公开(公告)号：US20170297672A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15297051

申请日：2016-10-18

Applicant: STRATOSPHERIC AIRSHIPS, LLC

Inventor： Stephen B. Heppe

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64C37/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/00 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/06

Abstract: In one example, a long endurance airship system includes a first combined airship with a payload airship and a first logistics airship. The first combined airship is configured for stationkeeping at a predetermined station during meteorological conditions with wind speeds below a predetermined threshold. The airship system also includes a second combined airship which is a reconfiguration of the first combined airship and includes the payload airship and a second logistics airship. The second combined airship is configured for stationkeeping at the predetermined station in all meteorological conditions, including meteorological conditions with wind speeds above the predetermined threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20170285664A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15473488

申请日：2017-03-29

Applicant: Chengwen Chris WANG

Inventor： Chengwen Chris WANG

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  G01S13/9303 ,  G01S15/93 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A system and method for participating in a multi-USV performance in three-dimensional space. The USV can include: a computer processor; a sensory device configured to detect live sensory information relative to a second USV participating in the performance in proximity to the USV; and a spatial control module executing on the computer processor and configured to enable the computer processor to: (i) receive instructions for performing a pre-determined sequence of spatial maneuvers of the performance; (ii) begin execution of the pre-determined sequence of spatial maneuvers according to the instructions; (iii) identify a modified sequence of spatial maneuvers calculated based on the live sensory information from the sensory device; (iv) halt execution of the pre-determined sequence of spatial maneuvers; and/or (v) execute the modified sequence of spatial maneuvers.

公开(公告)号：US20170129580A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15322933

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: ANTER LLC ,  RUFIUS Oy

Inventor： TIMUR A MIRZEABASOV ,  LIDIA N. SHKOLINA ,  SVETLANA T. ROMANOVA ,  DIMITRII O. BELOV ,  VALERY M. VOLYNKIN ,  VADIM Y. GOLOVAN ,  FAIL N. SULEYMANOV ,  IGOR VODYANOY

IPC: B64B1/66 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64B1/22

CPC classification number: B64B1/66 ,  A62B5/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64D27/24

Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose airship and, more particularly, to a hybrid dirigible. The airship comprises a body (2) having a parallelepiped shape and docking means (8) comprising four rods connected by a frame and designed to be extractable from the body (2), the ends of these rods being provided each with at least one vacuum cup for adhering to a substantially vertical surface of a building. The docking means (8) are provided with grips adapted to engage with the docking means (8) of another airship of the same design. The invention also relates to a set of airships including at least two said airships. The proposed airship does not require a lot of space for its take-off and provides fast and secure evacuation of people from tower buildings. In addition, the invention provides the possibility of varying the airship payload directly in flight depending of specific needs.

公开(公告)号：US09630712B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14863025

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Gerard Carmack ,  Narasimha Rao Lakkakula ,  Nima Sharifi Mehr

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  G01C23/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D5/00 ,  G05D1/0661

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and processes using multirotor lifter to deploy and/or engage fixed wing aircraft. For example, one or more unmanned multirotor lifters may engage an unmanned fixed wing aircraft, aerially navigate the fixed wing aircraft vertically to a desired altitude, and then release the fixed wing aircraft so that the fixed wing aircraft can initiate a flight plan. In some implementations, multirotor lifter may also be configured to engage fixed wing aircraft while both the multirotor lifters and the fixed wing aircraft are in flight.

公开(公告)号：US09611025B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US15050291

申请日：2016-02-22

Applicant: Stephen B. Heppe

Inventor： Stephen B. Heppe

IPC: B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64B1/04

CPC classification number: B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64C37/02

Abstract: In one example, a free-flying tethered airship system includes an upper airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, a lower airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, and a tether connecting the upper airship to the lower airship such that the upper airship is at least one kilometer above the lower airship. The upper airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant, while carrying the tether, in a first altitude range. The lower airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant in a second altitude range, the first altitude range being higher than the second altitude range. A method for stationkeeping of a free-flying tethered airship system is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09561852B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14987155

申请日：2016-01-04

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Brian S. Beaman ,  Eric V. Kline ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Aspects include a system for transferring a payload between drones. The system includes a first drone having a first member and a first controller, the first member having a first coupling device on one end, the first member being configured to carry a payload, the first controller being configured to change a first altitude and orientation of the first drone. A second drone includes a second member and controller, the second member having a second coupling device on one end, the second member being configured to receive the payload, the second controller being configured to change a second altitude and orientation of the second drone. The controllers cooperate to change at least one of the first and second altitude, and the first and second orientation to operably engage the first coupling device to the second coupling device for transferring the payload from the first member to the second member.

