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公开(公告)号:US06540179B2
公开(公告)日:2003-04-01
申请号:US09738227
申请日:2000-12-15
Applicant: J. Kirston Henderson
Inventor: J. Kirston Henderson
IPC: B64D3700
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/121 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/126 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/146 , B64D5/00 , B64D39/00
Abstract: A method for refueling and reloading an unmanned aircraft for continuous flight is disclosed herein wherein the unmanned aircraft is maintained and supported by a support aircraft. Both aircraft maintain cargo bays and in-flight operable doors located on the underside of each aircraft for the purposes of docking and exchanging goods. Preferably the goods comprise loadable cartridges and may contain such items as weapons, cargo, or fuel for example. In one embodiment, when both aircraft are in a docked configuration for exchange of goods during flight, the in-flight operable doors open and the support aircraft is capable of loading such cartridges aboard the unmanned aircraft. When necessary the support aircraft may load gear for the purposes of landing the unmanned aircraft. Alternate methods of reloading an unmanned aircraft for continuous flight is disclosed wherein the unmanned aircraft does not have cargo bay doors and the aircraft is supported by a support aircraft.
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公开(公告)号:US6056237A
公开(公告)日:2000-05-02
申请号:US882368
申请日:1997-06-25
Applicant: Richard L. K. Woodland
Inventor: Richard L. K. Woodland
IPC: B64C3/40 , B64C3/56 , B64C5/12 , B64C39/02 , B64D1/02 , B64D7/08 , B64D33/02 , F41G3/02 , F42B12/36 , F42B15/10 , F41G7/00 , B64C1/00
CPC classification number: B64C3/40 , B64C3/56 , B64C39/024 , B64C5/12 , B64D1/02 , B64D33/02 , B64D7/08 , F41G3/02 , F42B12/365 , F42B15/105 , F42B15/22 , B64C2201/046 , B64C2201/048 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/084 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/121 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/167 , B64C2201/185 , B64C2201/203 , Y02T50/145
Abstract: The present invention is generally comprised of a sonotube-compatible unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus, hereinafter referred to as a UAV, and systems for launch and control of the UAV. The UAV is generally comprised of modular sections including a nose section, a payload section, a wing and fuel tank section, and a powerplant section. The modular sections are attached to adjacent sections by uniform lock sealing rings and related components. The present invention comprises an apparatus enabling very small, man portable, ballistically launched, autonomously or semi-autonomously controlled vehicle to be deployed with preprogrammed, communicated, or telemetry mission programming. A wide range of payload packages, including emergency supplies, sensors, and antenna assemblies, may be carried, used or deployed in flight. Man-portable operation is accomplished by the use of a launch canister apparatus. The launch canister comprises retractable launch stabilizing legs, turbine engine exhaust orifices, and various antennas. The launch canister apparatus alternatively comprises a modified type "A", "B", or "C" sonotube launch canister. The system of the invention also comprises a portable Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence (C4I) control and sensing analysis console. The console is preferably ruggedized, waterproof, shockproof, and comprises necessary control and analysis computers, input/output devices, antennas, and related hardware and software for vehicle and mission control. A C4I console and/or launch canisters may be transported by means of a backpack adapted for man portability.
Abstract translation: 本发明通常由声纳管相容的无人驾驶飞行器装置(以下称为无人机)和用于发射和控制无人机的系统组成。 无人机通常包括模块化部分,包括鼻部,有效载荷部分,机翼和燃料箱部分以及动力装置部分。 模块化部分通过均匀的锁定密封环和相关部件连接到相邻部分。 本发明包括一种能够进行预编程,通信或遥测任务编程的非常小的,便携式的,弹道发射的,自主的或半自主控制的车辆的装置。 可以在飞行中携带,使用或部署各种有效载荷包,包括应急用品,传感器和天线组件。 便携式操作通过使用发射罐装置来实现。 发射罐包括可伸缩发射稳定腿,涡轮发动机排气孔和各种天线。 发射罐装置可选地包括修改型“A”,“B”或“C”型超声波发射罐。 本发明的系统还包括便携式命令,控制,通信,计算机和智能(C4I)控制和感测分析控制台。 控制台最好是坚固耐用,防水,防震,并且包括必要的控制和分析计算机,输入/输出设备,天线以及用于车辆和任务控制的相关硬件和软件。 C4I控制台和/或发射罐可以通过适于人的便携性的背包来运输。
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公开(公告)号:US10035597B2
公开(公告)日:2018-07-31
申请号:US15238200
申请日:2016-08-16
Applicant: Douglas Desrochers , David Desrochers
Inventor: Douglas Desrochers , David Desrochers
CPC classification number: B64D1/08 , B64C1/30 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/206 , B64D1/10 , B64D1/12 , B64D17/38 , B64D17/80
Abstract: An unmanned aerial system (UAS) including a sonotube deployable multicopter (SDM) having a plurality of rotors for propulsion, a plurality of extension arms, and a central pivot device. Each extension arm supports at least one of the plurality of rotors. The central pivot device supports the plurality of extension arms radially extending from the central pivot device. Pivotal movement of a first arm-support structure of the central pivot device relative to a second arm-support structure of the central pivot device rotates a first pair of the plurality of extension arms in unison relative to a second pair of the plurality of extension arms. The pivotal movement is biased to rotate the plurality of extension arms from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration while the UAS is airborne. The SDM configured to be held inside a sonoshell in the compact configuration.
