公开(公告)号：US11753135B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US16763602

申请日：2017-11-13

Applicant: TOTAL SA ,  FLYING WHALES

Inventor： François Hervé Kuhlmann

IPC: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: The method for transporting a payload to a target location, comprises the following steps of providing a hybrid airship comprises a buoyancy enclosure, a gondola carried by the buoyancy enclosure and a payload carrier, and at least one propeller; flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload to a target location, flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprising generating a lift force with the at least one propeller. Flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprises tilting the longitudinal axis of the buoyancy enclosure to a positive pitch to generate an aerodynamic lift force when the hybrid airship carrying the payload moves longitudinally.

公开(公告)号：US11731789B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US16763624

申请日：2017-11-13

Applicant: TOTAL SA ,  FLYING WHALES

Inventor： Hervé Kuhlmann

IPC: B64F5/40 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D37/04

CPC classification number: B64F5/40 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D37/04 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: The present invention concerns hybrid airship comprising at least one buoyancy enclosure containing a gas lighter than air, a gondola attached below the buoyancy enclosure, the gondola extending along a longitudinal axis, at least one propeller configured to propel the hybrid airship, the at least one propeller being attached to the buoyancy enclosure, at least one generator, configured to provide power to the propeller, the generator being connected to the gondola. The hybrid airship comprises an arm protruding from the gondola and connecting the generator to the gondola.

公开(公告)号：US20180134414A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15869334

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: ABBAS ALIKOUHI

Inventor： ABBAS ALIKOUHI

IPC: B64G1/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/70 ,  F41B11/68 ,  F41B11/70

CPC classification number: B64G1/005 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64G1/409 ,  F41A1/00 ,  F41A1/10 ,  F41A21/36 ,  F41A23/00 ,  F41A23/02 ,  F41B11/64 ,  F41B11/68 ,  F41B11/70 ,  F41C9/08 ,  F41F3/06 ,  F42B15/00 ,  F42B15/10

Abstract: Disclosed is a high altitude space launcher system for transferring payloads from surface to orbit at a significantly lower cost than conventional rockets. It comprises a aerostat lifted one stage light gas gun operating in stratosphere that shoots rocket assisted projectiles containing payload at near orbital velocities to a low angle trajectory. Alternatively, to launch acceleration sensitive payloads such as astronauts the light gas gun is replaced with a muzzle loaded conventional gun that shoots a single stage rocket at a much lower velocity. The system is mostly static structure, attached to a tether-elevator that moors it to land or a ship and provided it with electricity and lifts the projectiles to the gun.

公开(公告)号：US20180134357A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15572041

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: SRI INTERNATIONAL

Inventor： MICHAEL VESTEL ,  STAN PLESKUNAS ,  JOHN WATERSTON

IPC: B63H9/06 ,  B63G8/18 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B64C31/06

CPC classification number: B63H9/0685 ,  B63B1/28 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2035/009 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/18 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C2031/065

Abstract: A wind-powered unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) system can include a kite subsystem configured to be powered by wind energy, a control pod coupled with the kite sub-system and configured to control the kite sub-system, a payload platform configured to provide a mechanical structure on which at least one module may be mounted, a submersible UUV, and a coupling device configured to physically couple between the kite sub-system and the submersible UUV.

公开(公告)号：US20180118320A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15342821

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventor： John P. Morehead

IPC: B64B1/58 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/58 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B29L2031/307 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  G09F21/06

Abstract: An airship hull is disclosed. The airship hull comprises a gas-tight shape fabricated from a membrane. The airship hull comprises one or more fibers applied to an outer surface of the gas-tight shape in a continuous manner such that a particular one of the one or more fibers wraps around a circumference of the gas-tight shape multiple times, wherein the applied one or more fibers are affixed to the outer surface of the gas-tight shape.

公开(公告)号：US20180079479A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15824748

申请日：2017-11-28

Applicant: EGAN AIRSHIPS, INC.

Inventor： James C. Egan ,  Joel D. Egan

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/60

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/104

Abstract: A hybrid VTOL vehicle having an envelope configured to provide hydrostatic buoyancy, a fuselage attached to the envelope and having at least one pair of wings extending from opposing sides thereof to produce dynamic lift through movement, and a thrust generation device on each wing and configured to rotate with each wing about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the envelope to provide vertical takeoff or landing capabilities. Ideally, the envelope provides negative hydrostatic lift to enhance low-speed and on-the-ground stability. A vehicle comprising a first lift device capable of providing hydrostatic lift; a second lift device capable of providing dynamic lift through movement; and a system structured to generate thrust coupled to the second lift device, the second lift device and the thrust generation system capable of rotating together about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle at angles at least in the range of 90 degrees to and including 180 degrees.

公开(公告)号：US09856007B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14898708

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Egan Airships, Inc.

