HEAVY-LIFT UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20180370618A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-27

    申请号:US16104723

    申请日:2018-08-17

    Inventor: Benjamin Harris

    Abstract: A landing system for a heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle includes an elongated main body that is constructed from a rigid material. The main body includes a central aperture and plurality of connectors for engaging complementary connectors located on the bottom of an unmanned aerial vehicle. A pair of landing units that are positioned along two sides of the main body via connection assemblies which transition the landing units between an extended and retracted orientation. A pair of electromechanical actuators are positioned along the main body at locations adjacent to the landing units. The actuators can include linear motors that are offset from the landing unit connection assemblies. The actuators are coupled to the control and power units of an attached unmanned aerial vehicle.

    Folding heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle frame

    公开(公告)号:US11319046B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-03

    申请号:US17012513

    申请日:2020-09-04

    Abstract: A heavy-lift UAV frame includes a central frame portion having a symmetrical shape and forming a pocket area for receiving an avionics package. Top and bottom plates are secured to the central frame portion and include four corner members that extend diagonally outward therefrom. A plurality of boom hinges are interposed between each of the corner members and an elongated boom arm. Each of the boom hinges pivot the boom arms between an extended position for flight and a retracted position for storage and transport. Each boom arm and hinge combination includes a complementary dimension to one side of the central frame portion to position a boom arm parallel thereto when in the retracted position.

    Heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle landing gear system

    公开(公告)号:US10994833B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-04

    申请号:US16104723

    申请日:2018-08-17

    Inventor: Benjamin Harris

    Abstract: A landing system for a heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle includes an elongated main body that is constructed from a rigid material. The main body includes a central aperture and plurality of connectors for engaging complementary connectors located on the bottom of an unmanned aerial vehicle. A pair of landing units that are positioned along two sides of the main body via connection assemblies which transition the landing units between an extended and retracted orientation. A pair of electromechanical actuators are positioned along the main body at locations adjacent to the landing units. The actuators can include linear motors that are offset from the landing unit connection assemblies. The actuators are coupled to the control and power units of an attached unmanned aerial vehicle.

    FOLDING HEAVY-LIFT UNMANNED VEHICLE FRAME
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180118322A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-03

    申请号:US15842386

    申请日:2017-12-14

    Inventor: Benjamin Harris

    Abstract: A heavy-lift UAV frame includes a central frame portion having a symmetrical shape and forming a pocket area for receiving an avionics package. Top and bottom plates are secured to the central frame portion and include four corner members that extend diagonally outward therefrom. A plurality of boom arms are pivotally connected to the corner members and transition between an extended position for flight and a retracted position for storage and transport. Each boom arm includes a complementary dimension to one side of the central frame portion and is arranged parallel thereto when in the retracted position.

    Unmanned aerial vehicle folding landing gear

    公开(公告)号:US12012203B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US17716834

    申请日:2022-04-08

    CPC classification number: B64C25/10 B64C39/024

    Abstract: A heavy-lift UAV frame includes a central frame portion and a pocket area for receiving an avionics package. Top and bottom plates are secured to the central frame portion and include four corner members that extend diagonally outward therefrom. A plurality of boom hinges are interposed between each of the corner members pivot a boom arm between an extended position for flight and a retracted position for storage and transport. Each boom arm and hinge combination includes a complementary dimension to one side of the central frame portion to position a boom arm parallel thereto when in the retracted position. A plurality of landing gear hinges are positioned along the bottom of the frame and transition a plurality of landing gear legs between a ready for flight position and a storage position. In the storage position each of the legs are positioned diagonally beneath the central frame portion.

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOLDING LANDING GEAR

    公开(公告)号:US20220227485A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-21

    申请号:US17716834

    申请日:2022-04-08

    Abstract: A heavy-lift UAV frame includes a central frame portion and a pocket area for receiving an avionics package. Top and bottom plates are secured to the central frame portion and include four corner members that extend diagonally outward therefrom. A plurality of boom hinges are interposed between each of the corner members pivot a boom arm between an extended position for flight and a retracted position for storage and transport. Each boom arm and hinge combination includes a complementary dimension to one side of the central frame portion to position a boom arm parallel thereto when in the retracted position. A plurality of landing gear hinges are positioned along the bottom of the frame and transition a plurality of landing gear legs between a ready for flight position and a storage position. In the storage position each of the legs are positioned diagonally beneath the central frame portion.

    Folding heavy-lift unmanned vehicle frame

    公开(公告)号:US10780970B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-22

    申请号:US15842386

    申请日:2017-12-14

    Inventor: Benjamin Harris

    Abstract: A heavy-lift UAV frame includes a central frame portion having a symmetrical shape and forming a pocket area for receiving an avionics package. Top and bottom plates are secured to the central frame portion and include four corner members that extend diagonally outward therefrom. A plurality of boom arms are pivotally connected to the corner members and transition between an extended position for flight and a retracted position for storage and transport. Each boom arm includes a complementary dimension to one side of the central frame portion and is arranged parallel thereto when in the retracted position.

    Modular sprayer system for heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US10478841B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-19

    申请号:US15819756

    申请日:2017-11-21

    Inventor: Benjamin Harris

    Abstract: A modular sprayer system for use with heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicles includes a liquid storage tank for receiving and storing any type of agricultural products. A mounting unit is located along the top of the tank and includes hardware for securing the system to a UAV. Skid-type landing gear is permanently secured to the outside of the tank, and an electric pump is disposed within the tank. The location of the pump dampens movement of fluid within the tank during flight. One or more elongated booms are in fluid communication with the pump and terminate into dispensing units having one or more nozzles for releasing the fluid. A control unit is in electrical communication with one or both of the UAV to which the system is secured and a system operator. A tank level sensor and imaging systems are communicatively linked with the control unit.

    Folding heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle frame

    公开(公告)号:US10266245B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US15265948

    申请日:2016-09-15

    Inventor: Benjamin Harris

    Abstract: A heavy-lift UAV frame includes a central frame portion having a symmetrical shape and forming a pocket area for receiving an avionics package. Top and bottom plates are secured to the central frame portion and include four corner members that extend diagonally outward therefrom. A plurality of boom arms are pivotally connected to the corner members and transition between an extended position for flight and a retracted position for storage and transport. Each boom arm includes a complementary dimension to one side of the central frame portion and is arranged parallel thereto when in the retracted position.

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