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公开(公告)号:US20170369169A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-28
申请号:US15375590
申请日:2016-12-12
Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Inventor: Taikjin LEE , Suk Woo NAM , Chang Won YOON , Hyun Seo PARK , Young Min JHON , Seok LEE , Min-Jun CHOI
CPC classification number: B64D5/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/206
Abstract: The present invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle system having a multi-rotor type rotary wing. The unmanned aerial vehicle system having a multi-rotor type rotary wing includes a first unmanned aerial vehicle, at least one second unmanned aerial vehicle, and a bridge that connects the first unmanned aerial vehicle and the at least one second unmanned aerial vehicle to be separable from each other, wherein the at least one second unmanned aerial vehicle is moveable by the first unmanned aerial vehicle in a state where the at least one second unmanned aerial vehicle is coupled to the first unmanned aerial vehicle by the bridge without being driven, and the at least one second unmanned aerial vehicle is separable from the first unmanned aerial vehicle which is in flight.
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公开(公告)号:US20170355462A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-14
申请号:US15621100
申请日:2017-06-13
Applicant: Raymond Hoheisel
Inventor: Raymond Hoheisel
CPC classification number: B64D1/12 , B64B1/40 , B64B1/64 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/101 , B64D17/02 , B64D17/38
Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to an apparatus, system, and method for the airborne launch of inflatable, lighter-than-air devices from aircraft. In some instances, a container comprising a drag parachute and a main parachute assembly may be deployed from an aircraft. Drag forces on the container may cause the drag parachute to be expelled from the container. Drag forces on the drag parachute may cause the main parachute assembly to be expelled from the container. The main parachute assembly may include a canopy with an opening and a release channel connecting the opening with the container. The container may further include a balloon inflation mechanism, which may be used to inflate one or more balloon envelopes. The one or more balloon envelopes, after being inflated, may be configured to be released from the container, traverse the release channel, and exit the main parachute assembly through the opening.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20170297712A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-19
申请号:US14524268
申请日:2014-10-27
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor: Inyoung Daniel Kim , Thomas M. Rose , Dale Waldo
CPC classification number: B64D5/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/122 , B64C2201/146 , F42B15/08 , F42B30/006 , G01S7/003 , G01S13/003
Abstract: A system for bistatic radar target detection employs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a radar antenna for bistatic reception of reflected radar pulses. The UAV operates with a flight profile in contested airspace. A tactical fighter aircraft having a radar transmitter for transmitting radar pulses operates with a flight profile in uncontested airspace. A communications data link operably interconnects the UAV and the tactical fighter aircraft, the communications data link transmitting data produced by the bistatic reception of reflected radar pulses in the UAV radar antenna to the fighter aircraft.
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公开(公告)号:US20170297445A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-19
申请号:US15132255
申请日:2016-04-19
Inventor: Junxiong ZHENG , Daniel Yin LIU , Hongyu RAN
CPC classification number: B64D5/00 , B60L53/14 , B60L53/37 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/122 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/206 , B64D2203/00
Abstract: A cone shaped docking and releasing mechanism provides rigid connection between a parent UAV and a sub UAV to form a spliced double unmanned aerial vehicle system with improved cruising duration ability by providing sub UAV battery with charging function. It comprises a parent UAV, a sub UAV and a docking mechanism with charging ports. The parent UAV and the sub UAV are connected with each other through the docking mechanism to form a double UAV system, the docking mechanism is a cone structure and comprises a charging output component connected with the parent UAV internal control system, a charging circuit connected with a sub UAV control system and a charging input component connected with the charging circuit.
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公开(公告)号:US20170197725A1
公开(公告)日:2017-07-13
申请号:US15400796
申请日:2017-01-06
Applicant: Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd
Inventor: Chi Hui Frederic FOO , Han Lin HSI
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C2039/105 , B64C2201/063 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/121 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/185 , Y02T50/12
Abstract: An apparatus and method for aerial recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. The apparatus includes a rigid base having a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is securely mounted to a floor of an aircraft. The apparatus further includes a servicing platform moveably mounted to the base and configured to move along a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft such that in an extended position, the servicing platform at least partially protrudes from a rear cargo door of the aircraft, wherein the servicing platform comprises a capturing mechanism configured to capture the UAV in the extended position.
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公开(公告)号:US20170166308A1
公开(公告)日:2017-06-15
申请号:US15238200
申请日:2016-08-16
Applicant: Douglas Desrochers , David Desrochers
Inventor: Douglas Desrochers , David Desrochers
CPC classification number: B64D1/08 , B64C1/30 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/206 , B64D17/80
Abstract: An unmanned aerial system (UAS) including a sonotube deployable multicopter (SDM) having a plurality of rotors for propulsion, a plurality of extension arms, and a central pivot device. Each extension arm supports at least one of the plurality of rotors. The central pivot device supports the plurality of extension arms radially extending from the central pivot device. Pivotal movement of a first arm-support structure of the central pivot device relative to a second arm-support structure of the central pivot device rotates a first pair of the plurality of extension arms in unison relative to a second pair of the plurality of extension arms. The pivotal movement is biased to rotate the plurality of extension arms from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration while the UAS is airborne. The SDM configured to be held inside a sonoshell in the compact configuration.
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