公开(公告)号：US07128294B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US10760150

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

Inventor： Cory Roeseler ,  Andreas H. von Flotow

IPC: B64C3/56

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06

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 operates with a wedge action. A launch carriage carrying an unmanned aircraft is positioned on first and second launch members. At least one of the launch members moves relative to the other from a first position to a second position, causing the launch carriage to move from a first launch carriage position to a second launch carriage position. As the launch carriage moves, it accelerates the aircraft and releases the aircraft for takeoff.

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，飞行器可以从用楔形动作操作的装置发射。 携带无人机的发射架位于第一和第二发射构件上。 发射构件中的至少一个相对于另一个从第一位置移动到第二位置，使得发射托架从第一发射托架位置移动到第二发射托架位置。 随着发射架移动，它加速飞机并释放飞机起飞。

公开(公告)号：US20050230535A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10823434

申请日：2004-04-13

Applicant: Robert Ruszkowski

Inventor： Robert Ruszkowski

IPC: B63G8/28 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B63G13/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C35/00 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F41F3/07 ,  F42B15/20

CPC classification number: B64C1/062 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B63G13/00 ,  B64C35/00 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  F41F3/07 ,  F42B15/20

Abstract: A sea-launched and recovered unmanned aircraft is disclosed. The aircraft is jet-powered and has features and systems to maintain watertight integrity such that it may be released from a submerged submarine or dropped into a body of water by a ship or an aircraft. The aircraft is buoyant and remains at or near the water surface before its rockets are ignited. The rockets propel the air vehicle out of the sea and accelerate it to flying speed at which time a jet engine is started and the rockets are jettisoned. The air vehicle performs its mission independently or in conjunction with other ones of the air vehicles. The air vehicle then returns to an assigned splashdown point at sea via, for example, an engine-off “whip-stall” maneuver. A submarine or ship may retrieve the air vehicle and readies it for another mission.

Abstract translation: 披露了一架海上发射和回收的无人机。 飞机是喷气式动力的，并具有保持水密完整性的特征和系统，使得其可以从潜水艇释放或由船或飞机落入水体。 这架飞机是浮力的，并且在其火箭点火之前保持在水面或附近。 火箭将空中车辆推出大海，并将其加速到飞行速度，此时喷气发动机起动，火箭被放弃。 机动车辆独立地或与其他机动车辆一起执行任务。 然后，空中飞行器通过例如发动机关闭“鞭炮”操纵返回到海上指定的飞溅点。 潜艇或船只可以检索空中飞行器并准备进行另一个飞行任务。

公开(公告)号：US20050178892A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US10756024

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: J. Box ,  Jules Kish

Inventor： J. Box ,  Jules Kish

IPC: B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64D35/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D35/02

Abstract: A transmission system that is used in conjunction with a microturbine engine for propelling an aircraft body, such as a propeller-based fixed-wing aircraft or a rotor-based vertical lift aircraft, or for a wide variety of other applications. The output shaft of the microturbine engine preferably operates at a rotational speed in a range between 72,000 RPM and 150,000 RPM with an output power between 150 HP and 5 HP (and most preferably operates in an extended range between 50,000 RPM and 200,000 RPM with an output power between 200 HP and 5 HP). The two reduction stages provide a reduction ratio preferably having a value of at least 19, and most preferably greater than 24. The 1 transmission system is of small-size preferably having a maximum diameter less than twelve inches. The two stages of the transmission system may comprise any one (or parts of) of a number of configurations, including an in-line lay shaft configuration, an in-line star-star configuration an offset star-spur configuration, an offset compound idler configuration, an inline traction-internal gear configuration, and an inline traction planetary gear configuration. Preferably, the input stage of the transmission system is self-equilibrating such that first shaft can be supported without bearings and is operably coupled to the output shaft of the microturbine engine by an outside diameter piloted spline coupling mechanism. For vertical lift applications, a single traction stage along with a bevel gear assembly or other shaft transmission mechanism can be used to provide the necessary RPM reduction.

