公开(公告)号：US08205823B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US12795539

申请日：2010-06-07

Applicant: Matthew Todd Keennon ,  Karl Robert Klingebiel ,  Alexander Andryukov ,  Bart Dean Hibbs ,  John Peter Zwaan

Inventor： Matthew Todd Keennon ,  Karl Robert Klingebiel ,  Alexander Andryukov ,  Bart Dean Hibbs ,  John Peter Zwaan

IPC: B64C33/00

CPC classification number: B64C33/025 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/10 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: Heavier-than-air, aircraft having flapping wings, e.g., ornithopters, where angular orientation control is effected by variable differential sweep angles of deflection of the flappable wings in the course of sweep angles of travel and/or the control of variable wing membrane tension.

Abstract translation: 比空中飞行器，具有扑翼的飞机，例如鸟巢飞机，其中角度定向控制是通过在扫掠角度行程和/或控制可变翼膜张力的过程中可展开的翼的偏转的可变差分扫掠角来实现的 。

公开(公告)号：US07651051B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-26

申请号：US11593863

申请日：2006-11-07

Applicant: Sunil K. Agrawal ,  Sean H. McIntosh ,  Zaeem Khan

Inventor： Sunil K. Agrawal ,  Sean H. McIntosh ,  Zaeem Khan

IPC: B64C33/02

CPC classification number: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/025

Abstract: A vehicle with wings and a mechanism for causing a flapping motion in wings. Each wing structure comprises a wing and a wing spar coupled to a follower via a resilient member. Each wing carrier is pivotally connected to the body and is configured to restrain lateral movement and permit rotation of the wing spar about a feathering axis. A biasing member provides torsional bias to each wing spar. A linkage, driven by an actuator, transmits cyclic motion that rotates the wing carrier about a flapping axis, which moves the follower along a follower path. A guide attached to the vehicle body lies in the path of each follower, and the follower and guide are shaped such that each wing spar has a first rotational position about its axis along a first portion of the follower path and a second rotational position along a second portion of the follower path.

Abstract translation: 具有翼的车辆和用于在翼中引起扑动运动的机构。 每个翼结构包括翼和通过弹性构件联接到从动件的翼梁。 每个翼片托架枢转地连接到主体并且被构造成限制横向运动并且允许围绕羽化轴线的翼梁的旋转。 偏置构件为每个翼梁提供扭转偏压。 由致动器驱动的连杆传动循环运动，该运动使翼架围绕摇摆轴线旋转，从而使跟随器沿着跟随器路径移动。 附接到车身的导轨位于每个从动件的路径中，并且从动件和导向件成形为使得每个翼梁具有围绕其轴线的第一旋转位置，沿着从动件路径的第一部分和沿着从动件路径的第一部分的第二旋转位置 跟随器路径的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070262194A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11593863

申请日：2006-11-07

Applicant: Sunil Agrawal ,  Sean McIntosh ,  Zaeem Kahn

Inventor： Sunil Agrawal ,  Sean McIntosh ,  Zaeem Kahn

IPC: B64C33/00 ,  B64C33/02

CPC classification number: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/025

Abstract: A vehicle with wings and a mechanism for causing a flapping motion in wings. Each wing structure comprises a wing and a wing spar coupled to a follower via a resilient member. Each wing carrier is pivotally connected to the body and is configured to restrain lateral movement and permit rotation of the wing spar about a feathering axis. A biasing member provides torsional bias to each wing spar. A linkage, driven by an actuator, transmits cyclic motion that rotates the wing carrier about a flapping axis, which moves the follower along a follower path. A guide attached to the vehicle body lies in the path of each follower, and the follower and guide are shaped such that each wing spar has a first rotational position about its axis along a first portion of the follower path and a second rotational position along a second portion of the follower path.

