公开(公告)号：US20160137281A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14898708

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Plimp, Inc.

Inventor： James C. Egan ,  Joel D. Egan

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/34

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/104

Abstract: A hybrid VTOL vehicle having an envelope configured to provide hydrostatic buoyancy, a fuselage attached to the envelope and having at least one pair of wings extending from opposing sides thereof to produce dynamic lift through movement, and a thrust generation device on each wing and configured to rotate with each wing about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the envelope to provide vertical takeoff or landing capabilities. Ideally, the envelope provides negative hydrostatic lift to enhance low-speed and on-the-ground stability.

Abstract translation: 一种具有被配置成提供静压浮力的封套的混合式垂直起落车，其附接到所述封套的机身，并且具有从其相对侧延伸的至少一对翼片，以产生通过运动的动力升降;以及每个机翼上的推力产生装置， 围绕围绕纵向轴线的侧壁的轴线旋转，以提供垂直起飞或着陆能力。 理想情况下，信封提供负静液压升力，以提高低速和地面的稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US09305280B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14580046

申请日：2014-12-22

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Paul William Berg ,  Scott Isaacs ,  Kelsey Lynn Blodgett

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D5/00 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q30/0265 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Described is an airborne fulfillment center (“AFC”) and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”) to deliver items from the AFC to users. For example, the AFC may be an airship that remains at a high altitude (e.g., 45,000 feet) and UAVs with ordered items may be deployed from the AFC to deliver ordered items to user designated delivery locations. As the UAVs descend, they can navigate horizontally toward a user specified delivery location using little to no power, other than to stabilize the UAV and/or guide the direction of descent. Shuttles (smaller airships) may be used to replenish the AFC with inventory, UAVs, supplies, fuel, etc. Likewise, the shuttles may be utilized to transport workers to and from the AFC.

Abstract translation: 描述的是机载实现中心（“AFC”）和使用无人驾驶飞行器（“无人机”）将物品从AFC运送给用户。 例如，AFC可以是保持在高空（例如，45,000英尺）的飞艇，并且可以从AFC部署具有有序物品的UAV以将订购的物品运送到用户指定的运送地点。 随着无人机的下降，除了稳定UAV和/或引导下降方向以外，它们可以使用少量甚至无功率的水平朝向用户指定的传送位置进行导航。 可以使用班车（较小的飞艇）向库存，无人机，供应品，燃料等补充AFC。同样，梭子也可用于运输工人往返于AFC。

公开(公告)号：US20160023748A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14341184

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: Scott R. Kempshall

Inventor： Scott R. Kempshall

IPC: B64C3/44 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14

CPC classification number: B64C3/46 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C3/48 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  F03D1/04 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  Y02E10/725

Abstract: The present invention is a variable geometry lighter-than-air (LTA) aircraft that is adapted to morph its shape from a symmetric cross-section buoyant craft to an asymmetric lifting body and even to a symmetric zero lift configuration. The basic structure is a semi rigid airship with movable longerons. Movement of the longerons adjusts the camber of the upper and/or lower surfaces to achieve varying shapes of the lifting-body. This transformation changes both the lift and drag characteristics of the craft to alter the flight characteristics. The transformation may be accomplished while the craft is airborne and does not require any ground support equipment.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种可变几何型轻型空中（LTA）飞机，其适于将其形状从对称横截面浮力工艺变形到非对称提升体，甚至变形成对称零升力构造。 基本结构是具有可移动隆起的半刚性飞艇。 仰角的运动调节上表面和/或下表面的弯度，以实现提升体的变化形状。 这种转变改变了飞行器的升力和阻力特性，以改变飞行特性。 转换可以在飞行器机载时完成，并且不需要任何地面支撑设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150375842A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14845701

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: John Ciampa

Inventor： John Ciampa ,  Bertrand Dano

IPC: B64B1/62 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Lighter-than-air systems, methods, and kits for obtaining aerial images are described. For example, various methods for determining planned ascent, drift, and/or descent of a lighter-than-air system are described. In addition, various structural arrangements of lighter-than-air systems for accomplishing planned ascent, drift, and/or descent and obtaining aerial images are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于获取空中图像的比空气系统更轻的方法和套件。 例如，描述了用于确定轻于空气系统的计划上升，漂移和/或下降的各种方法。 此外，描述了用于实现计划上升，漂移和/或下降并获得空中图像的轻于空气系统的各种结构布置。

公开(公告)号：US09174738B1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13862434

申请日：2013-04-14

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Roach ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Phillip Clarin

IPC: B64D19/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D19/00

Abstract: A payload drag structure having a drag disk comprised of a lightweight, flexible material, a tubular section positioned around a periphery of the drag disk, a flexible member positioned within the tubular section, a cross member having a plurality of aims attached about the periphery of the drag disk, wherein one or more arms of the cross member are adapted for attachment to a payload harness, wherein the payload harness is adapted for attachment to arms of the cross member, and wherein a payload may be secured within the payload harness.

Abstract translation: 一种有效负载拖曳结构，其具有由轻质的柔性材料构成的拖盘，围绕所述拖盘的周边定位的管状部分，位于所述管状部分内的柔性构件，横向构件， 牵引盘，其中所述横向构件的一个或多个臂适于附接到有效载荷带，其中所述有效载荷束带适于附接到所述横梁的臂，并且其中有效载荷可固定在所述有效载荷束带内。

公开(公告)号：US20150298786A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US13568025

申请日：2012-08-06

Applicant: Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

Inventor： Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

IPC: B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64B1/10

CPC classification number: B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/005 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/18 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/36 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G09F21/04 ,  G09F21/06

Abstract: An intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system is disclosed including a ground station and one or more aerial vehicles. The aerial vehicles are autonomous systems capable of communicating intelligence data to the ground station and be used as part of a missile delivery package. A plurality of aerial vehicles can be configured to cast a wide net of reconnaissance over a large area on the ground including smaller overlapping reconnaissance areas provided by each of the plurality of the aerial vehicles.

