Unmanned vehicle
    171.
    发明授权
    Unmanned vehicle 有权
    无人车

    公开(公告)号:US07299130B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-20

    申请号:US11011001

    申请日:2004-12-13

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses provide surveillance of a convoy. At least one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) obtains images around the convoy's position to provide information about potential hostile activity while the UAV follows a generally curvilinear path around the convoy as instructed by one of the convoy vehicles. Path planner algorithm software is executed by the controlling convoy vehicle in which position and velocity information regarding the unmanned aerial vehicle and the convoy are processed to determine values of control variables. The determined values are sent to the unmanned aerial vehicle over a wireless communications channel. The path of the surveillance vehicle may be changed in order to provide evasive measures to avoid an attack on the surveillance vehicle by an adversary.

    Abstract translation: 方法和设备对车队进行监视。 至少一架无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)获取围绕车队位置的图像,以提供关于潜在敌对行为的信息,而无人机按照车队车辆指示的方式沿着车队周围的大致曲线路径。 路径规划器算法软件由控制车队车辆执行,其中处理关于无人机和车队的位置和速度信息以确定控制变量的值。 所确定的值通过无线通信信道发送到无人驾驶飞行器。 监视车辆的路径可能会改变,以便提供回避措施,以避免对手对监控车辆的攻击。

    Autonomous launch pad for micro air vehicles
    173.
    发明申请
    Autonomous launch pad for micro air vehicles 审中-公开
    微型飞行器自动发射台

    公开(公告)号:US20070228214A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11235057

    申请日:2005-09-26

    Applicant: Dan Horak

    Inventor: Dan Horak

    Abstract: Autonomous micro air vehicles surveillance systems are provided. A MAV system of one embodiment includes an MAV and a launch pad. The MAV has an engine that is adapted to power the MAV. The launch pad has a starter that is adapted to start the engine in the MAV when the MAV is resting on a launching surface of the launch pad. The launch pad further has a battery to power the starter.

    Abstract translation: 提供自动微型飞行器车辆监视系统。 一个实施例的MAV系统包括MAV和发射台。 MAV具有适用于为MAV供电的发动机。 发射台具有一个启动器,当MAV在发射台的发射表面上时,该启动器适于在MAV中启动发动机。 发射台还有一个电池为起动器供电。

    Unmanned air vehicle, integrated weapon platform, avionics system and control method
    175.
    发明申请
    Unmanned air vehicle, integrated weapon platform, avionics system and control method 失效
    无人机,综合武器平台,航空电子系统及控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070023582A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-01

    申请号:US11160645

    申请日:2005-07-01

    Abstract: A small, reusable interceptor unmanned air vehicle (UAV), an avionics control system for the UAV, a design method for the UAV and a method for controlling the UAV, for interdiction of small scale air, water and ground threats. The UAV includes a high performance airframe with integrated weapon and avionics platforms. Design of the UAV first involves the selection of a suitable weapon, then the design of the interceptor airframe to achieve weapon aiming via airframe maneuvering. The UAV utilizes an avionics control system that is vehicle-centric and, as such, provides for a high degree of autonomous control of the UAV. A situational awareness processor has access to a suite of disparate sensors that provide data for intelligently (autonomously) carrying out various mission scenarios. A flight control processor operationally integrated with the situational awareness processor includes a pilot controller and an autopilot controller for flying and maneuvering the UAV.

    Abstract translation: 一种小型,可重复使用的拦截无人机(UAV),无人机的航空电子控制系统,无人机的设计方法和无人机的控制方法,阻止小规模空中,水和地面威胁。 无人机包括具有集成武器和航空电子平台的高性能机身。 无人机的设计首先涉及选择合适的武器,然后设计拦截机体,以通过机身操纵实现武器瞄准。 无人机使用以车辆为中心的航空电子控制系统,因此提供了对UAV的高度自主控制。 情境感知处理器可以访问一套不同的传感器,可以智能地(自主地)执行各种任务场景。 与情境感知处理器可操作地集成的飞行控制处理器包括飞行员控制器和用于飞行和操纵无人机的自动驾驶仪控制器。

    Stowable design for unmanned aerial vehicle
    177.
    发明申请
    Stowable design for unmanned aerial vehicle 审中-公开
    无人驾驶飞机的可存储设计

    公开(公告)号:US20060226280A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-12

    申请号:US11305524

    申请日:2005-12-16

    Applicant: James Alman

    Inventor: James Alman

    Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a design for optimum stowability and low cost. The UAV having a collapsible wing section which can be easily removed from the fuselage, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly and ease of portability. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a primary wing assembly, a fuselage, a means for propelling the unmanned aerial vehicle, and means for remotely controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle. The primary wing assembly includes a wing having a center spar and two outwardly diverging side spars. The wing also has a pliable flexible material supported by the center spar and the at least two outwardly diverging side spars. The pylon is connected to the wing and supports the wing. The fuselage is connected to the pylon such that the pylon extends away from the fuselage and spaces the wing a distance from the fuselage. The fuselage includes a tail having a rudder located along a trailing edge and elevators located along the trailing edge.

    Abstract translation: 无人飞行器(UAV)具有最佳的可收藏性和低成本的设计。 无人机具有可折叠的机翼部分,可以方便地从机身中移除,从而实现快速组装和拆卸,便于携带。 无人飞行器包括主翼组件,机身,用于推动无人驾驶飞行器的装置,以及用于远程控制无人驾驶飞行器的装置。 主翼组件包括具有中心翼梁和两个向外发散的侧翼的翼。 机翼还具有由中心翼梁和至少两个向外发散的侧翼支撑的柔韧的柔性材料。 塔架连接到机翼并支撑机翼。 机身连接到挂架,使得吊架远离机身延伸,并将机翼与机身隔开一段距离。 机身包括尾部,尾部沿着后缘设有方向舵,沿着后缘设有电梯。

    Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components
    179.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components 有权
    用于发射,捕获和存储无人飞行器的方法和装置,包括具有用于飞行器部件的引导结构的容器

    公开(公告)号:US07104495B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-12

    申请号:US11269395

    申请日:2005-11-08

    Inventor: Brian T. McGeer

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射,捕获和存储无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,飞行器可以由操作者很少或没有手动接合的容器组装。 容器可以包括用于控制飞机部件的运动的引导结构。 飞机可以从包括可伸缩吊杆的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署一个恢复线,以便在飞行中捕获飞机。 飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台,拆卸并存储在容器中,再次与操作员和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TRANSMITTING FORCES TO THE AIRCRAFT DURING LAUNCH
    180.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LAUNCHING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TRANSMITTING FORCES TO THE AIRCRAFT DURING LAUNCH 有权
    发射无人机的方法和装置,包括发射飞机发射力的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060151667A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US10758948

    申请日:2004-01-16

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. A launch carriage is positioned on a launch guide structure of the boom and carries the aircraft during takeoff. An energy reservoir is configured to provide energy to the launch carriage during takeoff of the aircraft, and can absorb energy from the launch carriage to decelerate the launch carriage after takeoff. The apparatus can further include a transmission that smoothly and rapidly accelerates and/or decelerates the launch carriage.

    Abstract translation: 描述了发射无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 发射架位于起重臂的发射导向结构上,并在起飞时承载飞机。 能量储存器构造成在飞行器起飞期间向发射台提供能量,并且可以从起飞台吸收能量,以在起飞后减速发射台。 该装置还可以包括使发射台平滑且快速地加速和/或减速的变速器。

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