公开(公告)号：US20170240278A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15051078

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Richard Lynn Loud ,  Michael Alan Davi

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01M99/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01M99/005 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: A method for collecting acoustic data from an industrial machine is disclosed. The method may include: providing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having an acoustic receiver attached thereto; and positioning the unmanned aerial vehicle at a specific location so that the acoustic receiver collects acoustic data from the industrial machine at the specific location. An acoustic receiver is attached to the UAV for collecting acoustic data from the industrial machine. An acoustic filter is attached to the acoustic receiver and the UAV for filtering unwanted sound from the acoustic data. Acoustic data can be used by a flight control system to identify a specific location relative to the industrial machine that is a source a specific acoustic signature emanating from the industrial machine.

公开(公告)号：US20170217558A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15480582

申请日：2017-04-06

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Daniel Ratner

IPC: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to filling and lifting high altitude balloons. For instance, one example system for lifting and filling a balloon having a balloon envelope includes an apparatus for use with the balloon envelope. The apparatus includes a load line, a fill tube having a hollow portion nested within the load line and a termination member attached to the fill tube and load line. The load line is configured to lift the balloon envelope during inflation. The fill tube extends through the load line and is configured to allow lift gas to pass through the hollow portion. The termination member is configured to mate with an opening in the balloon envelope so that lift gas can pass through the hollow portion of the fill tube and into the opening in the balloon envelope.

公开(公告)号：US09643708B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US15001367

申请日：2016-01-20

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Daniel Ratner

IPC: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to filling and lifting high altitude balloons. For instance, one example system for lifting and filling a balloon having a balloon envelope includes an apparatus for use with the balloon envelope. The apparatus includes a load line, a fill tube having a hollow portion nested within the load line and a termination member attached to the fill tube and load line. The load line is configured to lift the balloon envelope during inflation. The fill tube extends through the load line and is configured to allow lift gas to pass through the hollow portion. The termination member is configured to mate with an opening in the balloon envelope so that lift gas can pass through the hollow portion of the fill tube and into the opening in the balloon envelope.

公开(公告)号：US09643706B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US15351438

申请日：2016-11-14

Applicant: SPACE DATA CORPORATION

Inventor： Gerald M. Knoblach ,  Eric A. Frische ,  Bruce Alan Barkley

IPC: B64B1/40 ,  G05D1/04 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/70 ,  G01S19/24 ,  G01S19/42

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  G01S19/24 ,  G01S19/39 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/042 ,  H04B7/18502 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18576 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/027

Abstract: Innovative new systems and method of operating the systems, wherein the system comprises an airborne platform comprising an unmanned balloon; a payload that is separate from the unmanned balloon; a transceiver; first and second flight termination devices; at least two separate power sources for the first and second flight termination devices; a sensor; a processor; a pump; a valve; and a tether that when broken separates the unmanned balloon and the payload, are disclosed herein.

公开(公告)号：US20170029097A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15062871

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hiroyuki MATSUMOTO ,  Shigenori ICHIMURA ,  Tatsuya IYOBE ,  Mizuki TAKITA

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/26 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D47/04 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2203/00

Abstract: An aircraft includes: a plurality of rotor units each including a propeller and a motor that drives the propeller; and a shock absorber covering the entire vertical length of lateral sides of the plurality of rotor units.

Abstract translation: 飞机包括：多个转子单元，每个转子单元包括驱动推进器的螺旋桨和马达; 以及覆盖所述多个转子单元的横向侧的整个垂直长度的减震器。

公开(公告)号：US20160375976A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15160874

申请日：2016-05-20

Applicant: Silicis Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

IPC: B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/24 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/36

CPC classification number: B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/005 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/18 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/36 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G09F21/04 ,  G09F21/06

Abstract: An intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system is disclosed including a ground station and one or more aerial vehicles. The aerial vehicles are autonomous systems capable of communicating intelligence data to the ground station and be used as part of a missile delivery package. A plurality of aerial vehicles can be configured to cast a wide net of reconnaissance over a large area on the ground including smaller overlapping reconnaissance areas provided by each of the plurality of the aerial vehicles.