Abstract translation: 披露了一个智能，监视和侦察系统，包括地面站和一个或多个飞行器。 飞行器是能够将情报数据传送到地面站的自主系统，并用作导弹发射包的一部分。 多个飞行器可以被配置为在地面上的大面积上施放广泛的侦察网，包括由多个飞行器中的每一个提供的较小的重叠侦察区域。

公开(公告)号：US09030203B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US13504371

申请日：2009-10-29

Applicant: Seong-Jun Cho ,  Jong-Sou Park ,  Gye-Soon Park

Inventor： Seong-Jun Cho ,  Jong-Sou Park ,  Gye-Soon Park

IPC: G01V3/16 ,  G01R33/038 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G01R33/0385 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  G01R33/038

Abstract: Disclosed are a portable unmanned airship for magnetic survey and a magnetic survey system using the same. The portable unmanned airship includes a fuselage using buoyancy of gas and propelled by motive power of the fuselage itself; an auto-flight unit automatically guiding the fuselage; a magnetometer disposed in the fuselage and measuring magnetic force of a stratum or a surface of the earth; a wireless communication unit transmitting magnetic data obtained by the magnetometer outside; and a control module controlling operations of the auto-flight unit and the magnetometer. With this configuration, it is possible to increase total operation time and a payload capacity of the unmanned airship.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于磁测的便携式无人飞艇和使用其的磁测量系统。 便携式无人机包括使用气体浮力并通过机身本身的动力推动的机身; 机身自动引导机身; 设置在机身中并测量地层或地球表面的磁力的磁力计; 发送由磁力计外部获得的磁数据的无线通信单元; 以及控制自动飞行单元和磁力计的操作的控制模块。 通过这种配置，可以增加无人飞艇的总运行时间和有效载荷能力。

公开(公告)号：US08622338B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13942964

申请日：2013-07-16

Applicant: John Ciampa ,  Bertrand Dano

Inventor： John Ciampa ,  Bertrand Dano

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Lighter-than-air systems, methods, and kits for obtaining aerial images are described. For example, various methods for determining planned ascent, drift, and/or descent of a lighter-than-air system are described. In addition, various structural arrangements of lighter-than-air systems for accomplishing planned ascent, drift, and/or descent and obtaining aerial images are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于获取空中图像的比空气系统更轻的方法和套件。 例如，描述了用于确定轻于空气系统的计划上升，漂移和/或下降的各种方法。 此外，描述了用于实现计划上升，漂移和/或下降并获得空中图像的轻于空气系统的各种结构布置。

公开(公告)号：US08529825B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12928128

申请日：2010-12-03

Applicant: Sang-Hyon Chu ,  Sang H. Choi ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  James R. Elliott ,  Glen C. King ,  Diane M. Stoakley

Inventor： Sang-Hyon Chu ,  Sang H. Choi ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  James R. Elliott ,  Glen C. King ,  Diane M. Stoakley

IPC: B28B1/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  H01L35/16 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/26

Abstract: A new fabrication method for nanovoids-imbedded bismuth telluride (Bi—Te) material with low dimensional (quantum-dots, quantum-wires, or quantum-wells) structure was conceived during the development of advanced thermoelectric (TE) materials. Bismuth telluride is currently the best-known candidate material for solid-state TE cooling devices because it possesses the highest TE figure of merit at room temperature. The innovative process described here allows nanometer-scale voids to be incorporated in Bi—Te material. The final nanovoid structure such as void size, size distribution, void location, etc. can be also controlled under various process conditions.

Abstract translation: 在先进的热电（TE）材料的开发中，设计了一种新型的纳米复合碲化铋（Bi-Te）材料，具有低维（量子点，量子线或量子阱）结构。 碲化铋目前是固态TE冷却装置最有名的候选材料，因为它在室温下具有最高的TE品质因数。 这里描述的创新工艺允许将纳米尺度的空隙纳入Bi-Te材料。 最终的纳米结构如空隙尺寸，尺寸分布，空隙位置等也可以在各种工艺条件下进行控制。

公开(公告)号：US20120212228A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13504371

申请日：2009-10-29

Applicant: Seong-Jun Cho ,  Jong-Sou Park ,  Gye-Soon Park

Inventor： Seong-Jun Cho ,  Jong-Sou Park ,  Gye-Soon Park

IPC: G01V3/165 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: G01R33/0385 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  G01R33/038

Abstract: Disclosed are a portable unmanned airship for magnetic survey and a magnetic survey system using the same. The portable unmanned airship includes a fuselage using buoyancy of gas and propelled by motive power of the fuselage itself; an auto-flight unit automatically guiding the fuselage; a magnetometer disposed in the fuselage and measuring magnetic force of a stratum or a surface of the earth; a wireless communication unit transmitting magnetic data obtained by the magnetometer outside; and a control module controlling operations of the auto-flight unit and the magnetometer. With this configuration, it is possible to increase total operation time and a payload capacity of the unmanned airship.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于磁测的便携式无人飞艇和使用其的磁测量系统。 便携式无人机包括使用气体浮力并通过机身本身的动力推动的机身; 机身自动引导机身; 设置在机身中并测量地层或地球表面的磁力的磁力计; 发送由磁力计外部获得的磁数据的无线通信单元; 以及控制自动飞行单元和磁力计的操作的控制模块。 通过这种配置，可以增加无人飞艇的总运行时间和有效载荷能力。