公开(公告)号：US07603734B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11442994

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: Michael Robert Connelly ,  Neil Hutton

Inventor： Michael Robert Connelly ,  Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/305

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: A system for preventing a rack fault condition of a passenger boarding bridge includes a plurality of electromagnetic sensors that are disposed for sensing separately a rotational movement of each one of a first and a second electromechanical screw jack, one electromechanical screw jack located adjacent to each lateral sidewall surface of the passenger boarding bridge. The system also includes a control circuit in communication with the plurality of electromagnetic sensors. The control circuit receives signals from the sensors, which signals are indicative of the sensed rotational movement of each one of the first and second electromechanical screw jacks. A value is determined relating to a rotational synchronization of the first and second electromechanical screw jacks. When the determined value is outside a predetermined range of threshold values, a control signal is provided for affecting the rotational movement of at least one of the first and second electromechanical screw jacks.

Abstract translation: 用于防止乘客登机桥的机架故障状态的系统包括多个电磁传感器，其被设置用于分别检测第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶中的每一个的旋转运动，一个邻近每个横向位置的机电螺旋千斤顶 乘客登机桥的侧壁表面。 该系统还包括与多个电磁传感器通信的控制电路。 控制电路接收来自传感器的信号，哪些信号表示感测到的第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶中的每一个的旋转运动。 确定与第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶的旋转同步有关的值。 当所确定的值在阈值的预定范围之外时，提供控制信号以影响第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶中的至少一个的旋转运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080229525A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11727010

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D15/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002

Abstract: A method for guiding an aircraft toward a stopping position within an aircraft stand of an airport includes receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that is carried by the aircraft. The RF signal comprises aircraft-type data that is retrievably stored in an integrated circuit of the RFID tag, the aircraft-type data being indicative of a type of the aircraft. A current location of the aircraft is sensed, and based on the aircraft-type data and the sensed current location of the aircraft, instructions are determined for guiding the aircraft from the current location thereof to a predetermined stopping position for the type of the aircraft. Using a visual docking guidance system (VDGS) associated with the aircraft stand, the instructions are displayed in human-intelligible form for being viewed by a user aboard the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于引导飞行器朝向机场的飞机架内的停止位置的方法包括从飞行器承载的射频识别（RFID）标签接收射频（RF）信号。 RF信号包括可检索地存储在RFID标签的集成电路中的飞行器型数据，飞行器型数据表示飞机的类型。 感测飞机的当前位置，并且基于飞行器型数据和感测到的飞行器的当前位置，确定用于将飞行器从当前位置引导到用于飞机类型的预定停止位置的指令。 使用与飞机架相关联的视觉对接引导系统（VDGS），指令以人为理解的形式显示，以供飞机上的用户观看。

公开(公告)号：US20080157947A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US12000700

申请日：2007-12-17

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055 ,  G08G5/065

Abstract: A system for guiding an aircraft to a stopping position adjacent to a passenger boarding bridge includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for being disposed at a location that is remote from the aircraft, and that is known relative to the stopping position. The RFID tag has a tag antenna and an integrated circuit for encoding data relating to the RFID tag. The system also includes an antenna for being disposed aboard the aircraft, for emitting radio frequency waves and for receiving from the RFID tag a wireless data communication signal including the encoded data. A processor disposed aboard the aircraft and in communication with the antenna identifies the encoded data within the wireless data communication signal, and determines spatial information relating to a location of the RFID tag relative to the antenna. The processor is also for determining instruction data for guiding the aircraft to the stopping position based on the determined spatial information and the known location of the RFID tag relative to the stopping position.

Abstract translation: 用于将飞行器引导到与乘客登机桥相邻的停止位置的系统包括用于设置在远离飞行器的位置并且相对于停止位置已知的射频识别（RFID）标签。 RFID标签具有标签天线和用于编码与RFID标签有关的数据的集成电路。 该系统还包括用于飞行器上的天线，用于发射射频波，并且用于从RFID标签接收包括编码数据的无线数据通信信号。 设置在飞行器上并与天线通信的处理器识别无线数据通信信号内的编码数据，并且确定与RFID标签相对于天线的位置有关的空间信息。 处理器还用于基于所确定的空间信息和RFID标签相对于停止位置的已知位置来确定用于将飞行器引导到停止位置的指令数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070214585A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11378306

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Roland Fischer

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Roland Fischer

IPC: E01D19/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/002 ,  B64F1/3055

