公开(公告)号：US20170327214A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15433697

申请日：2017-02-15

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64C27/32 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170158319A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434735

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Caleb Andrew Woodruff ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C27/32

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US09656765B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US15144119

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Reiss

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a helicopter-mediated system and method for launching and retrieving an aircraft capable of long-distance efficient cruising flight from a small space without the use of a long runway.

公开(公告)号：US09593941B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14831509

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Shaju John

IPC: G01B11/14 ,  F01D11/14 ,  F01D21/00

CPC classification number: G01B11/14 ,  F01D11/14 ,  F01D21/003 ,  F05D2270/804

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clearance detection system and method using frequency identification. Generally, the clearance detection system of the present disclosure uses a fiber optic sensor to determine a distance between a target traversing through a target area and a wall of a housing or casing within which the target is rotating. In various embodiments, the clearance detection system does so by projecting a light field including multiple alternating and diverging illuminated and non-illuminated regions into the target area, collecting light reflected off of the target as the target traverses through the light field, generating an oscillatory signal based on the collected reflected light, identifying the dominant frequency of the signal, and using the dominant frequency to determine the distance.

Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供了使用频率识别的间隙检测系统和方法。 通常，本公开的间隙检测系统使用光纤传感器来确定穿过目标区域的目标和目标正在旋转的壳体或壳体的壁之间的距离。 在各种实施例中，间隙检测系统通过将包括多个交替和发散的照明和非照明区域的光场投射到目标区域中，从而当目标穿过光场时收集从目标物体反射的光，产生振荡 基于收集的反射光的信号，识别信号的主要频率，并使用主频确定距离。

公开(公告)号：US20150368860A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14716514

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: D07B1/12 ,  D07B1/18 ,  D07B9/00

CPC classification number: D07B1/12 ,  D07B1/14 ,  D07B1/18 ,  D07B9/00 ,  F16G11/025 ,  F16G11/04 ,  F16G11/042 ,  F16G11/05 ,  Y10T29/5367

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a hollow-braided rope having a new and improved rope termination formed therein and a new and improved rope termination system for forming the rope termination. Generally, the rope termination of the present disclosure is formed using a double-braided portion of hollow-braided rope in conjunction with a set of mechanical components of the rope termination forming system. The use of both the double-braided portion of the hollow-braided rope and the set of mechanical components causes any applied tensile forces to be distributed between the double-braided portion and the mechanical components. The distribution of part of any applied tensile forces away from the mechanical components and to the double-braided portion of the hollow-braided rope itself enables the mechanical components to be relatively small and lightweight and reduces the size and weight of the rope termination without compromising strength.

Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供了一种中空编织绳索，其具有形成在其中的新的和改进的绳索终端，以及用于形成绳索终端的新的和改进的绳索终止系统。 通常，本公开的绳索终止件是使用中空编织绳索的双编织部分与绳索终端形成系统的一组机械部件结合而形成的。 使用中空编织绳索的双编织部分和一组机械部件，导致任何施加的拉力分布在双编织部分和机械部件之间。 任何施加的拉伸力的一部分远离机械部件和中空编织绳索的双编织部分的分布使得机械部件能够相对较小且重量轻，并且在不损害的情况下减小绳索终端的尺寸和重量 强度。

公开(公告)号：US12291359B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-06

申请号：US18408030

申请日：2024-01-09

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U70/20 ,  B64U80/82 ,  B64U70/30

Abstract: An aircraft launch apparatus including a bottom attachment assembly configured to receive a fixed wing aircraft, the bottom attachment assembly including a saddle movable between an open position and a locked position, the saddle including one or more front engagers and one or more rear engagers configured to engage the fixed-wing aircraft, the one or more front engagers are each configured to engage a top and a bottom of a respective wing of the fixed-wing aircraft; a plurality of landing legs connected to the bottom attachment assembly; and a top attachment assembly connected to the bottom attachment assembly and configured to receive a flexible member.

公开(公告)号：US20240182170A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18408030

申请日：2024-01-09

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64U70/20 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U80/00

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64F1/029 ,  B64F1/0295 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64U70/20 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U80/00

Abstract: A rotorcraft-assisted system for launching and retrieving a fixed-wing aircraft into and from free flight. The launch and retrieval system is usable with a rotorcraft to launch a fixed-wing aircraft into free, wing-borne flight and to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from free, wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US11667398B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US16737429

申请日：2020-01-08

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/50 ,  B64U30/10 ,  B64U50/19

CPC classification number: B64F1/0295 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U10/50 ,  B64U30/10 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: The present disclosure presents various embodiments of a system for retrieving a fixed-wing aircraft from free flight using a flexible capture member. The system includes a GPS reference sensor and a communication link to guide the fixed-wing aircraft to intercept the flexible capture member.

公开(公告)号：US11524797B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-13

申请号：US17238689

申请日：2021-04-23

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of an aircraft retrieval system including winch-equipped retrieval assembly that is removably attachable to a rotorcraft to facilitate retrieval of a fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US11299264B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US16906339

申请日：2020-06-19

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64C25/10

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.