公开(公告)号：US20090238741A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12380729

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Detlev Konigorski

Inventor： Detlev Konigorski

IPC: B01D53/34 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D61/00 ,  B01D50/00 ,  B01D53/02 ,  B01J19/08 ,  B01J19/12 ,  B01D53/86

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B01D53/002 ,  B01D2257/2025 ,  B01D2257/2064 ,  B01D2259/4558 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  Y10S244/90

Abstract: An apparatus for removing harmful gas components out of the earth's atmosphere is a free-flying autonomous lightweight aircraft with an onboard gas processing system including gas separation or extraction devices, and inlets and outlets connected to the devices. Solar cells and/or thermoelectric generators provided on the craft produce electrical energy to operate the individual devices. The system may include a cryogenic closed-loop circulation system that participates in liquefying the extracted gas components. The apparatus is preferably a lighter-than-air craft like a dirigible. A method of extracting harmful gas components from the atmosphere involves flying the apparatus at a prescribed altitude level and operating the gas processing system to remove the harmful gas component from the atmosphere, then returning the apparatus to earth to offload the liquefied stored harmful gas component.

Abstract translation: 用于将有害气体成分从地球大气中除去的装置是一种自由飞行的自主轻型飞机，其具有包括气体分离或提取装置在内的气体处理系统以及连接到装置的入口和出口。 设置在飞行器上的太阳能电池和/或热电发电机产生电能以操作各个装置。 该系统可以包括参与液化提取的气体组分的低温闭环循环系统。 该装置优选地是比较轻便的轻型飞行器。 从大气中提取有害气体成分的方法包括使设备以规定的高度水平飞行，并操作气体处理系统以从大气中除去有害气体成分，然后使设备返回到地面以卸载液化的存储的有害气体成分。

公开(公告)号：US20080185475A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11774732

申请日：2007-07-09

Applicant: Howard J. Fuller

Inventor： Howard J. Fuller

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B64B1/14 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/62 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: A solar-powered aircraft uses solar energy to electrolyze on-board water to produce hydrogen. The hydrogen fills various on-board tanks, causing the aircraft to become lighter than air. The hydrogen is also used to operate a fuel cell which provides power for electrical equipment, including a motor for turning a propeller. Water produced as waste by the fuel cell is recycled for use in the production of hydrogen. When hydrogen is removed from the tanks, either because it is consumed by the fuel cell or because it is compressed and pumped out of the tanks, air returns to the tanks, and the aircraft becomes heavier than air. The aircraft can thus be made to climb and descend by making it lighter than air, or heavier than air. The aircraft emits no harmful substances into the environment. The aircraft can remain aloft indefinitely, limited only by an insignificant amount of leakage of hydrogen and water.

Abstract translation: 太阳能飞机使用太阳能来电化船上水以产生氢气。 氢气填充各种车载坦克，使飞机变得比空气轻。 氢还用于操作为电气设备提供动力的燃料电池，包括用于转动螺旋桨的电动机。 由燃料电池作为废物生产的水被再循环用于生产氢气。 当从罐中取出氢气时，由于燃料电池被消耗或被压缩并从罐中抽出，所以空气返回到罐中，飞机变得比空气重。 因此，飞机可以通过使其比空气轻，或比空气重，使其爬升和下降。 飞机在环境中不会产生有害物质。 飞机可以无限期地保持高空，仅受到氢和水的泄漏量的微不足道的限制。

公开(公告)号：US20080035787A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11501608

申请日：2006-08-08

Applicant: Mark N. Thompson

Inventor： Mark N. Thompson

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A lighter-than-air gas handling method and system for an airship capable of operating at a plurality of altitudes each characterized by a plurality of environmental conditions comprises a structure including a first envelope and a flexible volume portion in fluid communication with the first envelope. The first envelope capable of containing a volume of lighter-than-air gas disposed within the first envelope at a pressure in substantial equilibrium with an ambient pressure external to the first envelope when the airship is operating at a first altitude of the plurality of altitudes. A lighter-than-air gas transfer mechanism is coupled with the first envelope and the flexible volume portion and operative to allow the lighter-than-air gas to flow into the flexible volume portion as the lighter-than-air gas expands when the airship ascends to a second altitude higher than the first altitude and before the expanded lighter-than-air gas exceeds the containment capability of the first envelope. The flexible volume portion is operative to expand to accommodate the lighter-than-air gas flowing thereto from the first envelope wherein expansion of the flexible volume portion does not substantially affect the capability of the airship to operate in the plurality of environmental conditions of the second altitude. The lighter-than-air gas is transferred from the flexible volume portion into the first envelope as the airship descends from the second altitude to a third altitude lower than the second altitude.

