公开(公告)号：US07520466B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US11384167

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: Nicolae Bostan

Inventor： Nicolae Bostan

IPC: B64C17/00

CPC classification number: B64C3/385 ,  B64C17/06 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) air vehicle disclosed. The air vehicle can be manned or unmanned. In one embodiment, the air vehicle includes two shrouded propellers, a fuselage and a gyroscopic stabilization disk installed in the fuselage. The gyroscopic stabilization disk can be configured to provide sufficient angular momentum, by sufficient mass and/or sufficient angular velocity, such that the air vehicle is gyroscopically stabilized during various phases of flight. In one embodiment the fuselage is fixedly attached to the shrouded propellers. In another embodiment, the shrouded propellers are pivotably mounted to the fuselage.

Abstract translation: 一架垂直起降（VTOL）的空中客车。 机动车可以载人或无人驾驶。 在一个实施例中，空中交通工具包括安装在机身中的两个被覆盖的螺旋桨，机身和陀螺仪稳定盘。 陀螺稳定盘可以被配置成通过足够的质量和/或足够的角速度来提供足够的角动量，使得在飞行的各个阶段期间航空器的陀螺仪稳定。 在一个实施例中，机身固定地附接到被覆盖的螺旋桨。 在另一个实施例中，被覆盖的螺旋桨可枢转地安装在机身上。

公开(公告)号：US07274978B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US10782805

申请日：2004-02-23

Applicant: Ernest A. Carroll

Inventor： Ernest A. Carroll

IPC: B64D41/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: A miniature, unmanned aircraft for acquiring digitized data, transmitting digitized data, or both, having an electrical supply system capable of sustained operation. The aircraft has a fuselage, a wing, a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine, a propeller, control surfaces for controlling flight, each operated by a respective servomechanism, a microprocessor for managing flight control, a GPS receiver, a communications radio frequency transceiver, and data handling apparatus. The data handling apparatus is any one of a data acquisition device for gathering environmental data, a data acquisition device for sensing aircraft altitude or attitude or both, a data relay station, or any combination of these. The data handling apparatus is preferably part of an enclosed module which is readily mounted to and detachable from the aircraft. The electrical supply system includes an engine driven generator, a battery disposed in parallel to the generator, and voltage reducing devices for operating various electrical power consuming components which operate at different voltage levels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于获取数字化数据，传输数字化数据或两者的微型无人飞机，具有能够持续运行的电力供应系统。 飞机具有机身，翼，往复活塞内燃机，螺旋桨，用于控制飞行的控制面，各自由相应的伺服机构操作，用于管理飞行控制的微处理器，GPS接收器，通信射频收发器和 数据处理装置。 数据处理装置是用于收集环境数据的数据获取装置，用于感测飞机高度或姿态的数据获取装置或两者的数据中继站或这些的任意组合中的任何一个。 数据处理装置优选地是容易地安装到飞机上并可从其拆卸的封闭模块的一部分。 电源系统包括发动机驱动的发电机，与发电机并联设置的电池，以及用于操作在不同电压电平下工作的各种电力消耗部件的降压装置。

公开(公告)号：US07175135B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10759545

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian D. Dennis ,  Brian T. McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian D. Dennis ,  Brian T. McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and constraining motion of unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. A trigger mechanism coupled to the recovery line can actuate a hoist device to reduce slack in the recovery line. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft on the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获和限制无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的运动的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 联接到回收管线的触发机构可以启动提升装置以减少回收管线中的松弛。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞机在回收管线上的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US07149611B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10639267

