公开(公告)号：US07219854B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US11072219

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: James H. Boschma, Jr. ,  Michael McNabb

Inventor： James H. Boschma, Jr. ,  Michael McNabb

IPC: B64C17/08 ,  B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B60V1/08 ,  B60V3/06 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C11/006 ,  B64C35/00 ,  B64C39/005 ,  B64C39/04

Abstract: A “wing in ground effect” aerial vehicle includes a wing mounted on a fuselage, and two cycloidal propulsion units for providing lift, thrust and longitudinal control. Additional lift is provided by a lighter-than-air gas such as helium contained in the fuselage. Operationally, the two cycloidal propulsion units and the volume of lighter-than-air gas are concertedly regulated to achieve “wing in ground effect” flight. Importantly, the two cycloidal propulsion units may operate in one of several modes, to include a curtate mode, a prolate mode, and a fixed-wing mode. Additionally, the vehicle may hover. Also, a thruster unit is mounted on the fuselage for providing forward thrust in combination with, or in lieu of, the two cycloidal propulsion units.

Abstract translation: “地面效应”飞行器包括安装在机身上的机翼，以及用于提供升力，推力和纵向控制的两个摆线推进单元。 附加升降机由比机身中所含的诸如氦气的轻质气体提供。 在行动上，两个摆线推进装置和轻型空气气体的体积协调一致，实现“地面效应”飞行。 重要的是，两个摆线推进装置可以以多种模式中的一种运行，包括弯曲模式，伸长模式和固定翼模式。 此外，车辆可能会悬停。 此外，推进器单元安装在机身上，以提供与两个摆线推进装置组合或代替两个摆线推进装置的向前推力。

公开(公告)号：US20070102570A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US10547205

申请日：2004-02-24

Applicant: Charles Luffman

Inventor： Charles Luffman

IPC: B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft comprising an envelope (6) that is inflatable with a lifting gas that is lighter than air that, at least when inflated has curved upper and lower surfaces. The aircraft has a payload carrying means (5), and an aerodynamic lifting means (8) for creating a vertical annular flow of air that induces a flow of air over the respective upper or lower surface (12, 14) of the envelope (6.). One form of aerodynamic generator (8) comprises a plurality of aerofoil blades (20) mounted for rotation around a periphery of the envelope (6).

Abstract translation: 一种飞机，其包括可以与至少在充气时具有弯曲的上表面和下表面的空气轻于空气的提升气体充气的外壳（6）。 飞行器具有有效载荷装置（5）和用于产生垂直环形空气流的空气动力提升装置（8），该空气动力提升装置（8）在外壳（6）的相应上表面或下表面（12,14）上引起空气流 。）。 一种形式的空气动力发电机（8）包括多个安装用于围绕外壳（6）的周边旋转的翼型叶片（20）。

公开(公告)号：US20070063099A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11230695

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: Richard Holloman

Inventor： Richard Holloman

IPC: B64C30/00

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

Abstract: A method and system for air flight is disclosed. The blended lifting body system is comprised of a lift module, a propulsion module, a payload module and a control system. The control system morphs the other modules through variable buoyancy, internal structures and a flexible exterior, and varies biomimetic oscillation in the propulsion module in order to facilitate takeoff, flight and landing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种空中飞行的方法和系统。 混合提升体系由升降机模块，推进模块，有效载荷模块和控制系统组成。 控制系统通过可变的浮力，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仿生振荡，以便起飞，飞行和着陆。

公开(公告)号：US20060284002A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11307461

申请日：2006-02-08

Applicant: Kurt Stephens ,  David Burns

Inventor： Kurt Stephens ,  David Burns

IPC: B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C15/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162

Abstract: The proposed UUAV provides a small, agile vehicle that leverages the unique principals of remote controlled model aviation. The UUAV also encompasses an aerodynamically shaped, gas filled wing that can be used to provide buoyancy for lift assistance both through the use of the lighter than air gas and by its aerodynamic shape in forward flight.

Abstract translation: 提出的UUAV提供了一种小型，敏捷的车辆，利用遥控模型航空的独特主体。 UUAV还包括一个空气动力学形状的充气机翼，可以用于通过使用比空气更轻的空气气和通过其向前飞行中的空气动力学形状来提供电梯辅助的浮力。

公开(公告)号：US07040572B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10497255

申请日：2002-12-05

Applicant: Jeffrey R Munk

Inventor： Jeffrey R Munk

IPC: B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/005 ,  B60V3/08 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A lighter-than-air aircraft (1) having a gas-filled hull (2) and a pair of spaced apart landing gear units (11, 12) on the underside of the hull arranged on opposite sides of a longitudinally extending central vertical plane of the hull. Each landing gear unit (11, 12) comprises bag skirt means (5–7, 5′–7′), means for supplying air to and removing air from the bag skirt means and actuating means operable to move the bag skirt means between an operative configuration for containing one or more air cushions and an inoperative configuration.

