公开(公告)号：US20140172200A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14016602

申请日：2013-09-03

Applicant: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

Inventor： Carlos Miralles

IPC: B64C13/16

CPC classification number: B64C13/16 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/04 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F41G7/2253 ,  F41G7/2286 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: A system comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having wing elements and tail elements configured to roll to angularly orient the UAV by rolling so as to align a longitudinal plane of the UAV, in its late terminal phase, with a target. A method of UAV body re-orientation comprising: (a) determining by a processor a boresight angle error correction value bases on distance between a target point and a boresight point of a body-fixed frame; and (b) effecting a UAV maneuver comprising an angular role rate component translating the target point to a re-oriented target point in the body-fixed frame, to maintain the offset angle via the offset angle correction value.

Abstract translation: 一种包括具有翼元件和尾部元件的无人飞行器（UAV）的系统，其被配置成滚动以通过滚动来成角度地定向UAV，以便在其后期终点阶段将UAV的纵向平面与目标对准。 一种UAV身体重定向的方法，包括：（a）由处理器确定基于身体固定框架的目标点和视轴之间的距离的视轴角度误差校正值; 和（b）实现UAV机动，其包括将目标点平移到身体固定框架中的重定向目标点的角度角色率分量，以经由偏移角度校正值来保持偏移角度。

公开(公告)号：US08177161B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US13158350

申请日：2011-06-10

Applicant: John P. Morehead ,  Douglas H. Greiner ,  Renee Pasman ,  Robert R. Boyd

Inventor： John P. Morehead ,  Douglas H. Greiner ,  Renee Pasman ,  Robert R. Boyd

IPC: B64C21/00

CPC classification number: B60V3/08 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An air vehicle includes a bag skirt extendable along a portion of a hull of the air vehicle. The bag skirt is inflatable to provide an air cushion during touchdown and deflatable during flight of the air vehicle. The air vehicle also includes a cover roller adjacent the bag skirt, and a cover portion coupled to the cover roller. The cover roller is operable between exposed position and unexposed positions to expose and hide the bag skirt with the cover portion. The cover roller includes an extensible shaft and a pad securely wrapped around the extensible shaft. The extensible shaft is capable of being rotated along a shaft axis. One end of the extensible shaft is pivotally coupled to the hull by an anchor. A circumference of the cover roller is configured as a function of a distance between the exposed and the unexposed positions.

Abstract translation: 一种空中交通工具包括沿着空中交通工具的船体的一部分延伸的袋子裙部。 袋子裙子是可充气的，以便在着陆期间提供气垫并在空中飞行器飞行期间可以充气。 空中交通工具还包括邻近袋子裙部的覆盖辊和耦合到覆盖辊的盖部分。 覆盖辊可在暴露位置和未曝光位置之间操作以暴露和隐藏具有盖部分的袋裙。 覆盖辊包括可伸展的轴和​​牢固地缠绕在可延伸轴上的垫。 可伸长的轴能够沿着轴的轴线旋转。 可伸展轴的一端通过锚枢枢转地联接到船体。 覆盖辊的圆周被配置为暴露位置和未曝光位置之间的距离的函数。

公开(公告)号：US08167240B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12404241

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Douglas H. Greiner

Inventor： Douglas H. Greiner

IPC: B64D1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/005 ,  B60V3/08 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An airship comprising a hull configured to be inflated with a first gas; a ballonet in the hull, the ballonet configured to be inflated with a second gas that is heavier than the first gas; a fan configured to draw the second gas into the ballonet; an inflatable landing system; a duct configured in the ballonet to allow access to components in the airship; and a valve coupled to the ballonet. The valve provides a pathway for air to flow between the ballonet and a plenum chamber, the plenum chamber is formed by the airship, a landing surface, and the inflatable landing system when the inflatable landing system is in contact with the landing surface.

