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公开(公告)号：US20180273176A1
公开(公告)日：2018-09-27
申请号：US15994769
申请日：2018-05-31
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James Louis Paunicka , Jacob R. Irwin , Alexander David Lee , Ryan L. Hupp
CPC classification number: B64D5/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/206
Abstract: Presently disclosed systems and methods are configured for in-flight retrieval of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Such systems generally include a retrieval ramp, a tether system including a tether, and a capture connector. The retrieval ramp is configured to be moved between a stowed configuration and an extended configuration, in which at least a portion of the retrieval ramp is positioned outside the aircraft for retrieval of the UAV. The tether system is moveable to a capture configuration, in which a terminal tether end of the tether is positioned beyond a terminal end of the retrieval ramp, typically outside of turbulence generated by the aircraft. The system is configured to position the retrieval ramp, the tether system, and the capture connector in order to engage the UAV with the capture connector. Once captured, the system may move the UAV into the aircraft as the tether is retracted towards a retracted configuration.
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公开(公告)号：US10246189B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-02
申请号：US15994769
申请日：2018-05-31
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James Louis Paunicka , Jacob R. Irwin , Alexander David Lee , Ryan L. Hupp
Abstract: Presently disclosed systems and methods are configured for in-flight retrieval of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Such systems generally include a retrieval ramp, a tether system including a tether, and a capture connector. The retrieval ramp is configured to be moved between a stowed configuration and an extended configuration, in which at least a portion of the retrieval ramp is positioned outside the aircraft for retrieval of the UAV. The tether system is moveable to a capture configuration, in which a terminal tether end of the tether is positioned beyond a terminal end of the retrieval ramp, typically outside of turbulence generated by the aircraft. The system is configured to position the retrieval ramp, the tether system, and the capture connector in order to engage the UAV with the capture connector. Once captured, the system may move the UAV into the aircraft as the tether is retracted towards a retracted configuration.
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公开(公告)号：US20170341735A1
公开(公告)日：2017-11-30
申请号：US15166732
申请日：2016-05-27
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Roger D. Bernhardt , Alexander D. Lee , Ryan L. Hupp , Abraham N. Gissen , Benjamin A. Rothacker
CPC classification number: B64C21/04 , B64C19/00 , B64C23/00 , B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/182 , B64D3/00 , B64D5/00
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dynamically controlling airflow behind a carrier aircraft to redirect air flow during an in-flight recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The apparatus comprises a frame attached to an end portion of an arm member extending from the carrier aircraft. The apparatus comprises a plurality of vanes disposed within the frame. Each vane is controllable between an opened position and a closed position to dynamically modify the airflow behind the carrier aircraft during the in-flight recovery of the UAV. Alternatively, or in addition to, the apparatus comprises a plurality of compressed air jets disposed on the frame, wherein each jet is controllable to provide active airflow to dynamically modify the airflow behind the carrier aircraft during the in-flight recovery of the UAV.
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公开(公告)号：US20180162527A1
公开(公告)日：2018-06-14
申请号：US15293020
申请日：2016-10-13
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor： Ryan L. Hupp , Sean R. Wakayama
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/121 , B64C2201/14 , B64C2201/146 , B64D7/04 , F41G9/002 , G05D1/0016 , G05D1/0038 , G05D1/0094
Abstract: An unmanned aerial system (UAS) includes a body and a lift and propulsion system coupled to the body. The UAS includes a weapon coupled to the body. The weapon has an aiming axis oriented in a fixed direction relative to the body. The UAS includes a control system operatively coupled to the lift and propulsion system and the weapon. The control system is configured to determine a roll angle and a flight path such that the aiming axis is directed at a target when the UAS moves according to at least a portion of the flight path at the roll angle. The control system is further configured to control the lift and propulsion system such that the UAS moves according to the at least the portion of the flight path at the roll angle.
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公开(公告)号：US20170349283A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-07
申请号：US15175453
申请日：2016-06-07
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James Louis Paunicka , Jacob R. Irwin , Alexander David Lee , Ryan L. Hupp
CPC classification number: B64D5/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/206
Abstract: Presently disclosed systems and methods are configured for in-flight retrieval of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Such systems generally include a retrieval ramp, a tether system including a tether, and a capture connector. The retrieval ramp is configured to be moved between a stowed configuration and an extended configuration, in which at least a portion of the retrieval ramp is positioned outside the aircraft for retrieval of the UAV. The tether system is moveable to a capture configuration, in which a terminal tether end of the tether is positioned beyond a terminal end of the retrieval ramp, typically outside of turbulence generated by the aircraft. The system is configured to position the retrieval ramp, the tether system, and the capture connector in order to engage the UAV with the capture connector. Once captured, the system may move the UAV into the aircraft as the tether is retracted towards a retracted configuration.
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公开(公告)号：US10266267B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-23
申请号：US15175453
申请日：2016-06-07
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James Louis Paunicka , Jacob R. Irwin , Alexander David Lee , Ryan L. Hupp
Abstract: Presently disclosed systems and methods are configured for in-flight retrieval of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Such systems generally include a retrieval ramp, a tether system including a tether, and a capture connector. The retrieval ramp is configured to be moved between a stowed configuration and an extended configuration, in which at least a portion of the retrieval ramp is positioned outside the aircraft for retrieval of the UAV. The tether system is moveable to a capture configuration, in which a terminal tether end of the tether is positioned beyond a terminal end of the retrieval ramp, typically outside of turbulence generated by the aircraft. The system is configured to position the retrieval ramp, the tether system, and the capture connector in order to engage the UAV with the capture connector. Once captured, the system may move the UAV into the aircraft as the tether is retracted towards a retracted configuration.
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公开(公告)号：US09878777B2
公开(公告)日：2018-01-30
申请号：US15166732
申请日：2016-05-27
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Roger D. Bernhardt , Alexander D. Lee , Ryan L. Hupp , Abraham N. Gissen , Benjamin A. Rothacker
CPC classification number: B64C21/04 , B64C19/00 , B64C23/00 , B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/182 , B64D3/00 , B64D5/00
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dynamically controlling airflow behind a carrier aircraft to redirect air flow during an in-flight recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The apparatus comprises a frame attached to an end portion of an arm member extending from the carrier aircraft. The apparatus comprises a plurality of vanes disposed within the frame. Each vane is controllable between an opened position and a closed position to dynamically modify the airflow behind the carrier aircraft during the in-flight recovery of the UAV. Alternatively, or in addition to, the apparatus comprises a plurality of compressed air jets disposed on the frame, wherein each jet is controllable to provide active airflow to dynamically modify the airflow behind the carrier aircraft during the in-flight recovery of the UAV.
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