Abstract translation: 具有气体充填的船体（2）的轻型飞机（1）和在船体下侧上的一对间隔开的起落架单元（11,12），其布置在纵向延伸的中心垂直平面的相对侧上 的船体。 每个起落架单元（11,12）包括袋裙装置（5-7,5'7'），用于向袋裙装置供应空气和从袋裙装置移除空气的装置和可操作以使袋裙装置在一个 用于容纳一个或多个气垫和不工作配置的操作配置。

公开(公告)号：US20050258306A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US10853299

申请日：2004-05-24

Applicant: Edward Barocela ,  Patrick Cassidy

Inventor： Edward Barocela ,  Patrick Cassidy

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64D27/24

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：US06508436B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US10035856

申请日：2002-01-04

Applicant: Chih-Yu Hsia

Inventor： Chih-Yu Hsia

IPC: B64C330

CPC classification number: B64C3/30 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C31/028 ,  B64C31/04 ,  Y10S244/903

Abstract: An aeronautical apparatus, the combination comprising a primary airfoil having at least one panel which is an upper panel, a lower panel, and multiple gas containing tubes associated with the airfoil and extending lengthwise thereof, the tubes including relatively larger cross-section tubes positioned chordwise of the airfoil, and relatively smaller cross-section positioners located to stabilize the relatively larger cross-section tubes.

公开(公告)号：US6164589A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US313309

申请日：1999-05-17

Applicant: John Kalisz

Inventor： John Kalisz

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A partially buoyant aircraft capable of transporting very large cargo payloads comprises a lifting body with an exterior airfoil configuration that includes internal structural support members for an exterior skin, the skin defining an internal volume for storing the cargo, propulsion apparatus, flight stabilization apparatus on a portion of the lifting body, lift assisting apparatus carried within the lifting body, and landing gear arranged in close proximity to the longitudinal centerline of the lifting body. Each landing gear comprises a wheel supported by a cylinder set including upper and lower telescoping cylinders, the upper cylinders of the wheels being ported together to operate as a single element.

Abstract translation: 能够运输非常大的货物有效载荷的部分漂浮的飞机包括具有外部翼型构造的提升体，其包括用于外部皮肤的内部结构支撑构件，所述皮肤限定用于将货物，推进装置，飞行稳定装置 提升体的部分，提升体内承载的升降机辅助装置以及靠近提升体纵向中心线布置的起落架。 每个起落架包括由包括上伸缩筒和下伸缩筒的气缸组支撑的轮，轮的上缸被一起移动以作为单个元件操作。

公开(公告)号：US5005783A

公开(公告)日：1991-04-09

申请号：US466888

申请日：1990-01-18

Applicant: James D. Taylor

Inventor： James D. Taylor

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64C1/34 ,  B64C37/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/34 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: A variable geometry lighter-than-air craft which can change from a buoyant airship to a heavier-than-air craft by changing shape. The craft has a flexible envelope filled with helium or other lifting gas. Releasing or tightening the adjusting lines changes the envelope shape by adjusting the internal dimensions and extending or withdrawing wing expansion sections. The craft's shape can change from an ovoid shape for lighter-than-air flight to a winged shape for heavier-than-air flight. Controlling the craft's speed and trim regulates the aerodynamic lift.

Abstract translation: 一种可变的几何式轻型飞行器，可以通过改变形状从浮力飞艇变成更重的飞机。 该工艺具有填充有氦气或其他提升气体的柔性信封。 释放或拧紧调节线通过调节内部尺寸和延伸或抽出翼展开部来改变包络线形状。 工艺的形状可以从轻于空中飞行的卵形形状转变为空中飞行的有翼形状。 控制工艺的速度和调整调节空气动力升力。

公开(公告)号：US4261534A

公开(公告)日：1981-04-14

申请号：US951080

申请日：1978-10-13

Applicant: Auro Roselli

Inventor： Auro Roselli

IPC: B64C1/34 ,  B64C3/30 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C33/00 ,  B64D1/04

CPC classification number: B64C3/30 ,  B64C1/34 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft is constructed of an airfoil shaped inflated involucrum of lightweight gas-impervious plastic film. The airfoil is maneuverable to attain forward self-propulsion upon ascent as well as descent. The gases contained in the involucrum are heated by solar radiation to reduce craft density with the upper surface of the airfoil being translucent and the lower surface of the airfoil interior mirrored for concentration of the radiant energy upon an interior cylindrical black spar. A honeycomb reradiation barrier is provided beneath the translucent surface. In one embodiment a large volume involucrum is changeable in camber to maximize forward propulsion. The craft may be utilized to suspend a large fog broom for the purpose of condensation of water vapor. In a further embodiment a manpowered inflatable craft is formed with a flexible longitudinal medial fold which separates the airfoil into wing segments. Each segment includes a passive trailing zone. When the wing segments are oscillated about the medial fold, the craft is propelled by ciliary thrust.

Abstract translation: 一架飞机是由一个轻型不透气塑料薄膜的翼型充气基座构成的。 机翼可以在上升和下降时获得自主推进。 包含在叶片中的气体被太阳辐射加热以降低机翼密度，翼型件的上表面是半透明的，并且翼型件内部的下表面被镜像以将辐射能集中在内部圆柱形黑色翼梁上。 在半透明表面之下提供蜂窝再辐射屏障。 在一个实施例中，大的体积内壁可以在外倾角变化以最大化向前推进。 为了冷凝水蒸气，该工艺可用于悬挂大型扫帚。 在另一个实施例中，人力充气的可飞行艇形成有将翼型件分成翼段的柔性纵向内侧折叠。 每个段包括一个被动尾随区。 当翼段围绕内侧折叠振荡时，飞行物被睫毛推动推动。