Abstract: A system is provided for aligning a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a first doorway of an aircraft and for aligning a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a second doorway of the aircraft includes. The system includes a sensor for sensing an orientation of a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in an aligned condition with a first doorway of the aircraft, and for sensing an orientation of a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in other than an aligned condition with the second doorway of the aircraft. The sensor is in communication with a controller. The controller is for receiving a signal from the sensor, and for determining the orientation of the first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section and the orientation of the second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section in dependence upon the signal. Based upon the determined orientation information, as well as stored information relating to a location of the second doorway relative to the first doorway, the controller determines a movement for moving the second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section into an aligned condition with the second doorway of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于将第一乘客登机桥隧道段与飞行器的第一门口对准，并且用于使第二乘客登机桥隧道段与飞行器的第二门口对准。 该系统包括传感器，用于在与第一乘客登机桥隧道段处于与飞行器的第一门口处于对准状态时感测第一乘客登机桥隧道段的定向，并且用于在第二乘客登机桥隧道段处于其他状态时感测第二乘客登机桥隧道段的定向 而不是与飞机的第二个门口对齐的情况。 传感器与控制器通讯。 控制器用于从传感器接收信号，并根据信号确定第一乘客登机桥隧道段的方向和第二乘客登机桥隧道段的方位。 基于确定的方向信息以及与第二门口相对于第一门口的位置相关的存储信息，控制器确定用于将第二乘客登机桥隧道段移动到与第二门道的第二门口对齐的状态的移动 飞机。

公开(公告)号：US20070028404A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11580994

申请日：2006-10-16

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Rami Ibrahim ,  Mathew Connelly

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Rami Ibrahim ,  Mathew Connelly

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: Vertical alignment of a movable bridge with a doorway of an aircraft is achieved by moving a sensor disposed on the movable bridge in a generally downward direction so as to sense a position of an upper surface of the aircraft. The upper surface of the aircraft has a known elevational relationship relative to the doorway of the aircraft, which is used along with the sensed position to align an aircraft engaging portion of the movable bridge with the doorway. The method accommodates different heights of a same model of aircraft resulting from differences in the aircraft loads and is easily implemented using either contact or non-contact sensors.

公开(公告)号：US20060288503A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11157938

申请日：2005-06-22

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: A system for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge to a doorway along a lateral surface of an aircraft includes an imager disposed at a location that is remote from the aircraft for capturing an image of a portion of the lateral surface of the aircraft and for providing image data relating to the captured image. A receiver is located aboard the aircraft for receiving a signal including the image data relating to the captured image. In addition, a display device also is located aboard the aircraft and in communication with the receiver, the display device for receiving the image data from the receiver and for displaying to a user aboard the aircraft the image data in a human intelligible form. A user interface located aboard the aircraft is provided for receiving from the user an input signal including an indication of a location of the doorway relative to the displayed image data, and for providing data relating to the input signal. A processor is also provided for determining a location of the doorway in dependence upon the data relating to the input signal and the image data, and for providing a control signal relating to the determined location of the doorway.

Abstract translation: 用于将乘客登机桥的飞机接合端对准沿着飞行器的侧表面的门口的系统包括设置在远离飞机的位置的成像器，用于捕获飞行器侧面的一部分的图像 飞机，并提供与拍摄图像有关的图像数据。 接收机位于飞机上用于接收包括与捕获图像有关的图像数据的信号。 此外，显示装置也位于飞机上并与接收器通信，该显示装置用于从接收器接收图像数据，并且向飞行器上的用户显示以人可理解的形式的图像数据。 设置在飞行器上的用户界面用于从用户接收包括相对于所显示的图像数据的门口的位置的指示的输入信号，并且用于提供与输入信号有关的数据。 还提供处理器，用于根据与输入信号和图像数据相关的数据确定门口的位置，并提供与确定的门口位置相关的控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060288502A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11157934

申请日：2005-06-22

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: A system for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge to a doorway along a lateral surface of an aircraft includes a receiver that is located aboard the aircraft for receiving a signal, including image data for being displayed to a user aboard the aircraft. The system further includes a display device located aboard the aircraft and in communication with the receiver, the display device for receiving the image data from the receiver and for displaying the image data in a human intelligible form to the user aboard the aircraft. A user interface is also located aboard the aircraft for receiving an input signal from the user, which is indicative of one of a go command and a no-go command for automatically aligning the passenger boarding bridge, and for providing data relating to the input signal. Additionally, a transmitter is located aboard the aircraft and in communication with the user interface, the transmitter for receiving the data relating to the input signal and for transmitting a second signal including the data relating to the input signal. During use, the image data relates to features along a lateral surface of the aircraft, the lateral surface including the doorway to which the passenger boarding bridge is to be aligned.

