公开(公告)号：US12030668B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17223589

申请日：2021-04-06

Applicant: Workhorse Group Inc.

Inventor： Jay Ratajczak ,  Wei Wei ,  Haonan Zhang ,  Thaddeus Bort

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B60L5/36 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U20/70 ,  B66D1/48 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/70 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64F1/364 ,  B60L5/36 ,  B60L50/66 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C1/061 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C25/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U20/70 ,  B66D1/48 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/106 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64D2045/0085 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/70 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle according to certain embodiments generally includes a chassis, a control system, and at least one rotor. The chassis includes a first battery compartment configured to receive sliding insertion of a first battery, and a second battery compartment configured to receive sliding insertion of a second battery. The control system is operable to receive power from the first battery and the second battery when the first battery is received in the first battery compartment and the second battery is received in the second battery compartment. The at least one rotor is operable to generate lift under control of the control system when both the first battery and the second battery are installed to the chassis. The control system is configured to remain at least partially active under power supplied by the first battery when the second battery is removed from the second battery compartment.

公开(公告)号：US12030399B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17900030

申请日：2022-08-31

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher C. Berthelet ,  Shreetej Varakantam Reddy ,  Ioan Trayanov ,  Dylan Matthew Callaway

IPC: B60L53/30 ,  B60L53/10 ,  B60L53/302 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64U70/92 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U80/70 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H05K7/20 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64U70/00 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H10N10/13 ,  H10N10/17

CPC classification number: B60L53/30 ,  B60L53/10 ,  B60L53/302 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/362 ,  B64U70/92 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U80/70 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H05K7/20145 ,  H05K7/20154 ,  H05K7/20209 ,  H05K7/20436 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64U70/00 ,  H01Q1/2291 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H10N10/13 ,  H10N10/17

Abstract: A base station for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes: an enclosure; a slide mechanism; and a cradle. The slide mechanism is repositionable between a retracted and extended positions and is secured in relation to the enclosure via first and second mounts, which are located between the slide mechanism and the enclosure so as to separate the slide mechanism from the enclosure and thereby reduce vibration of the slide mechanism during repositioning between the retracted and extended positions. The cradle is connected to the slide mechanism and is configured for docking with the UAV such that the UAV is movable into and out of the enclosure during repositioning of the slide mechanism between the retracted and extended positions.

公开(公告)号：US20240201683A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18066711

申请日：2022-12-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： James Carthew ,  Nelson Alexander Brock ,  Jeffrey Yizhou Hu

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U20/87 ,  B64U70/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/12

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U20/87 ,  B64U70/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/12 ,  B64U2101/20

Abstract: A vehicle integrated unmanned aerial system is disclosed. The system may include a vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The vehicle may include a vehicle processor configured to obtain a vehicle telemetry information from a vehicle telemetry unit and a user input from a vehicle user. Further, the vehicle may include a transmitter that may be configured to transmit the vehicle telemetry information and the user input to the UAV. The UAV may include a UAV receiver configured to receive the vehicle telemetry information and the user input. Further, the UAV may include a UAV processor that may be configured to obtain the vehicle telemetry information and the vehicle user from the UAV receiver and predict a vehicle movement based on the vehicle telemetry information. The UAV processor may be further configured to maneuver the UAV based on the predicted vehicle movement and the user input.

公开(公告)号：US11981428B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17385448

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: HISHIDA R&D Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Satoshi Hishida ,  Toshihiko Shimizu ,  Masahiro Kakimoto

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U70/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a main unit having a thrust generating part for flying in air, a suction device that has a suction part and is fixed to the main unit, and a control device that controls operations of the thrust generating part and the suction device such that the suction part is configured to be suctioned to a wall surface by the operation of the suction device to allow the main unit to be attached to the wall surface, wherein a suction state detecting part that detects a suction state of the suction part, is provided, and the control device controls the operation of the thrust generating part based on a detection by the suction state detecting part in suction phase and/or departure phase of the main unit with respect to the wall surface.

公开(公告)号：US20240111310A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18129316

申请日：2023-03-31

Applicant: Ronan Xavier Ehasoo ,  Stuart Leslie Wilkinson

Inventor： Ronan Xavier Ehasoo ,  Stuart Leslie Wilkinson

IPC: G05D1/667 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U80/82 ,  B64U80/84 ,  B64U80/86 ,  G05D1/697

CPC classification number: G05D1/667 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U80/82 ,  B64U80/84 ,  B64U80/86 ,  G05D1/697 ,  B64U2101/64 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A method of carrying a UAV combined with a package on an assist vehicle (AV) in assisted travel mode over one route section, flying the UAV combined with a package over another route section, and carrying the UAV combined with the package on second AV in assisted travel mode over a third route section, the route sections being contiguous. Also, a method of flying a UAV combined with a package over one route section, carrying the UAV combined with the package on an AV in assisted travel mode over a second route section, and flying the UAV combined with the package over a third route section, the route sections being contiguous.