公开(公告)号：US20160200235A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14912474

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: SILICIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

IPC: B60P3/11 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/08

CPC classification number: B60P3/11 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/0876 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/14 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a trailer for an autonomous vehicle controlled by a command and control interface. The trailer includes a trailer body configured to retain the autonomous vehicle in an undeployed configuration. The trailer also anchors the autonomous vehicle in a deployed configuration. A tether is provided having a first end coupled to the trailer body and a second end that is configured to couple to the autonomous vehicle. A winch is utilized to adjust a length of the tether to move the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration. Further, a communication system communicates with the command and control interface and the autonomous vehicle to control movement of the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于由命令和控制接口控制的自主车辆的拖车。 拖车包括拖车主体，其构造成将自主车辆保持在未部署的构造中。 拖车还以部署的配置锚定自主车辆。 提供了系绳，其具有联接到拖车主体的第一端和被配置为联接到自主车辆的第二端。 使用绞盘来调节系绳的长度以在未部署的配置和部署配置之间移动自主车辆。 此外，通信系统与命令和控制界面以及自主车辆进行通信，以控制自动车辆在未部署配置和部署配置之间的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160075422A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14833159

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Leonid Goldstein

Inventor： Leonid Goldstein

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/70

CPC classification number: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64F1/14

Abstract: A system and a method for gas transportation by air, in which the transported gas also creates at least some of the lift for the airship, transporting it. In the same time, a fluid cargo, which also serves as ballast, is loaded. One of the options is that some of the transported gas is carried in a compressed form within a strong vessel on the airship. Among other options for the fluid cargo is the same gas in liquefied form, sea water, fresh or brackish water, LPG and oil. Yet another option is carrying easily liquefied gas, which is evaporated and fills in the airship envelope on its way back. Other embodiments are disclosed, such as cooling the transported gas or using heated air or steam when the transported gas is unloaded. A network of airships, terminals and control stations for natural gas transportation by air and more can be used with multiple airships of this kind.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过空气进行气体输送的系统和方法，其中所运送的气体还至少产生一部分用于飞艇的升降机运送。 同时，也装载了也用作镇流器的流体货物。 其中一个选择是，一些运输的气体以压缩的形式运载在飞艇上的强大的船只内。 流体货物的其他选择是液化形式的相同气体，海水，新鲜或微咸水，液化石油气和油。 另一种选择是携带容易的液化气体，其被蒸发并在其返回的路上填充飞艇信封。 公开了其它实施例，例如当运输的气体被卸载时冷却所输送的气体或使用加热的空气或蒸汽。 航空天然气运输飞艇，码头和控制站网络可与多台此类飞艇配合使用。

公开(公告)号：US20150246727A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14193788

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen P. Masticola ,  Stavros Zavros ,  Leslie A. Field

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01D18/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B23P6/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  Y10T29/49721

Abstract: An apparatus includes an aerial platform which is remotely controlled by an operator using a controller. The apparatus is used to service a detector of a fire safety system. The apparatus includes a frame having a gas canister and a gas delivery cup attached thereto, and a drone attached to the frame which is capable of flying the frame under remote control by the operator. A gripping mechanism for gripping a portion of a detector is provided for servicing the detector.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括由使用控制器的操作者远程控制的空中平台。 该装置用于维修消防安全系统的检测器。 该装置包括具有气罐和连接到其上的气体输送杯的框架，以及附接到框架的无人机，其能够在操作者远程控制下使框架飞行。 提供用于夹持检测器的一部分的夹持机构用于维修检测器。

公开(公告)号：US09039334B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13300492

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: Sergey Nikolayevich Ermilov

Inventor： Sergey Nikolayevich Ermilov

IPC: B65G51/00 ,  F03D5/00 ,  B64B1/50

CPC classification number: B64B1/50 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  F03D5/00 ,  Y02E10/70

Abstract: A pipe of an apparatus has a first gas in a first space and a second gas in a second space. The first gas is in the amount to generate a buoyancy force that exceeds at least a gravity force to position the apparatus in a stationary state at a predetermined distance relative to a reference surface. A fixture is coupled to the apparatus to secure the apparatus in the stationary state relative to the ground without supporting the apparatus. The first gas is lighter than the second gas. The pipe is capable of creating a flow of the second gas.

Abstract translation: 设备的管道具有在第一空间中的第一气体和在第二空间中的第二气体。 第一气体的量是产生超过至少重力的浮力，以将装置相对于参考表面以预定的距离将其定位在静止状态。 固定装置联接到装置，以将装置固定在相对于地面的静止状态，而不支撑装置。 第一气体比第二气体轻。 管能够产生第二气体的流动。