公开(公告)号：US20160140871A9

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US13736052

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Joseph Goldman ,  Isaiah W. Cox

Inventor： Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Joseph Goldman ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: G09B19/16

CPC classification number: G09B19/165

Abstract: A training system and method for operating aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means during independent ground travel is provided. The system and method of the present invention is designed specifically to train pilots, ground personnel, and air traffic control to move an aircraft safely and efficiently on the ground during taxi and pushback using the aircraft's non-engine drive means to propel the aircraft independently during ground travel. Simulations and procedures for training pilots and ramp personnel in the conduct of pushback operations and forward taxi with an aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在独立地面行驶期间运行配有非发动机驱动装置的飞机的训练系统和方法。 本发明的系统和方法专门用于训练飞行员，地面人员和空中交通管制，以便在出租车和后推期间使用飞机的非发动机驱动装置安全有效地将飞机移动到地面上以独立地推进飞机 地面旅行 还提供了对搭载非发动机驱动装置的飞机进行推进作业和前进出租车训练的飞行员和斜坡人员的模拟和程序。

公开(公告)号：US09216819B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US13074801

申请日：2011-03-29

Applicant: Neal Gilleran ,  Robert M. Sweet ,  Jonathan Sidney Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah Watas Cox

Inventor： Neal Gilleran ,  Robert M. Sweet ,  Jonathan Sidney Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah Watas Cox

IPC: B64C25/40

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A wheel design is provided for an aircraft landing gear wheel that is configured to maximize the space available within a landing gear wheel well to support a motor driver assembly that drives the aircraft wheel when the aircraft is on the ground. The wheel includes inboard and outboard support walls that are spaced apart a selected distance along the wheel axle so that the motor driver assembly components are substantially completely contained within the wheel space defined by the support walls. The preferred motor driver assembly includes an electric motor and a gear and clutch assembly operatively connected to the wheel to drive the wheel and move the aircraft on the ground. The wheel and motor driver assembly described herein may be retrofitted in an existing aircraft wheel without changing existing landing gear components, including tires, piston, and axle.

Abstract translation: 为飞机起落架齿轮提供轮设计，其被配置为使起落架轮井内的可用空间最大化，以支持在飞行器处于地面时驱动飞行器轮的马达驱动器组件。 车轮包括沿着轮轴间隔开选定距离的内侧和外侧支撑壁，使得电动机驱动器组件部件基本上完全包含在由支撑壁限定的车轮空间内。 优选的马达驱动器组件包括电动马达和可操作地连接到车轮的齿轮和离合器组件，以驱动车轮并使飞机在地面上移动。 本文所述的车轮和马达驱动器组件可以在现有的飞机车轮中改装而不改变现有的起落架部件，包括轮胎，活塞和车轴。

公开(公告)号：US20140138478A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13680154

申请日：2012-11-19

Applicant: Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Aaron Bianco ,  Aaron Sichel ,  Joseph Goldman

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Aaron Bianco ,  Aaron Sichel ,  Joseph Goldman

IPC: B64C25/40

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for reducing airline fleet carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions and fees associated with the emission of greenhouse gases is provided. The method is implemented by equipping at least a substantial portion or all of the aircraft in an airline's fleet with onboard wheel drive means capable of translating torque through aircraft wheels and controllable to move the aircraft on the ground independently without complete reliance on the aircraft's engines or the use of external tow vehicles. One or more drive wheels, each of which may be powered by onboard electric, hydraulic, or other wheel drive means, are controllable to move each aircraft efficiently during ground travel without increasing carbon emissions.

Abstract translation: 提供了减少航空公司车队二氧化碳和温室气体排放以及与排放温室气体有关的费用的方法。 该方法通过在航空公司的船队中装备至少大部分或全部飞行器来实现，该车载轮驱动装置能够通过飞机轮转换扭矩并且可以独立地将飞机移动到地面上，而不必完全依赖飞行器的发动机或 使用外部拖车。 可以控制一个或多个驱动轮，每个驱动轮可以由车载电动，液压或其他轮驱动装置供电，以在地面行驶期间有效地移动每架飞机而不增加碳排放。

公开(公告)号：US08714481B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13082932

申请日：2011-04-08

Applicant: Robert M. Sweet ,  Neal Gilleran ,  Jonathan Sidney Edelson ,  Isaiah Watas Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox

Inventor： Robert M. Sweet ,  Neal Gilleran ,  Jonathan Sidney Edelson ,  Isaiah Watas Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox

IPC: B64C25/50

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A wheel design is provided for an aircraft landing gear wheel that is configured to maximize the space available within a landing gear wheel well to support a geared motor assembly that drives the aircraft wheel when the aircraft is on the ground. The wheel includes inboard and outboard support walls that are spaced apart a selected distance along the wheel axle so that the geared motor assembly components are substantially completely contained within the wheel space defined by the support walls. The preferred motor driver assembly includes an electric motor and a gear and clutch assembly operatively connected to the wheel to drive the wheel and move the aircraft on the ground. The wheel and motor driver assembly described herein may be retrofitted in an existing aircraft wheel without changing existing landing gear components, including tires, piston, and axle.

