UNMANNED INFLATABLE AIRCRAFT
    42.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170217562A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15013644

    申请日:2016-02-02

    Applicant: James Schalla

    Inventor: James Schalla

    Abstract: In one embodiment, an unmanned aircraft comprises a housing, an inflatable fuselage, three motors, and three propellers. The housing may comprise an enclosure configured to house one or more electrical components. The inflatable fuselage may comprise a first, a second and a third spindle each extending from the housing. The first motor may be coupled to a first propeller and mounted to the first spindle. The second motor may be coupled to a second propeller and mounted to the second spindle. The third motor may be coupled to a third propeller and mounted to the third spindle.

    BUOYANT AERIAL VEHICLE
    43.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170137104A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-18

    申请号:US15322008

    申请日:2016-06-15

    Applicant: Kohei NAKAMURA

    Inventor: Kohei NAKAMURA

    Abstract: Provided is a buoyant aerial vehicle which can secure high safety by reducing the risk of crashing, and which can facilitate control of movement by suppressing the influence of wind and exhibit high mobility capability. The buoyant aerial vehicle is configured by including: a buoyant vehicle body in which gas having a specific gravity smaller than air is hermetically filled; a vertical propulsion propeller which provides vertical propulsive force to the buoyant vehicle body; and a horizontal propulsion propeller which provides horizontal propulsive force to the buoyant vehicle body, and is configured such that the buoyant vehicle body has horizontal wind passages formed in at least two directions, and has outer peripheral edges each formed into an acute angle in side view.

    HYBRID VTOL VEHICLE
    44.
    发明申请
    HYBRID VTOL VEHICLE 有权
    混合动力车

    公开(公告)号:US20160137281A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US14898708

    申请日:2014-06-26

    Applicant: Plimp, Inc.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有被配置成提供静压浮力的封套的混合式垂直起落车,其附接到所述封套的机身,并且具有从其相对侧延伸的至少一对翼片,以产生通过运动的动力升降;以及每个机翼上的推力产生装置, 围绕围绕纵向轴线的侧壁的轴线旋转,以提供垂直起飞或着陆能力。 理想情况下,信封提供负静液压升力,以提高低速和地面的稳定性。

    HYBRID LIGHTER-THAN-AIR VEHICLE
    45.
    发明申请
    HYBRID LIGHTER-THAN-AIR VEHICLE 有权
    混合式轻型车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20160023748A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14341184

    申请日:2014-07-25

    Abstract: The present invention is a variable geometry lighter-than-air (LTA) aircraft that is adapted to morph its shape from a symmetric cross-section buoyant craft to an asymmetric lifting body and even to a symmetric zero lift configuration. The basic structure is a semi rigid airship with movable longerons. Movement of the longerons adjusts the camber of the upper and/or lower surfaces to achieve varying shapes of the lifting-body. This transformation changes both the lift and drag characteristics of the craft to alter the flight characteristics. The transformation may be accomplished while the craft is airborne and does not require any ground support equipment.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种可变几何型轻型空中(LTA)飞机,其适于将其形状从对称横截面浮力工艺变形到非对称提升体,甚至变形成对称零升力构造。 基本结构是具有可移动隆起的半刚性飞艇。 仰角的运动调节上表面和/或下表面的弯度,以实现提升体的变化形状。 这种转变改变了飞行器的升力和阻力特性,以改变飞行特性。 转换可以在飞行器机载时完成,并且不需要任何地面支撑设备。

    PLASMA-LIFT APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    47.
    发明申请
    PLASMA-LIFT APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME 审中-公开
    等离子体提升装置及其制造和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150353180A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14264022

    申请日:2014-04-28

    Abstract: Lighter than air apparatuses include at least one ballast container having an electrically insulated and fire resistant, an envelop containing a gas and a plasma generating and heating assembly, where the containers provide lift by generating a plasma within the envelop. In certain embodiments, the envelop includes an expandable portion.

    Abstract translation: 比空气装置更轻,包括至少一个具有电绝缘和防火的压载容器,包含气体的包络和等离子体产生和加热组件,其中容器通过在封套内产生等离子体来提供升力。 在某些实施例中,包络包括可扩张部分。

    Aerial Vehicle and Method of Flight
    49.
    发明申请
    Aerial Vehicle and Method of Flight 审中-公开
    飞行器和飞行方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130062457A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-14

    申请号:US13636583

    申请日:2011-03-22

    Abstract: An aerial vehicle is described which comprises: a first compartment for holding a lighter than air gas; a second compartment for holding atmospheric air and having an inlet and an outlet; a solar panel for converting sunlight into electricity; a compressor for pumping atmospheric air through the inlet into the second compartment; control means for controlling the pitch and yaw of the vehicle; and a controller for controlling the buoyancy of the vehicle via the compressor and the outlet such that the vehicle is either lighter than the surrounding air and rising or heavier than the surrounding air and falling, and for controlling the control means such that the rising and falling motion includes a horizontal component. In another embodiment the solar panel is replaced by an engine and a fuel tank for storing fuel for the engine is also provided.The aerial vehicle can remain airborne for extended periods by using buoyancy propulsion.In the embodiments including a solar panel, a system including a light transmission station may be provided to supply energy to the solar panel from the light transmission station rather than relying on the incident sunlight alone.A method of flight using buoyancy propulsion is also described.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种飞行器,其包括:用于保持比空气气体轻的第一隔室; 用于容纳大气并具有入口和出口的第二隔室; 用于将阳光转化为电的太阳能电池板; 用于将大气通过所述入口泵送到所述第二隔室中的压缩机; 用于控制车辆的俯仰和偏航的控制装置; 以及用于经由压缩机和出口控制车辆的浮力的控制器,使得车辆比周围空气要轻,并且比周围空气上升或者重,并且下降,并且用于控制控制装置使得上升和下降 运动包括水平分量。 在另一个实施例中,太阳能电池板被发动机代替,并且还提供了用于储存用于发动机的燃料的燃料箱。 航空器可以通过使用浮力推进长时间保持空中。 在包括太阳能电池板的实施例中,可以提供包括光传输站的系统,以从光传输站向太阳能电池板提供能量,而不是仅依赖于入射的太阳光。 还描述了使用浮力推进的飞行方法。

    AERIAL PAYLOAD DEPLOYMENT METHOD
    50.
    发明申请
    AERIAL PAYLOAD DEPLOYMENT METHOD 审中-公开
    AERIAL PAYLOAD DOPLOYMENT方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100185346A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12690840

    申请日:2010-01-20

    Abstract: The present invention provides a method, comprising: providing an aerial platform having an outer shell; disposing a gas containment system within the outer shell; attaching the aerial platform to an object using a tether system; and inflating the aerial platform and lifting a payload; wherein the aerial platform is configured such that it may be completely collapsed when deployed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种方法,包括:提供具有外壳的空中平台; 在外壳内设置气体收容系统; 使用系绳系统将空中平台连接到物体上; 并对空中平台充气并提升有效载荷; 其中所述空中平台被构造成使得其在展开时可能完全折叠。

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