Sonotube compatible unmanned aerial vehicle and system
    91.
    发明授权
    Sonotube compatible unmanned aerial vehicle and system 失效
    Sonotube兼容无人机和系统

    公开(公告)号:US6056237A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-02

    申请号:US882368

    申请日:1997-06-25

    Abstract: The present invention is generally comprised of a sonotube-compatible unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus, hereinafter referred to as a UAV, and systems for launch and control of the UAV. The UAV is generally comprised of modular sections including a nose section, a payload section, a wing and fuel tank section, and a powerplant section. The modular sections are attached to adjacent sections by uniform lock sealing rings and related components. The present invention comprises an apparatus enabling very small, man portable, ballistically launched, autonomously or semi-autonomously controlled vehicle to be deployed with preprogrammed, communicated, or telemetry mission programming. A wide range of payload packages, including emergency supplies, sensors, and antenna assemblies, may be carried, used or deployed in flight. Man-portable operation is accomplished by the use of a launch canister apparatus. The launch canister comprises retractable launch stabilizing legs, turbine engine exhaust orifices, and various antennas. The launch canister apparatus alternatively comprises a modified type "A", "B", or "C" sonotube launch canister. The system of the invention also comprises a portable Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence (C4I) control and sensing analysis console. The console is preferably ruggedized, waterproof, shockproof, and comprises necessary control and analysis computers, input/output devices, antennas, and related hardware and software for vehicle and mission control. A C4I console and/or launch canisters may be transported by means of a backpack adapted for man portability.

    Abstract translation: 本发明通常由声纳管相容的无人驾驶飞行器装置(以下称为无人机)和用于发射和控制无人机的系统组成。 无人机通常包括模块化部分,包括鼻部,有效载荷部分,机翼和燃料箱部分以及动力装置部分。 模块化部分通过均匀的锁定密封环和相关部件连接到相邻部分。 本发明包括一种能够进行预编程,通信或遥测任务编程的非常小的,便携式的,弹道发射的,自主的或半自主控制的车辆的装置。 可以在飞行中携带,使用或部署各种有效载荷包,包括应急用品,传感器和天线组件。 便携式操作通过使用发射罐装置来实现。 发射罐包括可伸缩发射稳定腿,涡轮发动机排气孔和各种天线。 发射罐装置可选地包括修改型“A”,“B”或“C”型超声波发射罐。 本发明的系统还包括便携式命令,控制,通信,计算机和智能(C4I)控制和感测分析控制台。 控制台最好是坚固耐用,防水,防震,并且包括必要的控制和分析计算机,输入/输出设备,天线以及用于车辆和任务控制的相关硬件和软件。 C4I控制台和/或发射罐可以通过适于人的便携性的背包来运输。

    Active feedback loop to control body pitch in STOL/VTOL free wing
aircraft
    92.
    发明授权
    Active feedback loop to control body pitch in STOL/VTOL free wing aircraft 失效
    主动反馈回路,以控制STOL / VTOL自由翼飞机的车身俯仰

    公开(公告)号:US5769359A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-23

    申请号:US468420

    申请日:1995-06-06

    Abstract: An aircraft control system for controlling an aircraft, particularly a free wing aircraft in low speed or hover regimes. An air speed sensor measures air speed of the aircraft and outputs an air speed signal to a control processor which processes the air speed signal with a speed control input signal. A control actuator actuates an aircraft control surface in response to the control surface control signal. The air speed sensor may include a shaft mounted impeller located in an airstream of the aircraft. A rotational speed sensor, coupled to the impeller, measures a rotational speed of the impeller and outputs a rotational speed signal as the air speed signal. In an alternative embodiment, the air speed sensor may include a vane located in an airstream of the aircraft and deflected in response to air flow in the airstream. In another embodiment, the speed sensor may include an angular position sensor which measures an angle between a free wing and the aircraft fuselage and outputs an angle measurement signal as the air speed signal. The aircraft control surface may comprises a control boom pivotally attached to a fuselage of the aircraft of a trim tab pivotally attached to a fuselage of the aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制飞机的飞机控制系统,特别是在低速或悬停状态下的自由翼飞机。 空气速度传感器测量飞行器的空气速度,并将空气速度信号输出到控制处理器,该处理器利用速度控制输入信号处理空气速度信号。 响应于控制表面控制信号,控制致动器致动飞行器控制表面。 空气速度传感器可以包括位于飞行器的空气流中的轴安装的叶轮。 耦合到叶轮的转速传感器测量叶轮的转速并输出转速信号作为空气速度信号。 在替代实施例中,空气速度传感器可以包括位于飞行器的空气流中的叶片,并响应气流中的空气流而偏转。 在另一个实施例中,速度传感器可以包括角度位置传感器,其测量自由翼与飞行器机身之间的角度,并输出角度测量信号作为空气速度信号。 飞行器控制表面可以包括枢转地附接到枢转地附接到飞行器的机身的装饰片的飞行器的机身上的控制臂。