Abstract translation: 包括构造成用第一气体充气的船体的飞艇; 在船体中的气球，所述气球被配置为用比第一气体重的第二气体充气; 风扇，被配置为将第二气体吸入气囊; 充气着陆系统; 配置在气球中以允许进入飞艇中的部件的管道; 以及联接到气球的阀。 阀提供了一种空气在气球和增压室之间流动的通道，当充气着陆系统与着陆表面接触时，增压室由飞艇，着陆表面和可膨胀的着陆系统形成。

公开(公告)号：US20120043416A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13158350

申请日：2011-06-10

Applicant: John P. MOREHEAD ,  Douglas H. GREINER ,  Renee PASMAN ,  Robert R. BOYD

Inventor： John P. MOREHEAD ,  Douglas H. GREINER ,  Renee PASMAN ,  Robert R. BOYD

IPC: B64C25/56

CPC classification number: B60V3/08 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An air vehicle includes a bag skirt extendable along a portion of a hull of the air vehicle. The bag skirt is inflatable to provide an air cushion during touchdown and deflatable during flight of the air vehicle. The air vehicle also includes a cover roller adjacent the bag skirt, and a cover portion coupled to the cover roller. The cover roller is operable between exposed position and unexposed positions to expose and hide the bag skirt with the cover portion. The cover roller includes an extensible shaft and a pad securely wrapped around the extensible shaft. The extensible shaft is capable of being rotated along a shaft axis. One end of the extensible shaft is pivotally coupled to the hull by an anchor. A circumference of the cover roller is configured as a function of a distance between the exposed and the unexposed positions.

Abstract translation: 一种空中交通工具包括沿着空中交通工具的船体的一部分延伸的袋子裙部。 袋子裙子是可充气的，以便在着陆期间提供气垫并在空中飞行器飞行期间可以充气。 空中交通工具还包括邻近袋子裙部的覆盖辊和耦合到覆盖辊的盖部分。 覆盖辊可在暴露位置和未曝光位置之间操作以暴露和隐藏具有盖部分的袋裙。 覆盖辊包括可伸展的轴和​​牢固地缠绕在可延伸轴上的垫。 可伸长的轴能够沿着轴的轴线旋转。 可伸展轴的一端通过锚枢枢转地联接到船体。 覆盖辊的圆周被配置为暴露位置和未曝光位置之间的距离的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20110240794A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13052748

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Mohammed HARIRI

Inventor： Mohammed HARIRI

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/30

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An airship for facilitating transportation to and from one or more locations which are difficult to access or operate such as high above the ground level is disclosed. The airship can also be used in surface missions, The airship includes a cabin and a platform. The cabin is configured on a top portion of the airship. The platform is operatively connected to the cabin. The platform facilitates easy access to the cabin.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于便利运送到难以接近或操作的一个或多个位置的飞艇，例如高于地面高度的高度。 飞艇也可以用于地面任务，飞艇包括一个客舱和一个平台。 机舱配置在飞艇的顶部。 平台可操作地连接到机舱。 该平台便于轻松进入客舱。

公开(公告)号：US08016229B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12168393

申请日：2008-07-07

Applicant: Douglas H. Greiner ,  John P. Morehead ,  Renee Pasman ,  Robert R. Boyd

Inventor： Douglas H. Greiner ,  John P. Morehead ,  Renee Pasman ,  Robert R. Boyd

IPC: B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B60V3/08 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A hybrid air vehicle is disclosed in which a cover is provided for a plurality of air cushioned landing pads to reduce drag when airborne. The pad is inflatable to provide an air cushioned during touchdown and deflatable during flight of the air vehicle. The cover can include a first cover portion and a second cover portion. A first cover roller of the first cover portion and a matching second cover roller of the second cover portion abut to cover the corresponding pad. The first cover roller and the second cover roller, which are separate and free from a physical linkage there between, are separable in an eyelid fashion to expose the corresponding pad. A separation gap between the first cover roller and the second cover roller is increased or decreased by roller straps to cover or expose the corresponding pad.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种混合动力车辆，其中为多个气垫着陆垫提供了一个盖子，以减少空降时的阻力。 垫子是可充气的，以便在空中飞行的飞行期间在着陆期间提供气垫并且可以充气。 盖可以包括第一盖部分和第二盖部分。 第一盖部分的第一覆盖辊和第二盖部分的匹配的第二盖辊邻接以覆盖相应的垫。 第一覆盖辊和第二覆盖辊分离并且不存在于其间的物理连接，可以以眼睑的方式分离以暴露相应的垫。 第一覆盖辊和第二覆盖辊之间的分离间隙由辊带增加或减小以覆盖或暴露相应的垫。