公开(公告)号：US11939080B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US17868940

申请日：2022-07-20

Applicant: Cowden Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Patrick Cowden

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/70

CPC classification number: B64F1/007 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/70

Abstract: A mechanically secure docking platform for unmanned VTOL aircraft (“drone”) or other automated vehicle, acting as an automated battery recharging system for drones or a battery quick change system for drones. The system also is capable of enabling an automated data logistics system for drones, an autonomous guidance system for landing and docking for drones, and/or an autonomous guidance system for undocking and takeoff for drones.

公开(公告)号：US11932394B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17475055

申请日：2021-09-14

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Alberto Speranzon ,  Carl A. Dins ,  Naman Rawal

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G06F18/23 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06T7/50 ,  G06V10/10 ,  G06V10/75 ,  G06V20/17 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  G06F18/23 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06T7/50 ,  G06V10/10 ,  G06V10/751 ,  G06V20/17 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/104 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/20081 ,  G06T2207/20084 ,  G06V10/16

Abstract: A system for localization of a safe landing zone comprises at least one image-capture device onboard an aerial vehicle, and an onboard processor coupled to the image-capture device. The processor is operative to execute instructions to perform a method that comprises: receive, from the image-capture device, two or more overlapping images of a landscape underneath the aerial vehicle; generate, based on the overlapping images, a landing zone heatmap of the landscape; identify, based on the landing zone heatmap, one or more regions of the landscape having potential landing zones and obstacles; and determine a location of a safe landing zone using a distance transform of the one or more regions of the landscape. The location of the safe landing zone is in an area within one of the potential landing zones that is farthest from the obstacles. The location of the safe landing zone is then stored in a database.

公开(公告)号：US11878796B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US17444135

申请日：2021-07-30

Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor： Maksims Ceborahs ,  Fadl Abdellatif

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B62D57/024 ,  B60B19/00 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/22 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U101/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60B19/006 ,  B62D57/024 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/2493 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U2101/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) a fixed frame and a rotating arm pivotably coupled to the fixed frame at a central axis. The fixed frame includes peripheral propellers and corresponding motors for flying the UAV, and a central electronics enclosure for housing electronics used to control the UAV. The rotating arm is between the propellers and configured to rotate with respect to the fixed frame about the central axis. The rotating arm includes magnetic feet at a first end of the rotating arm and configured to perch and magnetically attach the UAV to a ferromagnetic surface, a docking station at the first end and configured to release and dock a releasable crawler, and a battery at a second end of the rotating arm opposite the first end and configured to supply power to the motors and the housed electronics, and to counterbalance the first end about the central axis.

公开(公告)号：US20240017854A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US17778911

申请日：2021-06-04

Applicant: NANJING UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS

Inventor： Feng DENG ,  Xiaoyuan SUN

IPC: B64U20/50 ,  B64U20/75 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U10/10

CPC classification number: B64U20/50 ,  B64U20/75 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U10/10

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a trans-media unmanned aerial vehicle device and a control method thereof. The trans-media unmanned aerial vehicle device includes a housing, and a piston which is arranged in the housing and is capable of moving in a reciprocating manner in the housing; one end of the housing is provided with an opening; several flying wings are uniformly arranged in a circumferential direction of the piston; the flying wings are rotatably connected to a side of the piston facing the opening and are spread or retracted like an umbrella; and under the pushing of the piston, the flying wings can be spread to the outside of the housing and retracted back into the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11834181B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17421393

申请日：2020-01-10

Applicant: ARROWTEC GMBH

Inventor： Josua Benner

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U50/34 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U50/34 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic payload shipment system (1) for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, 3) comprising: a) an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, 3), b) at least one payload container (2) being configured to be automatically releasably attachable to the unmanned aerial vehicle (3), wherein the payload container (2) has a container wall (22) enclosing a container volume (22c) for goods (21) or a person, and wherein the container wall (22) comprises an energy storage (10) for providing the unmanned aerial vehicle with energy, c) a landing platform (4) for the unmanned aerial vehicle (3), the landing platform (4) comprising an elevated landing area (41) accessible by the unmanned aerial vehicle (3) from the air, a support post (8) supporting the landing area (41), the support post (8) extending upwards from the ground (101) for providing an elevation for the landing area (41), a transport system (6) for automatically transporting the payload container (2) from the landing area (41) to a terminal position (71) at a terminal (7) comprised by the post (8), wherein the terminal (7) is arranged such in the support post (8) that a person on the ground (101) can access the payload container (2) in the terminal position (71) from ground level (101). The invention further relates to a method for automatic and autonomous shipping of payloads with the system (1).