申请日：2003-08-12

Applicant: Michael S. Beck ,  Wendell H. Chun ,  Jon T. Stinchcomb

Inventor： Michael S. Beck ,  Wendell H. Chun ,  Jon T. Stinchcomb

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K17/046 ,  B60K17/356 ,  B60T1/062 ,  B62D61/10 ,  B62D61/12 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: A virtual sensor mast for a ground vehicle and a method for operating a ground vehicle using a virtual sensor mast are disclosed. The virtual sensor mast includes an unmanned airborne vehicle capable of lifting itself from the ground vehicle upon deployment therefrom; a sensor suite mounted to the unmanned airborne vehicle; and a tether between the unmanned airborne vehicle and the ground vehicle over which the sensor suite is capable of communicating sensed data upon deployment. The method includes elevating a tethered unmanned airborne vehicle from the ground vehicle to a predetermined height; sensing environmental conditions surrounding the ground vehicle; and terminating the deployment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于地面车辆的虚拟传感器桅杆和使用虚拟传感器桅杆操作地面车辆的方法。 虚拟传感器桅杆包括能够在其从其展开时从地面车辆提升自身的无人机载机; 安装在无人机载体上的传感器套件; 以及在无人驾驶的机载车辆和地面车辆之间的系绳，传感器套件能够在部署时传送感测数据。 该方法包括：将有系带的无人机载体从地面车辆升高到预定的高度; 感测地面车辆周围的环境条件; 并终止部署。

公开(公告)号：US20060138777A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US10560147

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Peter Hofbauer ,  Patrick McCleer

Inventor： Peter Hofbauer ,  Patrick McCleer

IPC: H02K7/18 ,  F03G7/08 ,  F02B63/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  F02B61/04 ,  F02B75/24 ,  F03G7/08 ,  H02K7/183 ,  H02K7/1884 ,  Y02E10/725

Abstract: The present invention is a rotary device that may be adapted for use as a propeller assembly and electrical generator for aerial vehicles or other vehicles intended for fluid media. In one example, the device includes a ring assembly having a plurality of centrally linked blades coupled to a rotatable common hub. Rotary motion of the ring assembly is facilitated by coupling it to an opposed cylinder, opposed piston, internal combustion. The ring assembly includes components of an electrical power generating system so that electrical power is produced from the rotation of the ring assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种旋转装置，其可以适用于用作飞行器或用于流体介质的其它车辆的螺旋桨组件和发电机。 在一个示例中，该装置包括环组件，其具有联接到可旋转公共毂的多个中心连接的叶片。 环组件的旋转运动通过将其联接到相对的气缸，相对的活塞，内燃来实现。 环组件包括发电系统的部件，使得从环组件的旋转产生电力。

公开(公告)号：US20060102783A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10758956

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/222

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft and the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和恢复无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞行器和回收管线的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US20060038067A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10759742

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis

Inventor： Brian Dennis

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be retrieved from the recovery line. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射和捕获无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 然后可以从回收线检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。

公开(公告)号：US20060038059A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10964764

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: Piero Perlo ,  Bartolomeo Pairetti ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Piermario Repetto ,  Denis Bollea ,  Davide Capello

Inventor： Piero Perlo ,  Bartolomeo Pairetti ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Piermario Repetto ,  Denis Bollea ,  Davide Capello

IPC: B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  H04M1/21 ,  H04M1/72547

Abstract: The invention describes a microaircraft, which can be associated for instance to a cellular phone, provided with at least four microrotors actuated with compressed fluid or by ring-shaped electric motors.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种微型飞机，其可以例如与便携式电话相关联，该蜂窝电话设置有至少四个由压缩流体或由环形电动机驱动的微电机。

公开(公告)号：US06976653B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10626697

申请日：2003-07-25

Applicant: Piero Perlo ,  Denis Bollea ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Elena Balocco

Inventor： Piero Perlo ,  Denis Bollea ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Elena Balocco

IPC: B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/26

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: VTOL micro-aircraft comprising a first and a second ducted rotor mutually aligned and distanced according to a common axis and whose propellers are driven in rotation in mutually opposite directions. Between the two ducted rotors are positioned a fuselage and a wing system formed by wing profiles forming an X or an H configuration and provided with control flaps.

Abstract translation: VTOL微型飞机包括第一和第二导管转子，该第一和第二导管转子根据共同的轴线相互对准和间隔，并且其螺旋桨沿彼此相反的方向旋转驱动。 在两个管状转子之间设置有由机翼轮廓形成的机身和机翼系统，所述机翼轮廓形成X或H构造并设置有控制翼片。

公开(公告)号：US06966523B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10718634

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: Hokan S. Colting

Inventor： Hokan S. 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的距离。 在一个实施例中，飞艇可以在高度加油以允许延长的游荡。