Propeller sound alteration for a drone

    公开(公告)号:US10023298B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US15194317

    申请日:2016-06-27

    Abstract: Techniques for using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to deliver a payload while reducing and/or altering sound generated by the UAV during delivery may be provided. For example, during delivery, the UAV may be instructed to utilize one or more sets of propellers of different sizes to reduce and/or alter the sound generated by and/or around the UAV. Intrinsic and extrinsic information associated with the UAV may be utilized to dynamically adjust the particular sets of propellers of a certain and different size to utilize during different portions of a flight path while delivering the payload.

    Maneuvering a package following in-flight release from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

    公开(公告)号:US10377490B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-13

    申请号:US15873354

    申请日:2018-01-17

    Abstract: A package launch system can be implemented to propel a package from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a generally vertically descent trajectory, while the UAV is in motion. The package launch system can apply the force onto the package in a number of different ways. For example, flywheels, coils, and springs can generate the force that establishes the vertical descent path of the package. Further, the package delivery system can also monitor the package during its vertical descent. The package can be equipped with one or more control surfaces. Instructions can be transmitted from the UAV via an RF module that cause the one or more controls surfaces to alter the vertical descent path of the package to avoid obstructions or to regain a stable orientation.

    Circumferentially-driven propulsion mechanism

    公开(公告)号:US11046432B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-29

    申请号:US16193101

    申请日:2018-11-16

    Abstract: Described is an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) that includes a lifting propulsion mechanism that is circumferentially-driven and includes a propeller assembly and a propeller rim enclosure. The propeller assembly includes a plurality of propeller blades that extend radially and are coupled to an inner side of a substantially circular propeller rim that encompasses the propeller blades. Permanent magnets are coupled to an outer side of the propeller rim. The propeller rim and the magnets are positioned within a cavity of the propeller rim enclosure such that the propeller rim will rotate within the propeller rim enclosure. Also within the cavity of the propeller rim enclosure are electromagnets that are used to cause the propeller rim to rotate.

    Drone noise reduction
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10023297B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US15194258

    申请日:2016-06-27

    Abstract: Techniques for using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to deliver a payload while reducing and/or altering sound generated by the UAV during delivery may be provided. For example, during delivery, the UAV may be instructed to utilize one or more sets of propellers of different sizes to reduce and/or alter the sound generated by and/or around the UAV. Intrinsic and extrinsic information associated with the UAV may be utilized to dynamically adjust the particular sets of propellers of a certain and different size to utilize during different portions of a flight path while delivering the payload.

    Pluggable hardware simulation test execution system

    公开(公告)号:US10585771B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-10

    申请号:US15677963

    申请日:2017-08-15

    Abstract: A system may implement a flexible architecture to allow designers and testers to use a single flexible system for testing during a transition from a computer simulated model to a physical working prototype via a bus (or protocol). As hardware components become available, the system may be updated to enable replacing a simulated component with a physical hardware component while continuing to leverage at least some existing parts of the system (e.g., software and/or hardware components including simulation). The system may use customizable application program interfaces (APIs) to interface with the different components, simulated or physical. The APIs may enable components to be “plugged in” to the system to create a different configuration. In some embodiments, API's and/or other simulation data may be stored in a library to enable reuse or modifications at different times.

    Circumferentially-driven propulsion mechanism

    公开(公告)号:US10160541B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-25

    申请号:US14866557

    申请日:2015-09-25

    Abstract: Described is an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) that includes a lifting propulsion mechanism that is circumferentially-driven and includes a propeller assembly and a propeller rim enclosure. The propeller assembly includes a plurality of propeller blades that extend radially and are coupled to an inner side of a substantially circular propeller rim that encompasses the propeller blades. Permanent magnets are coupled to an outer side of the propeller rim. The propeller rim and the magnets are positioned within a cavity of the propeller rim enclosure such that the propeller rim will rotate within the propeller rim enclosure. Also within the cavity of the propeller rim enclosure are electromagnets that are used to cause the propeller rim to rotate.

    Maneuvering a package following in-flight release from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
    9.
    发明授权
    Maneuvering a package following in-flight release from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 有权
    在无人机(UAV)的飞行中释放之后,

    公开(公告)号:US09567081B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14752671

    申请日:2015-06-26

    Abstract: A package delivery system can be implemented to forcefully propel a package from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), while the UAV is in motion. The UAV can apply a force onto the package that alters its descent trajectory from a parabolic path to a vertical descent path. The package delivery system can apply the force onto the package in a number of different ways. For example, pneumatic actuators, electromagnets, spring coils, and parachutes can generate the force that establishes the vertical descent path of the package. Further, the package delivery system can also monitor the package during its vertical descent. The package can be equipped with one or more control surfaces. Instructions can be transmitted from the UAV via an RF module that cause the one or more controls surfaces to alter the vertical descent path of the package to avoid obstructions or to regain a stable orientation.

    Abstract translation: 无人机可以在无人机运动的情况下强制推进一个无人机(UAV)的包装。 无人机可以在包装上施加力,将其下降轨迹从抛物线路径改变为垂直下降路径。 包装递送系统可以以多种不同的方式将力施加到包装上。 例如,气动致动器,电磁体,弹簧线圈和降落伞可以产生建立包装的垂直下降路径的力。 此外,包装递送系统还可以在其垂直下降期间监视包装。 包装可以配备一个或多个控制面。 可以通过RF模块从无人机发送指令,导致一个或多个控制面改变包装的垂直下降路径,以避免障碍物或重新获得稳定的取向。

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