Abstract translation: 与微型涡轮发动机结合使用的用于推进飞机机体（例如基于螺旋桨的固定翼飞行器或基于转子的垂直升降飞机）或用于各种其它应用的传动系统。 微型涡轮发动机的输出轴优选地在72,000RPM和150,000RPM之间的转速下工作，输出功率在150HP和5HP之间（最优选地在50,000RPM和200,000RPM之间的扩展范围内工作，并且输出 功率在200 HP和5 HP之间）。 两个还原阶段提供优选具有至少19的值，最优选大于24的减小率。1传输系统的尺寸最小，最好具有小于12英寸的最大直径。 传动系统的两个阶段可以包括许多构造的任何一个（或多个部分），包括一个在线的卧式结构，一个星形星形配置，一个偏移星形齿轮配置，一个偏移复合惰轮 配置，内联牵引内齿轮配置和在线牵引行星齿轮配置。 优选地，传动系统的输入级是自平衡的，使得第一轴可以被支撑而没有轴承，并且通过外径引导的花键联接机构可操作地联接到微型涡轮发动机的输出轴。 对于垂直升降应用，可以使用单个牵引台以及锥齿轮组件或其他轴传动机构来提供必要的RPM减小。

公开(公告)号：US20050151014A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10759541

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian McGeer

Inventor： Brian McGeer

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

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。

公开(公告)号：US20040232282A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10758940

申请日：2004-01-16

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis

IPC: B64C037/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B63B27/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured by a recovery line in flight, a process that can be aided by a line capture device having a retainer with two portions spaced apart by a distance great enough to receive the recovery line, e.g., to capture the recovery line with increased security. The line capture device can be operatively mounted on a lifting surface of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和恢复无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以由飞行中的恢复线捕获，该过程可以由具有保持器的线捕获装置辅助，该保持器具有两个间隔开足够大的距离以接收恢复线，例如捕获 恢复线增加了安全性。 线捕获装置可以可操作地安装在飞行器的提升表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20040031880A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10275211

申请日：2003-08-04

Inventor： Reiner Stemme ,  Konrad Kauffmann

IPC: B64D027/00

CPC classification number: B64D27/023 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsion system for aircraft, especially for high-flying and long-distance flying unmanned aircraft, to the aircraft itself and to a method for controlling aircraft. Said propulsion system has a first jet turbine engine and a second jet turbine engine (22, 24). The invention also provides that the first jet turbine engine is a turbine engine (22) and the second jet turbine engine is an airscrew turbine engine (24). Said airscrew turbine engine (24) remains non-operational at least during the process for starting the aircraft (10).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于飞机的飞机推进系统，特别是用于高空飞行和长距离飞行无人飞行器的飞机本身以及用于控制飞行器的方法。 所述推进系统具有第一喷气涡轮发动机和第二喷气涡轮发动机（22,24）。 本发明还提供了第一喷气涡轮发动机是涡轮发动机（22），第二喷气涡轮发动机是涡旋式涡轮发动机（24）。 至少在起动飞行器（10）的过程中，所述螺旋桨涡轮发动机（24）保持不可操作。

公开(公告)号：US20030127559A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-10

申请号：US10084749

申请日：2002-02-26

Inventor： Eric Ronald Walmsley

IPC: B64C029/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/0066 ,  B64C39/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127

Abstract: A circular VTOL aircraft with a central vertically mounted jet or rocket engine 7, (or engines) having below vertical thrust vents 14 at cardinal points, together with a jet rocket engine 20 (or engines) horizontally mounted on turntable pod 16 which is steerable through 360 degrees and centrally situated below the vertical engine (s). Alternatively the horizontal engine can be replaced by central thrust vent 36 delivering thrust from the vertical engine to vectored thrust nozzle 37 attached to the turntable. Thrust from the four vertical thrust vents is controlled by valves 21 giving VTOL thrust control as well as pitch and bank control. The horizontal engine provides acceleration and retro-thrust for horizontal flight and directional control through 360 degrees. The passenger cabin is situated in the main body of the aircraft. Fuel tanks are installed around the central engines. The flight-deck is situated at the top-centre of the craft above the engines, which are detachable for maintenance.

