(公告)号:US20040256519A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-12-23

    申请号:US10800131

    申请日:2004-03-12

    Abstract: An aerial vehicle recovery system includes a landing pad secured or securable to a supporting surface. The landing pad has an upwardly facing capture surface having a passive retaining medium thereon. The aerial vehicle to be recovered includes one or more shoes affixed to a lower portion of the aerial vehicle. The shoes have a complementary passive retaining medium thereon configured to mate or interlock with or adhere to or otherwise interface with the retaining medium of the capture surface on the landing pad. The retaining medium on the landing pad and the complementary retaining medium on the aerial vehicle together form a passive retaining system that retains the vehicle on the landing pad upon the exertion of sufficient compressive force by the vehicle on the capture surface. The aerial vehicle recovery system can be used in conjunction with a variety of supporting surfaces, such as a ship's deck, an offshore platform, a truck bed, or the ground.

    Abstract translation: 飞行器回收系统包括固定或固定到支撑表面的着陆垫。 着陆垫具有向上的捕获表面,其上具有被动保持介质。 要回收的飞行器包括固定在飞行器的下部的一个或多个鞋。 该鞋具有互补的被动保持介质,其上配置为与着陆垫上的捕获表面的保持介质配合或互锁或粘附或以其它方式与捕获表面的保持介质相接触。 着陆垫上的保持介质和飞行器上的互补保持介质一起形成被动保持系统,其在车辆在捕获表面上施加足够的压缩力时将车辆保持在着陆垫上。 飞行器回收系统可以与各种支撑表面结合使用,例如船甲板,海上平台,卡车底盘或地面。

    Method and apparatus for retrieving a flying object
    59.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for retrieving a flying object 审中-公开
    用于检索飞行物体的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20020100838A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-01

    申请号:US10013094

    申请日:2001-10-29

    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for capturing a flying object (5) are revealed. The apparatus includes a generally linear fixture (2), such as a length of rope; a means for suspending (1) the fixture (2) across the path of the flying object (5); and one or more hooks (19) on the flying object (5). The method involves suspending the fixture (2) such that its orientation includes a component normal to the flying object's line of approach; striking the fixture (2) with the flying object (5), which causes the flying object (5) to rotate and decelerate, while the fixture (2) slides along a surface of the flying object (5) into a hook (19); capturing the fixture (2) in the hook (19); and retrieving the flying object (5) from the fixture (2).

    Abstract translation: 揭示了用于捕获飞行物体(5)的方法和装置。 该装置包括大致线性的固定装置(2),例如一段绳索; 用于将(1)固定装置(2)悬挂在飞行物体(5)的路径上的装置; 和飞行物体(5)上的一个或多个钩(19)。 该方法涉及将固定装置(2)悬挂使得其取向包括垂直于飞行物体接近线的部件; (2)沿着飞行物体(5)的表面滑动到钩(19)中时,使飞行物体(5)与飞行物体(5)撞击,使飞行物体(5)旋转和减速, ; 捕获挂钩(19)中的固定装置(2); 以及从所述固定装置(2)检索所述飞行物体(5)。

Patent Agency Ranking