公开(公告)号：US20150266575A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14222158

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: Brandon Borko

Inventor： Brandon Borko

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A system for facilitating automated landing and takeoff of an autonomous or pilot controlled hovering air vehicle with a cooperative underbody at a stationary or mobile landing place and an automated storage system used in conjunction with the landing and takeoff mechanism that stores and services a plurality of UAVs is described. The system is primarily characterized in that the landing mechanism is settable with 6 axes in roll, pitch, yaw, and x, y and z and becomes aligned with and intercepts the air vehicle in flight and decelerates the vehicle with respect to vehicle's inertial limits. The air vehicle and capture mechanism are provided with a transmitter and receiver to coordinate vehicle priority and distance and angles between landing mechanism and air vehicle. The landing and takeoff system has means of tracking the position and orientation of the UAV in real time. The landing mechanism will be substantially aligned to the base of the air vehicle. With small UAVs, their lifting capacity is limited. Reducing sensing and computation requirements by having the landing plate perform the precision adjustments for the landing operation allows for increased flight time and/or payload capacity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于促进自主着陆和起飞的自动着陆和起飞的系统，其具有在固定或移动着陆地点的协作车身，以及与着陆和起飞机构结合使用的自动存储系统，其存储和服务多个UAV 被描述。 该系统的主要特征在于，着陆机构可设置为具有卷轴，俯仰，偏航以及x，y和z的6个轴线，并与飞行中的空中车辆对准并截取，并相对于车辆的惯性极限使车辆减速。 飞行器和捕获机构设置有发射器和接收器，以协调车辆优先级，着陆机构和机动车辆之间的距离和角度。 着陆和起飞系统具有实时跟踪无人机的位置和方向的方法。 着陆机构将基本上与机动车辆的底座对准。 对于小型无人机，起重能力有限。 通过使着陆板执行着陆操作的精确调整来减少感测和计算要求，可以增加飞行时间和/或有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US08944373B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13483330

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: Matthew Robert Dickson ,  Craig Aram Thomasian

Inventor： Matthew Robert Dickson ,  Craig Aram Thomasian

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Line capture devices for unmanned aircraft, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a line capture device body having a line slot with an open end and a closed end. A retainer is positioned proximate to the line slot and has a rotor with a plurality of rotor arms positioned to extend at least partially across the line slot as the rotor rotates relative to the body. A joint rotatably couples the rotor to the body, and a ratchet device is operably coupled to the rotor to allow the rotor to rotate in a first direction and at least restrict the rotor arm from rotating in a second direction opposite the first. In other embodiments, the retainer can include other arrangements, for example, one or more wire-shaped elements.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无人机的线捕获装置，以及相关的系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的系统包括具有开口端和封闭端的线槽的线捕获装置主体。 保持器定位成靠近线槽并且具有转子，转子具有多个转子臂，转子臂定位成随着转子相对于主体旋转而至少部分地跨越线槽延伸。 关节可旋转地将转子连接到主体，并且棘轮装置可操作地联接到转子，以允许转子沿第一方向旋转，并且至少限制转子臂沿与第一方向相反的第二方向旋转。 在其他实施例中，保持器可以包括其它布置，例如一个或多个线形元件。

公开(公告)号：US20140183300A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14005706

申请日：2012-07-20

Applicant: David MacCulloch ,  Thomas Giorgi ,  Gregory S. Cote

Inventor： David MacCulloch ,  Thomas Giorgi ,  Gregory S. Cote

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F3/02

Abstract: A vehicle, especially a maritime vessel, is provided with an autogyro drawn by a tether. The tether contains mechanical strengthening components that enable it to securely retain the autogyro to the vehicle. The tether also contains two electrical conductors carrying different phases of AC power to the autogyro, and four optical fibers carrying optical data signals to and from the autogyro electronic payloads and avionics control circuitry. Signal converters at ends of the tether convert a wide range of electrical or wireless signals to optical data signals for transmission along the tether, and then back into the original electrical signal format for use by the autogyro or vehicle electronics.

Abstract translation: 一辆车，特别是一艘海船，配有一个由系绳拉出的自动扶梯。 系绳包含机械加强组件，使其能够将自动车辆牢固地保持在车辆上。 系绳还包含两个电导体，其承载到自动扶梯的交流电力的不同相位，以及四个光纤携带光学数据信号到自动电子有效载荷和航空电子控制电路。 系绳端部的信号转换器将大范围的电或无线信号转换为光数据信号，以沿着系绳传输，然后返回到原始电信号格式供自动车辆或车辆电子设备使用。

公开(公告)号：US08517306B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US11510920

申请日：2006-08-28

Applicant: William R. McDonnell ,  Charles H. Baker

Inventor： William R. McDonnell ,  Charles H. Baker

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

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).

公开(公告)号：US08256705B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12612227

申请日：2009-11-04

Applicant: Timothy D. Smith

Inventor： Timothy D. Smith

IPC: B64C15/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/064 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A torque production vehicle includes a plenum body having a wall with a central port and a radial port formed within the wall, an impeller disposed within the plenum body to move air through the central port, an engine coupled to the impeller to rotate the impeller about an axis, at least one arm coupled to the plenum body, and a plurality of foils disposed in the radial port to direct air about the plenum body to provide a torque force about the plenum body.