Abstract translation: 一种用于能够以多个高度运行的飞艇的比空气轻的气体处理方法和系统，其特征在于多个环境条件包括包括与第一封套流体连通的第一封套和柔性容积部分的结构。 所述第一信封能够在所述飞艇在所述多个高度的第一高度运行时，以与所述第一信封外部的环境压力基本上平衡的压力，所述第一信封能够容纳设置在所述第一信封内的轻于空气的气体。 比空气中的气体转移机构与第一外壳和柔性容积部分相结合，并且可操作以当轻型空气气体膨胀时允许轻型空气气体流入柔性容积部分 升高到比第一高度高的第二高度，并且在膨胀的轻质空气气体超过第一包层的容纳能力之前。 柔性体积部分可操作以膨胀以适应从第一包壳流到其上的轻于空气的气体，其中柔性体积部分的膨胀基本上不影响飞艇在第二壳体的多个环境条件下操作的能力 高度。 随着飞艇从第二高度下降到低于第二高度的第三高度，轻于空气的气体从柔性体积部分转移到第一封套中。

公开(公告)号：US20060261213A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11131556

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Charles Lavan

Inventor： Charles Lavan

IPC: B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/14 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C3/30

Abstract: An inflatable endurance unmanned vehicle includes an inflatable hull with at least one inflatable wing extending therefrom. The inflatable wing has at least one spar movable between an extended position and a retracted position. Photovoltaic arrays are used to power the vehicle during daytime operation and power an electrolyzer. A fuel cell powers the vehicle during nighttime operation.

Abstract translation: 充气耐力无人车包括具有从其延伸的至少一个充气翼的可充气船体。 可充气机翼具有在延伸位置和缩回位置之间可移动的至少一个翼梁。 光伏阵列用于在白天操作期间为车辆供电并为电解槽供电。 燃料电池在夜间操作期间为车辆供电。

公开(公告)号：US07093789B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10853299

申请日：2004-05-24

Applicant: Edward Barocela ,  Patrick F. Cassidy

Inventor： Edward Barocela ,  Patrick F. Cassidy

IPC: B64B1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/10 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y10S244/901

Abstract: In one aspect, a hybrid airship including an outer shell, a plurality of helium filled gas envelopes, and an all-electric propulsion system may have the shape of a delta-wing. In some embodiments, the hybrid airship may be launched using buoyancy lift alone and aerodynamic lift may be provided by the all-electric propulsion system. In one aspect, a photovoltaic array and a high energy density power storage system may be combined to power the propulsion system making the propulsion system regenerative. The delta-wing shape can provide a surface area large enough to accommodate very large circular or elliptical transmission devices. By continuously recharging the power storage system, the hybrid airship in accordance with some embodiments can stay aloft at an operational altitude of at least about 85,000 ft for months or even years. The hybrid airship may function as an airborne military communications relay platform.

Abstract translation: 一方面，包括外壳，多个氦气填充的气体包络和全电动推进系统的混合式飞艇可以具有三角翼的形状。 在一些实施例中，混合式飞艇可以单独使用浮力提升机来启动，而空气动力提升可由全电动推进系统提供。 在一个方面，光伏阵列和高能量密度功率存储系统可以组合起来，为推进系统提供动力，使推进系统再生。 三角翼形状可以提供足够大的表面积以适应非常大的圆形或椭圆形传输装置。 通过不断地对蓄电系统充电，根据一些实施例的混合式飞艇可以在至少约85,000英尺的操作高度上保持高度数月甚至数年。 混合型飞艇可以作为空中军事通信中继平台。

公开(公告)号：US20050116091A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10692057

申请日：2003-10-23

Applicant: Patrick Kelly

Inventor： Patrick Kelly

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64G1/00 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64G1/005 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A system is disclosed for lifting a rocket into the upper atmosphere and establishing forward flight at several hundred miles per hour, before the rocket engines are ignited and the rocket is released from the lifting system. The main subassemblies of this lifting system comprise: (1) an array of large helium-filled dirigibles, of a size that can provide hundreds or thousands of tons of lifting force; (2) a tank-holding assembly that will be tethered to the dirigibles, and that will contain pumps and high-pressure tanks, to recapture and store the helium for use in subsequent launches; and, (3) a winged platform, with wings that can be rotated vertically during liftoff, and horizontally to establish forward flight after a desired altitude has been reached, and having conventional aircraft engines on each wing. This system enables safer, less expensive, and more efficient launching of rockets and heavy payloads into space, using easily reusable subassemblies.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统，用于在火箭发动机被点燃并且火箭从提升系统释放之前将火箭提升到上部大气中并建立每小时几百英里的向前飞行。 该提升系统的主要组件包括：（1）大型氦气填充的可拆装的阵列，其尺寸可以提供数百或数千吨的提升力; （2）将连接到可拆卸的储罐组件，并将包含泵和高压罐，以重新捕获和存储氦气以用于随后的发射; 和（3）翼形平台，具有能够在起飞期间垂直旋转的翼，并且在达到期望的高度之后水平地建立向前飞行，并且在每个翼上具有常规的飞机发动机。 该系统使用易于重复使用的组件，可以更安全，更便宜，更有效地将火箭和重型有效载荷发射到太空。

公开(公告)号：US06860449B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10197358

申请日：2002-07-16

Applicant: Zhuo Chen

Inventor： Zhuo Chen

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: An aircraft has a flying wing and two wingtip hulls installed on the wingtips of the flying wing. Both of the wingtip hulls contain lighter-than-air gas to generate static lift. These wingtip hulls not only contribute to lift-generating but also help the aircraft achieve roll stability and control. Forward propulsion systems are installed at the upper-front positions of the flying wing. When vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL) capability is required, one or more lift-fan propulsion systems can be installed on the flying wing. The lift-fan propulsion systems can either be driven by their own engines or by the power transmitted from the forward propulsion systems. Payload can be carried inside the flying wing or be hung under or held above the flying wing.

