公开(公告)号：US07649476B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11727009

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/065 ,  B64F1/3055 ,  G08G1/017

Abstract: A method for guiding an aircraft toward a stopping position within an aircraft stand of an airport comprises using a visual docking guidance system (VDGS) associated with the aircraft stand for displaying first instructions for guiding the aircraft toward the stopping position. The first instructions are based on an initial determination of the aircraft-type and on first sensed positional information of the aircraft. Aircraft-type data that is stored in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag carried by the aircraft is then read. Using the VDGS, second instructions are displayed for guiding the aircraft toward the stopping position based on the aircraft-type data and based on second sensed positional information of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于将飞行器引导到机场的飞机架内的停止位置的方法包括使用与飞行器架相关联的视觉对接引导系统（VDGS），用于显示用于将飞行器引向停止位置的第一指令。 第一指令基于飞行器类型的初始确定和飞行器的第一感测位置信息。 然后读取存储在飞机携带的射频识别（RFID）标签中的飞机型数据。 使用VDGS，显示第二指令，用于基于飞行器型数据并且基于第二感测到的飞行器的位置信息来引导飞行器朝向停止位置。

公开(公告)号：US07603735B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11373976

申请日：2006-03-14

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002

Abstract: A method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge includes assigning an aircraft to a parking space adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. The aircraft includes a signal-transmitting module for use in automated bridge alignment operations and has a unique aircraft identifier code associated therewith. The step of assigning includes providing the unique aircraft identifier code to an automated bridge alignment system of the passenger boarding bridge. Signals transmitted between the aircraft and the passenger boarding bridge are encoded with the unique aircraft identifier code for transmission between the aircraft and the automated bridge alignment system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞机和乘客登机桥之间的无线通信的方法包括将飞行器分配给与乘客登机桥相邻的停车位。 飞机包括用于自动桥接对准操作的信号传输模块，并且具有与其相关联的独特的飞行器标识符代码。 分配步骤包括将唯一的飞机标识码提供给乘客登机桥的自动化桥接器对准系统。 在飞机和乘客登机桥之间传输的信号用唯一的飞行器标识符代码进行编码，以在飞行器和自动桥接器对准系统之间传输。

公开(公告)号：US20080098539A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11589754

申请日：2006-10-31

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: A method of aligning one end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft includes a step of parking the aircraft within a parking space that is defined adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. An imager disposed aboard the aircraft is used for scanning a target that is located proximate the parking space, the target including machine-readable information that is uniquely associated with the passenger boarding bridge. Data relating to the machine-readable information of the target is extracted from image data and used for encoding a signal for transmission to a controller of the passenger boarding bridge. The controller determines the presence of the extracted data and compares the data to a unique bridge identifier code for that passenger boarding bridge. When a match is determined, then communication with an aircraft within or proximate a parking space adjacent to that passenger boarding bridge is confirmed.

Abstract translation: 将乘客登机桥的一端与飞机的门口对准的方法包括将飞机停放在与乘客登机桥相邻定义的停车空间内的步骤。 飞机上放置的成像仪用于扫描位于停车位置附近的目标，目标包括与乘客登机桥唯一相关联的机器可读信息。 从图像数据中提取与目标的机器可读信息相关的数据，并用于对信号进行编码以传输给乘客登机桥的控制器。 控制器确定提取的数据的存在，并将数据与该乘客登机桥的唯一桥标识码代码进行比较。 当确定比赛时，确认与该乘客登机桥相邻的停车位内或其附近的飞机的通信。

公开(公告)号：US20080098537A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11589736