Abstract translation: 具有翼的车辆和用于在翼中引起扑动运动的机构。 每个翼结构包括翼和通过弹性构件联接到从动件的翼梁。 每个翼片托架枢转地连接到主体并且被构造成限制横向运动并且允许围绕羽化轴线的翼梁的旋转。 偏置构件为每个翼梁提供扭转偏压。 由致动器驱动的连杆传动循环运动，该运动使翼架围绕摇摆轴线旋转，从而使跟随器沿着跟随器路径移动。 附接到车身的导轨位于每个从动件的路径中，并且从动件和导向件成形为使得每个翼梁具有围绕其轴线的第一旋转位置，沿着从动件路径的第一部分和沿着从动件路径的第一部分的第二旋转位置 跟随器路径的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US07204455B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US10481944

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Peter Logan Sinclair

Inventor： Peter Logan Sinclair

IPC: B64C33/02

CPC classification number: A63H31/08 ,  A63H27/008 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: A drive assembly for use with a mechanical flying or walking device comprises an articulated member (7) having first and second portions (7a, 7b) arranged such that the portions move relative to each other, and a drive mechanism (9) for imparting motion to the articulated member. The drive mechanism (9) comprises: a drive member for imparting a cyclic motion on the articulated member, and a control member for controlling, in a predetermined manner, the relative position of the first and second portions during each cycle of the cyclic motion of the articulated member. In the case of a mechanical flying device, two such drive assemblies may be provided, the articulated member of each assembly forming a wing.

Abstract translation: 一种与机械飞行或步行装置一起使用的驱动组件包括铰接构件（7），其具有被布置成使得所述部分相对于彼此移动的第一和第二部分（7a，7b）以及驱动机构（9） 向铰接构件施加运动。 驱动机构（9）包括：驱动构件，用于在铰接构件上施加循环运动;以及控制构件，用于以预定方式控制第一和第二部分在循环运动的每个循环期间的相对位置 铰接构件。 在机械飞行装置的情况下，可以设置两个这样的驱动组件，每个组件的铰接构件形成翼。

公开(公告)号：US20060006280A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10830374

申请日：2004-04-22

Applicant: Robert Wood

Inventor： Robert Wood

IPC: B64C33/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C2201/025

Abstract: A drive assembly for a wing of a micromechanical flying insect. The drive assembly comprises a honey comb structure. A method for flying a micromechanical flying insect comprising moving a wing with a drive assembly having a stiffness to weight ratio greater than about 16×1019 N/mKg.

Abstract translation: 用于微机械飞行昆虫机翼的驱动组件。 驱动组件包括蜂巢结构。 一种用于飞行微机械飞行昆虫的方法，包括使用具有大于约16×10 19 / mKg的刚度重量比的驱动组件移动机翼。

公开(公告)号：US06959895B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US10774653

申请日：2004-02-04

Applicant: David A. Cylinder

Inventor： David A. Cylinder

IPC: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/08 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A vehicle for flying and having a forward portion and a rearward portion opposite the forward. The vehicle includes a first pair of wings arranged at the forward portion of the vehicle, a second pair of wings arranged at the rearward portion of the vehicle, and a support structure. The support structure is connected to the forward pair of wings and connected to the rearward pair of wings, the support structure being arranged to drive the forward pair of wings alternately toward each other and apart and drives the second pair of wings alternately toward each other and apart.

公开(公告)号：US06938853B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10387494

申请日：2003-03-14

Applicant: Darryll J. Pines ,  Felipe A. Bohorquez ,  Jayant Sirohi

Inventor： Darryll J. Pines ,  Felipe A. Bohorquez ,  Jayant Sirohi

IPC: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C33/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/042

Abstract: A biomimetic pitching and flapping mechanism including a support member, at least two blade joints for holding blades and operatively connected to the support member. An outer shaft member is concentric with the support member, and an inner shaft member is concentric with the outer shaft member. The mechanism allows the blades of a small-scale rotor to be actuated in the flap and pitch degrees of freedom. The pitching and the flapping are completely independent from and uncoupled to each other. As such, the rotor can independently flap, or independently pitch, or flap and pitch simultaneously with different amplitudes and/or frequencies. The mechanism can also be used in a non-rotary wing configuration, such as an ornithopter, in which case the rotational degree of freedom would be suppressed.

