METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING, CAPTURING, AND STORING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING A CONTAINER HAVING A GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING, CAPTURING, AND STORING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING A CONTAINER HAVING A GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS 有权
    用于发射,捕获和存储未经规定的飞机的方法和装置,包括具有航空器组件指导结构的集装箱

    公开(公告)号:US20060175463A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-10

    申请号:US11269395

    申请日:2005-11-08

    Applicant: Brian McGeer

    Inventor: Brian McGeer

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射,捕获和存储无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,飞行器可以由操作者很少或没有手动接合的容器组装。 容器可以包括用于控制飞机部件的运动的引导结构。 飞机可以从包括可伸缩吊杆的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署一个恢复线,以便在飞行中捕获飞机。 飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台,拆卸并存储在容器中,再次与操作员和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触。

    Methods and apparatuses for launching airborne devices along flexible elongated members
    6.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatuses for launching airborne devices along flexible elongated members 有权
    沿着柔性细长构件发射机载装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050189450A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-01

    申请号:US10813906

    申请日:2004-03-31

    CPC classification number: B64C39/024 B64C2201/084

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for cable launching airborne devices (e.g., unmanned aircraft) are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an elongated structure, e.g., a tower, boom or derrick. At least one flexible elongated member (e.g., a cable or rope) can be attached toward one end to the structure and toward another end to the ground or another structure to form an elongated launch path. A cradle, which can carry the airborne device, can also be movably attached to the flexible elongated member and can be accelerated along the launch path. As the cradle decelerates, the aircraft can be released into flight.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于电缆发射机载装置(例如,无人飞行器)的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,装置包括细长结构,例如塔架,起重臂或井架。 至少一个柔性细长构件(例如,电缆或绳索)可以朝向结构的一端并且朝向地面或另一结构的另一端附接以形成细长的发射路径。 可以携带机载装置的托架也可以可移动地附接到柔性细长构件并且可以沿着发射路径被加速。 当支架减速时,飞机可以释放飞行。

    Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including releasably gripping aircraft during launch and braking subsequent grip motion
    9.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including releasably gripping aircraft during launch and braking subsequent grip motion 有权
    用于发射无人机的方法和装置,包括在发射期间可释放地夹持飞行器并制动随后的抓地力

    公开(公告)号:US20050178895A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-18

    申请号:US10808725

    申请日:2004-03-24

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch guide. The carriage can accelerate when portions of the carriage and/or the launch guide move relative to each other. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing the aircraft for takeoff. A brake can arrest the motion of the gripper after launch.

    Abstract translation: 描述了发射无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,飞行器可以从包括沿发射导向装置移动的发射台的装置发射。 当滑架和/或发射引导件的部分相对于彼此移动时,托架可以加速。 由发射托架携带的夹具可以具有至少一个与飞行器接触的抓握部分,同时发射托架沿着发射轴加速。 当发射架减速时,至少一个把手部分可以与飞行器脱离接触,释放飞机起飞。 制动器可以在发射后阻止夹具的运动。

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