公开(公告)号：US20180002017A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15229099

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Zipline International Inc.

Inventor： Peter Abeles ,  Keenan Wyrobek

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F5/60

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/30204 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: An unmanned aircraft system includes a testing and calibration system that enables automated testing of movable parts of an unmanned aircraft. The testing and calibration system uses a camera-based technique to determine the position and angle of movable parts, in order to establish whether or not those parts are moving in a manner consistent with correct function.

公开(公告)号：US20170313400A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15497704

申请日：2017-04-26

Applicant: ATLAS DYNAMIC LIMITED

Inventor： Igor Zhydanov

IPC: B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C1/063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerial vehicle such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In one implementation, the vehicle includes a base and one or more front-facing arms extending from the base. Each front facing arm includes an inner segment affixed to the base and an outer segment. The vehicle also includes a rear-facing arm affixed to the base. In another implementation, a UAV includes one or more arms mounted to a base. At least one of the arms includes a first segment that is proximate to the base and a second segment that is distant from the base. A first hinge connects the first segment and the second segment. Various dimensions of the UAV are reduced when the arm(s) are folded along the first hinge.

公开(公告)号：US20170225781A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15019551

申请日：2016-02-09

Applicant: Abdullah ALMASOUD

Inventor： Abdullah ALMASOUD

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  G07C5/085 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/016 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04B7/18506

Abstract: An emergency unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a method for employing a UAV. The method includes storing a digital elevation model (DEM) and associated data including locations of communication networks, updating the locations of communication networks in the associated data via a wireless transceiver, and storing position information determined by a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. The method includes detecting a predetermined condition using electronic sensors, determining whether the UAV is within a communications range of any communication network via the wireless transceiver, and determining a path to a communication network using the DEM and the associated data. The method also includes causing the UAV to become airborne and fly along the path, and transmitting a distress message via the wireless transceiver to the communication network, the distress message including position information corresponding to a location where the UAV detected the predetermined condition.

公开(公告)号：US20170152035A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15364861

申请日：2016-11-30

Applicant: Ewatt Technology Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Guocheng ZHAO ,  Hui FAN ,  Fangfang CHEN

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-rotor structure applied to an unmanned aerial vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a fuselage, first rotors, second rotors and rotor shafts; and the multi-rotor structure includes first rotary connecting pieces and second rotary connecting pieces. The first rotary connecting piece includes a first motor and a first dismounting thread group, the first rotor is detachably connected with the first motor through the first dismounting thread group to achieve the mounting or dismounting between the first rotor and the first motor by rotating the first rotor; the second rotary connecting piece includes a second motor and a second dismounting thread group, and the second rotor is detachably connected with the second motor through the second dismounting thread group to achieve the mounting or dismounting between the second rotor and the second motor by rotating the second rotor. The present invention has the advantages of being fast, portable and high in working efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US20170085840A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15218635

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Takahiro MIZUSHINA ,  Shunsuke YAMADA ,  Toshihiro TAKAHASHI ,  Hideaki MATSUDA

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: An information gathering apparatus includes an information acquisition sensor unit to acquire information and a propelling system to fly in air. The information gathering apparatus includes a supporting unit and a controller. The supporting unit supports the propelling system in the first and second configurations. The controller moves the supporting unit such that the supporting unit supports the propelling system in the second configuration after the information gathering apparatus is thrown up in a state where the supporting unit supports the propelling system in the first configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20170066543A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US14845615

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A payload launch system that uses an inflatable air bag ram to launch a payload, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, from a launch chamber of a launch tube. The air bag ram seals with the interior surface of the launch tube to isolate a dump valve that controls the flow of compressed gas from a gas storage chamber into the air bag ram. The air bag ram sealing with the interior surface of the launch tube isolates the dump valve, both pre-launch and post-launch, from any water or debris carried in with water in which the payload launch system is disposed

Abstract translation: 一种有效载荷发射系统，其使用可充气气囊冲压器从发射管的发射室发射有效载荷，例如无人驾驶飞行器。 气囊柱塞与发射管的内表面密封，以隔离一个排气阀，其将压缩气体从气体储存室流入气囊冲头。 与发射管内表面密封的气囊柱塞将排放阀（预发射和发射后）与运载有有效载荷发射系统的水携带的任何水或碎屑隔离

公开(公告)号：US20170015403A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15210521

