公开(公告)号：US20070075185A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11603810

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165

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 includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch guide. The carriage can accelerate when portions of the carriage and/or the launch guide move relative to each other. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing the aircraft for takeoff. A brake can arrest the motion of the gripper after launch.

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：US07014141B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10194814

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

Inventor： Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

IPC: B64C13/20 ,  B64C13/00

CPC classification number: F41G3/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64F1/06 ,  Y02T50/82

Abstract: An unmanned airborne reconnaissance system, the unmanned airborne reconnaissance system including a lightweight, portable, powered aircraft and a foldable launch rail, the aircraft, in a broken down condition and the launch rail in a broken down condition fitable inside a box, the box capable of being carried by one man. The launch system includes an elongated launch rail with the carriage assembly, and a propulsion means for accelerating the carriage assembly from one end of the launch rail to the other. The carriage assembly releasably engages the aircraft so as to propel the aircraft from one end of the launch rail to the other. The propulsion may be by a cartridge that explodes and releases a gas through a cylinder, or by elastic cords. The aircraft is guided through the air either by a programmed onboard computer which controls the control surfaces of the aircraft and/or by remote control. The aircraft typically contains a camera for recording and transmitting images received from the ground below.

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：US20030066932A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-10

申请号：US10255186

申请日：2002-09-26

Inventor： Ernest A. Carroll

IPC: B64C001/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F02D2200/703

Abstract: A miniature, unmanned aircraft having interchangeable data handling modules, such as sensors for obtaining digital aerial imagery and other data, and radio transmitters and receivers for relaying data. The aircraft has a microprocessor for managing flight, remote control guidance system, and electrical supply system. The data handling modules have an aerodynamic housing and manual fasteners enabling ready installation and removal. One or more data acquiring sensors or data transferring apparatus and support equipment such as batteries and communications and power cables are contained within the module. A plurality of different modules are preferably provided. Each module, when attached in a preferred location below the wing, does not significantly alter the center of gravity of the airframe. Preferably, each module contains the supervisory microprocessor so that the microprocessor need not be part of the airframe.

Abstract translation: 具有可互换数据处理模块的微型无人飞机，例如用于获得数字航空图像和其他数据的传感器，以及用于中继数据的无线电发射机和接收机。 飞机有一个用于管理飞行，遥控引导系统和电力供应系统的微处理器。 数据处理模块具有空气动力学外壳和手动紧固件，可以实现安装和拆卸。 模块内包含一个或多个数据采集传感器或数据传输设备以及诸如电池和通信和电力电缆的支持设备。 优选地提供多个不同的模块。 当每个模块安装在机翼下方的首选位置时，不会显着改变机身的重心。 优选地，每个模块包含管理微处理器，使得微处理器不需要是机身的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20030060944A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-27

申请号：US10255187

申请日：2002-09-26

Inventor： Ernest A. Carroll

IPC: G06F017/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/2406 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  F02B75/34 ,  F02D35/0069 ,  F02D2200/0414 ,  F02D2200/703 ,  F02D2400/06 ,  F02D2400/11 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A power and communications connection arrangement for a miniature, unmanned aircraft having data handling capability. The aircraft has a microprocessor for managing flight control, a GPS receiver, a communications radio frequency transceiver, and data handling apparatus. The latter may be any of a sensor for gathering environmental data, sensing aircraft altitude or attitude, a data relay station, or any combination of these. The data handling apparatus is part of a removable module mounted to and detachable from the aircraft. The connection arrangement includes stationary power and communications terminals fixed to the module, and corresponding free power and data cables completing respective power circuits and communications links within the aircraft. In the preferred embodiment, the microprocessor, at least one sensor, and a battery pack are located in the module, and a radio transceiver, a GPS receiver, controls such as rudder and elevator, and other sensors are located in the airframe.

公开(公告)号：US5340057A

公开(公告)日：1994-08-23

申请号：US850913

申请日：1992-03-13

Applicant: Hugh Schmittle

Inventor： Hugh Schmittle

IPC: B64C3/38 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/385 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D2201/00

Abstract: The VTOL aircraft includes a free wing having wings on opposite sides of the fuselage connected to one another for joint free rotation and for differential pitch settings under pilot, computer or remote control. On vertical launch, pitch, yaw and roll control is effected by the elevators, rudder and the differential pitch settings of the wings, respectively. At launch, the elevator pitches the fuselage nose downwardly to alter the thrust vector and provide horizontal speed to the aircraft whereby the free wing freely rotates relative to the fuselage into a generally horizontal orientation to provide lift during horizontal flight. Transition from horizontal to vertical flight is achieved by the reverse process and tile aircraft may be gently recovered in or on a resilient surface such as a net.

Abstract translation: 垂直起落架飞机包括一个自由翼，在机身的相对两侧具有彼此连接的翼，用于联合自由旋转，并在飞行员，计算机或遥控器下进行差距俯仰设置。 在垂直发射时，俯仰，偏航和侧倾控制分别由电梯，方向舵和翼的差距俯仰设置来实现。 在发射时，升降机将机身鼻部向下倾斜以改变推力矢量并向飞行器提供水平速度，由此自由翼相对于机身自由旋转成大致水平的方向以在水平飞行期间提供升力。 从水平飞行到垂直飞行的过渡是通过相反的过程实现的，瓦片飞机可以在诸如网络的弹性表面中或其上轻轻地回收。

公开(公告)号：US4730793A

公开(公告)日：1988-03-15

申请号：US566163

申请日：1984-01-26

Applicant: Charles H. Thurber, Jr. ,  Frederick A. Behrens ,  John H. Hunton

Inventor： Charles H. Thurber, Jr. ,  Frederick A. Behrens ,  John H. Hunton

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F42B15/053

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64F1/10 ,  F41G7/007 ,  F41G7/22 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: A method and system for delivery ordnance to a target via a remotely piloted or programmable aircraft including a yaw-to-turn guidance system, a deployment and launching system and packaging for the aircraft are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过远程驾驶或可编程的飞行器对目标进行运送的方法和系统，包括偏航转向引导系统，用于飞机的部署和发射系统以及包装。

公开(公告)号：US1389925A

公开(公告)日：1921-09-06

申请号：US36460620

申请日：1920-03-09

Applicant: WILHELM ZUROVEC

Inventor： WILHELM ZUROVEC

IPC: B64C27/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148