申请日：2006-10-31

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: A method for aligning one end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft includes sensing a location of a base plate of the doorway of the aircraft, using a sensor that is disposed proximate the one end of the passenger boarding bridge. A current location of the one end of the passenger boarding bridge is then determined relative to the sensed location of the base plate. Based upon a known relationship between the location of the doorway and the sensed location of the base plate, the one end of the passenger boarding bridge is moved from the current location toward the doorway of the aircraft. The method relies upon features of the aircraft itself and does not require additional passive or active targets on the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于将乘客登机桥的一端与飞机的门口对准的方法包括使用布置在乘客登机桥的一端附近的传感器来感测飞行器门口的基板的位置。 然后，相对于感测到的基板的位置确定乘客登机桥的一端的当前位置。 基于门口的位置和感测到的基板的位置之间的已知关系，乘客登机桥的一端从当前位置朝向飞行器的门口移动。 该方法依赖于飞机本身的特征，并且不需要在飞机上额外的被动或主动目标。

公开(公告)号：US20080060145A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11518178

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: In a method for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft, a first sensor disposed aboard the aircraft is used for sensing first information relating to a current bridge alignment operation and a second sensor disposed at a location that is remote from the aircraft is used for sensing second information relating to the current bridge alignment operation. The sensed first information and the sensed second information are received at a processor. The processor subsequently determines instruction data for moving the aircraft-engaging end of the passenger boarding bridge along a direction toward the doorway of the aircraft, based upon the sensed first information and the sensed second information.

Abstract translation: 在用于将乘客登机桥的飞机接合端与飞行器的门口对准的方法中，布置在飞行器上的第一传感器用于感测与当前桥对准操作有关的第一信息，以及设置在位置处的第二传感器 远离飞行器的信号用于感测与当前桥对准操作相关的第二信息。 感测到的第一信息和感测到的第二信息在处理器处被接收。 处理器随后基于感测到的第一信息和感测到的第二信息，确定用于使乘客登机桥的飞机接合端沿着朝向飞机门口的方向移动的指令数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070214583A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11373976

申请日：2006-03-14

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002

Abstract: A method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge includes assigning an aircraft to a parking space adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. The aircraft includes a signal-transmitting module for use in automated bridge alignment operations and has a unique aircraft identifier code associated therewith. The step of assigning includes providing the unique aircraft identifier code to an automated bridge alignment system of the passenger boarding bridge. Signals transmitted between the aircraft and the passenger boarding bridge are encoded with the unique aircraft identifier code for transmission between the aircraft and the automated bridge alignment system

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞机和乘客登机桥之间的无线通信的方法包括将飞行器分配给与乘客登机桥相邻的停车位。 飞机包括用于自动桥接对准操作的信号传输模块，并且具有与其相关联的独特的飞行器标识符代码。 分配步骤包括将唯一的飞机标识码提供给乘客登机桥的自动化桥接器对准系统。 在飞机和乘客登机桥之间传输的信号用唯一的飞行器标识码编码，用于在飞机和自动桥接对准系统之间传输

公开(公告)号：US20070119003A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-31

申请号：US11286352

申请日：2005-11-25

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: A method for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge to a doorway of an aircraft includes waiting for the aircraft to park within a parking space that is adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. A determination is made of a status of the aircraft doorway, wherein the status is indicative of a door panel being either closed or open. In dependence upon the determined status being indicative of the door panel being open, an alignment operation is performed for adjusting the aircraft engaging-end of the passenger boarding bridge into an aligned relationship relative to the aircraft doorway.

Abstract translation: 用于将乘客登机桥的飞机接合端对准到飞机的门口的方法包括等待飞机停在与乘客登机桥相邻的停车空间内。 确定飞机门口的状态，其中状态指示门板是关闭的或打开的。 根据所确定的状态指示门板打开，执行对准操作以将乘客登机桥的飞机接合端调整成相对于飞行器门口的对齐关系。

公开(公告)号：US07185382B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10758218

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D22/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/368 ,  B64F1/305

Abstract: A baggage handling unit for retrofitting an existing passenger boarding bridge having a foundation includes a walkway for coupling a terminal building access port and a rotunda of an existing passenger boarding bridge so as to support passenger movement therebetween. The walkway includes a baggage access port, and a baggage elevating element is mounted adjacent to the baggage access port of the walkway. The baggage handling unit also includes a support having a mounting end configured for engaging the foundation and a support end for supporting the rotunda of the existing passenger boarding bridge at a position that is horizontally displaced from the foundation. A mount is provided for fixedly coupling the baggage handling unit to the rotunda about a point opposite an aircraft engaging portion of the existing passenger boarding bridge, such that the baggage handling unit and the rotunda are structurally attached.

