公开(公告)号：US20190047724A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-14

申请号：US15672032

申请日：2017-08-08

Applicant: Jeffrey Alan McChesney

Inventor： Jeffrey Alan McChesney

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64F5/50 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F5/50

Abstract: A pin array release and capture chamber system includes a chamber assembly having two parallel plates of pin arrays from which a plurality of pins extends and retract vertically opposite each other so as to release and capture a space vehicle. The pin arrays are separated from each other by a space having two vertical and two horizontal sides, and the space is sized so as to receive the space vehicle. Each pin arrays may be housed in a pin array chamber enclosure. The chamber assembly may be attached to a moving object, such as a host space vessel.

公开(公告)号：US20180327093A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US15966356

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of an aircraft retrieval system including winch-equipped retrieval assembly that is removably attachable to a rotorcraft to facilitate retrieval of a fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US20180265222A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15781498

申请日：2016-12-06

Applicant: Kunio TAKAGI

Inventor： Noriko TAKAGI

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/32 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65D88/14 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A transport system using an unmanned aerial vehicle that overcomes restrictions on distance, time, and the like, thereby expanding a deliverable range for improved convenience. A transport system using an unmanned aerial vehicle that is capable of performing three-dimensional movement using electric power supplied thereto. The unmanned aerial vehicle is mounted with a container for storing a cargo to be transported and is flown by means of relay stations that cover the shipment source with the shipment destination of the cargo. The container is provided with a power storage unit for storing electric power to be supplied to the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the power storage unit of the container is charged at the relay station when the container is not being moved.

公开(公告)号：US20180245888A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15250794

申请日：2016-08-29

Applicant: Airspace Systems Inc.

Inventor： Jasminder Banga ,  Earl Stirling ,  Noah Moore

IPC: F41H11/02 ,  F42B15/10

CPC classification number: F41H11/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  F41H11/04 ,  F42B10/56 ,  F42B15/10

Abstract: A system for arresting and capturing airborne targets comprising: a projectile comprising an airframe which houses a means for entanglement, a means for propulsion, and a means for producing drag, wherein the means for entanglement is tethered to the airframe, a launcher capable of launching the projectile to within a close distance of an airborne target, wherein as the projectile approaches the airborne target the projectile is first slowed down by the means for producing drag, and second, as the projectile slows down the means for propulsion causes the means for entanglement to be projected towards the airborne target, wherein the means for entanglement arrests and captures the airborne target, thus tethering it to the projectile, and wherein the means for producing drag slows down the speed at which the projectile and tethered airborne target descend to the ground.

公开(公告)号：US20180244400A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15688037

申请日：2017-08-28

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventor： Dustin E. Gamble ,  Matthew Curran

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/08 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/08

Abstract: A method of capturing an aerial vehicle comprises rotating a first blade of the aerial vehicle, the first blade coupled to a hub of the aerial vehicle and having a contour configured to facilitate entanglement of a payload line of a winch system around the aerial vehicle. The method further comprises contacting, by a leading edge of the first blade, the payload line of the winch system and pulling the payload line towards the hub of the aerial vehicle, wherein the payload line is pulled towards the hub as the first blade continues to rotate and wherein continued rotation of the first blade causes the payload line to be tangled around the hub of the aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180237161A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15438484

申请日：2017-02-21

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Danny J. Minnick ,  Jordan Goldey ,  Kyle Michel ,  Samuel DeWhitt ,  Kevin Jones ,  Jessica Mann

IPC: B64F5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/37 ,  B60L58/13 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/007 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: Various arrangements for charging an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be presented. When flying in the vicinity of the UAV docking station, the UAV may identify the UAV docking station based on image recognition of an alignment graphic on a docking platform of the UAV docking station. The UAV may then determine a landing rotational orientation based on the image recognition. The UAV may rotate to the landing rotational orientation. The UAV may land on the docking platform of the UAV docking station in the landing rotational orientation such that electrical contacts of the UAV electrically connect with electrical contacts of the UAV docking station.

公开(公告)号：US20180162530A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15841223

申请日：2017-12-13

Applicant: Sanmina Corporation

Inventor： Max Edward Klein

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41H11/02 ,  F41H13/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41H11/02 ,  F41H11/04 ,  F41H13/0006 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capture devices and methods of operation are disclosed. A UAV capture device may include a netting system including a net launch device and a net, a propulsion system including a plurality of propellers coupled to one or more motors, a positioning system, a camera system, and a processing system coupled to the netting system, the propulsion system, the positioning system, and the camera system. The processing system may include logic to operate the propulsion system to autonomously navigate to a general location of a target UAV, to operate the propulsion system to pursue the target UAV, to deploy the netting system to propel the net at the target UAV, and to confirm if the target UAV is captured in the net. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

公开(公告)号：US09969505B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14963965

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventor： Thomas Sandlin McKee ,  Steve Conrad Roden

IPC: B64F1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60P3/11 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/10 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G05D1/021

Abstract: A UAV support vehicle carries a UAV support apparatus for launching and/or recovering a UAV while the UAV support vehicle is moving. The UAV support apparatus releases the UAV during launch and receives the UAV during recovery. An active suspension may be connected between the UAV support vehicle and at least a portion of the UAV support apparatus and reduce motion imparted to that portion of the UAV support apparatus. During UAV recovery, data from a synchronization link between the UAV and the UAV support vehicle may be used to maneuver the UAV and/or the UAV support vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09932110B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US14806645

申请日：2015-07-22

Applicant: Jonathan McNally

Inventor： Jonathan McNally

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02G1/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H02G7/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H02G1/02 ,  H02G7/00

Abstract: A method for using an unmanned aerial vehicle to install objects on wire and catenary structures is described. The method includes tagging the location, attaching the object to the UAV, navigating the UAV to the position, attaching the object, testing the attachment, releasing the object, inspecting the attachment, and returning the UAV to the ground. Sensors, flight control systems, means for attachment, and variations of embodiments of the methods, systems, and mechanical devices are described.

公开(公告)号：US09926084B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US15291878

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： James Peverill ,  Adam Woodworth ,  Benjamin Freudberg ,  Dan Cottrell ,  Terrence McKenna

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64D47/04 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D47/04 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/0063

Abstract: An aerial vehicle landing station comprising a first post and a second post, wherein the second post is spaced apart from the first post and a cable to capture an aerial vehicle, wherein the cable is stretched between the first post and the second post and configured to support the weight of the aerial vehicle once captured and the cable may provide a charging current to the aerial vehicle once captured. One or more markers may be further positioned on the cable to designate a landing point, wherein the one or more markers are configured to be visually tracked by the aerial vehicle. A cable management device coupled to the cable via one or more pulleys may regulate tension of the cable. A communications transceiver at the aerial vehicle landing station may wirelessly communicate data with the aerial vehicle.