公开(公告)号：US09037391B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13366700

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: Joerg Meyer ,  Matthis Goettken ,  Christoph Vernaleken ,  Simon Schaerer

Inventor： Joerg Meyer ,  Matthis Goettken ,  Christoph Vernaleken ,  Simon Schaerer

IPC: G08G5/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0055 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: An unmanned aircraft, unmanned aviation system and method for collision avoidance during the flight operation of an unmanned aircraft are provided. The unmanned aircraft includes a lift and propulsion system and a flight control system having a flight control unit, a navigation system and an actuator system. The flight control unit has an autopilot unit. The flight control unit calculates control commands using data from the navigation system and/or the autopilot unit, which can be conveyed to the actuator system for actuating the lift and propulsion system. A collision warning system is connected with the flight control system, the collision warning system detects a collision situation and makes collision avoidance data available. A connection between the collision warning system and the autopilot unit is provided, in order to initiate an obstacle avoidance maneuver by the autopilot unit with the help of the collision avoidance data.

Abstract translation: 提供无人驾驶飞机，无人驾驶航空系统和无人飞机飞行操作期间避免碰撞的方法。 无人机包括升降机和推进系统以及具有飞行控制单元，导航系统和执行器系统的飞行控制系统。 飞行控制单元具有自动驾驶仪单元。 飞行控制单元使用来自导航系统和/或自动驾驶仪单元的数据来计算控制命令，该导航系统和/或自动驾驶仪单元可被传送到用于致动升降机和推进系统的致动器系统。 碰撞预警系统与飞行控制系统相连，碰撞预警系统检测碰撞情况，提供防撞数据。 提供了碰撞警告系统和自动驾驶仪单元之间的连接，以便在避碰数据的帮助下启动自动驾驶仪单元的障碍物回避机动。

公开(公告)号：US20130256459A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13767844

申请日：2013-02-14

Applicant: Phillip Richard Barber

Inventor： Phillip Richard Barber

IPC: B64B1/26

CPC classification number: B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64G1/26 ,  B64G1/40

Abstract: An improved airship having a plurality of resilient gas bags & gas containers, a straight fuselage tubular hull, with an inner air passageway & propulsion means located therein, connecting air inlet, & outlet funnels fore, & aft, with air deflector cones axially positioned therein; further, propulsion, reverse, & directional rocket-thrusters, additionally to typical airship components; furthermore, said airship having improved speed, maneuverability, efficiency, & adverse weather capability, reduced forward air resistance, & rearward drag in the air; and propulsive, attitudinal, & directional control in space.

Abstract translation: 具有多个弹性气体袋和气体容器的改进的飞艇，直立的机身管状船体，其中设置有内部空气通道和推进装置，将空气入口和出口漏斗与前部和后部连接，其中空气导流器锥体轴向定位在其中 ; 另外，推动，反向和定向火箭推进器，除了典型的飞艇部件; 此外，所述飞艇具有改善的速度，机动性，效率和不利的天气能力，降低向前空气阻力和空气中的后向阻力; 并推动，态度和方向控制在空间。

公开(公告)号：US08474746B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12530336

申请日：2008-03-10

Applicant: Aalbert Adrianus van Helden

Inventor： Aalbert Adrianus van Helden

IPC: B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/20

CPC classification number: B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft which is configured for vertically ascending and landing, includes at least two wings (2a, 2b, 4a, 51, 4b, 52), a space (2c, 4c) for the generating during operation of climbing power, and an intermediate portion (3), the intermediate portion (3) being provided with thrust motors (6), and the space (2c, 4c) for the generating during operation of climbing power being provided with a quantity of lifting power units (HV). Each lifting power unit includes a first variable volume (V1) for the storage of an amount of relatively light gas which is lighter than atmospheric air, and is configured for the controllable adjustment of an upward force or lifting power by the variable volume taken up by the amount of relatively light gas.

Abstract translation: 构造成用于垂直上升和下降的飞机包括至少两个翼（2a，2b，4a，51,4b，52），用于在爬坡动力操作期间产生的空间（2c，4c） （3）中，中间部分（3）设置有推力马达（6），并且用于在爬坡动力运行期间产生的空间（2c，4c）设置有一定数量的起重动力单元（HV）。 每个起重动力单元包括用于存储比大气空气轻的相对轻的气体的量的第一可变容积（V1），并且被构造成用于通过由大气引导的可变容积可控地调节向上的力或提升功率 相对轻的气体量。

公开(公告)号：US20130062457A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13636583

申请日：2011-03-22

Applicant: Nicholas James Deakin

Inventor： Nicholas James Deakin

IPC: B64B1/62 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  B64B1/20

CPC classification number: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q9/27

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。

公开(公告)号：US08113459B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US11922506

申请日：2005-07-07

Applicant: Alfredo Capuani

Inventor： Alfredo Capuani

IPC: B64C3/30

CPC classification number: B64C31/032 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft comprising an elongated framework provided with propelling means and direction-control planes. The framework is coupled to a pneumatic chamber suited to be filled with lighter-than-air gas and comprising two tubular branches joined to form a V-shaped profile, with an aerodinamic-lift surface extending therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机，其包括具有推进装置和方向控制平面的细长框架。 该框架联接到适于填充有轻于空气气体的气动室，并且包括连接以形成V形轮廓的两个管状分支，其间延伸有气动提升表面。

公开(公告)号：US08109462B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12957989

申请日：2010-12-01

Applicant: Pierre Balaskovic

Inventor： Pierre Balaskovic

IPC: B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/10

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/00

Abstract: An airship may include a hull substantially shaped as an oblate spheroid, one or more frame members defining a support structure, wherein the support structure forms at least a partial support for the hull, at least one horizontal stabilizing member operably coupled to a lower surface of the airship, and at least one horizontal stabilizing member having a first end and a second end. The at least one horizontal stabilizing member may define an anhedral configuration. The airship may also include a vertical stabilizing member having a first end pivotally coupled to the airship and a second end oriented to remain below an upper surface of the airship. The vertical stabilizing member may be configured to pivot within a vertical plane, and the first end of the vertical stabilizing member and the first end of the at least one horizontal stabilizing member may be operably coupled to one another.

