Geometric morphing wing
    1.
    发明授权
    Geometric morphing wing 有权
    几何变形翼

    公开(公告)号:US06910661B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-28

    申请号:US10268574

    申请日:2002-10-10

    IPC分类号: B64C3/46 B64C3/54 B64C3/44

    CPC分类号: B64C3/46 B64C3/54 Y02T50/14

    摘要: An airfoil member (14) is provided including a geometric morphing device (18). The geometric morphing device (18) has an inflatable member (30). The inflatable member (30) has an exterior wall (32) and multiple inflated states. A fiber mesh (34) is coupled to at least a portion of the exterior wall (32) and changes in shape according to fiber angle. Shape and size of the geometric morphing device (18) are adjustable by changing inflated state of the inflatable member (30). An airfoil member altering system (12) and a method of performing the same are also provided as well as a method of forming the geometric morphing device (18).

    摘要翻译: 提供了包括几何变形装置(18)的翼型件(14)。 几何变形装置(18)具有可充气构件(30)。 可膨胀构件(30)具有外壁(32)和多个充气状态。 纤维网(34)联接到外壁(32)的至少一部分,并根据纤维角度改变形状。 几何变形装置(18)的形状和尺寸可通过改变可膨胀构件(30)的膨胀状态来调节。 还提供了翼型构件改变系统(12)及其执行方法以及形成几何变形装置(18)的方法。

    Efficient bi-directional air flow deflector
    2.
    发明授权
    Efficient bi-directional air flow deflector 失效
    高效的双向气流导流板

    公开(公告)号:US5934608A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-10

    申请号:US8118

    申请日:1998-01-16

    IPC分类号: B64C27/82

    CPC分类号: B64C27/82 B64C2027/8245

    摘要: The bi-directional air flow deflector of the present invention efficiently deflects air to the left opening and the right opening, and minimizes any vertical components of force which may be generated. The air flow vector exiting from each of the openings comprises a dominant horizontal force vector rather than a large component of force in the vertical direction. Vertical components of force may be added, if desired. The bi-directional air flow deflector provides reduced transmission torque requirements, and generally comprises a relatively small number of moving parts. A single moving part may be used to deflect air to either the left opening or the right opening, and this single moving part is not exposed to the outside environment and, accordingly, will generally provide reliable functionality. The bi-directional air flow deflector of the present invention is simple in design, comprises a small number of relatively easy to manufacture parts, and can be used to retrofit existing direct jet thrusters. The components of the bi-directional air flow deflector generally comprise relatively straight sides and surfaces, which require less sophisticated tooling and reduce costs. The reduced number of parts will require a smaller stock of parts for inventory and field support. The bi-directional air flow deflector can be assembled with generally less man power than prior art devices, and generally comprises an increased reliability. Since less energy is generally required to operate the bi-directional air flow deflector of the present invention, increased fuel efficiency can also be realized.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的双向空气导流板有效地将空气偏转到左开口和右开口,并且使得可能产生的任何垂直的力分量最小化。 从每个开口排出的空气流动矢量包括主要的水平力矢量,而不是垂直方向上的大的力分量。 如果需要,可以添加力的垂直分量。 双向气流导流器提供降低的传动扭矩要求,并且通常包括相对较少数量的运动部件。 单个移动部件可以用于将空气偏转到左开口或右开口,并且该单个移动部件不暴露于外部环境,因此通常将提供可靠的功能。 本发明的双向气流导流器设计简单,包括少量相对容易制造的部件,可用于改造现有的直接喷射推进器。 双向空气导流器的部件通常包括相对直的侧面和表面,这需要较不复杂的工具并降低成本。 零件数量的减少将需要较少的零件库存和现场支持。 双向气流导流器可以以比现有技术的装置通常更少的人力组装,并且通常包括增加的可靠性。 由于通常需要较少的能量来操作本发明的双向空气导流板,所以也可以实现提高的燃料效率。

    Precision Approach Control
    3.
    发明申请
    Precision Approach Control 有权
    精密逼近控制

    公开(公告)号:US20080071431A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-20

    申请号:US11533226

    申请日:2006-09-19

    IPC分类号: G01C23/00 G06F17/00

    摘要: An aircraft control system for operations close to the ground includes a camera having a rangefinder for measuring the azimuth, elevation and slant range from a fixed point on the aircraft relative to a selected target point on a surface below the aircraft, a navigation system for measuring the latitude and longitude of the aircraft on the surface, a computer for computing the position of the fixed point on the aircraft relative to the target point from the respective measurements of the camera and the navigation system, and a controller for controlling the movement of the aircraft such that the fixed point is positioned at a selected position above the selected target point on the surface. The controller may also include an automatic tracking mechanism for maintaining the position of the fixed point on the aircraft at the selected position above a moving object.

    摘要翻译: 用于靠近地面的操作的飞行器控制系统包括具有测距仪的相机,该测距仪用于测量飞机上相对于飞机下方表面上的选定目标点的方位角,仰角和倾斜范围,用于测量的导航系统 飞机在地面上的纬度和经度,用于根据相机和导航系统的相应测量值计算飞机上相对于目标点的固定点的位置的计算机,以及用于控制飞行器的运动的控制器 飞机使得固定点位于表面上所选择的目标点上方的选定位置。 控制器还可以包括自动跟踪机构,用于将飞行器上的固定点的位置维持在移动物体上方的选定位置。

    Aircraft precision approach control
    5.
    发明授权
    Aircraft precision approach control 有权
    飞机精密进近控制

    公开(公告)号:US07693617B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-06

    申请号:US11533226

    申请日:2006-09-19

    IPC分类号: G05D1/06 G06F19/00

    摘要: An aircraft control system for operations close to the ground includes a camera having a rangefinder for measuring the azimuth, elevation and slant range from a fixed point on the aircraft relative to a selected target point on a surface below the aircraft, a navigation system for measuring the latitude and longitude of the aircraft on the surface, a computer for computing the position of the fixed point on the aircraft relative to the target point from the respective measurements of the camera and the navigation system, and a controller for controlling the movement of the aircraft such that the fixed point is positioned at a selected position above the selected target point on the surface. The controller may also include an automatic tracking mechanism for maintaining the position of the fixed point on the aircraft at the selected position above a moving object.

