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公开(公告)号:US20180081065A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-22
申请号:US15730629
申请日:2017-10-11
Applicant: Elwha LLC
Inventor: Royce A. Levien , Robert W. Lord , Richard T. Lord , Mark A. Malamud , John D. Rinaldo, JR. , Lowell L. Wood, JR.
IPC: G01S19/21 , H04L29/06 , G08G5/00 , B64C39/02 , G01C21/00 , G01S19/14 , G01S19/39 , G05D1/10 , B64C33/00 , F41H11/02
CPC classification number: G01S19/21 , B64C33/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/101 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2201/145 , B64C2201/146 , F41H11/02 , G01C21/00 , G01S19/14 , G01S19/215 , G01S19/39 , G05D1/101 , G08G5/0008 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0052 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/0078 , G08G5/0086 , G08G5/0091 , H04L63/14
Abstract: Disclosed herein are example embodiments for unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV) location assurance. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a UFV, may: (i) obtain one or more satellite positioning system (SPS) coordinates corresponding to at least an apparent location of at least one UFV; or (ii) perform at least one analysis that uses at least one or more SPS coordinates and at least one assurance token. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth.
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公开(公告)号:US20170369162A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-28
申请号:US15372667
申请日:2016-12-08
Applicant: Saeid A. ALZAHRANI
Inventor: Saeid A. ALZAHRANI
CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 , B64C3/38 , B64C25/22 , B64C27/52 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/162
Abstract: A multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle includes an elongated fuselage, a right and left fixed wing extending from a respective right and left side of the elongated fuselage, a right and left tilt wing attached at a first side to a free end of the respective right and left fixed wing, a right and left duct attached to a second side of the respective right and left tilt wing, a right and left winglet attached to the respective right and left duct opposite to the right and left tilt wing, a tilt tail located within a curved guide slot at a rear end of the elongated fuselage, a rear duct attached to the tilt tail, a tilting mechanism, and an integrated autonomous flight control system.
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公开(公告)号:US20170336184A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-23
申请号:US15161261
申请日:2016-05-22
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Paul A. Merems
CPC classification number: F42B10/14 , B64C3/56 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/08 , B64C2201/102 , F42B15/01
Abstract: A split-chord deployable wing for aerial vehicles such as missiles, UAVs, MALDs and SDBs that require both longer wing span and increased chord length. Such split-chord deployable wings must address unique problems such as synchronized deployment and integrity of the deployed wing to both vertical and sheer loads. Each wing comprises a pair of wing sections stowed fore and aft along the fuselage. Complementary gear teeth synchronize deployment of the wing sections. A deployment mechanism synchronizes deployment of the wings. Complementary tongue and groove surface portions of the wing sections progressive engage as the wing sections pivot away from the fuselage. The surface portions are segmented so that tongue segments are nested within complementary groove segments to provide both vertical and sheer stability.
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公开(公告)号:US09810789B2
公开(公告)日:2017-11-07
申请号:US14042302
申请日:2013-09-30
Inventor: Royce A. Levien , Robert W. Lord , Richard T. Lord , Mark A. Malamud , John D. Rinaldo, Jr. , Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
IPC: G01S19/42 , G01S19/21 , B64C39/02 , G01S19/14 , G08G5/00 , G05D1/00 , G01C21/00 , H04L29/06 , G05D1/10 , G01S19/39 , B64C33/00 , F41H11/02
CPC classification number: G01S19/21 , B64C33/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/101 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2201/145 , B64C2201/146 , F41H11/02 , G01C21/00 , G01S19/14 , G01S19/215 , G01S19/39 , G05D1/101 , G08G5/0008 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0052 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/0078 , G08G5/0086 , G08G5/0091 , H04L63/14
Abstract: Disclosed herein are example embodiments for unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV) location assurance. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a UFV, may: (i) obtain one or more satellite positioning system (SPS) coordinates corresponding to at least an apparent location of at least one UFV; or (ii) perform at least one analysis that uses at least one or more SPS coordinates and at least one assurance token. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth.
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公开(公告)号:US09789950B1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-17
申请号:US14260889
申请日:2014-04-24
Applicant: Bird Aerospace LLC
Inventor: Matthew I. Most , Trevor G. Vita
CPC classification number: B64C3/56 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/08 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/121 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/201 , B64D47/08 , B64F1/04
Abstract: The present invention is a canister-launched pyrotechnically actuated folding wing UAV. The invention features a method for reliable and irreversible locking of a foldable wing, while enabling compact storage, cost reduction, ease of deployment and aerodynamic performance unattainable in current folding-wing designs. In a specific embodiment, the UAV is pre-packaged in a deployment canister for single-button deployment. The UAV can be offered in a rental system in which part or the entirety of the device can be returned for refurbishing. Additionally, the device can be provided as a fully expendable unit.
