SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-FLIGHT RETRIEVAL OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

    公开(公告)号:US20170349283A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-07

    申请号:US15175453

    申请日:2016-06-07

    CPC classification number: B64D5/00 B64C39/024 B64C2201/182 B64C2201/206

    Abstract: Presently disclosed systems and methods are configured for in-flight retrieval of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Such systems generally include a retrieval ramp, a tether system including a tether, and a capture connector. The retrieval ramp is configured to be moved between a stowed configuration and an extended configuration, in which at least a portion of the retrieval ramp is positioned outside the aircraft for retrieval of the UAV. The tether system is moveable to a capture configuration, in which a terminal tether end of the tether is positioned beyond a terminal end of the retrieval ramp, typically outside of turbulence generated by the aircraft. The system is configured to position the retrieval ramp, the tether system, and the capture connector in order to engage the UAV with the capture connector. Once captured, the system may move the UAV into the aircraft as the tether is retracted towards a retracted configuration.

    Air-launchable container for deploying air vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US09776719B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-03

    申请号:US14018493

    申请日:2013-09-05

    Abstract: A container is used to launch a small aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), from a host aircraft. The container protects the UAV from stresses during the initial ejection from a launcher that is part of the host aircraft. The initial stresses may be due to turbulence in the vicinity of the host aircraft, high airspeed, and/or tumbling that may result from the ejection from the host aircraft moving at a high airspeed. The container may deploy a drag device, such as a drogue chute, to slow the container down and reorient the container, prior to deployment of the UAV from the container. During the time between ejection from the host aircraft and deployment from the container, the UAV may be powered up and acquire data, such as global positioning system (GPS) data, to allow the UAV a “hot start” enabling immediate mission commencement.

    Line Intersect Vehicle Launch and Recovery
    78.
    发明申请
    Line Intersect Vehicle Launch and Recovery 审中-公开
    线相交车辆启动和恢复

    公开(公告)号:US20160221689A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-04

    申请号:US14952949

    申请日:2015-11-26

    Abstract: The present invention is a system which facilitates the launch and recovery of an aircraft or other vehicle by another vehicle or site. This system includes cables, wires or other “lines” that are connected to both the subject vehicle and the launch and recovery platform and facilities to extend, retract and position these lines. When the relative motion of the subject vehicle and launch and recovery platform causes the lines to intersect, the lines are connected to each other by means of a hook, carabiner or similar attachment device resulting in the effective capture of the subject vehicle. One or both of the lines may then be retracted resulting in the recovery of the subject vehicle. Launch is accomplished by extending one or both of the lines and subsequently releasing the attachment device.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种便于由其他车辆或场所发射和回收飞机或其他车辆的系统。 该系统包括连接到主车辆和发射和恢复平台的电缆,电线或其他“线路”以及用于延伸,缩回和定位这些线路的设备。 当主体车辆和发射和恢复平台的相对运动导致线路相交时,线路通过钩,卡扣或相似的附接装置彼此连接,从而有效地捕获本车辆。 然后可以将一条或两条线缩回,导致本车辆的恢复。 发射通过延伸一条或两条线并随后释放附着装置来实现。

    AIR-LAUNCHABLE CONTAINER FOR DEPLOYING AIR VEHICLE
    79.
    发明申请
    AIR-LAUNCHABLE CONTAINER FOR DEPLOYING AIR VEHICLE 有权
    用于空运车辆的空运集装箱

    公开(公告)号:US20150266578A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-24

    申请号:US14018493

    申请日:2013-09-05

    Abstract: A container is used to launch a small aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), from a host aircraft. The container protects the UAV from stresses during the initial ejection from a launcher that is part of the host aircraft. The initial stresses may be due to turbulence in the vicinity of the host aircraft, high airspeed, and/or tumbling that may result from the ejection from the host aircraft moving at a high airspeed. The container may deploy a drag device, such as a drogue chute, to slow the container down and reorient the container, prior to deployment of the UAV from the container. During the time between ejection from the host aircraft and deployment from the container, the UAV may be powered up and acquire data, such as global positioning system (GPS) data, to allow the UAV a “hot start” enabling immediate mission commencement.

    Abstract translation: 一个集装箱用于从一架主机上发射一架小型飞机,如无人飞行器(UAV)。 该容器保护无人机在最初从作为主机的一部分的发射器弹出之前受到压力。 初始应力可能是由于主机飞机附近的湍流,高空速和/或可能由主飞机从高空速下移动而导致的翻滚造成的。 在从容器部署UAV之前,容器可以部署拖动装置,例如锥形滑槽,以使容器向下减速并重新定向容器。 在从主机飞行器和从集装箱部署之间的时间内,UAV可以被加电并且获取诸如全球定位系统(GPS)数据的数据,以允许UAV“启动”,从而能够立即启动任务。

    System for carrying and dropping loads for a transport airplane
    80.
    发明授权
    System for carrying and dropping loads for a transport airplane 有权
    用于运输飞机载运的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08979029B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US13515760

    申请日:2010-12-13

    CPC classification number: B64D1/10 B64C2201/082 B64C2201/206 B64D1/12

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for carrying and dropping ammunition for a transport airplane. The system includes a container which contains at least one load, in particular ammunition, which is capable of being brought into a drop position, in which a portion is located outside the airplane, and from which a load can be dropped, usually by simply releasing the load.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于运输和运送飞机弹药的系统。 该系统包括容器,该容器包含至少一个负载,特别是弹药,其能够进入下降位置,其中一部分位于飞机外部,并且可以通过简单地释放负载, 负载。

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