公开(公告)号：US20050173591A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10718634

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: Hokan Colting

Inventor： Hokan Colting

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: An airship has a generally spherical shape and has an internal envelope for containing a lifting gas such as Helium or Hydrogen. The airship has a propulsion and control system that permits it to be flown to a desired loitering location, and to be maintained in that location for a period of time. In one embodiment the airship may achieve neutral buoyancy when the internal envelope is as little as 7% full of lifting gas, and may have a service ceiling of about 60,000 ft. The airship has an equipment module that can include either communications equipment, or monitoring equipment, or both. The airship can be remotely controlled from a ground station. The airship has a solar cell array and electric motors of the propulsion and control system are driven by power obtained from the array. The airship also has an auxiliary power unit that can be used to drive the electric motors. The airship can have a pusher propeller that assists in driving the airship and also moves the point of flow separation of the spherical airship further aft. In one embodiment the airship can be refuelled at altitude to permit extended loitering.

Abstract translation: 飞艇具有大致球形并且具有用于容纳诸如氦气或氢气的提升气体的内部信封。 飞艇有一个推进和控制系统，允许飞行到所需的游荡地点，并在该地点保持一段时间。 在一个实施例中，当内部信封充满提升气体的时间少至7％时，飞艇可以达到中性浮力，并且可以具有大约6万英尺的服务天花板。飞艇具有可以包括通信设备或监视的设备模块 设备，或两者兼而有之。 飞艇可以从地面站遥控。 飞艇具有太阳能电池阵列，推进和控制系统的电动机由阵列获得的功率驱动。 飞艇还具有可用于驱动电动机的辅助动力单元。 飞艇可以有一个推动螺旋桨，有助于驾驶飞艇，还可以使球形飞艇进一步向后流动。 在一个实施例中，飞艇可以在高度加油以允许延长的游荡。

公开(公告)号：US06908702B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10428804

申请日：2003-05-05

Applicant: James Frederick McElroy ,  K. R. Sridhar

Inventor： James Frederick McElroy ,  K. R. Sridhar

IPC: B64B1/62 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  H01M20060101 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/18

CPC classification number: H01M8/186 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/62 ,  Y02T90/32 ,  Y02T90/36 ,  Y10S429/901

Abstract: A neutrally buoyant airship, such as a blimp, contains a lifting body which allows the airship to remain neutrally buoyant in air and a fuel cell located in the airship. A method of generating power in the neutrally buoyant airship, comprising providing a fuel and a oxidizer to a solid oxide fuel cell to generate power, and providing heat from the fuel cell to a remotely located lifting body, wherein the lifting body allows the airship to remain neutrally buoyant in air.

Abstract translation: 一个中性浮力的飞艇，如飞艇，包含一个提升机体，允许飞艇在空气中保持中性浮力，而位于飞艇上的燃料电池。 一种在中性浮力飞艇中产生动力的方法，包括向固体氧化物燃料电池提供燃料和氧化剂以产生动力，并将热量从燃料电池提供到位于远处的提升体，其中提升体允许飞艇 在空气中保持中性浮力。

公开(公告)号：US06857601B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-22

申请号：US10189796

申请日：2002-07-03

Applicant: Yutaka Akahori

Inventor： Yutaka Akahori

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0052 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0013

Abstract: An airship system according to the invention has an airship (110), a base station (120), and at least three measurement points. The airship (110) emits ultrasonic waves upon receiving an instruction from the base station (120). Measurement point units (S1-S3) receive the ultrasonic waves, and thereby measure distances from the airship (110) to the respective measurement points. An MPU that is incorporated in the base station (120) calculates a position of the airship (110). The base station (120) controls a route of the airship (110) based on the calculated position by sending a flight instruction to the airship (110). In this manner, an airship system can be provided that makes it unnecessary for an operator to pilot the airship and that can reduce the load weight and the power consumption of the airship.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的飞艇系统具有飞艇（110），基站（120）和至少三个测量点。 飞艇（110）在接收到来自基站（120）的指令时发射超声波。 测量点单元（S1-S3）接收超声波，从而测量从飞艇（110）到相应测量点的距离。 并入基站（120）的MPU计算飞艇（110）的位置。 基站（120）通过向飞艇（110）发送飞行指令，基于计算出的位置来控制飞艇（110）的路线。 以这种方式，可以提供一种飞艇系统，使得飞行员不需要飞行飞艇，并且可以减少飞艇的负载重量和功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20040232285A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10877082

申请日：2004-06-25

Inventor： Yutaka Akahori

IPC: F41J009/08

CPC classification number: G08G5/0052 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0013

Abstract: An airship system according to the invention has an airship (110), a base station (120), and at least three measurement points. The airship (110) emits ultrasonic waves upon receiving an instruction from the base station (120). Measurement point units (S1-S3) receive the ultrasonic waves, and thereby measure distances from the airship (110) to the respective measurement points. An MPU that is incorporated in the base station (120) calculates a position of the airship (110). The base station (120) controls a route of the airship (110) based on the calculated position by sending a flight instruction to the airship (110). In this manner, an airship system can be provided that makes it unnecessary for an operator to pilot the airship and that can reduce the load weight and the power consumption of the airship.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的飞艇系统具有飞艇（110），基站（120）和至少三个测量点。 飞艇（110）在接收到来自基站（120）的指令时发射超声波。 测量点单元（S1-S3）接收超声波，从而测量从飞艇（110）到相应测量点的距离。 并入基站（120）的MPU计算飞艇（110）的位置。 基站（120）通过向飞艇（110）发送飞行指令，基于计算出的位置来控制飞艇（110）的路线。 以这种方式，可以提供一种飞艇系统，使得飞行员不需要飞行飞艇，并且可以降低飞艇的负载重量和功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20030234320A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-25

申请号：US10178345

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: 21st Century Airships Inc.

Inventor： Hokan S. Colting

IPC: B64B001/02 ,  B64B001/06

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: An airship has a generally spherical shape and has an internal envelope for containing a lifting gas such as Helium or Hydrogen. The airship has a propulsion and control system that permits it to be flown to a desired loitering location, and to be maintained in that location for a period of time. In one embodiment the airship may achieve neutral buoyancy when the internal envelope is as little as 7% fall of lifting gas, and may have a service ceiling of about 60,000 ft. The airship has an equipment module that can include either communications equipment, or monitoring equipment, or both. The airship can be remotely controlled from a ground station. The airship has a solar cell array and electric motors of the propulsion and control system are driven by power obtained from the array. The airship also has an auxiliary power unit that can be used to drive the electric motors. The airship can have a pusher propeller that assists in driving the airship and also moves the point of flow separation of the spherical airship further aft. In one embodiment the airship can be refuelled at altitude to permit extended loitering.

Abstract translation: 飞艇具有大致球形并且具有用于容纳诸如氦气或氢气的提升气体的内部信封。 飞艇有一个推进和控制系统，允许飞行到所需的游荡地点，并在该地点保持一段时间。 在一个实施例中，当内部信封低至7％的提升气体下降时，飞艇可以实现中性浮力，并且可以具有约60,000ft的服务天花板。飞艇具有可以包括通信设备或监视的设备模块 设备，或两者兼而有之。 飞艇可以从地面站遥控。 飞艇具有太阳能电池阵列，推进和控制系统的电动机由阵列获得的功率驱动。 飞艇还具有可用于驱动电动机的辅助动力单元。 飞艇可以有一个推动螺旋桨，有助于驾驶飞艇，还可以使球形飞艇进一步向后流动。 在一个实施例中，飞艇可以在高度加油以允许延长的游荡。