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公开(公告)号:US20170291684A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-12
申请号:US15388478
申请日:2016-12-22
Applicant: Area-I Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Robert Alley , Joshua Lemming Steele , Jesse Owen Williams , Daniel Kuehme , Jonathan Caleb Phillips
CPC classification number: B64C3/40 , B64C1/36 , B64C3/54 , B64C3/546 , B64C3/56 , B64C5/02 , B64C5/12 , B64C5/16 , B64C11/28 , B64C13/24 , B64C13/30 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2211/00 , Y02T50/14 , Y02T50/44
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) is disclosed. The UAVDC may comprise a fuselage, at least one wing, and at least one control surface. In some embodiments, the UAVDC may further comprise a propulsion means and/or a modular payload. The UAVDC may be configured in a plurality of arrangements. For example, in a compact arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing stowed against the fuselage and the at least one control surface stowed against the fuselage. In a deployed arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing deployed from the fuselage and the least one control surface deployed from the fuselage. In an expanded arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing telescoped to increase a wingspan of the deployed arrangement.
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公开(公告)号:US09764819B2
公开(公告)日:2017-09-19
申请号:US14838297
申请日:2015-08-27
Applicant: AeroVironment Inc.
Inventor: Greg T. Kendall , Derek L. Lisoski , Walter R. Morgan , John A. Griecci
IPC: B64C3/38 , B64C3/42 , B64C3/52 , B64C15/02 , B64C17/00 , B64C39/02 , B64C39/10 , B64D27/24 , B64D31/06 , H04B7/185
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20170106977A1
公开(公告)日:2017-04-20
申请号:US15317005
申请日:2015-06-10
Applicant: DANIELSON AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Inventor: Frédéric Hubschwerlen
CPC classification number: B64C39/068 , B64C1/30 , B64C3/16 , B64C3/56 , B64C9/14 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/127
Abstract: An aerial vehicle including at least two side fuselages interconnected via a wing, at least one propulsion mechanism, and two side wings extending from respective ones of the side fuselages. Each side wing has a section as seen from the front that is in the shape of a polygon having at least four sides. The ratio between the height of the side wings and the wingspan of the aerial vehicle is between 0.15 to 0.25. Each side wing has a first wing portion extending in the same plane as the wing, a second wing portion extending vertically above the first wing portion and inclined rearwards and upwards, a third wing portion extending parallel to the first wing portion and extending rearwards while forming an angle with the front plane of the aerial vehicle, and a fourth wing portion extending vertically down to the rear end of the side fuselage.
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公开(公告)号:US09545991B1
公开(公告)日:2017-01-17
申请号:US15092257
申请日:2016-04-06
Applicant: Area-I Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Robert Alley , Joshua Lemming Steele , Jesse Owen Williams , Daniel Kuehme , Jonathan Caleb Phillips
CPC classification number: B64C3/40 , B64C1/36 , B64C3/54 , B64C3/546 , B64C3/56 , B64C5/02 , B64C5/12 , B64C5/16 , B64C11/28 , B64C13/24 , B64C13/30 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2211/00 , Y02T50/14 , Y02T50/44
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) is disclosed. The UAVDC may comprise a fuselage, at least one wing, and at least one control surface. In some embodiments, the UAVDC may further comprise a propulsion means and/or a modular payload. The UAVDC may be configured in a plurality of arrangements. For example, in a compact arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing stowed against the fuselage and the at least one control surface stowed against the fuselage. In a deployed arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing deployed from the fuselage and the least one control surface deployed from the fuselage. In an expanded arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing telescoped to increase a wingspan of the deployed arrangement.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有可部署组件(UAVDC)的无人机。 UAVDC可以包括机身,至少一个机翼和至少一个控制面。 在一些实施例中,UAVDC还可以包括推进装置和/或模块化有效载荷。 UAVDC可以被配置成多个布置。 例如,在紧凑的布置中,UAVDC可以包括存放在机身上的至少一个翼片和装在机身上的至少一个控制表面。 在部署的布置中,UAVDC可以包括从机身部署的至少一个翼和从机身部署的至少一个控制表面。 在扩展的布置中,UAVDC可以包括至少一个可伸缩的翼,以增加展开布置的翼展。
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公开(公告)号:US09522725B2
公开(公告)日:2016-12-20
申请号:US14179697
申请日:2014-02-13
Applicant: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Inventor: Christopher N. Torre
CPC classification number: B64C3/56 , B64C1/30 , B64C39/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/201
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can be deployed from a small stowed package for flight and stowed back into the package after the flight is complete is disclosed. The UAV is retracted to a volume that is less than half of it's fully deployed volume. This allows the UAV to be transported to any desired field position on a truck or other convenient transportation. The UAV may also be launched from a ship deck. In a further aspect, the flexible deployment of the UAV will allow a single UAV to be used in place of multiple types of UAVs.
Abstract translation: 飞行完成后,可以从一个小型收起的包装中部署无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)并将其收回包装。 UAV被缩回到小于其完全部署卷的一半的卷。 这样可以将无人机运送到卡车上的任何所需的现场位置或其他方便的交通工具。 无人机也可以从船甲板上发射。 在另一方面,UAV的灵活部署将允许使用单个UAV来代替多种类型的UAV。
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