Inventor： James C. Egan ,  Joel D. Egan

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/60

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/104

Abstract: A hybrid VTOL vehicle having an envelope configured to provide hydrostatic buoyancy, a fuselage attached to the envelope and having at least one pair of wings extending from opposing sides thereof to produce dynamic lift through movement, and a thrust generation device on each wing and configured to rotate with each wing about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the envelope to provide vertical takeoff or landing capabilities. Ideally, the envelope provides negative hydrostatic lift to enhance low-speed and on-the-ground stability.

公开(公告)号：US09415852B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14233293

申请日：2012-07-19

Applicant: Philippe Tixier

Inventor： Philippe Tixier

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/66

CPC classification number: B64B1/005 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An air vehicle such as an airship is provided, having a rounded top portion, and the bottom portion of which has a substantially planar shape, including a region having a smaller inclination, which is referred to as a bottom surface, and the surface area of which is larger than that of an intermediate region having a greater inclination, referred to as an intermediate surface. The general shape produces, due to relative wind, a resulting overall downward force near the ground. The vehicle also includes a device for anchoring same to the ground, the anchoring device being stationary or controllable from the vehicle, located at the front portion of the vehicle, and projecting downward, in particular a ram including a portion which can be expanded by applying a bar against a translatably movable shoulder. Also included is a landing method implementing such a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了诸如飞艇的空中飞行器，其具有圆顶部，并且其底部具有基本上平面形状，包括具有较小倾斜度的区域，其被称为底面，并且其表面积 其大于具有较大倾斜度的中间区域，称为中间表面。 由于相对风，总体形状产生了靠近地面的总体向下的力。 车辆还包括用于将其固定到地面上的装置，锚定装置从位于车辆前部的车辆静止或可控制，并且向下突出，特别是包括可以通过施加膨胀的部分的冲头 一个反对可移动的肩膀的酒吧。 还包括实施这种车辆的着陆方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150210407A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14297370

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Inventor： KRISTEN S. GRIFFIN ,  JON CARPENTER ,  GREGORY J. LEE ,  AMY LO ,  RONALD POLIDAN ,  DANIEL SOKOL ,  BARNABY WAINFAN ,  WARREN JAMES ,  DENNIS POULOS

IPC: B64G1/62 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/20

CPC classification number: B64G1/62 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  B64G1/007 ,  B64G1/242 ,  B64G2001/1064 ,  B64G2001/224 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: An aerial vehicle including a collapsible and inflatable vehicle body capable of being filled with a lighter than air gas so as to make the vehicle semi-buoyant or 100% buoyant at a predetermined altitude in an atmosphere above a solar system body. The vehicle body has a shape suitable to provide aerodynamic lift. The vehicle may include a propulsion device coupled to and extending from the vehicle body, where the device provides power to aerodynamically lift the vehicle above the 100% buoyant altitude to a higher altitude where the vehicle can maintain that altitude through the aerodynamic lift and vehicle buoyancy. The vehicle is configured to be deployed/inflated from a collapsed and stowed configuration to a deployed/inflated configuration in an orbit above the atmosphere of the solar system body, and is configured to enter the atmosphere in the inflated configuration and descend without propulsion.

Abstract translation: 一种飞行器，其包括可折叠且可充气的车身，其能够充满比空气更轻的车辆，以使得车辆在太阳系体上方的气氛中在预定高度上半浮力或100％浮力。 车体具有适于提供气动升力的形状。 车辆可以包括联接到车身并从车身延伸的推进装置，其中该装置提供动力以将车辆空气动力地提升到高于100％浮力高度的高度，其中车辆可以通过空气动力升力和车辆浮力保持高度 。 车辆被构造成从塌陷和收起的构造展开/充气到位于太阳系体内的空气上方的轨道上的展开/膨胀构造，并且被构造成以膨胀构型进入大气并且不推动下降。

公开(公告)号：US20150076279A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14485685

申请日：2014-09-13

Applicant: William Edmund Nelson

Inventor： William Edmund Nelson

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D31/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: An air vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a propulsion assembly. The vehicle body has the shape of a wing airfoil so that the vehicle body generates lift when air flows over the vehicle body. The vehicle body has a body longitudinal axis, and includes a first hull and a second hull that are secured together side-by-side, the hulls having longitudinal axes that are substantially parallel to the body longitudinal axis. Each hull defines a separate fluid chamber that is filled with a fluid that is at least partially buoyant. The propulsion assembly is secured to the vehicle body. The propulsion assembly generates thrust and includes a port front engine, a port rear engine, a starboard front engine, and a starboard rear engine, wherein at least two of the engines have independently controlled thrust vectors.

Abstract translation: 一种机动车辆包括车体和推进组件。 车身具有翼型件的形状，使得当空气流过车体时车身产生升力。 车体具有主体纵向轴线，并且包括并排固定在一起的第一船体和第二船体，所述船体具有基本上平行于主体纵向轴线的纵向轴线。 每个船体限定了一个单独的流体室，其中填充有至少部分浮力的流体。 推进组件固定在车体上。 推进组件产生推力并且包括端口前置发动机，端口后部发动机，右舷前置发动机和右舷后部发动机，其中至少两个发动机具有独立控制的推力矢量。