公开(公告)号：US20070095974A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11263774

申请日：2005-11-01

Applicant: Michael McNabb ,  Callum Sullivan ,  James Boschma ,  Glenn Tierney

Inventor： Michael McNabb ,  Callum Sullivan ,  James Boschma ,  Glenn Tierney

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64F1/14

CPC classification number: B64F1/14 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C11/006

Abstract: A system and method for docking an airship to a mooring mast includes a thruster that is mounted to the fore end of the airship. When activated, the thruster generates a thrust vector that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the airship and is selectively directional. In particular, the configuration of the thruster can be changed to vary the direction of the thrust vector around the longitudinal axis to maneuver a connector on the thruster into contact with the mooring mast. Engagement of the connector to the mooring mast then docks the airship to the mooring mast.

Abstract translation: 将飞艇对接到系泊桅杆的系统和方法包括安装在飞艇前端的推进器。 当被激活时，推进器产生基本上垂直于飞艇的纵轴的推力矢量，并且是选择性的。 特别地，可以改变推进器的构造以改变围绕纵向轴线的推力矢量的方向，以操纵推进器上的连接器以与系泊桅杆接触。 连接器与系泊桅杆的接合然后使飞艇停靠在系泊桅杆上。

公开(公告)号：US20070095983A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11263877

申请日：2005-11-01

Applicant: Callum Sullivan

Inventor： Callum Sullivan

IPC: B64B1/22

CPC classification number: B64C11/006 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/34

Abstract: An unmanned, lighter-than-air airship includes three omnidirectional thrust generating units. One unit is mounted at the fore-end of the airship to generate thrust in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the airship. This unit controls pitch and yaw movements of the airship. The other two units are mounted on the airship equidistant from the first unit, and are located in a same midships plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. These two units generate thrust vectors that control roll movements of the airship and provide propulsion for the airship.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶，轻型轻型飞艇包括三个全向推力发电机组。 一个单元安装在飞艇的前端，以在垂直于飞艇的纵向轴线的平面中产生推力。 该单元控制飞艇的俯仰和偏航运动。 其他两个单元安装在与第一单元等距离的飞艇上，并且位于垂直于纵向轴线的相同的中间平面中。 这两个单元产生控制飞艇的滚动运动并为飞艇提供推进力的推力矢量。

公开(公告)号：US20070200029A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11363115

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Callum Sullivan

Inventor： Callum Sullivan

IPC: B64C39/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/005

Abstract: A cycloidal propulsion unit for controlling a thrust vector includes a hub that rotates about a hub axis. Further, the unit includes an airfoil blade pivotally mounted on the hub along a blade axis parallel to the hub axis. As a result, the blade may pivot about the blade axis while traveling along a blade path during rotation of the hub. The unit further includes a ring that rotates around a ring axis parallel to the hub axis. The ring is interconnected with the blade via a control rod. Also, a device is engaged with the ring to selectively position the ring axis relative to the hub axis. As a result of these structures, selective positioning of the ring axis provides control of the rotation of the blade about the blade axis as the blade travels along the blade path.

Abstract translation: 用于控制推力矢量的摆线推进单元包括围绕轮毂轴线旋转的轮毂。 此外，该单元包括沿着平行于轮毂轴线的叶片轴线可枢转地安装在轮毂上的翼型叶片。 结果，当轮毂旋转期间，叶片可绕刀片轴线枢转，同时沿叶片路径行进。 该单元还包括围绕平行于轮毂轴线的环轴线旋转的环。 环通过控制杆与刀片相互连接。 此外，装置与环接合以选择性地相对于轮毂轴线定位环轴线。 作为这些结构的结果，当叶片沿着叶片路径行进时，环轴的选择性定位提供叶片围绕叶片轴线的旋转的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20070001054A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11064313

申请日：2005-02-23

Applicant: James Boschma ,  Callum Sullivan ,  Michael McNabb

Inventor： James Boschma ,  Callum Sullivan ,  Michael McNabb

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/70

Abstract: An airship ballast system includes an engine driven propeller and a cooling tube that is positioned coplanar with the propeller and outside its tip path. One end of the cooling tube is connected to receive exhaust gases from the engine while the other end is connected to a ballast tank. In operation, exhaust gases from the engine are cooled as they transit the cooling tube, and water condensed from the cooled exhaust gases is pumped to the ballast tank to maintain a ballast for the airship.

Abstract translation: 飞艇镇流器系统包括发动机驱动的螺旋桨和冷却管，该冷却管定位成与螺旋桨共面并且在其末端路径外。 冷却管的一端被连接以接收来自发动机的废气，而另一端连接到压载舱。 在操作中，来自发动机的废气在其经过冷却管时被冷却，并且从冷却的废气冷凝的水被泵送到压载舱以维持飞艇的压载。