Abstract translation: 为飞机起落架齿轮提供轮设计，其被配置为使起落架轮井内的可用空间最大化，以支撑当飞机在地面上时驱动飞行器轮的齿轮传动马达组件。 车轮包括沿着轮轴间隔开选定距离的内侧和外侧支撑壁，使得齿轮传动的马达组件部件基本上完全包含在由支撑壁限定的车轮空间内。 优选的马达驱动器组件包括电动马达和可操作地连接到车轮的齿轮和离合器组件，以驱动车轮并使飞机在地面上移动。 本文所述的车轮和马达驱动器组件可以在现有的飞机车轮中改装而不改变现有的起落架部件，包括轮胎，活塞和车轴。

公开(公告)号：US20130088860A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13569314

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Jonathan S. Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah Watas Cox

Inventor： Jonathan S. Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah Watas Cox

IPC: F21L4/02 ,  F21L4/00

CPC classification number: F21L4/02 ,  F21L4/00 ,  F21S9/032 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  Y02B10/10

Abstract: A system and method for generating artificial light for interior or exterior illumination are provided to illuminate interior and exterior underground, underwater, ground level, and above ground structures and spaces by employing various combinations of solar photovoltaic-generated power and conventional power to directly power LED or other light sources to provide interior or exterior illumination of a desired optimal intensity. One embodiment of this system provides a virtual skylight that illuminates interior structures and spaces with the benefits of illumination provided by a conventional skylight but without the disadvantages. A direct connection between a solar photovoltaic cell and the LED or other light-producing source eliminates complex and costly circuitry in both interior and exterior applications. The system is configured to provide, alternatively, solar PV power and/or conventional power as required to maintain artificial illumination at a desired optimum threshold intensify.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于产生室内或室外照明的人造光的系统和方法，用于通过采用太阳能光伏发电和常规电力的各种组合来照亮地下，水下，地面以及地上结构和空间的内部和外部，以直接为LED供电 或其他光源以提供期望的最佳强度的内部或外部照明。 该系统的一个实施例提供了利用由常规天窗提供的照明的好处照亮内部结构和空间的虚拟天窗，但没有缺点。 太阳能光伏电池和LED或其他发光源之间的直接连接消除了内部和外部应用中复杂且昂贵的电路。 该系统被配置为可替代地提供所需的太阳能PV功率和/或常规功率以将人造照明维持在期望的最佳阈值增强。

公开(公告)号：US20130064688A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13436967

申请日：2012-04-01

Applicant: Hans Walitzki ,  Jonathan Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox

Inventor： Hans Walitzki ,  Jonathan Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox

IPC: F04D27/00 ,  H02K15/02

CPC classification number: F04D27/004 ,  F02C7/268 ,  H02K15/02 ,  Y10T29/49009

Abstract: A starter/generator machine for a turbine with a turbine enclosure, an air duct, and a plurality of fan blades is provided. The starter/generator machine includes a plurality of stator elements spaced at intervals in a ring shape adjacent to the air duct and a plurality of rotor elements mounted on the fan blades. The stator elements and the rotor elements are mounted to interact magnetically to exert a force sufficient to move the rotor elements. The stator elements are shaped to minimize air flow interference and are formed with a core, at least one pole, and multiple windings. The spacing between the stator elements and the rotor elements forms an air gap on the order of 5-10 mm, and the number of stator elements is different from the number of rotor elements.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有涡轮机壳体，空气管道和多个风扇叶片的涡轮机的起动/发电机。 起动机/发电机包括多个定子元件，它们以与空气管道相邻的环形间隔开，并且多个转子元件安装在风扇叶片上。 定子元件和转子元件被安装成磁力相互作用以施加足以移动转子元件的力。 定子元件成形为使空气流动干扰最小化并且形成有芯，至少一个极和多个绕组。 定子元件和转子元件之间的间隔形成大约5-10mm的气隙，并且定子元件的数量与转子元件的数量不同。

公开(公告)号：US20110284685A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13074801

申请日：2011-03-29

Applicant: Neal Gilleran ,  Robert M. Sweet ,  Jonathan Sidney Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah Watas Cox

Inventor： Neal Gilleran ,  Robert M. Sweet ,  Jonathan Sidney Edelson ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah Watas Cox

IPC: B64C25/50

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A wheel design is provided for an aircraft landing gear wheel that is configured to maximize the space available within a landing gear wheel well to support a motor driver assembly that drives the aircraft wheel when the aircraft is on the ground. The wheel includes inboard and outboard support walls that are spaced apart a selected distance along the wheel axle so that the motor driver assembly components are substantially completely contained within the wheel space defined by the support walls. The preferred motor driver assembly includes an electric motor and a gear and clutch assembly operatively connected to the wheel to drive the wheel and move the aircraft on the ground. The wheel and motor driver assembly described herein may be retrofitted in an existing aircraft wheel without changing existing landing gear components, including tires, piston, and axle.