Abstract translation: 用于将乘客登机桥的飞机接合端对准沿着飞行器的侧表面的门口的系统包括：位于飞机上的用于接收信号的接收器，包括用于向飞机上的用户显示的图像数据 。 该系统还包括位于飞行器上并与接收器通信的显示装置，显示装置用于从接收器接收图像数据，并以人类可理解的形式将图像数据显示给飞行器上的用户。 用户界面也位于飞行器上，用于接收来自用户的输入信号，其指示用于自动对准乘客登机桥的去命令和禁止命令之一，并且用于提供与输入信号有关的数据 。 此外，发射机位于飞机上并与用户接口通信，发射机用于接收与输入信号有关的数据，并用于发射包括与输入信号有关的数据的第二信号。 在使用期间，图像数据涉及沿着飞行器的侧表面的特征，侧表面包括乘客登机桥对准的入口。

公开(公告)号：US07093314B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10820013

申请日：2004-04-08

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Rami Ibrahim

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Rami Ibrahim

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/065 ,  B64F1/3055 ,  G08G5/0013

Abstract: A system for aligning one end of a passenger loading bridge to an aircraft having a doorway is provided. A transmitter is disposed within a space of a side-wall of an aircraft, the side-wall including an inner wall defining an interior surface of the side-wall and an outer wall defining an exterior surface of the side-wall, the inner wall and the outer wall disposed in a spaced-apart arrangement one relative to the other, so as to define the space therebetween. The transmitter is for providing an electromagnetic signal including a homing signal for use during an operation for aligning the one end of the passenger loading bridge to the doorway of the aircraft. A receiver is disposed about a point having a known location relative to the one end of the passenger loading bridge, for receiving the electromagnetic signal transmitted from the transmitter, and for providing an electrical output signal relating to the electromagnetic signal. A bridge controller is provided in electrical communication with the receiver, for receiving the electrical output signal and for providing a control signal relating thereto. A drive mechanism is provided in communication with the bridge controller, for receiving the control signal therefrom, and for driving the one end of the passenger loading bridge in a direction toward the doorway of the aircraft. A kit and method for retrofitting an aircraft is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将乘客装载桥的一端与具有门口的飞机对准的系统。 发射器设置在飞行器的侧壁的空间内，侧壁包括限定侧壁内表面的内壁和限定侧壁外表面的外壁，内壁 并且所述外壁相对于另一个布置成间隔开的布置，以限定它们之间的空间。 发射器用于提供包括归位信号的电磁信号，以在用于将乘客负载桥的一端对准飞行器的门口的操作期间使用。 接收器围绕具有相对于乘客负载桥的一端的已知位置的点设置，用于接收从发射机发送的电磁信号，并且用于提供与电磁信号相关的电输出信号。 提供与接收器电通信的桥接控制器，用于接收电输出信号并提供与其相关的控制信号。 提供与桥式控制器通信的驱动机构，用于从其接收控制信号，并且在朝向飞机门口的方向上驱动乘客负载桥的一端。 还公开了一种用于改装飞机的套件和方法。

公开(公告)号：US06931687B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10354003

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Christopher Nowak

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Christopher Nowak

IPC: B64F1/305

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: Apparatus for moving passengers between an airport terminal building and a doorway of an aircraft located rearward of a wing of the aircraft which includes a passageway member pivotally anchored to one of the terminal building and a passenger loading bridge for servicing a front doorway of a same aircraft. The apparatus includes a telescopic passageway member that is pivotally mounted to the passageway member via a flexible connection. In use, the apparatus is cantilevered over the wing of an aircraft with the flexible connection substantially above a highest point along an upper surface of the aircraft wing. The flexible connection allows a cabin carried at an outboard end of the telescopic passageway member to mate to the rear doorway of the aircraft, providing an open passageway between the rear doorway and the terminal building through which passengers deplane. Positioning the flexible connection above the high point of the wing approximately minimizes the inclination of each passageway member floor surface.

Abstract translation: 用于在机场航站楼和位于飞机机翼后方的飞机的门口之间移动乘客的装置，其包括枢转地锚定到终端建筑物中的一个的通道构件和用于维修同一飞行器的前门道的乘客装载桥 。 该装置包括伸缩通道构件，该构件通过柔性连接件可枢转地安装到通道构件。 在使用中，该装置悬挂在飞行器的机翼上，其柔性连接件基本上在沿飞机机翼的上表面的最高点上方。 柔性连接允许在伸缩通道构件的外侧端部承载的舱室与飞行器的后门口相配合，从而在后门道和乘客坠落之间的终端建筑物之间提供开放的通道。 将柔性连接件定位在机翼的高点上方大致最小化每个通道构件地面的倾斜度。

公开(公告)号：US06907635B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10394242

申请日：2003-03-24

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Rami Ibrahim

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Rami Ibrahim

IPC: B64F1/305 ,  E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for automatically aligning an end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft. A beacon is transmitted from a predetermined location aboard the aircraft, such as within a window proximate a doorway of the aircraft. The beacon is sensed and from the sensed beacon a direction for moving of the end of the passenger boarding bridge is determined. The passenger boarding bridge is then moved according to the determined direction. The process is iterated until the docking of the bridge to the aircraft is completed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动对准乘客登机桥的一端与飞机门口的系统和方法。 飞机上的预定位置（例如在靠近飞机门口的窗口内）发射信标。 感测信标，并且从感测到的信标确定乘客登机桥的末端的移动方向。 然后乘客登机桥根据确定的方向移动。 该过程重复，直到桥梁对飞机的对接完成。