Abstract translation: 一架飞机有一个飞翼和两个翼尖船体安装在飞翼的翼尖上。 两个翼尖外壳都含有比空气中的气体产生静电提升。 这些翼尖不仅有助于提升发电，还有助于飞机实现滚筒的稳定性和控制。 前进推进系统安装在飞翼的上前位置。 当需要垂直和/或短起飞和着陆（V / STOL）能力时，可以在飞翼上安装一个或多个升降机推进系统。 电梯风扇推进系统可以由自己的发动机或从前进推进系统传递的动力驱动。 有效载荷可以在飞行翼内进行，或者悬挂在飞翼下面或者悬挂在飞翼上。

公开(公告)号：US06581873B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US10050934

申请日：2002-01-22

Applicant: Patrick P. McDermott

Inventor： Patrick P. McDermott

IPC: B64B120

CPC classification number: B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: A winged hybrid airship (dynastat) combining the advantages of lighter-than-air (LTA) and heavier-than-air (HTA) aircrafts is disclosed. By combining the dynamic lift of low drag, high aspect ration airfoils (e.g., length over chord >10) with the static lift of low drag, laminar-airflow airships, a platform is formed which is capable of prolonged high altitude flight, maintaining station over a given point on the earth, carrying a payload of communications, reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. Solar collection cells and microwave antennas allow for recharging of on board batteries/fuel cells for powering both the airship and on board avionics computers and reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. An alternate embodiment, having strengthened structural members, is able to provide low altitude heavy cargo lift in remote regions regions or cross country transport of goods.

公开(公告)号：US06565037B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US10161915

申请日：2002-06-04

Applicant: Gregory P. Tonkovich

Inventor： Gregory P. Tonkovich

IPC: B64B120

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft includes an aircraft body that retains gas that is lighter than air and rotates about a vertical axis, and a cargo carrier attached to the body so that the carrier does not rotate with the body. The aircraft includes one or more propulsion devices that cause the aircraft body to rotate and to move laterally through air. The propulsion devices use gas retained in the aircraft body as fuel. One or more wings may extend from the body, which control the vertical motion of the aircraft during travel. A computerized navigation system is provided with the aircraft to permit the aircraft to be preprogrammed to travel a desired travel path, or to permit the aircraft to be remote controlled. The electronic components of the aircraft are powered by one or more power supplies, which may also act as ballast weights to raise the center of gravity of the aircraft as it spins, and to maintain tension on the aircraft body as fuel is consumed.

Abstract translation: 一架飞机包括一个飞行器主体，其保持比空气轻且围绕垂直轴线旋转的气体，以及附接到主体的货物承载器，使得载体不与主体一起旋转。 飞机包括一个或多个推进装置，其使飞行器主体旋转并横向移动通过空气。 推进装置使用保留在飞机机体中的气体作为燃料。 一个或多个翼可以从身体延伸，其在行进期间控制飞行器的垂直运动。 与飞机一起提供计算机化导航系统，以允许飞机被预编程以行驶所需的行进路径，或允许飞机被远程控制。 飞机的电子部件由一个或多个电源供电，这些电源也可以作为压载重物，以在飞行器旋转时提升飞机的重心，并在燃料消耗时保持飞机机身的张力。

公开(公告)号：US20020096599A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US10050934

申请日：2002-01-22

Inventor： Patrick P. McDermott

IPC: B64B001/20

CPC classification number: B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: A winged hybrid airship (dynastat) combining the advantages of lighter-than-air (LTA) and heavier-than-air (HTA) aircrafts is disclosed. By combining the dynamic lift of low drag, high aspect ration airfoils (e.g., length over chord >10) with the static lift of low drag, laminar-airflow airships, a platform is formed which is capable of prolonged high altitude flight, maintaining station over a given point on the earth, carrying a payload of communications, reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. Solar collection cells and microwave antennas allow for recharging of on board batteries/fuel cells for powering both the airship and on board avionics computers and reconnaissance or meteorological equipment. An alternate embodiment, having strengthened structural members, is able to provide low altitude heavy cargo lift in remote regions regions or cross country transport of goods.

Abstract translation: 公开了结合轻于空气（LTA）和重型（HTA）飞机的优点的翼翼混合飞艇（dynastat）。 通过将低阻力，高纵横比翼型（例如弦长> 10）的动力升降与低阻力层流气流飞艇的静电提升相结合，形成能够延长高空飞行的平台，保持站 在地球上的一个给定的点上，载有通信，侦察或气象设备的有效载荷。 太阳能收集电池和微波天线允许对电池/燃料电池进行充电，为飞艇和船上电子计算机以及侦察或气象设备供电。 具有加强结构构件的替代实施例能够在偏远地区或越野货物运输中提供低空重型货物升降机。