Abstract translation: 包括支撑构件的仿生俯仰和拍动机构，用于保持叶片并且可操作地连接到支撑构件的至少两个叶片接头。 外轴构件与支撑构件同心，并且内轴构件与外轴构件同心。 该机构允许小型转子的叶片在翼片和俯仰自由度中被致动。 投球和扑动完全独立于彼此并且脱离。 因此，转子可以独立地以不同的幅度和/或频率折叠或独立地俯仰或折叠和俯仰。 该机构也可以以非旋转翼结构使用，例如鸟笼，在这种情况下旋转自由度将被抑制。

公开(公告)号：US06840477B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10085181

申请日：2002-02-27

Applicant: Masaki Hamamoto ,  Yoshiji Ohta ,  Keita Hara

Inventor： Masaki Hamamoto ,  Yoshiji Ohta ,  Keita Hara

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02N2/00 ,  B64C33/00

CPC classification number: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: On a main body portion of a fluttering apparatus, a wing (left wing) is formed which has a front wing shaft, a rear wing shaft and a wing film provided spreading over the front and rear wing shafts. Further, on the main body portion, a rotary actuator for driving the front wing shaft and a rotary actuator for driving the rear wing shaft are mounted. The front (rear) wing shafts reciprocate in a plane orthogonally crossing an axis of rotation with the actuator serving as the fulcrum. Thus, a moving apparatus is obtained which has superior maneuverability and can move not hindered by any obstacle or geometry both indoors and outdoors.

Abstract translation: 在飘动装置的主体部分上，形成有一个翼翼（左翼），其具有前翼轴，后翼轴和设置在前翼和后翼轴上的翼片。 此外，在主体部上安装有用于驱动前翼轴的旋转致动器和用于驱动后翼轴的旋转致动器。 前（后）翼轴在与作为支点的致动器正交的旋转轴线的平面中往复运动。 因此，获得具有优异的机动性并且可以在室内和室外不受任何障碍物或几何形状阻碍的移动装置。

公开(公告)号：US06840476B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10693848

申请日：2003-10-14

Applicant: David L. Raney

Inventor： David L. Raney

IPC: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C2201/025

Abstract: A resonant wingbeat tuning circuit automatically tunes the frequency of an actuating input to the resonant frequency of a flexible wing structure. Through the use of feedback control, the circuit produces the maximum flapping amplitude of a mechanical ornithoptic system, tracking the resonant frequency of the vibratory flapping apparatus as it varies in response to change in flight condition, ambient pressure, or incurred wing damage.

Abstract translation: 谐振式颤振调谐电路将启动输入的频率自动调谐到柔性翼结构的谐振频率。 通过使用反馈控制，电路产生机械鸟瞰系统的最大拍动幅度，跟踪振动拍打装置的响应于飞行状态变化，环境压力或所引起的翼损坏而变化的共振频率。

公开(公告)号：US20050001091A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10693848

申请日：2003-10-14

Applicant: David Raney

Inventor： David Raney

IPC: B64C33/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C33/02 ,  B64C2201/025

Abstract: A resonant wingbeat tuning circuit automatically tunes the frequency of an actuating input to the resonant frequency of a flexible wing structure. Through the use of feedback control, the circuit produces the maximum flapping amplitude of a mechanical ornithoptic system, tracking the resonant frequency of the vibratory flapping apparatus as it varies in response to changes in flight condition, ambient pressure, or incurred wing damage.

Abstract translation: 谐振式颤振调谐电路将启动输入的频率自动调谐到柔性翼结构的谐振频率。 通过使用反馈控制，电路产生机械鸟瞰图系统的最大拍动幅度，跟踪振动扑动装置的谐振频率，因为其响应于飞行状态，环境压力或所造成的翼损坏的变化而变化。