Hybrid Axial/Cross-Flow Fan Multi-Rotor Aerial Vehicle
    53.
    发明申请
    Hybrid Axial/Cross-Flow Fan Multi-Rotor Aerial Vehicle 有权
    混合轴向/横流风扇多转子飞行器

    公开(公告)号:US20160009387A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-14

    申请号:US14689443

    申请日:2015-04-17

    Abstract: A hybrid axial/cross-flow fan aerial vehicle includes both axial and cross-flow fan propulsion for efficient hover and forward flight performance. The axial fans provide primarily vertical thrust, while the cross-flow fan provides horizontal, as well as vertical, thrust. The vehicle takes off vertically, is capable of hover, and can fly forward by vectoring the thrust of the cross-flow fan system. This approach provides large internal cargo capacity and high forward flight speeds.

    Abstract translation: 混合轴向/横流风扇航空器包括轴向和横流风扇推进,用于高效悬停和前进飞行性能。 轴流风扇主要提供垂直推力,而横流风扇提供水平和垂直推力。 车辆垂直起飞,可以悬停,并且可以通过向量来推动横流风扇系统的推力飞行。 这种方法提供了大的内部货物能力和高的前进飞行速度。

    Thrust Plane Orientation Device
    55.
    发明申请
    Thrust Plane Orientation Device 审中-公开
    推力平面定向装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150251749A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-10

    申请号:US14641294

    申请日:2015-03-06

    CPC classification number: B64C3/385 B64C29/0033 B64C39/024 B64C2201/028

    Abstract: The Primary Plane Orientation Device may be orientated such that the lifting surface, and or propulsion group of the aerial vehicle rotates about an axis through the Primary Plane. The Primary Plane, then, may be orientated at any chosen angular offset from the vehicle axis such that the lifting surfaces can produce thrust at said angle to the vehicle axis. The orientation of the Primary plane may then smoothly transform to other desired angles such that the aerial vehicle remains unstalled during conversion between VTOL-rotary and fixed wing flight. The lifting surface, and/or propulsion groups may then be fixed in any orientation to the axis of the vehicle to produce fixed wing lift, or propulsion in line with the fuselage or at various offsets from the fuselage.

    Abstract translation: 主平面定向装置可以被定向成使得飞行器的提升表面和/或推进组围绕通过主平面的轴线旋转。 然后,主平面可以定位在与车辆轴线的任何选定的角度偏移处,使得提升表面可以以与车辆轴线成所述角度产生推力。 然后,主平面的方向可以平滑地转换到其它期望的角度,使得空中飞行器在垂直旋转和固定翼飞行之间的转换期间保持未安装。 提升表面和/或推进组然后可以以任何方向固定到车辆的轴线,以产生固定翼升降机,或与机身一致的推进或与机身的各种偏移。

    AIR VEHICLE
    57.
    发明申请
    AIR VEHICLE 审中-公开
    空中车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20120267472A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-25

    申请号:US13376446

    申请日:2010-06-02

    CPC classification number: B64C39/024 B64C2201/028 B64C2201/127

    Abstract: A sensor/emitter arrangement (M1-M3) is integrated into the fuselage (120) structure of a specially designed air vehicle (100), in which the air vehicle is configured for optimizing operation of the sensor/emitter arrangement (M1-M3) with respect to at least azimuthal lines of sight radiating along a azimuthal reference plane of the air vehicle (100). The azimuthal reference plane intersects the air vehicle fuselage (120). In at least some embodiments, the fuselage (120) is formed with a plurality of oblate cross-sections that facilitate maximizing the room available for a sensor/emitter array (172, 174, 176) that is elongated along an elongate axis that may be aligned with the azimuthal reference plane. In at least some embodiments one or more such elongate axes may be inclines to the longitudinal (roll) axis and the pitch axis of the air vehicle (100). In at least some embodiments, the air vehicle may have a blunt aft end incorporating an elongate aft-facing sensor/emitter array (172, 174, 176).

    Abstract translation: 传感器/发射器装置(M1-M3)集成在专门设计的空中飞行器(100)的机身(120)结构中,其中,空中飞行器配置成优化传感器/发射器装置(M1-M3)的操作, 相对于沿着所述空中交通工具(100)的方位角参考平面辐射的至少方位视线。 方位角参考平面与机动车辆机身(120)相交。 在至少一些实施例中,机身(120)形成有多个扁平横截面,其有助于最大化可用于沿着细长轴线延伸的传感器/发射器阵列(172,174,176)的房间,该细长轴线可以是 与方位角参考平面对齐。 在至少一些实施例中,一个或多个这样的细长轴线可以倾斜到空中车辆(100)的纵向(滚动)轴线和俯仰轴线。 在至少一些实施例中,空中交通工具可以具有并入一个延伸的面向后面的传感器/发射器阵列(172,174,176)的平头后端。

    UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE (UAV), CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
    58.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE (UAV), CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    无人机(UAV),控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120199698A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-09

    申请号:US13226179

    申请日:2011-09-06

    Abstract: A gust-insensitive unmanned air vehicle (UAV) for imaging the ground, comprising a substantially neutrally stable air frame having a fuselage and at least three wings which include control surfaces. The wings are arranged in symmetrical relation about the fuselage and confer the UAV with a roll stability about a longitudinal axis of the fuselage for any roll angle. The UAV also includes a propulsion device for propelling the UAV in flight, an image sensor for imaging the ground, and a flight control system for controlling the in-flight operation of the UAV. The flight control system includes flight control sensors and is operative to render the UAV gust insensitive in response to inputs from the flight control sensors.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于对地面进行成像的阵风不敏感的无人驾驶飞行器(UAV),其包括具有机身的基本中性稳定的空气框架和包括控制表面的至少三个机翼。 机翼围绕机身以对称关系布置,并赋予无人机以任何滚动角度的关于机身的纵向轴线的滚动稳定性。 无人机还包括用于在飞行中推进无人机的推进装置,用于对地面进行成像的图像传感器以及用于控制无人机的飞行操作的飞行控制系统。 飞行控制系统包括飞行控制传感器,并且可操作以响应于来自飞行控制传感器的输入而使UAV阵风不敏感。

    AIR VEHICLE
    60.
    发明申请
    AIR VEHICLE 审中-公开
    空中车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20100140389A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12627104

    申请日:2009-11-30

    Abstract: An air vehicle comprising only one wing, which is thin and substantially flat, the wing being elongate and preferably diamond-shaped, and a pod removably coupled to the wing for relative rotation about an axis normal to the major surfaces of the wing, the pod bearing a propulsor for the air vehicle. The propulsor may be a propeller with a Custer duct for static lift.

    Abstract translation: 一种空气车辆,其仅包括一个薄且基本上平坦的翼,翼是细长的并且优选地是菱形的,以及可拆卸地联接到翼的舱,用于围绕垂直于翼的主表面的轴线相对旋转, 支持飞行器的推进器。 推进器可以是具有用于静电提升的卡斯特风管的螺旋桨。

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