Abstract translation: 扭矩生产车辆包括具有中心端口和形成在壁内的径向端口的壁的增压室，设置在增压室内的叶轮以将空气移动通过中心端口，发动机联接到叶轮以使叶轮围绕 一个轴线，至少一个连接到集气室主体的臂，以及设置在该径向端口中的多个箔，以引导围绕该增压室的空气以提供围绕该增压室的转矩力。

公开(公告)号：US08108085B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US13110692

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: Kenneth E. Builta ,  James E. Harris ,  Bryan P. Honza ,  Jeffrey W. Epp ,  Kynn J. Schulte

Inventor： Kenneth E. Builta ,  James E. Harris ,  Bryan P. Honza ,  Jeffrey W. Epp ,  Kynn J. Schulte

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B64C13/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0684

Abstract: A system for controlling flight of an aircraft has sensors, a receiver, and a digital control system, all of which are carried aboard the aircraft. The sensors determine the position of the aircraft relative to the earth and the inertial movement of the aircraft. The receiver receives transmitted data communicating the position and movement of a reference vehicle relative to the earth. The control system calculates the position and velocity of the aircraft relative to the reference vehicle using the data from the sensors and the receiver and then commands flight control devices on the aircraft for maneuvering the aircraft in a manner that maintains a selected position and/or velocity relative to the reference vehicle. The system allows use of a graphical or tactile user interfaces.

Abstract translation: 用于控制飞机飞行的系统具有传感器，接收器和数字控制系统，所有这些系统都携带在飞行器上。 传感器确定飞机相对于地球的位置和飞机的惯性运动。 接收器接收传送参考车辆相对于地球的位置和运动的传送数据。 控制系统使用来自传感器和接收器的数据来计算飞机相对于参考车辆的位置和速度，然后命令飞机上的飞行控制装置以维持选定位置和/或速度的方式操纵飞行器 相对于参考车辆。 该系统允许使用图形或触觉的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20110270474A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US13110692

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: Kenneth E. Builta ,  James E. Harris ,  Bryan P. Honza ,  Jeffrey W. Epp ,  Kynn J. Schulte

Inventor： Kenneth E. Builta ,  James E. Harris ,  Bryan P. Honza ,  Jeffrey W. Epp ,  Kynn J. Schulte

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0684

Abstract: A system for controlling flight of an aircraft has sensors, a receiver, and a digital control system, all of which are carried aboard the aircraft. The sensors determine the position of the aircraft relative to the earth and the inertial movement of the aircraft. The receiver receives transmitted data communicating the position and movement of a reference vehicle relative to the earth. The control system calculates the position and velocity of the aircraft relative to the reference vehicle using the data from the sensors and the receiver and then commands flight control devices on the aircraft for maneuvering the aircraft in a manner that maintains a selected position and/or velocity relative to the reference vehicle. The system allows use of a graphical or tactile user interfaces.

Abstract translation: 用于控制飞机飞行的系统具有传感器，接收器和数字控制系统，所有这些系统都携带在飞行器上。 传感器确定飞机相对于地球的位置和飞机的惯性运动。 接收器接收传送参考车辆相对于地球的位置和运动的传送数据。 控制系统使用来自传感器和接收器的数据来计算飞机相对于参考车辆的位置和速度，然后命令飞行器上的飞行控制装置以维持选定位置和/或速度的方式操纵飞行器 相对于参考车辆。 该系统允许使用图形或触觉的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US07946241B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US12233328

申请日：2008-09-18

Applicant: Ray Sampson ,  David E. Bossert ,  Jeffrey N. Zerbe

Inventor： Ray Sampson ,  David E. Bossert ,  Jeffrey N. Zerbe

IPC: B63B35/50

CPC classification number: F41F3/07 ,  B63B22/003 ,  B63B22/24 ,  B63G6/00 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for marine deployment according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a floatable housing adapted to be deployed by a marine vehicle. The floatable housing may be adapted to be launched from a marine vehicle and rise to the surface. Assets, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, may be deployed from the surfaced floatable housing.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的用于船舶部署的方法和装置可以与适于由船用车辆展开的可浮动壳体结合操作。 可浮动壳体可以适于从船用车辆发射并升起到地面。 诸如无人驾驶飞行器的资产可以从表面浮动的壳体部署。

公开(公告)号：US20110011974A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12893407

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: William R. McDonnell

Inventor： William R. McDonnell

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

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).

公开(公告)号：US20090294584A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12455323

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Gilbert Lovell ,  Eric Chi-Kai Hui ,  Merrill Keith Umbreit

Inventor： Gilbert Lovell ,  Eric Chi-Kai Hui ,  Merrill Keith Umbreit

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A stabilized 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 ship-based elements include a robot arm that holds a capture mechanism over the side of the ship while compensating for wave-induced ship motion. The UAV-based elements include a hook mounted to the top of the UAV fuselage. With the capture mechanism held stable from the perspective of a UAV approaching from behind or in front of the mechanism, the UAV is flown under it, snagging an arresting line with the hook. With continued forward motion of the UAV, the arresting line pulls out of a winch drum that is coupled to a brake, bringing the UAV to rest.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种稳定的无人机恢复系统。 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。 船上元件包括一个机器人手臂，其在船舶侧面保持捕获机构，同时补偿波浪引起的船舶运动。 基于UAV的元件包括安装在UAV机身顶部的挂钩。 无人机从后方或前方机动化的角度来看，捕获机制稳定下来，无人机在其下方飞行，阻拦了一条拦截线。 随着无人机的持续向前运动，停止线从与制动器耦合的绞车鼓拉出，使无人机休息。