Abstract translation: 一个圆形垂直起降飞机，其中心垂直安装的喷气式或火箭发动机7（或发动机）在主要点处具有低于垂直推力通风口14，以及水平安装在转盘舱16上的喷气式火箭发动机20（或发动机），该喷射式火箭发动机20可引导通过 360度并位于垂直发动机的下方。 或者，水平发动机可以由中心推力孔36代替，其将来自垂直发动机的推力传递到附接到转盘的向量推力喷嘴37。 来自四个垂直推力通风口的推力由阀门21控制，提供垂直起动器推力控制以及俯仰和组合控制。 水平发动机提供加速度和逆向推力，用于水平飞行和360度方向控制。 客舱位于飞机的主体。 燃油箱安装在中央发动机周围。 飞行甲板位于发动机上方的工艺的顶部中心，可拆卸以进行维护。

公开(公告)号：US06409122B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09761076

申请日：2001-01-17

Applicant: Leland M. Nicolai

Inventor： Leland M. Nicolai

IPC: B64C3500

CPC classification number: B64C35/005 ,  B60V1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/187

Abstract: An anti-submarine warfare system includes an unmanned “sea-sitting” aircraft housing submarine detecting equipment, the aircraft including a body portion having a catamaran configuration adapted for stably supporting the body portion when sitting in water, the body portion including a fuselage and laterally disposed sponsons connected to the fuselage via platforms, and submarine detecting equipment housed within the fuselage and adapted to be electronically linked to sonobuoys disposed in adjacent water locations.

Abstract translation: 一种反潜战系统包括一个无人“海坐”飞机舱潜艇检测设备，该飞机包括一个主体部分，该主体部分具有适于在坐在水中时稳定地支撑主体部分的双体船结构，该主体部分包括机身和横向 通过平台连接到机身的安装支架，以及容纳在机身内的潜艇检测设备，并且适于与设置在相邻水位的声波电子电子连接。

公开(公告)号：US4032088A

公开(公告)日：1977-06-28

申请号：US675004

申请日：1976-04-08

Applicant: John Jerome McAvoy

Inventor： John Jerome McAvoy

IPC: B60V3/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/56

CPC classification number: B60V3/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D2201/00

Abstract: An air bag landing system for an aircraft. The landing system has an air bag assembly which is stored in the fuselage of the aircraft during cruise and which extends for landing. The assembly consists of a rigid arm with either two or three folding portions and an inflatable bag attached to the underside of the arm. The inflatable bag cushions the impact of the aircraft at landing. Actuators are provided to extend and retract the assembly.

Abstract translation: 飞机的气囊着陆系统。 着陆系统具有气囊组件，其在巡航期间存储在飞行器的机身中并且延伸以着陆。 该组件包括具有两个或三个折叠部分的刚性臂和附接到臂的下侧的可充气袋。 充气袋缓冲飞机在着陆时的冲击。 提供致动器以延伸和缩回组件。

公开(公告)号：US09694906B1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US15132107

申请日：2016-04-18

Applicant: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Shereef Aly Sadek

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C5/06

CPC classification number: B64C29/00 ,  B64C5/06 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C29/0075 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/187

Abstract: The vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle includes a pair of selectively rotatable ducted fans and a selectively rotatable thrust vectoring nozzle providing vertical takeoff and landing for an unmanned aerial vehicle or a similar type of aircraft. A pair of fixed forward-swept wings are mounted on a rear portion of a fuselage, and a pair of canards are mounted on a top end of a forward portion of the fuselage. The pair of ducted fans are respectively mounted on free ends of the pair of canards, and are selectively rotatable about an axis parallel to a pitch axis of the fuselage. An engine is mounted in the rear portion of the fuselage, and a thrust vectoring nozzle is mounted on the rear portion of the fuselage for directing thrust exhaust from the engine. The thrust vectoring nozzle is selectively rotatable about an axis parallel to the pitch axis.