Abstract translation: 方面包括用于在无人机之间传送有效载荷的系统。 该系统包括具有第一构件和第一控制器的第一无人机，第一构件在一端具有第一联接装置，第一构件被配置为承载有效载荷，第一控制器被配置为改变第一高度和方位 第一个无人机。 第二无人机包括第二构件和控制器，所述第二构件在一端具有第二联接装置，所述第二构件被配置为接收所述有效载荷，所述第二控制器被配置为改变所述第二无人机的第二高度和取向。 控制器协作以改变第一和第二高度中的至少一个，以及第一和第二取向以将第一联接装置可操作地接合到第二联接装置，以将有效载荷从第一构件传递到第二构件。

公开(公告)号：US20170008609A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15270922

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: Kevin Arash Peyman ,  Nazmi Peyman

Inventor： Kevin Arash Peyman ,  Nazmi Peyman

IPC: B64C1/34 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64G1/002 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64C1/34 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64G1/005 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/401 ,  B64G2001/224

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerospace vehicle comprising an airplane or spacecraft, operatively coupled to an airship balloon containing lighter than air gas adapted to elevate the vehicle. A control system adapted to deflate the balloon upon reaching a predetermined altitude by directing the gas for powering the vehicle at greater speed. The balloon can be re-inflated for decreasing the speed of the vehicle upon reaching a destination and deflated in a controlled manner for landing the vehicle or disengaged from the vehicle upon transferring the gas from the balloon to a propulsion system of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种航空航天车辆，其包括飞行器或航天器，其可操作地耦合到包含比适于提升车辆的空气气体更轻的飞艇气球。 一种控制系统，其适于通过引导用于以更高速度为车辆供电的气体达到预定高度而使气囊放气。 气囊可以被重新充气，以便在到达目的地时降低车辆的速度并且以可控的方式放气，以便在将气体从气囊转移到车辆的推进系统时将车辆着陆或脱离车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20160363938A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14737814

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV ,  JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS ,  MICHAEL CYRUS

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C29/00 ,  G08G7/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/005 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0017 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G7/02 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an alternative distributed airborne transportation system. In some embodiments, a method for distributed airborne transportation includes: providing an airborne vehicle with a wing and a wing span, having capacity to carry one or more of passengers or cargo; landing of the airborne vehicle near one or more of passengers or cargo and loading at least one of passengers or cargo; taking-off and determining a flight direction for the airborne vehicle; locating at least one other airborne vehicle, which has substantially the same flight direction; and joining at least one other airborne vehicle in flight formation and forming a fleet, in which airborne vehicles fly with the same speed and direction and in which adjacent airborne vehicles are separated by distance of less than 100 wing spans.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种替代的分布式机载运输系统。 在一些实施例中，一种用于分布式机载运输的方法包括：向机载车辆提供机翼和机翼跨度，具有携带乘客或货物中的一个或多个的能力; 机载车辆靠近一个或多个乘客或货物并装载至少一个乘客或货物; 起飞和确定机载飞行方向; 至少定位一个具有大致相同的飞行方向的其他机载车辆; 并将至少一架其他机载车辆接入飞行形成并形成一个舰队，其中机载车辆以相同的速度和方向飞行，并且相邻的机载车辆以小于100个翼跨的距离分开。

公开(公告)号：US20160274581A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15059613

申请日：2016-03-03

Applicant: CHEN-HSIN LIN

Inventor： CHEN-HSIN LIN

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B63B7/04 ,  B62D53/00 ,  H04W4/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B60P3/42 ,  B62D53/005 ,  B63B7/04 ,  B63B2007/006 ,  B64C37/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0289 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: A complex parent-subsidiary mobile carrier, which is manned or unmanned and remotely controllable. The complex carrier can operate in a combined mode and a separated mode. The complex carrier includes a parent carrier having a first connection section and a subsidiary carrier having a second connection section releasably mated and connected with the first connection section. At least one of the parent carrier and the subsidiary carrier has self-moving ability. The complex carrier includes a power control unit capable of controlling the moving speed and direction of the complex carrier. A remote control unit is disposed between the parent carrier and the subsidiary carrier for transmitting remote control signals to control the power control unit. The parent carrier and the subsidiary carrier can be integrally combined to move together. Alternatively, the parent carrier and the subsidiary carrier can be separated to respectively move.

Abstract translation: 一个复杂的母子公司移动运营商，由有人或无人驾驶，可远程控制。 复合载波可以以组合模式和分离模式操作。 复合载体包括具有第一连接部分和辅助载体的母体载体，其具有可释放地配合并与第一连接部分连接的第二连接部分。 母公司和子公司中至少有一个具有自我移动能力。 复合载体包括能够控制复合载体的移动速度和方向的功率控制单元。 遥控单元设置在母架和副载波之间，用于发送遥控信号以控制功率控制单元。 母体载体和辅助载体可以整体组合在一起移动。 或者，母体载体和辅助载体可以分离以分别移动。

公开(公告)号：US09266596B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13969998

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: Stephen B. Heppe

Inventor： Stephen B. Heppe

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64B1/50

CPC classification number: B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64C37/02

Abstract: In one example, a free-flying tethered airship system includes an upper airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, a lower airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, and a tether connecting the upper airship to the lower airship such that the upper airship is at least one kilometer above the lower airship. The upper airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant, while carrying the tether, in a first altitude range. The lower airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant in a second altitude range, the first altitude range being higher than the second altitude range. A method for stationkeeping of a free-flying tethered airship system is also provided.

Abstract translation: 在一个例子中，一个自由飞行的系留式飞艇系统包括适合于调整其升降机的上部飞艇，适于调整其升降机的下部飞艇，以及将上部飞艇连接到下部飞艇的系绳，使得上部飞艇 距离下游飞艇至少一公里。 上部飞艇构造成在第一高度范围内平衡地浮起，同时携带系绳。 下部飞艇被配置为在第二高度范围内平衡地浮起，第一高度范围高于第二高度范围。 还提供了一种用于维持自由飞行的系留式飞艇系统的方法。