公开(公告)号：US20160272310A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14560606

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  JESSE R. CHEATHAM, III ,  HON WAH CHIN ,  WILLIAM DAVID DUNCAN ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  MURIEL Y. ISHIKAWA ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  TONY S. PAN ,  ROBERT C. PETROSKI ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  DAVID B. TUCKERMAN ,  THOMAS ALLAN WEAVER ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64C13/02 ,  B64C27/54

CPC classification number: B64C27/08 ,  B64C13/02 ,  B64C27/37 ,  B64C27/54 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D45/00

Abstract: A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission.

公开(公告)号：US20160159472A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14639369

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  JESSE R. CHEATHAM, III ,  HON WAH CHIN ,  WILLIAM DAVID DUNCAN ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  MURIEL Y. ISHIKAWA ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  TONY S. PAN ,  ROBERT C. PETROSKI ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  DAVID B. TUCKERMAN ,  THOMAS ALLAN WEAVER ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/37 ,  B64D45/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/08 ,  B64C13/02 ,  B64C27/37 ,  B64C27/54 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D45/00

Abstract: A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可重新配置的无人机系统。 还公开了一种用于配置可重新配置的无人驾驶飞行器的系统和方法，以及用于在空域中操作和管理可重新配置的无人飞行器的系统和方法。 该飞机是有选择地可重构的，以修改飞行特性。 飞机包括一组转子。 相对于基座的至少一个转子的位置可以通过转子相对于起重臂的平移，悬臂相对于基座的枢转以及起重臂相对于基座的平移的至少一个来改变。 使得可以通过至少一个转子相对于基座的位置的配置来修改飞行特性。 一种在任务上配置具有一组转子的承载有效载荷的飞行器的方法包括以下步骤：确定所述载荷的属性至少包括质量属性，确定所述有效载荷将与飞行器耦合的方式，确定 转子组中的每个转子至少部分地考虑有效载荷的属性，并将该组转子定位在飞行器的构型中以执行任务。

公开(公告)号：US20130241212A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13889658

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  GEOFFREY F. DEANE ,  AARON FYKE ,  WILLIAM GROSS ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  EDWARD K.Y. JUNG ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  NATHAN P. MYHRVOLD ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: H02K7/18

CPC classification number: H02J3/28 ,  F03G1/00 ,  H02J15/00 ,  H02K7/003 ,  H02K7/1008 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  H02K7/1892 ,  H02K33/02 ,  H02P9/10

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus for storing energy transmitted by a power transmission line includes an elastically deformable component and an actuator-generator. The actuator-generator is coupled to the elastically deformable component such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. The actuator-generator is further coupled to the elastically deformable component such that mechanical actuation of the actuator-generator via a release of tension in the elastically deformable component causes a generation of electrical energy by the actuator-generator.

公开(公告)号：US20130241210A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13889676

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  GEOFFREY F. DEANE ,  AARON FYKE ,  WILLIAM GROSS ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  EDWARD K.Y. JUNG ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  NATHAN P. MYHRVOLD ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: H02K7/18 ,  H02P9/10

CPC classification number: H02J3/28 ,  F03G1/00 ,  H02J15/00 ,  H02K7/003 ,  H02K7/1008 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  H02K7/1892 ,  H02K33/02 ,  H02P9/10

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus for storing energy transmitted by a power transmission line includes an elastically deformable component and an actuator-generator. The actuator-generator is coupled to the elastically deformable component such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. The actuator-generator is further coupled to the elastically deformable component such that mechanical actuation of the actuator-generator via a release of tension in the elastically deformable component causes a generation of electrical energy by the actuator-generator.

公开(公告)号：US20130200633A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13663766

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K CHAN ,  GEOFFREY F DEANE ,  AARON FYKE ,  WILLIAM GROSS ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  EDWARD K.Y. JUNG ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  NATHAN P. MYHRVOLD ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: H02J3/01 ,  F02B63/04

CPC classification number: H02J3/01 ,  F02B63/04 ,  Y02E40/40

Abstract: An apparatus for removing harmonic noise from a power transmission line transmitting electricity at a primary frequency includes a filter and a controller coupled to the sensor and to an actuator-generator. The filter separates electricity at a harmonic of a primary frequency from the electrical signal transmitted by the power transmission line. The controller is configured to modulate consumption of electricity from the power transmission line. The consumption is controlled by electrical actuation of the actuator-generator, such that the electrical actuation of the actuator-generator causes consumption of electricity from the power transmission line at a harmonic of the primary frequency. The actuator-generator is coupled to an elastically deformable component, such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component.

Abstract translation: 一种从主频率传输电力的电力传输线路去除谐波噪声的装置包括滤波器和耦合到传感器和致动器 - 发生器的控制器。 滤波器将主频率的谐波与由输电线路发送的电信号分离。 控制器被配置为调制来自输电线路的电力消耗。 消耗由致动器 - 发电机的电致动来控制，致使致动器 - 发电机的电致动器以主频率的谐波使来自输电线路的电力消耗。 致动器 - 发生器耦合到可弹性变形的部件，使得致动器发生器的电致动在可弹性变形的部件中产生张力。

公开(公告)号：US20130200632A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13663701

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  GEOFFREY F. DEANE ,  AARON FYKE ,  WILLIAM GROSS ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  EDWARD K.Y. JUNG ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  NATHAN P. MYHRVOLD ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: F02B63/04 ,  H02P9/04

CPC classification number: H02J3/28 ,  F03G1/00 ,  H02J15/00 ,  H02K7/003 ,  H02K7/1008 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  H02K7/1892 ,  H02K33/02 ,  H02P9/10

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus for storing energy transmitted by a power transmission line includes an elastically deformable component and an actuator-generator. The actuator-generator is coupled to the elastically deformable component such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. The actuator-generator is further coupled to the elastically deformable component such that mechanical actuation of the actuator-generator via a release of tension in the elastically deformable component causes a generation of electrical energy by the actuator-generator.

Abstract translation: 用于存储由输电线路传输的能量的能量存储装置包括可弹性变形的部件和致动器 - 发电机。 致动器 - 发生器耦合到可弹性变形的部件，使得致动器发生器的电致动在可弹性变形的部件中产生张力。 致动器 - 发生器还被耦合到可弹性变形的部件，使得通过释放可弹性变形部件中的张力来致动器 - 发生器的机械致动由致动器 - 发生器产生电能。