公开(公告)号：US20180009539A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15207354

申请日：2016-07-11

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Cameron Robertson ,  Joseph Roop ,  Todd Reichert ,  Damon Vander Lind

IPC: B64D17/72 ,  B64D17/80

CPC classification number: B64D17/725 ,  B64D17/62 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D45/00

Abstract: Techniques to deploy a parachute are disclosed. In various embodiments, a first projectile is configured to be propelled in a first direction, causing the parachute to be deployed. A second projectile configured to be propelled in a second direction is coupled to a line tethered to the parachute in such a way that a force in a direction opposite the first direction is applied to the line of the parachute when the second projectile is propelled in the second direction.

公开(公告)号：US11702188B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US17574383

申请日：2022-01-12

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Damon Vander Lind ,  Todd Reichert

IPC: B64C11/32 ,  B64C11/34 ,  B64C11/18 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/467 ,  B64C27/80 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64U30/20

CPC classification number: B64C11/325 ,  B64C11/18 ,  B64C11/343 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/467 ,  B64C27/80 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64U30/20

Abstract: A propeller includes a blade free to rotate. A first stop is positioned to mechanically engage one or both of a first portion of the blade and a first structure coupled to the blade when the blade is in a first position at a first end of the rotational range of motion. A second stop is positioned to mechanically engage one or both of a second portion of the blade and a second structure coupled to the blade when the blade is in a second position at a second end of the defined rotational range. The blade rotates to the first position against the first stop when the propeller is rotated in a first direction and to the second position against the second stop when the propeller is rotated in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20230034734A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-02

申请号：US17880488

申请日：2022-08-03

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Cameron Robertson ,  Joseph Roop ,  Todd Reichert ,  Damon Vander Lind

IPC: B64D17/80 ,  B64D17/62 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D17/74

Abstract: A multi-modal aircraft recovery system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes a first aircraft recovery parachute having a first set of physical attributes optimized for a first set of conditions and a second aircraft recovery parachute having a second set of physical attributes optimized for a second set of conditions different from the first.

公开(公告)号：US20220219807A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-14

申请号：US17574383

申请日：2022-01-12

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Damon Vander Lind ,  Todd Reichert

IPC: B64C11/32 ,  B64C11/34 ,  B64C11/18 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/467 ,  B64C27/80 ,  B64C29/02

Abstract: A propeller includes a blade free to rotate. A first stop is positioned to mechanically engage one or both of a first portion of the blade and a first structure coupled to the blade when the blade is in a first position at a first end of the rotational range of motion. A second stop is positioned to mechanically engage one or both of a second portion of the blade and a second structure coupled to the blade when the blade is in a second position at a second end of the defined rotational range. The blade rotates to the first position against the first stop when the propeller is rotated in a first direction and to the second position against the second stop when the propeller is rotated in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20220111970A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-14

申请号：US17558170

申请日：2021-12-21

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Cameron Robertson ,  Joseph Roop ,  Todd Reichert ,  Damon Vander Lind

IPC: B64D17/80 ,  B64D17/54

Abstract: Sensor data that includes or more of the following: (1) aircraft state information associated with an aircraft or (2) parachute canopy state information associated with a parachute canopy is received. The parachute canopy is coupled to the aircraft at a point aft of a center of mass of the aircraft. It is determined, based at least in part on the sensor data, whether to generate a control signal associated with maneuvering the aircraft into a nose-up position. A recovery action is performed, including by deploying the parachute canopy; wherein a load on the parachute canopy is reduced in the event the aircraft is in the nose-up position compared to the aircraft being in a nose-down position.

公开(公告)号：US20210208585A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17208993

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Mark Johnson Cutler ,  Alexander David Selwa ,  Todd Reichert

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/04 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G08G5/00

Abstract: A first sensitivity level is used to interpret an input signal received from an input device in a vehicle while the vehicle is in a first region. A second sensitivity level is used to interpret the input signal received from the input device in the vehicle while the vehicle is in a second region, wherein the second sensitivity level is greater than the first sensitivity level.

公开(公告)号：US20210165425A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US17126871

申请日：2020-12-18

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Mark Johnson Cutler ,  Todd Reichert ,  James Jackson

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/10

Abstract: A set of commands for each of a plurality of actuators to alter an aircraft's state responsive to one or more inputs is produced. The set of commands is provided to fewer than all actuators comprising the plurality of actuators.

公开(公告)号：US10981657B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US16540739

申请日：2019-08-14

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Cameron Robertson ,  Joseph Roop ,  Todd Reichert ,  Damon Vander Lind

IPC: B64D17/72 ,  B64D17/62 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D17/80

Abstract: Techniques to deploy a parachute are disclosed. In various embodiments, a first projectile is configured to be propelled in a first direction, causing the parachute to be deployed. A second projectile configured to be propelled in a second direction is coupled to a line tethered to the parachute in such a way that a force in a direction opposite the first direction is applied to the line of the parachute when the second projectile is propelled in the second direction.

公开(公告)号：US10669018B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US16209817

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Aldo Daniele Longhi ,  Todd Reichert ,  Cameron Robertson ,  Joseph Roop ,  Christopher Scott Saunders ,  Zachais Vawter

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C25/32

Abstract: A multicopter with boom mounted rotors is disclosed. In various embodiments, a multicopter includes multiple rotors, each mounted substantially horizontally on a distal end of a boom. The multicopter further includes a plurality of boom extensions, each boom extension being associated with a corresponding boom and each boom extension being configured to extend an associated distal end of said corresponding boom by an amount determined based at least in part on a swept area associated with a rotor mounted at or near said associated distal end. The multicopter includes a material, such as netting, secured to the aircraft and of a size sufficient to reach a far end of one or more of said boom extensions.

公开(公告)号：US10551837B1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-04

申请号：US16182463

申请日：2018-11-06

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Mark Johnson Cutler ,  Alexander David Selwa ,  Todd Reichert

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/04 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G08G5/00

Abstract: A first sensitivity level is used to interpret an input signal received from an input device in a vehicle while the vehicle is in a first region. A second sensitivity level is used to interpret the input signal received from the input device in the vehicle while the vehicle is in a second region, wherein the second sensitivity level is greater than the first sensitivity level.