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公开(公告)号：US09174720B1
公开(公告)日：2015-11-03
申请号：US13903440
申请日：2013-05-28
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
Abstract: A balloon envelope with a plate secured thereto having an outlet port that provides a passageway from an inside of a balloon envelope to the atmosphere, a bracket extending from the plate, a first linear actuator having a first end attached to the bracket, where a passive valve having a periphery is positioned over the outlet port, where the second end of the linear actuator is attached to the passive valve which is movable from a first, closed position where a seal is provided by the engagement of the periphery of the passive valve and a periphery of the outlet port to a second, open position where the periphery of the passive valve is disengaged from the periphery of the outlet port by movement of the second end of the linear actuator to open the passageway between the inside of the balloon envelope and the atmosphere.
Abstract translation: 具有固定到其上的板的气球封套具有出口端口，该出口端口从气球封套的内部提供到大气中的通道，从该板延伸的支架，具有附接到支架的第一端的第一线性致动器，其中被动 具有周边的阀定位在出口端上方，其中线性致动器的第二端附接到被动阀，该被动阀可从第一闭合位置移动，在第一关闭位置，通过被动阀周边的接合和/ 出口端口的周边到第二打开位置，其中被动阀的周边通过线性致动器的第二端的移动而从出口端口的周边脱离，以打开气囊封套的内部和 气氛。
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公开(公告)号：US09120551B1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-01
申请号：US14547609
申请日：2014-11-19
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to launching high-altitude balloons. For example, a launching system may include a tower having a tubular portion and a top portion. The tubular portion may include an interior space for launching the balloon and the top portion may be configured to allow the balloon to pass into to a space outside of the tower. The tubular portion may also include a plurality of openings configured to redirect air from outside of the tower and into the interior space in order to cause a cyclone of air from the opening towards the top portion. A covering device may be positioned within the tower in order to control airflow from the outside of the tower through the plurality of openings and to cause the cyclone of air.
Abstract translation: 披露的方面涉及发射高空气球。 例如，发射系统可以包括具有管状部分和顶部的塔。 管状部分可以包括用于发射气囊的内部空间，并且顶部部分可以被配置为允许气囊进入塔的外部空间。 管状部分还可以包括多个开口，其被配置为将空气从塔的外部重新引导到内部空间中，以便使空气从开口旋转到顶部。 覆盖装置可以定位在塔内，以便控制从塔的外部通过多个开口的气流并引起空气的旋风分离器。
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公开(公告)号：US20150225060A1
公开(公告)日：2015-08-13
申请号：US14179673
申请日：2014-02-13
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
IPC: B64B1/62
Abstract: A method for balloon launching may include loading a pre-packaged balloon and payload into a shell structure. The pre-packaged balloon may be pulled out of its packaging in a vertical direction, for instance using a gantry crane. The gantry crane may be configured to inflate the balloon from the top of the envelope. The balloon may be inflated while substantially within the shell structure, which may provide protection from wind gusts. A vehicle, such as a heavy forklift, may provide mobility and support for the balloon and shell. Optionally, once the balloon is inflated, the vehicle may move the balloon/shell combination at a rate and direction substantially matching the current wind direction/speed. Furthermore, after reaching a zero-velocity condition relative to the wind, the vehicle may assist and/or initiate the opening of the shell. A tether connecting the balloon to the shell structure may be disconnected, allowing the balloon to launch.
Abstract translation: 用于气球发射的方法可以包括将预先包装的气囊和有效载荷装载到壳结构中。 预包装的气囊可以在垂直方向从其包装中拉出，例如使用龙门式起重机。 龙门式起重机可以被配置成从信封的顶部使气囊膨胀。 气囊可以在基本上在壳结构内充气，这可以提供防风阵风的保护。 诸如重型叉车的车辆可以为气球和壳提供移动性和支撑。 可选地，一旦气囊膨胀，车辆可以以基本上与当前风向/速度相匹配的速率和方向移动气囊/壳组合。 此外，在相对于风达到零速度状态之后，车辆可以辅助和/或启动壳体的打开。 将气球连接到壳结构的系绳可能会断开，从而允许气球发射。
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公开(公告)号：US09327819B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-03
申请号：US14179673
申请日：2014-02-13
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
Abstract: A method for balloon launching may include loading a pre-packaged balloon and payload into a shell structure. The pre-packaged balloon may be pulled out of its packaging in a vertical direction, for instance using a gantry crane. The gantry crane may be configured to inflate the balloon from the top of the envelope. The balloon may be inflated while substantially within the shell structure, which may provide protection from wind gusts. A vehicle, such as a heavy forklift, may provide mobility and support for the balloon and shell. Optionally, once the balloon is inflated, the vehicle may move the balloon/shell combination at a rate and direction substantially matching the current wind direction/speed. Furthermore, after reaching a zero-velocity condition relative to the wind, the vehicle may assist and/or initiate the opening of the shell. A tether connecting the balloon to the shell structure may be disconnected, allowing the balloon to launch.
