Vibration isolation devices and associated systems and methods
    191.
    发明授权
    Vibration isolation devices and associated systems and methods 有权
    振动隔离装置及相关系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08091833B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-10

    申请号:US12390301

    申请日:2009-02-20

    CPC classification number: B64C39/024 B64C2201/028 B64C2201/127 B64C2201/165

    Abstract: Vibration isolation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, an unmanned aircraft can include a fuselage having a first fuselage section and a second fuselage section adjacent to and at least approximately longitudinally aligned with the first fuselage section. The aircraft can also include at least one vibration isolation device coupling the first fuselage section to the second fuselage section. The vibration isolation device is translationally stiffer along a longitudinal axis than it is along a lateral and a vertical axis, and rotationally stiffer about a pitch and a yaw axis than it is about a roll axis.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了隔振装置及相关系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,例如,无人飞行器可以包括具有第一机身部分的机身和与第一机身部分相邻并且至少大致纵向对齐的第二机身部分。 飞机还可以包括将第一机身部分连接到第二机身部分的至少一个隔振装置。 振动隔离装置沿着纵向轴线比沿着横向轴线和垂直轴线平移地更硬,并且围绕俯仰轴线和偏转轴线相对于绕轴线旋转更硬。

    Hydrogen powered aircraft
    193.
    发明授权
    Hydrogen powered aircraft 有权
    氢动力飞机

    公开(公告)号:US08011616B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-06

    申请号:US11973092

    申请日:2007-10-05

    Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机,在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率,同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条,以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存,而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气,并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。 本发明的飞行器包括支撑结构,该支撑结构包括多个支撑件,其中支撑件形成固定在机翼上的四面体。

    Systems and methods for capturing and controlling post-recovery motion of unmanned aircraft
    195.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for capturing and controlling post-recovery motion of unmanned aircraft 有权
    捕获和控制无人机后恢复运动的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07806366B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-05

    申请号:US11775600

    申请日:2007-07-10

    Inventor: Clifford Jackson

    Abstract: Systems and methods for capturing and controlling post-recovery motion of an unmanned aircraft are disclosed herein. An aircraft system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, for example, can include a line capture assembly carried by an unmanned aircraft having a fuselage and a lifting surface. The line capture assembly can include a flexible support line having a first portion attached to an attachment point on the fuselage and a second portion extending from the attachment point spanwise along the lifting surface of the aircraft. The line capture assembly can also include an engagement device coupled to the second portion of the support line. The engagement device is releasably secured to the lifting surface.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于捕获和控制无人飞行器的恢复后运动的系统和方法。 例如,根据本发明的一个实施例的飞行器系统可以包括由具有机身和提升表面的无人飞行器承载的线捕获组件。 线捕获组件可以包括柔性支撑线,其具有附接到机身上的附接点的第一部分和从飞行器的提升表面沿着方向从附接点延伸的第二部分。 线捕获组件还可以包括联接到支撑线的第二部分的接合装置。 接合装置可释放地固定到提升表面。

    Dual-Use Modular Propulsion surveillance Vehicle with Detachable Unmanned Airborne Vehicles
    196.
    发明申请
    Dual-Use Modular Propulsion surveillance Vehicle with Detachable Unmanned Airborne Vehicles 审中-公开
    具有可拆卸无人机载体的双重使用模块化推进监控车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20090294573A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-03

    申请号:US12301491

    申请日:2007-05-23

    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for reconnaissance using autonomous unmanned airborne vehicles (UAV). The system comprises a mothership, which is generally a fixed wing fuel tank capable of providing a suitable surface for flight (lift) and one or more elements for attachment of individual UAVs. The system further comprises one or more UAVs that are detachably connected to the mothership, and which are independently controllable for reconnaissance and tracking. The system and its individual parts are reusable and independently controllable, permitting low cost reconnaissance over wide areas of geography.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种使用自主无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)进行侦察的系统。 该系统包括母舰,其通常是能够为飞行(提升)提供合适的表面的固定翼燃料箱和用于附接各个无人机的一个或多个元件。 该系统还包括一个或多个UAV,其可拆卸地连接到母舰,并且可独立控制以用于侦察和跟踪。 该系统及其各个部件是可重复使用的并且可独立控制,允许在广泛的地理区域进行低成本侦察。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING AND CONTROLLING POST-RECOVERY MOTION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
    197.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING AND CONTROLLING POST-RECOVERY MOTION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 有权
    用于恢复和控制未经规定的飞机的恢复后运动的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090189016A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-30

    申请号:US12020131

    申请日:2008-01-25

    CPC classification number: B64F1/02 B64C2201/028 B64C2201/182

    Abstract: Systems and methods for recovering unmanned aircraft and controlling post-recovery motion of the aircraft are disclosed herein. An aircraft recovery system for recovering an unmanned aircraft in flight in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, for example, can include an inflatable aircraft recovery system having an inflatable portion with a generally vertical orientation. The inflatable portion can also include a landing pocket extending at least partially therethrough. The landing pocket is sized to receive at least a portion of a fuselage of the aircraft. The aircraft recovery system can also include a guidance system at least proximate to the landing pocket and positioned to guide the aircraft toward the landing pocket.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于恢复无人飞机并控制飞行器的恢复后运动的系统和方法。 例如,根据本公开的一个实施例,用于在飞行中恢复无人飞行器的飞行器恢复系统可以包括具有大致垂直取向的可充气部分的可充气飞行器回收系统。 可充气部分还可以包括至少部分地延伸穿过其中的着陆口袋。 登陆口袋的大小可以接收飞机的机身的至少一部分。 飞机恢复系统还可以包括至少靠近着陆口袋并定位成引导飞行器朝着着陆口袋的引导系统。

    AIRCRAFT WING
    198.
    发明申请
    AIRCRAFT WING 审中-公开
    飞机票

    公开(公告)号:US20090008507A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-08

    申请号:US12058482

    申请日:2008-03-28

    Applicant: Jerome Pearson

    Inventor: Jerome Pearson

    CPC classification number: B64C39/024 B64C2201/028 B64C2201/042 B64C2201/102

    Abstract: A powered aircraft wing is described including a flexible solid sheet having energy cells integrated with the sheet.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种动力飞行器机翼,其包括具有与该片材一体化的能量单元的柔性固体片。

    Hydrogen powered aircraft
    200.
    发明申请
    Hydrogen powered aircraft 有权
    氢动力飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20080203219A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-28

    申请号:US11973092

    申请日:2007-10-05

    Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机,在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率,同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条,以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存,而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气,并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。 本发明的飞行器包括支撑结构,该支撑结构包括多个支撑件,其中支撑件形成固定在机翼上的四面体。

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