公开(公告)号：US20160137313A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14225751

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: AAI CORPORATION

Inventor： Jason J. Wallace ,  Paul Nesline ,  Richard C. Uskert ,  Samuel Padilla

IPC: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084

Abstract: A technique is directed to launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The technique involves positioning a UAV launcher over a ground location. The technique further involves installing, after the UAV launcher is positioned over the ground location and prior to launching the UAV, an anchor into the ground location to anchor the UAV launcher to the ground location. The technique further involves operating, after the UAV launcher is anchored to the ground location, the UAV launcher to impart launching force onto the UAV to launch the UAV, the anchor holding the UAV launcher substantially in place at the ground location to minimize energy loss as the UAV launcher imparts launching force onto the UAV. In some arrangements, the UAV launcher is capable of pivoting while remaining anchored between launches to accommodate changes in wind direction while maintaining substantial connection to the ground location for enhanced consistency and performance.

Abstract translation: 一种技术旨在发射无人机（UAV）。 该技术涉及将UAV发射器定位在地面位置。 该技术还涉及在UAV发射器定位在地面位置之后并且在发射无人机之前安装一个锚点到地面位置以将UAV发射器锚定到地面位置。 该技术进一步涉及在UAV发射器固定在地面之后，UAV发射器向无人机发射发射力以发射无人机，该主机将无人机发射器固定在地面位置，以将能量损失最小化 无人机发射机向无人机发射启动力。 在某些安排中，无人机的发射器能够枢转，同时保持锚固在发射之间，以适应风向的变化，同时保持与地面位置的实质连接，以提高一致性和性能。

公开(公告)号：US20150060600A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14469767

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Tully ,  Dennis Page ,  Robert Withers ,  Kenneth Neeld ,  Richard L. Orner

IPC: B64F1/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/08 ,  B64C2201/084

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to UAV launching systems. The disclosed launching system eliminates the use of hydraulic fluid and compressed nitrogen or air by providing an electric motor-driven tape that causes movement of a shuttle along a launcher rail.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了对UAV发射系统的改进。 所公开的发射系统通过提供使电动机驱动的带子沿着发射轨运动，从而消除了液压流体和压缩的氮气或空气的使用。

公开(公告)号：US20140203140A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14247807

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: Aerovel Corporation

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer ,  Andreas H. von Flowtow

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/28 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/125 ,  B64F1/28 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus configured to automatically retrieve, service, and launch an aircraft. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable, and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture of the apparatus. In certain instances, the cable is dragged along guiding surfaces of the apparatus into and through a slot until its free end is captured. The aircraft becomes anchored to the apparatus, and is pulled downward by the cable into a receptacle. Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe on the aircraft, directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture of the apparatus. Once mated, the aircraft is automatically shut down and serviced. When desired, the aircraft is automatically started and tested in preparation for launch, and then released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle is thus accomplished with a simple, economical apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20140197280A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US13572877

申请日：2012-08-13

Applicant: Donald Earl Smith ,  Mark D. Herres

Inventor： Donald Earl Smith ,  Mark D. Herres

IPC: B64C3/10 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  G06K7/10366

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the field of small-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The delta wing vehicle consists of an isosceles triangular shaped lifting body milled from Styrofoam. The longitudinal axis is approximately 65% of the lateral axis. The horizontal wing projections, or tiplets, are attached to the main lifting body at an approximately 10 degree upward angle from horizontal, have a 30 degree sweep back leading edge, and each one comprises 5% of the total wing area. The airfoil is a rhomboid or diamond shape. The chord is swept back at a 45-degree angle from the longitudinal centerline. The airfoil is symmetrical about the longitudinal center. The aircraft is controlled by a set of combined elevator/aileron surfaces (elevons) at the rear as well as a vertical stabilizer/rudder combination. This resulting lightweight UAV can make flat (unbanked) unbanked turns, fly in high winds, and has superior flexibility in payload capability.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及小型无人机（UAV）领域。 三角翼车由聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料研磨的等腰三角形提升体组成。 纵向轴线约为横轴的65％。 水平机翼突出物或者台阶以与水平方向大约10度的角度附接到主提升体，具有30度的倒退前缘，并且每个包括总机翼面积的5％。 翼型是菱形或菱形。 弦从纵向中心线以45度角扫掠。 翼型件关于纵向中心对称。 飞机由后面的一组组合式电梯/副翼表面（电梯）以及垂直稳定器/方向舵组合控制。 这种轻型无人机可以使平坦（无库存）的无库存转弯，高风飞行，并且在有效载荷能力方面具有卓越的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US20140110527A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14126846

申请日：2011-06-17

Applicant: Robert L. Sing

Inventor： Robert L. Sing

IPC: B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/187

Abstract: The self-sustaining drone aircraft freight and observation system (5) comprises a fleet of jet-powered drone aircraft (10) designed to carry freight (12) only. The drones (10) operate from a separate airfield in outlying areas to decrease land costs and to avoid disturbing residential and business areas. Navigation is automated using guidance from GPS satellites (16), and the aircraft (10) can be assisted by a hydraulic catapult (13) during takeoff to reduce the fuel payload. The observation component (18) includes sensors that can observe weather conditions and emergency signals from boats, ships and other sources. The system (5) may include a large-scale energy production center and multi-acre vegetable, herb and flower production center (26). The energy production center includes solar panels (30), fuel cells (38), and batteries (44). Thus, the system (5) does not need to be connected to the public utility electrical grid.