公开(公告)号：US08016225B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US11561392

申请日：2006-11-18

Applicant: Francis Xavier Gentile

Inventor： Francis Xavier Gentile

IPC: B64C39/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/06 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: Integration of structure and aerodynamic shape results in a Damage Resistant Unmanned Aircraft, Capable of surviving ground handling and impacts with plants, wires, solid objects and water. The structure dismantles for transport and storage into a small space, that is resistant to damage. The aerodynamic arrangement has a improved ability to fly controllably in the gusty environment that causes difficulty for small light weight aircraft. A method of mounting pneumatic and fabric shapes onto a Damage Resistant Aircraft with parts facilitating a round structure. Use of the pneumatic shapes to adjust the length and stiffness of the post. The post produces tension on the structure that It presses against. Inflatable post ends and an attachment system. Multi piece removable wing tips which allow deflation, access and small folding volume of the inflatable structure. All tension rudders are formed inside the net structure where it is protected from damage.

Abstract translation: 结构和空气动力学形状的结合形成了一种耐损伤的无人驾驶飞机，能够幸存地面处理和对植物，电线，固体物体和水的冲击。 结构拆除运输和储存在一个小空间，这是耐损坏。 空气动力学装置具有改善的能力，可控制地在气候环境中飞行，这导致小重型飞机的困难。 将气动和织物形状安装在耐损伤飞机上，方便圆形结构的部件的方法。 使用气动形状来调节柱的长度和刚度。 该柱在其压紧的结构上产生张力。 充气后端和附件系统。 多片可移动的翼尖，其可充气结构的放气，通道和小折叠体积。 所有张力舵都形成在网状结构内，防止受到损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20100025534A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12182827

申请日：2008-07-30

Applicant: Adam N. Chu

Inventor： Adam N. Chu

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An envelope is disclosed for holding gas in a lighter-than-air aircraft. The envelope includes a shell having a leading edge, a trailing edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface and the lower surface each extend between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The shell has an airfoil-shaped cross-section having a reflex camber quality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在低于空中的飞机中保持气体的信封。 信封包括具有前缘，后缘，上表面和下表面的外壳。 上表面和下表面各自在前缘和后缘之间延伸。 壳体具有具有反射外倾角质量的翼型截面。

公开(公告)号：US20090314879A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

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: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/22

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：US20080087762A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11874183

申请日：2007-10-17

Applicant: Richard Holloman ,  Timothy Peery

Inventor： Richard Holloman ,  Timothy Peery

IPC: B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/0009 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  Y02T50/12

Abstract: A method and system for air flight is shown. The blended lifting body system includes a lift module, a propulsion module, a payload module and a control system. A conventional control system morphs the other modules through variable buoyant lift, internal structures and a flexible exterior, and varies bio-inspired oscillation in the propulsion module in order to facilitate takeoff, flight and landing. The hybrid dynamic/morphing shape buoyant, dynamic lift-assisted (hybrid) air vehicle, employing aquatic-like (e.g. fin) propulsion was discussed, with many variations and examples.

Abstract translation: 显示了空中飞行的方法和系统。 混合提升体系统包括提升模块，推进模块，有效载荷模块和控制系统。 常规的控制系统通过可变的浮力提升，内部结构和柔性外部来形成其他模块，并改变推进模块中的生物驱动振荡，以便于起飞，飞行和降落。 讨论了采用水中（例如鳍）推进技术的混合动力/变形形状浮力，动态升力辅助（混合）飞行器，具有许多变化和实例。