申请日：2016-07-14

Applicant: Zerotech (Shenzhen) Intelligence Robot Co., Ltd

Inventor： Yucheng LIANG ,  Fuhua AI

IPC: B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C1/30 ,  B64C1/063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle arm adjustment device for adjusting an unmanned aerial vehicle arm into a folding state or an extracting state with respect to a fuselage of the aerial vehicle includes: left and right curb plates connected to the fuselage; a rocking arm connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle arm, wherein one end of the rocking arm is articulated with the left and right curb plates, and a first engaging part is provided on the rocking arm; and a locking member articulated with the left and right curb plates, wherein the locking member is provided with a second engaging part for engaging with the first engaging part; wherein the locking member is adapted to rotate in a first direction to force the second engaging part to engage with the first engaging part so as to hold the rocking arm such that the unmanned aerial vehicle arm is in the extracting state; and wherein the locking member is adapted to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction to force the second engaging part to disengage with the first engaging part so as to release the rocking arm such that the unmanned aerial vehicle arm is able to be rotated into the folding state.

Abstract translation: 用于将无人驾驶飞行器臂调整成相对于飞行器的机身的折叠状态或提取状态的无人驾驶飞行器臂调节装置包括：连接到机身的左右路缘板; 连接到无人驾驶飞行器臂的摇臂，其中摇臂的一端与左右路缘板铰接，在摇臂上设置有第一接合部; 以及与所述左右路缘板铰接的锁定构件，其中，所述锁定构件设置有用于与所述第一接合部接合的第二接合部; 其中所述锁定构件适于沿第一方向旋转以迫使所述第二接合部与所述第一接合部接合，以便保持所述摇臂，使得所述无人驾驶飞行器臂处于所述提取状态; 并且其中所述锁定构件适于沿与所述第一方向相反的第二方向旋转，以迫使所述第二接合部分与所述第一接合部分脱离，以便释放所述摇臂，使得所述无人驾驶飞行器臂能够旋转 进入折叠状态。

公开(公告)号：US20170008625A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15164718

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: Orville Olm ,  Zenon Dragan

Inventor： Orville Olm ,  Zenon Dragan

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C3/32 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) may be uniquely capable of VTOL via a folded wing design while also configured for powered flight as the wings are extended. In a powered flight regime with wings extended, the VTOL UAS may maintain controlled powered flight as a twin pusher canard design. In a zero airspeed (or near zero airspeed) nose up attitude in a VTOL flight regime with the wings folded, the unmanned aircraft system may maintain controlled flight using main engine thrust as well as vectored thrust as a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. An airborne transition from VTOL flight regime to powered flight and vice versa may allow the VTOL UAS continuous controlled flight in each regime.

Abstract translation: 垂直起飞和着陆（VTOL）无人驾驶飞机系统（UAS）可以通过折翼设计独特地实现垂直起降，同时还可以在机翼延伸时配置为动力飞行。 在具有扩展翼的动力飞行机构中，VTOL UAS可以保持受控的动力飞行作为双推杆的设计。 无人驾驶飞机系统可以以垂直起降飞行系统以零空速（或近零空速）起飞的姿态折叠起来，使用主发动机推力以及作为垂直起降飞机的向心推力来维持受控飞行。 从空中飞行任务飞行状态到动力飞行的空降过渡，反之亦然，可能使VTOL UAS在每个制度中持续控制飞行。

公开(公告)号：US20160340021A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15035934

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: BEIJING ZERO ZERO INFINITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Tong Zhang ,  Mengqiu Wang ,  Zhaozhe Wang ,  Xuyang Zhang ,  Guanqun Zhang ,  Shuang Gong ,  Yalin Zhang ,  Jinglong Wang ,  Lixin Liu

IPC: B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A foldable drone is provided to improve the portability of the drone, which includes a drone body and a rotary wing part connected to the drone body. The rotary wing part includes a first rotary wing module and a second rotary wing module with each having at least one rotary wing, and the first rotary wing module and the second rotary wing module are respectively articulated to two sides of the drone body, to allow the first rotary wing module and the second rotary wing module to rotate about their respective articulating shafts, so as to be folded or unfolded.

Abstract translation: 提供可折叠的无人机以改善无人机的可携带性，其包括无人机和连接到无人机体的旋翼部。 旋转翼部包括第一旋转翼模块和第二旋转翼模块，每个具有至少一个旋转翼，并且第一旋转翼模块和第二旋转翼模块分别铰接到无人机主体的两侧，以允许 第一旋转翼模块和第二旋转翼模块围绕其相应的铰接轴旋转，以便被折叠或展开。

公开(公告)号：US09409644B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14333462

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joseph F. Stanek ,  John A. Lockwood

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  G08C17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种汽车无人机部署系统，该系统至少包括车辆和可部署的无人机，其配置为从车辆附接和分离。 更具体地，本公开描述了当车辆以自主驾驶模式操作时彼此保持通信的车辆和无人机交换信息，使得车辆在自主驾驶模式下的性能得到增强。