公开(公告)号：US20110155840A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13061019

申请日：2009-08-25

Applicant: Richard Charles Lind, JR. ,  Daniel Thurmond Grant ,  David Eaton

Inventor： Richard Charles Lind, JR. ,  Daniel Thurmond Grant ,  David Eaton

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/06 ,  B64C11/00 ,  G09F3/00 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/50

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A morphing aircraft that is achieves multi-modality location and camouflage for payload emplacement The morphing aircraft includes a substantially cylindrical fuselage including a shape configured as a packaging container with a first end and a second end A set of wings is coupled to the fuselage The set of wings includes a first position where the set of wings is extended outwards from the fuselage and a second position where the set of wings is retracted inwards towards the fuselage A tail is coupled to the second end of the cylindrical fuselage The tail includes a first position where the tail is extended outward from the fuselage and a second position where the tail is retracted inward towards the fuselage A propeller is mounted to the first end of the fuselage An engine is mechanically coupled to the propeller The engine is enclosed within the fuselage and powers the propeller.

Abstract translation: 实现多模式位置和伪装用于有效载荷的变形飞机变形飞机包括基本上圆柱形的机身，其包括被配置为具有第一端和第二端的包装容器的形状。一组翼结合到机身。该组 的翼部包括第一位置，其中所述一组翼从机身向外延伸，并且第二位置，其中该组翼向内朝向机身A缩回。尾部联接到圆柱形机身的第二端。尾部包括第一位置 其中尾部从机身向外延伸，而第二位置则是尾部朝向机身向内缩进。螺旋桨安装在机身的第一端。发动机机械地联接到螺旋桨。发动机被封闭在机身内并且动力 螺旋桨

公开(公告)号：US07854410B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11803720

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: Jerome P. Fanucci ,  Nathan Gravelle ,  Stephen A. Schoenholtz

Inventor： Jerome P. Fanucci ,  Nathan Gravelle ,  Stephen A. Schoenholtz

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64D17/70

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/143 ,  F42B10/56 ,  F42B12/365 ,  F42B15/08 ,  F42B15/105

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle mounts a payload section to an air delivery vehicle. The air delivery vehicle includes deployable wings and tail fins for gliding or powered flight. A set of propeller blades are provided for powered flight. The propeller blades are mounted for movement from a stowed position to deployed position extending radially from the fuselage for powered flight.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器将空载部分安装到空气输送车辆。 空气输送车辆包括用于滑行或动力飞行的可展开的翼和尾翼。 一组螺旋桨叶片用于动力飞行。 螺旋桨叶片安装成从收起位置移动到从机身径向延伸用于动力飞行的展开位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100308161A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12804988

申请日：2010-08-02

Applicant: Greg T. Kendall ,  Derek L. Lisoski ,  Walter R. Morgan ,  John A. Griecci

Inventor： Greg T. Kendall ,  Derek L. Lisoski ,  Walter R. Morgan ,  John A. Griecci

IPC: B64C3/38

CPC classification number: B64C3/38 ,  B64C3/42 ,  B64C3/52 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C17/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/06 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/14 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: A span-loaded, highly flexible flying wing, having horizontal control surfaces mounted aft of the wing on extended beams to form local pitch-control devices. Each of five spanwise wing segments of the wing has one or more motors and photovoltaic arrays, and produces its own lift independent of the other wing segments, to minimize inter-segment loads. Wing dihedral is controlled by separately controlling the local pitch-control devices consisting of a control surface on a boom, such that inboard and outboard wing segment pitch changes relative to each other, and thus relative inboard and outboard lift is varied.

公开(公告)号：US20100282897A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US11464973

申请日：2006-08-16

Applicant: Samuel de la Torre

Inventor： Samuel de la Torre

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C3/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  F42B25/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/107 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: An aerial surveillance device is provided, comprising an image capturing device capable of being supported by an airframe structure above the ground. The airframe structure includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and configured to support the image-capturing device. A tail portion having control surfaces is operably engaged with the body portion along the axis. Transversely-extending wing portions are directly engaged with the body portion. Each wing portion is defined by longitudinally-opposed spars extending from a spaced-apart disposition at the body portion to a common connection distally from the body portion. The spars have a fabric extending therebetween to provide a wing surface. A support member extends along an aerodynamic center, transversely to the body portion, of each wing portion, to tension and rigidify the wing portions so as to provide a positive camber for the wing portions and to form an airfoil.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种空中监视装置，包括能够由地面上方的机身结构支撑的图像捕获装置。 机身结构包括限定纵向轴线并被配置为支撑图像捕获装置的主体部分。 具有控制表面的尾部部分沿着轴线与主体部分可操作地接合。 横向延伸的翼部直接与主体部分接合。 每个翼部分由纵向相对的翼梁限定，纵向相对的翼梁从主体部分处的间隔设置延伸到远离主体部分的公共连接。 翼梁具有在其间延伸的织物以提供机翼表面。 支撑构件沿着空气动力学中心横向于每个翼部的主体部分延伸，以使翼部被张紧和刚化，以便为翼部提供正弧形并形成翼型。