Abstract translation: 用于气球发射的方法可以包括将预先包装的气囊和有效载荷装载到壳结构中。 预包装的气囊可以在垂直方向从其包装中拉出，例如使用龙门式起重机。 龙门式起重机可以被配置成从信封的顶部使气囊膨胀。 气囊可以在基本上在壳结构内充气，这可以提供防风阵风的保护。 诸如重型叉车的车辆可以为气球和壳提供移动性和支撑。 可选地，一旦气囊膨胀，车辆可以以基本上与当前风向/速度相匹配的速率和方向移动气囊/壳组合。 此外，在相对于风达到零速度状态之后，车辆可以辅助和/或启动壳体的打开。 将气球连接到壳结构的系绳可能会断开，从而允许气球发射。
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公开(公告)号：US09242712B1
公开(公告)日：2016-01-26
申请号：US14540571
申请日：2014-11-13
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
Abstract: A system for use with a balloon having a balloon envelope is provided. The system includes a tendon assembly for mounting tendons to the balloon envelope. This tendon assembly includes a plate structure having a fill port attached to an apex of the balloon envelope and a plurality of tendons arranged over the plate structure. The fill port is configured to allow lift gas to pass into balloon envelope. Each tendon of the plurality of tendons has a first portion, a second portion, and a middle portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion of a given tendon is arranged to engage a first section of the plate structure. The second portion is arranged to engage a second section of the plate structure opposite of the first section. The middle portion is arranged to wrap around the fill port of the plate.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种与具有气球外壳的球囊一起使用的系统。 该系统包括用于将腱安装到气囊外壳的腱组件。 该腱组件包括板结构，其具有连接到气囊外壳的顶点的填充端口和布置在板结构上的多个腱。 填充口被配置为允许提升气体进入气囊信封。 多个腱的每个腱具有设置在第一部分和第二部分之间的第一部分，第二部分和中间部分。 给定腱的第一部分布置成接合板结构的第一部分。 第二部分布置成接合与第一部分相对的板结构的第二部分。 中间部分布置成围绕板的填充口包裹。
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公开(公告)号：US20150225058A1
公开(公告)日：2015-08-13
申请号：US14177575
申请日：2014-02-11
Applicant: Google Inc .
Inventor： Daniel Ratner , Keegan Gartner
IPC: B64B1/00
Abstract: A lift assembly for use during inflation of a balloon envelope is provided. The lift assembly includes a plate structure that has a set of cavities. Each cavity includes one or more openings passing through the plate. One or more pistons are coupled to the plate through at least one of the openings of each cavity in the set of cavities. Each piston has a hollow tube portion projecting lengthwise from the at least one opening, a flange attached to the hollow tube portion and a grabber portion in communication with the flange. The grabber portion includes a plurality of bearings for grabbing a stud attached to an apex of the balloon envelope. A handle portion is coupled to the plate. The handle is arranged to lift the balloon envelope when the bearings have grabbed a given stud.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于气球外壳充气期间使用的电梯组件。 提升组件包括具有一组空腔的板结构。 每个空腔包括穿过板的一个或多个开口。 一个或多个活塞通过该组空腔中的每个空腔的至少一个开口联接到板。 每个活塞具有从所述至少一个开口纵向突出的中空管部分，附接到所述中空管部分的凸缘和与所述凸缘连通的抓取部分。 抓取部分包括用于抓住附接到气囊外壳的顶点的螺柱的多个轴承。 手柄部分联接到板上。 手柄被布置成当轴承抓住给定的螺柱时抬起气囊外壳。
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公开(公告)号：US09097361B1
公开(公告)日：2015-08-04
申请号：US13861451
申请日：2013-04-12
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
CPC classification number: F16K31/0675 , B64B1/62 , B64B1/64 , F16K7/045 , F16K15/147 , F16K15/185 , F16K31/0672
Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for actuating an elastomer valve. The apparatus includes a first solenoid at least partially surrounding a first moveable member. The apparatus also includes a second solenoid at least partially surrounding a second moveable member. The apparatus also includes an elastomer valve positioned between the first moveable member and the second moveable member. The first and second moveable members extend from the first and second solenoids to contact and open the elastomer valve when the first and second solenoids receive a first current. Further, the first and second moveable members retract towards the first and second solenoids to close the elastomer valve when the first and second solenoids receive a second current.
Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于致动弹性体阀的装置和方法。 该装置包括至少部分地围绕第一可移动构件的第一螺线管。 该设备还包括至少部分地围绕第二可移动构件的第二螺线管。 该装置还包括位于第一可移动构件和第二可移动构件之间的弹性体阀。 当第一和第二螺线管接收到第一电流时，第一和第二可动构件从第一和第二螺线管延伸以接触和打开弹性体阀。 此外，当第一和第二螺线管接收第二电流时，第一和第二可移动构件朝向第一和第二螺线管缩回以关闭弹性体阀。
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公开(公告)号：US09016634B1
公开(公告)日：2015-04-28
申请号：US13873791
申请日：2013-04-30
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner , Keegan Gartner
Abstract: A payload cut-down mechanism having a pathway member having a first end and a second end attached to a balloon envelope, a line extending within the pathway member having first and second ends extending from the pathway member, where the first end of the line is releasably secured to a first actuated release mechanism attached to a payload, and a second end of the line releasably secured to a second actuated release mechanism attached to the payload, and wherein at least one of the first and second actuated release mechanisms are operable, upon receiving a signal, to release the first or second end of the line from one of the actuated release mechanisms and cause the payload to separate from the payload.
Abstract translation: 一种有效载荷切除机构，其具有通道构件，该通道构件具有附接到气囊外壳的第一端和第二端，在通道构件内延伸的线，其具有从通道构件延伸的第一和第二端，其中线的第一端为 可拆卸地固定到附接到有效载荷的第一致动释放机构，并且该线的第二端可释放地固定到附接到有效载荷的第二致动释放机构，并且其中第一和第二致动释放机构中的至少一个可操作， 接收信号，以从致动的释放机构中的一个释放线路的第一或第二端，并使有效载荷与有效载荷分离。
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公开(公告)号：US20140353424A1
公开(公告)日：2014-12-04
申请号：US13903462
申请日：2013-05-28
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
IPC: B64B1/62
Abstract: A balloon having a bladder positioned within a balloon envelope, a plate having a port, a housing secured to the plate, an impeller positioned within the housing, the port providing a passageway from an inside of the housing to an inside of the bladder, wherein a passive valve having a periphery is positioned over the port, a control system configured, upon receiving a signal to increase the amount of air within the bladder, to cause the passive valve to move from a first, closed position where a seal is provided by the engagement of the periphery of the passive valve and a periphery of the port to a second, open position where the periphery of the passive valve is disengaged from the periphery of the port to open the passageway between the housing and the bladder and to allow air to be forced into the bladder.
Abstract translation: 一种气球，其具有定位在球囊外壳内的气囊，具有端口的板，固定到所述板的壳体，位于所述壳体内的叶轮，所述端口提供从所述壳体的内部到所述囊的内部的通道，其中 具有周边的被动阀定位在端口上方，控制系统被配置为在接收到信号以增加气囊内的空气量时被配置成使得被动阀从第一闭合位置移动，其中通过 被动阀的周边和端口的周边与第二打开位置的接合，其中被动阀的周边与端口的周边分离，以打开外壳和囊之间的通道，并允许空气 被迫进入膀胱。
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公开(公告)号：US09463862B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-11
申请号：US14865546
申请日：2015-09-25
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner , Kyle Brookes
Abstract: An apparatus including a balloon envelope, a cutting blade secured to a blade block; a cutter guide rail secured above the balloon envelope, and an arm rotatable about a pivot point having an end secured to the blade block, wherein the end of the arm extends past the blade block, wherein the arm is releasably secured by a release member, and wherein release of the arm from the release member allows for a rotation of the arm, wherein the rotation of the end of the arm is guided by the cutter guide rail such that the cutting blade maintains contact with and cuts the balloon envelope during the rotation of the arm.
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