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公开(公告)号：US20160214698A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-28
申请号：US15086918
申请日：2016-03-31
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
Abstract: A method for balloon launching may include loading a pre-packaged balloon and payload into a shell structure. The pre-packaged balloon may be pulled out of its packaging in a vertical direction, for instance using a gantry crane. The gantry crane may be configured to inflate the balloon from the top of the envelope. The balloon may be inflated while substantially within the shell structure, which may provide protection from wind gusts. A vehicle, such as a heavy forklift, may provide mobility and support for the balloon and shell. Once the balloon is inflated, the vehicle may move the balloon/shell combination at a rate and direction substantially matching the current wind direction/speed. Furthermore, after reaching a zero-velocity condition relative to the wind, the vehicle may assist and/or initiate the opening of the shell. A tether connecting the balloon to the shell structure may be disconnected, allowing the balloon to launch.
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公开(公告)号：US09334037B1
公开(公告)日：2016-05-10
申请号：US14972364
申请日：2015-12-17
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
Abstract: A system for use with a balloon having a balloon envelope is provided. The system includes a tendon assembly for mounting tendons to the balloon envelope. This tendon assembly includes a plate structure having a fill port attached to an apex of the balloon envelope and a plurality of tendons arranged over the plate structure. The fill port is configured to allow lift gas to pass into balloon envelope. Each tendon of the plurality of tendons has a first portion, a second portion, and a middle portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion of a given tendon is arranged to engage a first section of the plate structure. The second portion is arranged to engage a second section of the plate structure opposite of the first section. The middle portion is arranged to wrap around the fill port of the plate.
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公开(公告)号：US09180955B2
公开(公告)日：2015-11-10
申请号：US14177575
申请日：2014-02-11
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner , Keegan Gartner
Abstract: A lift assembly for use during inflation of a balloon envelope is provided. The lift assembly includes a plate structure that has a set of cavities. Each cavity includes one or more openings passing through the plate. One or more pistons are coupled to the plate through at least one of the openings of each cavity in the set of cavities. Each piston has a hollow tube portion projecting lengthwise from the at least one opening, a flange attached to the hollow tube portion and a grabber portion in communication with the flange. The grabber portion includes a plurality of bearings for grabbing a stud attached to an apex of the balloon envelope. A handle portion is coupled to the plate. The handle is arranged to lift the balloon envelope when the bearings have grabbed a given stud.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于气球外壳充气期间使用的电梯组件。 提升组件包括具有一组空腔的板结构。 每个空腔包括穿过板的一个或多个开口。 一个或多个活塞通过该组空腔中的每个空腔的至少一个开口联接到板。 每个活塞具有从所述至少一个开口纵向突出的中空管部分，附接到所述中空管部分的凸缘和与所述凸缘连通的抓取部分。 抓取部分包括用于抓住附接到气囊外壳的顶点的螺柱的多个轴承。 手柄部分联接到板上。 手柄被布置成当轴承抓住给定的螺柱时抬起气囊外壳。
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公开(公告)号：US09168994B2
公开(公告)日：2015-10-27
申请号：US14144501
申请日：2013-12-30
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner , Kyle Brookes
IPC: B64B1/46
Abstract: An apparatus including a balloon envelope, a cutting blade secured to a blade block; a cutter guide rail secured above the balloon envelope, and an arm rotatable about a pivot point having an end secured to the blade block, wherein the end of the arm extends past the blade block, wherein the arm is releasably secured by a release member, and wherein release of the arm from the release member allows for a rotation of the arm, wherein the rotation of the end of the arm is guided by the cutter guide rail such that the cutting blade maintains contact with and cuts the balloon envelope during the rotation of the arm.
Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括气囊外壳，固定在叶片块上的切割刀片; 固定在所述气囊外壳上方的切割器导轨，以及能够围绕具有固定到所述叶片块的端部的枢轴点旋转的臂，其中所述臂的端部延伸穿过所述叶片块，其中所述臂可释放地由释放构件固定， 并且其中所述臂从所述释放构件的释放允许所述臂的旋转，其中所述臂的端部的旋转由所述切割器导轨引导，使得所述切割刀片在旋转期间保持与所述球囊封套的接触和切割 的手臂。
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公开(公告)号：US20150225091A1
公开(公告)日：2015-08-13
申请号：US14179710
申请日：2014-02-13
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
IPC: B64F1/04
Abstract: A method for balloon launching may include loading a pre-packaged balloon and payload into a shell structure. The pre-packaged balloon may be pulled out of its packaging in a vertical direction, for instance using a gantry crane. The gantry crane may be configured to inflate the balloon from the top of the envelope. The balloon may be inflated while substantially within the shell structure, which may provide protection from wind gusts. A vehicle, such as a heavy forklift, may provide mobility and support for the balloon and shell. Once the balloon is inflated, the vehicle may move the balloon/shell combination at a rate and direction substantially matching the current wind direction/speed. Furthermore, after reaching a zero-velocity condition relative to the wind, the vehicle may assist and/or initiate the opening of the shell. A tether connecting the balloon to the shell structure may be disconnected, allowing the balloon to launch.
Abstract translation: 用于气球发射的方法可以包括将预先包装的气囊和有效载荷装载到壳结构中。 预包装的气囊可以在垂直方向从其包装中拉出，例如使用龙门式起重机。 龙门式起重机可以被配置成从信封的顶部使气囊膨胀。 气囊可以在基本上在壳结构内充气，这可以提供防风阵风的保护。 诸如重型叉车的车辆可以为气球和壳提供移动性和支撑。 一旦气囊膨胀，车辆可以以基本上与当前风向/速度相匹配的速率和方向移动气囊/壳组合。 此外，在相对于风达到零速度状态之后，车辆可以辅助和/或启动壳体的打开。 将气球连接到壳结构的系绳可能会断开，从而允许气球发射。
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公开(公告)号：US09010691B1
公开(公告)日：2015-04-21
申请号：US14071713
申请日：2013-11-05
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner , Phillip Clarin
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a parachute deployment system. The system may include a deployment spring arranged on a launch platform with a parachute that is foldable and positionable on an opposite side of the deployment spring from the launch platform. The system may also include a bridle line attached to the parachute, and a lanyard line having a first end and a second end. The first end of the lanyard line may be attached to the deployment spring, and the second end of the lanyard line may be attached to the launch platform. The system may also include a trigger system configured to initiate deployment of the parachute. Upon deployment, the deployment spring may be configured to launch the parachute and the bridle line substantially perpendicular to the launch platform. After deployment, the deployment spring and the lanyard line may be configured to hang from the launch platform.
Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种降落伞部署系统。 该系统可以包括布置在发射平台上的展开弹簧，其具有可降落伞，该降落伞可在展开弹簧的与发射平台相对的一侧上可折叠和定位。 该系统还可以包括连接到降落伞上的连线，以及具有第一端和第二端的挂绳。 绳索的第一端可以附接到展开弹簧，并且挂绳的第二端可以附接到发射平台。 该系统还可以包括被配置为启动降落伞部署的触发系统。 在部署时，部署弹簧可以被配置成发射基本上垂直于发射平台的降落伞和蹬绳。 部署后，部署弹簧和挂绳可能被配置为从发射平台挂起。
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公开(公告)号：US08941777B1
公开(公告)日：2015-01-27
申请号：US13664508
申请日：2012-10-31
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Ratner
CPC classification number: G03B17/563 , F16M13/04 , F16M2200/04 , G03B37/04
Abstract: A system for capturing images while a user is traversing a geographic area is disclosed. The system may include a frame configured to extend across a first shoulder and a second shoulder of the user and along at least a portion of a back side and a front side of the user. The system may also include a camera coupled to the frame on the back side or the front side of the user. The camera may be configured to capture at least one image of the geographic area. Additionally, the system may include a stabilizing device coupled to the frame on the other of the back side or the front side of the user. The stabilizing device may be configured to counterbalance an amount of weight supported by the frame on the opposed side of the user such that the frame is balanced across the shoulders of the user.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用户在穿越地理区域时捕获图像的系统。 该系统可以包括被配置为延伸穿过使用者的第一肩部和第二肩部并沿着使用者的后侧和前侧的至少一部分的框架。 系统还可以包括耦合到用户背面或前侧上的框架的照相机。 相机可以被配置为捕获至少一个地理区域的图像。 另外，系统可以包括在用户的背侧或前侧的另一个上联接到框架的稳定装置。 稳定装置可以被配置为平衡由用户的相对侧上的框架支撑的重量，使得框架跨越用户的肩部平衡。
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