公开(公告)号：US20240208650A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18451711

申请日：2023-08-17

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： André Prager ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U101/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/00

Abstract: A payload retrieval apparatus including a support structure having an upper end and a lower end; a first sloped surface secured to the support structure and a second sloped surface positioned adjacent the first sloped surface; an opening between the first and second sloped surfaces leading to a space to allow a payload retriever attached to a tether suspended from a UAV to travel into the space; an angled channel positioned beneath the first sloped surface having a tether slot to allow for passage of the tether as the payload retriever is drawn through the angled channel; and a payload holder positioned at the end of the angled channel.

公开(公告)号：US20240017825A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US17865058

申请日：2022-07-14

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Jesse Blake ,  Andre Prager ,  Evan Twyford ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C1/20 ,  B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/20 ,  B64D9/003 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/02

Abstract: A unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a fuselage body including a cavity that forms a cargo bay for transporting a payload, an upper access opening for receiving the payload into the cargo bay from a first direction, and a lower access opening for lowering the payload from the cargo bay. The UAV also includes an upper door associated with the upper access opening that is movable between a closed position in which the upper access opening is obstructed and an open position providing a path for the payload into the cargo bay. The upper door includes a winch configured to unwind or retract a tether secured to the payload.

公开(公告)号：US20230399101A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18208168

申请日：2023-06-09

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： André Prager ,  Marcus Hammond ,  Kevin Jenkins ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U2101/66

Abstract: A method includes determining, by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a position of an autoloader device for the UAV; based on the determined position of the autoloader device, causing the UAV to follow a descent trajectory in which the UAV moves from a starting position to a first nudged position in order to deploy a tethered pickup component of the UAV to a payout position on an approach side of the autoloader device; deploying the tethered pickup component of the UAV to the payout position; causing the UAV to follow a side-step trajectory in which the UAV moves laterally to a second nudged position in order to cause the tethered pickup component of the UAV to engage the autoloader device; and retracting the tethered pickup component of the UAV to pick up a payload from the autoloader device.

公开(公告)号：US20230192295A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17555099

申请日：2021-12-17

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Jesse Blake ,  Evan Twyford ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: A package coupling apparatus for securing a package to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is provided. The package coupling apparatus includes a hanger and a strap coupled to the hanger. The hanger includes a base configured to be positioned adjacent to the package and a handle extending up from the base. The handle includes a handle opening and a bridge that extends over the handle opening. The bridge is configured to be secured by a component of the UAV. The strap is configured to surround the package and secure the package to the hanger.

公开(公告)号：US12103682B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US17555099

申请日：2021-12-17

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Jesse Blake ,  Evan Twyford ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66C1/18 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66C1/18 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: A package coupling apparatus for securing a package to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is provided. The package coupling apparatus includes a hanger and a strap coupled to the hanger. The hanger includes a base configured to be positioned adjacent to the package and a handle extending up from the base. The handle includes a handle opening and a bridge that extends over the handle opening. The bridge is configured to be secured by a component of the UAV. The strap is configured to surround the package and secure the package to the hanger.

公开(公告)号：US12054256B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US17865058

申请日：2022-07-14

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Jesse Blake ,  Andre Prager ,  Evan Twyford ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: B64C1/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/20 ,  B64D9/003 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: A unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a fuselage body including a cavity that forms a cargo bay for transporting a payload, an upper access opening for receiving the payload into the cargo bay from a first direction, and a lower access opening for lowering the payload from the cargo bay. The UAV also includes an upper door associated with the upper access opening that is movable between a closed position in which the upper access opening is obstructed and an open position providing a path for the payload into the cargo bay. The upper door includes a winch configured to unwind or retract a tether secured to the payload.

公开(公告)号：US20240140626A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US17979641

申请日：2022-11-02

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Jasper Lewin ,  Evan Twyford

IPC: B64U30/10 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64U30/10 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: A UAV including a wing attached to a fuselage body, a rotatable cargo bay in the fuselage body, the cargo bay having an entrance for receiving the payload, an actuator in the fuselage body operable to rotate the cargo bay about a pivot axis into a first position where the entrance of the cargo bay is positioned above the fuselage body to allow for entry of the payload into the cargo bay, and the cargo bay extends through an opening in an upper surface of the fuselage body, rotatable into a second position where the entrance of the cargo bay is positioned within the fuselage body during transport; and rotatable into a third position where the entrance of the cargo bay is positioned below the fuselage body to allow for exiting of the payload, and the cargo bay extends through an opening in a lower surface of the fuselage body.

公开(公告)号：US20230406499A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18210634

申请日：2023-06-15

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Adam Woodworth ,  André Prager ,  Marcus Hammond ,  Kevin Jenkins ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin ,  Jonathan Lesser ,  Elizabeth Marshman

IPC: B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U2101/64

Abstract: A delivery method using curbside payload pickup by a UAV is provided. The method includes providing instructions to cause physical loading of a payload onto an autoloader device for subsequent UAV transport of the payload. A communication signal is received indicating that the autoloader device has been physically loaded with the payload. A UAV from a group of one or more UAVs is selected to pick up the payload from the autoloader device. Instructions are provided to cause the selected UAV to navigate to the autoloader device to pick up the payload and transport the payload to a delivery location.

公开(公告)号：US20230400864A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18208167

申请日：2023-06-09

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： André Prager ,  Marcus Hammond ,  Kevin Jenkins ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: G05D1/04 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60

CPC classification number: G05D1/046 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U2101/30

Abstract: A method includes determining, by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a position of an autoloader device for the UAV; based on the determined position of the autoloader device, causing the UAV to follow a descent trajectory in which the UAV moves from a starting position to a first nudged position in order to deploy a tethered pickup component of the UAV to a payout position on an approach side of the autoloader device; deploying the tethered pickup component of the UAV to the payout position; causing the UAV to follow a side-step trajectory in which the UAV moves laterally to a second nudged position in order to cause the tethered pickup component of the UAV to engage the autoloader device; and retracting the tethered pickup component of the UAV to pick up a payload from the autoloader device.

公开(公告)号：US11767114B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17558765

申请日：2021-12-22

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Andre Prager ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U101/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/00

Abstract: A payload retrieval apparatus is provided including a stand or base, wherein the base or stand has an upper end and a lower end, a first sloped surface positioned over the upper end of the stand or base, a second sloped surface positioned over the upper end of the stand or base and adjacent the first sloped surface, a tether slot positioned in a channel having a first end and a second end, the channel positioned under or near the first sloped surface, and a payload holder positioned at the second end of the channel, wherein the payload holder is adapted to secure a payload.