    HAFNIUM TURBINE ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    98.
    发明申请
    HAFNIUM TURBINE ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION 审中-公开
    HAFNIUM涡轮发动机及其运行方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140318132A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-30

    申请号:US13859424

    申请日:2013-04-09

    Inventor: DAVID J. PODROG

    Abstract: A device powered by a method of heating a gas by directing X-rays at a mass of hafnium 178 to induce gamma rays. The gamma rays are directed at a heat exchanging apparatus, resulting in a stream of heated gas. This process powers a Hafnium gas turbine engine capable of providing shaft power or thrust to mechanical devices.

    Abstract translation: 一种由通过以大量铪178引导X射线来加热气体以引起γ射线的方法的装置。 伽马射线被引导到热交换装置,导致加热气体流。 该方法为能够向机械装置提供轴功率或推力的铪燃气轮机提供动力。

    SELF-SUSTAINING DRONE AIRCRAFT FREIGHT AND OBSERVATION SYSTEM
    99.
    发明申请
    SELF-SUSTAINING DRONE AIRCRAFT FREIGHT AND OBSERVATION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    自主持续飞机飞行和观察系统

    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

    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。

    Aerial Vehicle and Method of Flight
    100.
    发明申请
    Aerial Vehicle and Method of Flight 审中-公开
    飞行器和飞行方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130062457A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-14

    申请号:US13636583

    申请日:2011-03-22

    Abstract: An aerial vehicle is described which comprises: a first compartment for holding a lighter than air gas; a second compartment for holding atmospheric air and having an inlet and an outlet; a solar panel for converting sunlight into electricity; a compressor for pumping atmospheric air through the inlet into the second compartment; control means for controlling the pitch and yaw of the vehicle; and a controller for controlling the buoyancy of the vehicle via the compressor and the outlet such that the vehicle is either lighter than the surrounding air and rising or heavier than the surrounding air and falling, and for controlling the control means such that the rising and falling motion includes a horizontal component. In another embodiment the solar panel is replaced by an engine and a fuel tank for storing fuel for the engine is also provided.The aerial vehicle can remain airborne for extended periods by using buoyancy propulsion.In the embodiments including a solar panel, a system including a light transmission station may be provided to supply energy to the solar panel from the light transmission station rather than relying on the incident sunlight alone.A method of flight using buoyancy propulsion is also described.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种飞行器,其包括:用于保持比空气气体轻的第一隔室; 用于容纳大气并具有入口和出口的第二隔室; 用于将阳光转化为电的太阳能电池板; 用于将大气通过所述入口泵送到所述第二隔室中的压缩机; 用于控制车辆的俯仰和偏航的控制装置; 以及用于经由压缩机和出口控制车辆的浮力的控制器,使得车辆比周围空气要轻,并且比周围空气上升或者重,并且下降,并且用于控制控制装置使得上升和下降 运动包括水平分量。 在另一个实施例中,太阳能电池板被发动机代替,并且还提供了用于储存用于发动机的燃料的燃料箱。 航空器可以通过使用浮力推进长时间保持空中。 在包括太阳能电池板的实施例中,可以提供包括光传输站的系统,以从光传输站向太阳能电池板提供能量,而不是仅依赖于入射的太阳光。 还描述了使用浮力推进的飞行方法。

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