公开(公告)号：US08061648B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12379692

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: Timothy T. Lachenmeier

Inventor： Timothy T. Lachenmeier

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/127

Abstract: A system is disclosed whereby a sensor, communication device, or other payload may be lofted to an operational altitude and maintained over an area of interest for some time by a relatively inexpensive and disposable buoyant aircraft, then returned intact to its point of origin or another desired location by a reusable but also relatively inexpensive non-buoyant aircraft. Automatic unpiloted control is used for all stages of flight, including ascent, loiter, return, and landing Specialized equipment can be provided to simplify launch procedures, reducing the number of personnel required to operate the system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统，其中传感器，通信装置或其他有效载荷可以由相对便宜且一次性的浮力飞机放置到操作高度并保持在感兴趣的区域一段时间，然后完整地返回到其原点或另一个 期望的位置由可重复使用但也相对便宜的非浮力飞机。 自动无人驾驶控制用于所有飞行阶段，包括上升，下降，返回和着陆可以提供专门的设备来简化发射程序，减少操作系统所需的人员数量。

公开(公告)号：US20110155840A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13061019

申请日：2009-08-25

Applicant: Richard Charles Lind, JR. ,  Daniel Thurmond Grant ,  David Eaton

Inventor： Richard Charles Lind, JR. ,  Daniel Thurmond Grant ,  David Eaton

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/06 ,  B64C11/00 ,  G09F3/00 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/50

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A morphing aircraft that is achieves multi-modality location and camouflage for payload emplacement The morphing aircraft includes a substantially cylindrical fuselage including a shape configured as a packaging container with a first end and a second end A set of wings is coupled to the fuselage The set of wings includes a first position where the set of wings is extended outwards from the fuselage and a second position where the set of wings is retracted inwards towards the fuselage A tail is coupled to the second end of the cylindrical fuselage The tail includes a first position where the tail is extended outward from the fuselage and a second position where the tail is retracted inward towards the fuselage A propeller is mounted to the first end of the fuselage An engine is mechanically coupled to the propeller The engine is enclosed within the fuselage and powers the propeller.

Abstract translation: 实现多模式位置和伪装用于有效载荷的变形飞机变形飞机包括基本上圆柱形的机身，其包括被配置为具有第一端和第二端的包装容器的形状。一组翼结合到机身。该组 的翼部包括第一位置，其中所述一组翼从机身向外延伸，并且第二位置，其中该组翼向内朝向机身A缩回。尾部联接到圆柱形机身的第二端。尾部包括第一位置 其中尾部从机身向外延伸，而第二位置则是尾部朝向机身向内缩进。螺旋桨安装在机身的第一端。发动机机械地联接到螺旋桨。发动机被封闭在机身内并且动力 螺旋桨

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：US20090294575A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US11840713

申请日：2007-08-17

Applicant: Adam N. Chu

Inventor： Adam N. Chu

IPC: B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64D17/025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/185

Abstract: An orientation system is disclosed for a lighter-than-air aircraft having a lower stage suspended from an envelope. The orientation system includes a swivel and a plurality of thrust generators. The swivel is affixed between the envelope and the lower stage. The swivel is oriented for allowing the lower stage to rotate with respect to the envelope. The plurality of thrust generators are affixed to the lower stage. At least some of the trust generators generating differential thrust produces a change in rotation of the lower stage with respect to the envelope.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有从信封悬挂的较低级的轻型飞机的定向系统。 定向系统包括旋转件和多个推力发生器。 旋转体固定在信封和下层之间。 旋转件被定向成允许下阶段相对于外壳旋转。 多个推力发生器固定在下阶段。 产生差分推力的信任发生器中的至少一些相对于包络产生下阶段的旋转变化。

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：US20090224094A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12379692

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: Timothy T. Lachenmeier

Inventor： Timothy T. Lachenmeier

IPC: B64B1/40 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/127

Abstract: A system is disclosed whereby a sensor, communication device, or other payload may be lofted to an operational altitude and maintained over an area of interest for some time by a relatively inexpensive and disposable buoyant aircraft, then returned intact to its point of origin or another desired location by a reusable but also relatively inexpensive non-buoyant aircraft. Automatic unpiloted control is used for all stages of flight, including ascent, loiter, return, and landing Specialized equipment can be provided to simplify launch procedures, reducing the number of personnel required to operate the system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统，其中传感器，通信装置或其他有效载荷可以由相对便宜且一次性的浮力飞机放置到操作高度并保持在感兴趣的区域一段时间，然后完整地返回到其原点或另一个 期望的位置由可重复使用但也相对便宜的非浮力飞机。 自动无人驾驶控制用于所有飞行阶段，包括上升，下降，返回和着陆可以提供专门的设备来简化发射程序，减少操作系统所需的人员数量。

公开(公告)号：US20030025034A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US10189796

申请日：2002-07-03

Inventor： Yutaka Akahori

IPC: B64B001/02 ,  B64B001/06

CPC classification number: G08G5/0052 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0013

Abstract: An airship system according to the invention has an airship (110), a base station (120), and at least three measurement points. The airship (110) emits ultrasonic waves upon receiving an instruction from the base station (120). Measurement point units (S1-S3) receive the ultrasonic waves, and thereby measure distances from the airship (110) to the respective measurement points. An MPU that is incorporated in the base station (120) calculates a position of the airship (110). The base station (120) controls a route of the airship (110) based on the calculated position by sending a flight instruction to the airship (110). In this manner, an airship system can be provided that makes it unnecessary for an operator to pilot the airship and that can reduce the load weight and the power consumption of the airship.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的飞艇系统具有飞艇（110），基站（120）和至少三个测量点。 飞艇（110）在接收到来自基站（120）的指令时发射超声波。 测量点单元（S1-S3）接收超声波，从而测量从飞艇（110）到相应测量点的距离。 并入基站（120）的MPU计算飞艇（110）的位置。 基站（120）通过向飞艇（110）发送飞行指令，基于计算出的位置来控制飞艇（110）的路线。 以这种方式，可以提供一种飞艇系统，使得飞行员不需要飞行飞艇，并且可以减少飞艇的负载重量和功率消耗。