Abstract translation: 为飞机起落架齿轮提供轮设计，其被配置为使起落架轮井内的可用空间最大化，以支持在飞行器处于地面时驱动飞行器轮的马达驱动器组件。 车轮包括沿着轮轴间隔开选定距离的内侧和外侧支撑壁，使得电动机驱动器组件部件基本上完全包含在由支撑壁限定的车轮空间内。 优选的马达驱动器组件包括电动马达和可操作地连接到车轮的齿轮和离合器组件，以驱动车轮并使飞机在地面上移动。 本文所述的车轮和马达驱动器组件可以在现有的飞机车轮中改装而不改变现有的起落架部件，包括轮胎，活塞和车轴。

公开(公告)号：US09914530B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US13416614

申请日：2012-03-09

Applicant: Isaiah Watas Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Aaron Z. Sichel

Inventor： Isaiah Watas Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Aaron Z. Sichel

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/305

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/3055 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for reducing aircraft turnaround time by improving airport ramp safety is provided. The method minimizes the time interval between an aircraft's landing and takeoff by independently moving the aircraft on the ground without the aircraft's engines by eliminating hazards from jet blast, the possibility of engine ingestion, and the time previously required to wait in the gate area upon arrival or at departure until jet blast or engine ingestion did not pose a danger. Turnaround time is further reduced by providing an onboard driver controllable to drive at least one of the aircraft's wheels between landing and takeoff, thereby eliminating the need for a tow vehicle and the time required to move the aircraft with a tow vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09340303B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14329498

申请日：2014-07-11

Applicant: Joseph J. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

Inventor： Joseph J. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: E01D15/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/315 ,  B64C25/40 ,  B64F1/305 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/22 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/225 ,  B64F1/305 ,  B64F1/315

Abstract: An improved aircraft gate parking and servicing method is provided, wherein an aircraft is maneuvered into an airport terminal gate and parked in an optimum orientation at an angle that facilitates maximum access to aircraft front and rear doors. Boarding bridges are designed to facilitate connection to doors located rear of an aircraft wing without extending over the aircraft wing to maximize efficiency of passenger transfer. Passenger transfer and servicing of the aircraft may occur concurrently before the aircraft is maneuvered out of its optimum orientation in the parking space and driven to a takeoff runway for departure. Required safety margins are maintained at all times during aircraft maneuvers into and out of the optimum parking orientation. Stairs may be provided to simultaneously access aircraft doors not connected to boarding bridges. In a preferred embodiment, aircraft are moved to an optimum parking location by engines-off electric taxi systems.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的飞机门停车和维修方法，其中飞行器被操纵到机场终端门并且以有利于最大限度地进入飞机前门和后门的角度以最佳方向停放。 登机桥设计用于方便连接到位于飞机机翼后方的门，而不延伸到飞机机翼上，以最大限度地提高乘客转移效率。 飞机的乘客转机和维修可能会在飞机从停车位的最佳方向进行操纵之前同时出现，并被驱动到起飞跑道进行起飞。 在飞机机动进出最佳停车方向时，始终保持所需的安全余地。 可以提供楼梯以同时进入未连接到登机桥的飞机门。 在优选实施例中，飞机通过发动机关闭的电动出租车系统移动到最佳停车位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150266565A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14341765

申请日：2014-07-26

Applicant: Joseph J. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox

Inventor： Joseph J. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  B64D31/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A system is provided for maximizing efficient ground travel in wide-body and other aircraft equipped with onboard non-engine drive means for autonomous ground travel. Selective operation of the non-engine drive means and selective operation of the aircraft's engines are integrated to power aircraft movement when different ground travel speeds are required between landing and takeoff, optimizing savings and maximizing the cost/benefit ratio for equipping the aircraft with a non-engine drive means. The non-engine drive means may be designed to move a wide-body aircraft at low speeds required for ground maneuvers in a ramp area to move the aircraft at speeds typically used for pushback, initial forward roll, all start-stop situations, and other low speed ground travel. One or more of the aircraft's engines may be operated to move the aircraft at higher taxi speeds.

Abstract translation: 提供一种系统，用于最大限度地提高宽体和其他配备有用于自主地面行驶的非发动机驱动装置的飞机的有效地面行驶。 集成了非发动机驱动装置的选择性操作和飞机发动机的选择性操作，以在着陆和起飞之间需要不同的地面行驶速度时为飞机运动提供动力，优化节省并最大限度地提高飞机与非发动机装配的成本/效益比 发动机驱动装置。 非发动机驱动装置可以设计成在斜坡区域中以低速地移动宽体飞机以进行地面动作，以以通常用于推回，初始向前滚动，所有起停情况等的速度移动飞行器 低速地面行驶 飞机的一个或多个发动机可以被操作以以较高的出租车速度移动飞机。