Abstract translation: 用于改造具有基座的现有乘客登机桥的行李处理单元包括用于连接终端建筑物进入口的通道和现有乘客登机桥的圆形大厅，以支持其间的乘客移动。 走道包括一个行李通行口，一个行李提升元件安装在靠近行人通道的行李通行口附近。 行李处理单元还包括支撑件，其具有构造成用于接合基座的安装端和用于将现有乘客登机桥的圆形大厅支撑在与基座水平移位的位置处的支撑端。 提供了用于将行李处理单元固定地连接到圆形大厅的安装座，其围绕与现有乘客登机桥的飞机接合部分相对的点，使得行李处理单元和圆形大厅在结构上相连。

公开(公告)号：US06954959B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-18

申请号：US10383288

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/305

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: Disclosed is a supplemental lift system for use with an aircraft passenger boarding bridge of a type that includes a tunnel section for being extended over the wing of an aircraft in a cantilever-like fashion. The supplemental lift system is for use in an event that a main elevating mechanism of the passenger boarding bridge is other than operable, such that the over the wing portion of the boarding bridge may be moved out of the way of a wing of the aircraft, permitting the same to move in a direction away from the boarding bridge. A preferred embodiment of the supplemental lift system comprises at least a jack including a first portion that is mounted to the aircraft passenger boarding bridge at a point that is distal from an outboard end thereof. The at least a jack further comprises a second portion having a first end for being telescopically received within the first portion such that a length of the jack is variable, and a second end for engaging an area of the ground that is elevationally below the aircraft passenger boarding bridge. The supplemental lift system also includes a power source in communication with the at least a jack for providing the power required for extending the length of the jack.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于与飞机乘客登机桥一起使用的辅助升降机系统，其类型包括用于以悬臂状方式在飞机的翼上延伸的隧道段。 补充升降机系统用于乘客登机桥的主升降机构不可操作的情况，使得登机桥的机翼部分可以移动离开飞机机翼的方式， 允许其沿远离登机桥的方向移动。 辅助提升系统的优选实施例包括至少一个千斤顶，其包括第一部分，该第一部分在远离其外侧端的点安装到飞机乘客登机桥。 所述至少一个千斤顶还包括第二部分，第二部分具有可伸缩地容纳在第一部分内的第一端，使得千斤顶的长度是可变的，并且第二端用于接合飞机乘客正下方的地面区域 登机桥 辅助提升系统还包括与至少一个插孔通信的电源，用于提供延长插座长度所需的电力。

公开(公告)号：US07702453B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11727010

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/31 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002

Abstract: A method for guiding an aircraft toward a stopping position within an aircraft stand of an airport includes receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that is carried by the aircraft. The RF signal comprises aircraft-type data that is retrievably stored in an integrated circuit of the RFID tag, the aircraft-type data being indicative of a type of the aircraft. A current location of the aircraft is sensed, and based on the aircraft-type data and the sensed current location of the aircraft, instructions are determined for guiding the aircraft from the current location thereof to a predetermined stopping position for the type of the aircraft. Using a visual docking guidance system (VDGS) associated with the aircraft stand, the instructions are displayed in human-intelligible form for being viewed by a user aboard the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于引导飞行器朝向机场的飞机架内的停止位置的方法包括从飞行器承载的射频识别（RFID）标签接收射频（RF）信号。 RF信号包括可检索地存储在RFID标签的集成电路中的飞行器型数据，飞行器型数据表示飞机的类型。 感测飞机的当前位置，并且基于飞行器型数据和感测到的飞行器的当前位置，确定用于将飞行器从当前位置引导到用于飞机类型的预定停止位置的指令。 使用与飞机架相关联的视觉对接引导系统（VDGS），指令以人为理解的形式显示，以供飞机上的用户观看。