公开(公告)号：US20090072094A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12181490

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Terry M. Sanderson ,  Jamie W. Clark

Inventor： Terry M. Sanderson ,  Jamie W. Clark

IPC: B64C3/38 ,  B64C3/54

CPC classification number: B64C3/40 ,  B63G8/26 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C11/003 ,  B64C27/46 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  F01D5/147 ,  F01D7/02 ,  F03D1/065 ,  F05B2280/4003 ,  F05B2280/601 ,  F05D2300/43 ,  F05D2300/61 ,  F42B10/14 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02T50/14 ,  Y02T50/673

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for systems having deployable elements according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a system including a deployable surface and an adaptive actuator including a polymer foam. In one embodiment, the system comprises a vehicle including a deployable wing comprising an exterior surface. The exterior surface may be adjusted by adjusting the shape, size, position, and/or orientation of the adaptive actuator.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的具有可展开元件的系统的方法和装置包括包括可展开表面和包括聚合物泡沫的自适应致动器的系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括包括可展开的机翼的车辆，其包括外表面。 可以通过调节自适应致动器的形状，尺寸，位置和/或取向来调节外表面。

公开(公告)号：US20090014596A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12058466

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Jerome Pearson ,  Gerald M. Gregorek ,  Harry B. Wykes

Inventor： Jerome Pearson ,  Gerald M. Gregorek ,  Harry B. Wykes

IPC: B64C3/50 ,  B64C3/38

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/102

Abstract: A long endurance powered aircraft includes a central spar, a propeller coupled to the central spar, and a wing coupled to the central spar. The wing includes a first spar and an opposing second spar. Leading ends of the first and second spars are coupled to the central spar and trailing ends of the first and second spars selectively diverge from the central spar to define a morphing wing configured change shape to optimize aircraft flight parameters in response to changes in at least one flight condition.

Abstract translation: 长寿命的动力飞机包括一个中心翼梁，一个连接到中央翼梁的螺旋桨，以及一个与中心翼梁连接的翼。 翼包括第一翼梁和相对的第二翼梁。 第一和第二翼梁的前端连接到第一和第二翼梁的中心翼梁和后端，从中心翼梁选择性地分离，以限定变形翼构造的变形形状，以响应于至少一个 飞行情况。

公开(公告)号：US07182290B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-27

申请号：US10976566

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Steven M. Sliwa ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Brian D. Dennis

Inventor： Steven M. Sliwa ,  Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64D31/02

CPC classification number: B64C11/003 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/14 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D41/007 ,  F02K5/023 ,  F05D2260/85 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: Methods and systems for starting propeller driven aircraft and other devices are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a removable fixture that is coupled to the propeller and has at least one portion exposed to a flowstream to rotate the propeller during engine start-up. The fixture is configured to separate from the propeller after the engine begins to turn over (e.g., after the engine starts and/or rotates above a threshold rate). Accordingly, the system can include a releasable link between the fixture and the propeller.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于启动螺旋桨驱动的飞机和其他装置的方法和系统。 根据本发明的一个实施例的系统包括可拆卸的固定装置，其连接到螺旋桨并且具有暴露于流动流中的至少一个部分以在发动机起动期间旋转螺旋桨。 发动机开始翻转（例如在发动机起动和/或旋转高于阈值速率之后），该固定装置构造成与螺旋桨分离。 因此，系统可以包括夹具和螺旋桨之间的可释放的连接。

公开(公告)号：US07152827B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10759541

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer

IPC: B64C3/56

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

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.

公开(公告)号：US07114680B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10759742

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be retrieved from the recovery line. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射和捕获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，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 然后可以从回收线检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。

公开(公告)号：US07104495B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US11269395

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: Brian T. McGeer

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer

IPC: B64F5/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

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。