Abstract translation: 飞艇可以包括基本上成形为扁圆球体的船体，限定支撑结构的一个或多个框架构件，其中所述支撑结构至少形成用于船体的部分支撑件，至少一个水平稳定构件可操作地联接到船体的下表面 所述飞艇以及具有第一端和第二端的至少一个水平稳定构件。 所述至少一个水平稳定构件可以限定一个双面构型。 飞艇还可以包括垂直稳定构件，其具有枢转地联接到飞艇的第一端和定向成保持在飞艇的上表面下方的第二端。 垂直稳定构件可以构造成在垂直平面内枢转，并且垂直稳定构件的第一端和至少一个水平稳定构件的第一端可以可操作地彼此连接。

公开(公告)号：US08033497B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12131655

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: David W. Kwok ,  Blaine Knight Rawdon ,  John Anthony Skorupa

Inventor： David W. Kwok ,  Blaine Knight Rawdon ,  John Anthony Skorupa

IPC: B64B1/62

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64F5/00

Abstract: An airship comprises a shell, a gas storage system, an air storage system, a cargo storage system, a heating system, and a propulsion system. The shell encompasses a volume. The gas storage system is located within the volume, wherein the gas storage system is capable of storing a lighter than air gas. The air storage system is located within the volume, wherein the air storage system is capable of storing heated air. The heating system is capable of heating air. The propulsion system is capable of propelling the shell during flight.

Abstract translation: 飞艇包括壳体，气体存储系统，空气存储系统，货物存储系统，加热系统和推进系统。 外壳包含一个音量。 气体存储系统位于体积内，其中气体存储系统能够存储比空气更轻的气体。 空气存储系统位于容积内，其中空气存储系统能够存储加热的空气。 加热系统能加热空气。 推进系统能够在飞行过程中推进壳体。

公开(公告)号：US20100270424A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US12429542

申请日：2009-04-24

Applicant: James D. DeLaurier

Inventor： James D. DeLaurier

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  G09F21/08 ,  B64B1/12

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  G09F21/08 ,  G09F21/10

Abstract: A hybrid airship comprises a non-rigid body having a delta-wing shape and an airfoil cross-section. The body is shaped for generating aerodynamic lift during forward flight, and contains a gas for generating buoyancy lift. At least one splitter plate is pivotally connected along a trailing edge of the body. The splitter plate is configured to be controllably pivoted for controlling the airship.

Abstract translation: 混合式飞艇包括具有三角翼形状和翼型横截面的非刚性体。 身体形状适合在向前飞行期间产生空气动力升力，并且包含产生浮力升力的气体。 至少一个分离板沿主体的后缘枢转地连接。 分离板构造成可控地枢转以控制飞艇。

公开(公告)号：US20100185346A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12690840

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: JOHN STEVEN SURMONT

Inventor： JOHN STEVEN SURMONT

IPC: B64B1/50 ,  G06F17/00 ,  H04B7/15 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, comprising: providing an aerial platform having an outer shell; disposing a gas containment system within the outer shell; attaching the aerial platform to an object using a tether system; and inflating the aerial platform and lifting a payload; wherein the aerial platform is configured such that it may be completely collapsed when deployed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种方法，包括：提供具有外壳的空中平台; 在外壳内设置气体收容系统; 使用系绳系统将空中平台连接到物体上; 并对空中平台充气并提升有效载荷; 其中所述空中平台被构造成使得其在展开时可能完全折叠。

公开(公告)号：US20100102163A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12530336

申请日：2008-03-10

Applicant: Aalbert Adrianus Van Helden

Inventor： Aalbert Adrianus Van Helden

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64C29/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60H3/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft which is configured for vertically ascending and landing, includes at least two wings (2a, 2b, 4a, 51, 4b, 52), a space (2c, 4c) for the generating during operation of climbing power, and an intermediate portion (3), the intermediate portion (3) being provided with thrust motors (6), and the space (2c, 4c) for the generating during operation of climbing power being provided with a quantity of lifting power units (HV). Each lifting power unit includes a first variable volume (V1) for the storage of an amount of relatively light gas which is lighter than atmospheric air, and is configured for the controllable adjustment of an upward force or lifting power by the variable volume taken up by the amount of relatively light gas.

Abstract translation: 构造成用于垂直上升和下降的飞机包括至少两个翼（2a，2b，4a，51,4b，52），用于在爬坡动力操作期间产生的空间（2c，4c） （3）中，中间部分（3）设置有推力马达（6），并且用于在爬坡动力运行期间产生的空间（2c，4c）设置有一定数量的起重动力单元（HV）。 每个起重动力单元包括用于存储比大气空气轻的相对轻的气体的量的第一可变容积（V1），并且被构造成用于通过由大气引导的可变容积可控地调节向上的力或提升功率 相对轻的气体量。