HYBRID AIRSHIP WITH A FLEXIBLE COMPARTMENTED EXTERIOR ENVELOPE

    公开(公告)号:US20170183073A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-29

    申请号:US15391126

    申请日:2016-12-27

    Applicant: SONACA S.A.

    CPC classification number: B64B1/62 B64B1/02 B64B1/30 B64B2201/00

    Abstract: A hybrid airship has both aerostatic and aerodynamic lift comprising: an engine, a flexible external envelope (2) and at least one primary enclosure Ep filled with lifting gas (G). The primary enclosure Ep having an elastic wall P1 separating this enclosure from compartment C1, the latter having an elastic wall P1 separating compartment C1 from compartment Ci, the latter having an elastic wall Pi+1 separating the compartment Ci from compartment Ci+1, and so on up until elastic wall PJ+1 separating compartment CJ from compartment CJ+1 where J corresponds to a whole number greater than or equal to 1, each compartment Ci being equally delimited by the flexible exterior envelope. The hybrid airship includes a) a valve Vi between each compartment Ci and its adjacent compartment Ci+1, and b) a controller (22) for the valve Vi.

    HYBRID LIGHTER-THAN-AIR VEHICLE
    4.
    发明申请
    HYBRID LIGHTER-THAN-AIR VEHICLE 审中-公开
    混合式轻型车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20160229518A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US14515079

    申请日:2014-10-15

    Abstract: The present invention is a variable geometry aircraft that is capable of morphing its shape from a symmetric cross-section buoyant craft to an asymmetric lifting body and even to a symmetric zero lift configuration. The basic structure is a semi rigid airship with movable longerons. Movement of the longerons adjusts the camber of the upper and/or lower surfaces to achieve varying shapes of the lifting-body. This transformation changes both the lift and drag characteristics of the craft to alter the flight characteristics. The transformation may be accomplished while the craft is airborne and does not require any ground support equipment.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种可变几何飞行器,其能够将其形状从对称的横截面浮力工艺变形到非对称提升体,甚至能够对称的零提升构型。 基本结构是具有可移动隆起的半刚性飞艇。 仰角的运动调节上表面和/或下表面的弯度,以实现提升体的变化形状。 这种转变改变了飞行器的升力和阻力特性,以改变飞行特性。 转换可以在飞行器机载时完成,并且不需要任何地面支撑设备。

    HYBRID LIGHTER-THAN-AIR VEHICLE
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160023747A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14746332

    申请日:2015-06-22

    Abstract: The present invention is a variable geometry aircraft that is capable of morphing its shape from a symmetric cross-section buoyant craft to an asymmetric lifting body and even to a symmetric zero lift configuration. The aircraft may include variable span, length, and camber. The variability of the structure and the flexible envelope allows the aircraft to adjust its aspect ratio along with the camber of the upper and/or lower surfaces to achieve varying shapes. This transformation changes both the lift and drag characteristics of the craft and may be accomplished while the craft is airborne.

    LANDING SYSTEMS FOR AIR VEHICLES
    6.
    发明申请
    LANDING SYSTEMS FOR AIR VEHICLES 有权
    空中车辆登陆系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150083856A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-26

    申请号:US14492154

    申请日:2014-09-22

    Abstract: An air cushioned landing system for an air vehicle comprises an inflatable and deflatable skirt (113) in the form of a tube having inner (101) and outer (100) walls. The inner wall defines a central plenum (116) within the skirt, the skirt including gas pockets (130) arranged to stiffen one or more regions of at least one of the inner (101) and outer (100) walls during deflation of the skirt.

    Abstract translation: 用于空中交通工具的气垫着陆系统包括具有内(101)和外(100)壁的管形式的可膨胀和可放气的裙部(113)。 所述内壁在所述裙部内限定中央增压室(116),所述裙部包括气囊(130),所述气穴设置成在所述裙部(130)和(100)的至少一个的一个或多个区域 。

    AIRSHIP, ANCHORING DEVICE, AND LANDING AND MOORING METHOD
    8.
    发明申请
    AIRSHIP, ANCHORING DEVICE, AND LANDING AND MOORING METHOD 有权
    航空,锚定装置,以及着陆和运动方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140158819A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-12

    申请号:US14233293

    申请日:2012-07-19

    Inventor: Philippe Tixier

    CPC classification number: B64B1/005 B64B1/00 B64B1/20 B64B1/66 B64B2201/00

    Abstract: An air vehicle such as an airship is provided, having a rounded top portion, and the bottom portion of which has a substantially planar shape, including a region having a smaller inclination, which is referred to as a bottom surface, and the surface area of which is larger than that of an intermediate region having a greater inclination, referred to as an intermediate surface. The general shape produces, due to relative wind, a resulting overall downward force near the ground. The vehicle also includes a device for anchoring same to the ground, the anchoring device being stationary or controllable from the vehicle, located at the front portion of the vehicle, and projecting downward, in particular a ram including a portion which can be expanded by applying a bar against a translatably movable shoulder. Also included is a landing method implementing such a vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 提供了诸如飞艇的空中飞行器,其具有圆顶部,并且其底部具有基本上平面形状,包括具有较小倾斜度的区域,其被称为底面,并且其表面积 其大于具有较大倾斜度的中间区域,称为中间表面。 由于相对风,总体形状产生了靠近地面的总体向下的力。 车辆还包括用于将其固定到地面上的装置,锚定装置从位于车辆前部的车辆静止或可控制,并且向下突出,特别是包括可以通过施加膨胀的部分的冲头 一个反对可移动的肩膀的酒吧。 还包括实施这种车辆的着陆方法。

    AIR VEHICLE
    10.
    发明申请
    AIR VEHICLE 有权
    空中车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20140021298A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US13944141

    申请日:2013-07-17

    Inventor: Michael DURHAM

    CPC classification number: B64B1/02 B64B1/20 B64B2201/00

    Abstract: An air vehicle has a gas-filled hull (1) of flexible sheet material. Strakes (7) extend along an exterior of the hull, each strake comprising a gas-filled tube (10) of flexible sheet material. A rigid board (12) may project outwardly from the gas-filled tube (10) and away from the vehicle. A further layer of flexible sheet material (13) may extend from one side of the strake (7) over the board (12) to another side of the strake, to provide a strake (7) generally triangular in cross section.

    Abstract translation: 飞行器具有柔性片材的气体填充的船体(1)。 轴(7)沿着船体的外部延伸,每个行星架包括柔性片材的充气管(10)。 刚性板(12)可从充气管(10)向外伸出并远离车辆。 另一层柔性片材(13)可以从板(7)的一侧延伸到板(12)的另一侧,从而提供横截面为大致三角形的板条(7)。

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