Abstract translation: 自维持无人机飞机货运观察系统（5）包括一个仅用于运输（12）的喷气式无人机（10架）舰队。 无人机（10）从外围地区的独立机场运营，以降低土地成本，避免住宅和商业区域的不安。 导航使用GPS卫星（16）的指导进行自动化，飞机（10）可在起飞期间由液压弹射器（13）辅助以减少燃料有效载荷。 观察部件（18）包括能够观察船舶，船舶和其他来源的天气状况和紧急信号的传感器。 系统（5）可以包括一个大型能源生产中心和多英亩蔬菜，草药花卉生产中心（26）。 能源生产中心包括太阳能电池板（30），燃料电池（38）和电池（44）。 因此，系统（5）不需要连接到公共事业电网。

公开(公告)号：US20140027579A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13790655

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: Gerald Miller ,  James Stewart

Inventor： Gerald Miller ,  James Stewart

IPC: B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F41G7/008 ,  F41G7/2206 ,  F41G7/2253 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  F42B12/20 ,  F42B12/365 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F42B15/10 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle including a controller operating in a search mode of operation where a receiver of an acquisition sensor searches for a target and causes flight control surfaces to guide the vehicle in a downward spiral path, a terminal mode of operation where the acquisition sensor detects a target and causes flight control surfaces to direct the vehicle toward the target, and an activation mode of operation where a trigger sensor detects a target within a predetermined distance to the vehicle and the controller activates a responder.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶飞行器，其包括在搜索操作模式下操作的控制器，其中采集传感器的接收器搜索目标并使飞行控制表面以向下的螺旋路径引导车辆，其中采集传感器检测到的操作的终端操作 目标并使飞行控制表面引导车辆朝向目标;以及激活操作模式，其中触发传感器检测到与车辆预定距离内的目标，并且控制器激活响应者。

公开(公告)号：US20130277497A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13450887

申请日：2012-04-19

Applicant: John Charles Jones ,  Artem Igorevich Grigoryev ,  Luis Carlos Espinosa

Inventor： John Charles Jones ,  Artem Igorevich Grigoryev ,  Luis Carlos Espinosa

IPC: B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C2201/084

Abstract: A man-portable unmanned aerial system launcher (UAS) launcher includes a rail assembly having an internal track and a carriage assembly having a base configured to translate within the internal track. The carriage assembly also includes a cradle configured to support a UAS and a bracket configured to support the cradle above the base. The UAS launcher includes a launch control system configured to secure the carriage assembly in the launch-ready position until the launch control system receives a launch signal. The UAS launcher also includes one or more elastic members configured to engage the carriage assembly and the rail assembly. Once the carriage assembly is translated to the launch-ready position, strain is applied to the carriage assembly by the one or more elastic members. Release of the carriage assembly enables force generated by strain of the elastic members to propel the carriage assembly toward a launch position.

Abstract translation: 便携式无人机系统发射器（UAS）发射器包括具有内部轨道的轨道组件和具有被配置为在内部轨道内平移的基座的滑架组件。 托架组件还包括支架，其构造成支撑UAS和支架，所述托架被构造成支撑在基座上方的托架。 UAS发射器包括发射控制系统，其配置成将支架组件固定在发射准备位置，直到发射控制系统接收到发射信号。 UAS发射器还包括一个或多个弹性构件，其构造成接合滑架组件和轨道组件。 一旦滑架组件被转换到发射就绪位置，则通过一个或多个弹性构件将应变施加到滑架组件。 托架组件的释放使得由弹性构件的应变产生的力能够将托架组件推向发射位置。

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：US08336816B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12582208

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: Stephen W. Miller

Inventor： Stephen W. Miller

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/084

Abstract: An aircraft launcher includes a base frame, a first sliding frame that slides with respect to the base frame, a second sliding frame that slides with respect to the first sliding frame, an aircraft support located on the second sliding frame, and a drive apparatus adapted to slide at least one of the first sliding frame and the second sliding frame with respect to the base frame.

Abstract translation: 飞机发射器包括基架，相对于基架滑动的第一滑动框架，相对于第一滑动框架滑动的第二滑动框架，位于第二滑动框架上的飞行器支架，以及适于 相对于基架滑动第一滑动框架和第二滑动框架中的至少一个。

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。