    摘要翻译: 用于靠近地面的操作的飞行器控制系统包括具有测距仪的相机,该测距仪用于测量飞机上相对于飞机下方表面上的选定目标点的方位角,仰角和倾斜范围,用于测量的导航系统 飞机在地面上的纬度和经度,用于根据相机和导航系统的相应测量值计算飞机上相对于目标点的固定点的位置的计算机,以及用于控制飞行器的运动的控制器 飞机使得固定点位于表面上所选择的目标点上方的选定位置。 控制器还可以包括自动跟踪机构,用于将飞行器上的固定点的位置维持在移动物体上方的选定位置。

    Multi-mode unmanned and manned vehicle systems and methods
    6.
    发明授权
    Multi-mode unmanned and manned vehicle systems and methods 有权
    多模式无人驾驶和载人车系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08052096B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-08

    申请号:US12842916

    申请日:2010-07-23

    IPC分类号: B64C13/22 B64C13/00

    摘要: An apparatus for converting a manned aircraft of a type including at least one pilot control capable of manipulation to affect operation of the aircraft for unmanned flight operations includes first and second actuators, each configured to selectively provide movement or resistance to movement in a first manner including linear or rotational motion, first and second clutches, each configured to selectively couple movement of the associated actuator to or from the pilot control during flight, and a vehicle controller capable of being selectively enabled during flight to operate the pilot control actuators and clutches and thereby provide unmanned operation of the aircraft, or of being disabled, thereby providing for manned operation of the aircraft. The first actuator has a first scope describing a first amount of allowable movement, while the second actuator has a second scope larger than the first scope.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于转换类型的载人飞机的装置,包括能够操纵以影响飞行器的无人驾驶操作的至少一个先导控制的装置包括第一和第二致动器,每个致动器被配置为以第一方式选择性地提供对运动的运动或阻力,包括 线性或旋转运动,第一和第二离合器,每个离合器构造成在飞行期间选择性地将相关致动器的运动耦合到先导控制器,以及能够在飞行期间被选择性地启用以操作先导控制致动器和离合器的车辆控制器 提供飞机的无人操作或被禁用,从而提供飞机的载人操作。 第一致动器具有描述第一允许移动量的第一范围,而第二致动器具有大于第一范围的第二范围。

    Multi-Mode Unmanned And Manned Vehicle Systems and Methods
    7.
    发明申请
    Multi-Mode Unmanned And Manned Vehicle Systems and Methods 有权
    多模式无人驾驶和载人车辆系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100286847A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-11

    申请号:US12842916

    申请日:2010-07-23

    IPC分类号: G05D1/00

    摘要: An apparatus for converting a manned aircraft of a type including at least one pilot control capable of manipulation to affect operation of the aircraft for unmanned flight operations includes first and second actuators, each configured to selectively provide movement or resistance to movement in a first manner including linear or rotational motion, first and second clutches, each configured to selectively couple movement of the associated actuator to or from the pilot control during flight, and a vehicle controller capable of being selectively enabled during flight to operate the pilot control actuators and clutches and thereby provide unmanned operation of the aircraft, or of being disabled, thereby providing for manned operation of the aircraft. The first actuator has a first scope describing a first amount of allowable movement, while the second actuator has a second scope larger than the first scope.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于转换类型的载人飞机的装置,包括能够操纵以影响飞行器的无人驾驶操作的至少一个先导控制的装置包括第一和第二致动器,每个致动器被配置为以第一方式选择性地提供对运动的运动或阻力,包括 线性或旋转运动,第一和第二离合器,每个离合器构造成在飞行期间选择性地将相关致动器的运动耦合到先导控制器,以及能够在飞行期间被选择性地启用以操作先导控制致动器和离合器的车辆控制器 提供飞机的无人操作或被禁用,从而提供飞机的载人操作。 第一致动器具有描述第一允许移动量的第一范围,而第二致动器具有大于第一范围的第二范围。

    Multi-mode unmanned and manned vehicle systems and methods
    8.
    发明授权
    Multi-mode unmanned and manned vehicle systems and methods 有权
    多模式无人驾驶和载人车系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07784741B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-31

    申请号:US12135055

    申请日:2008-06-06

    IPC分类号: B64C27/00

    摘要: An apparatus for converting a manned aircraft of a type including at least one pilot control capable of manipulation to affect operation of the aircraft for unmanned flight operations includes first and second actuators, each configured to selectively provide movement or resistance to movement in a first manner including linear or rotational motion, first and second clutches, each configured to selectively couple movement of the associated actuator to the pilot control, and a vehicle controller capable of being selectively enabled to operate the pilot control actuators and clutches and thereby provide unmanned operation of the aircraft, or of being disabled, thereby providing for manned operation of the aircraft. The first actuator has a first scope describing a first amount of allowable movement, while the second actuator has a second scope larger than the first scope.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于转换类型的载人飞机的装置,包括能够操纵以影响飞行器的无人驾驶操作的至少一个先导控制的装置包括第一和第二致动器,每个致动器被配置为以第一方式选择性地提供对运动的运动或阻力,包括 线性或旋转运动,第一和第二离合器,每个离合器被配置为选择性地将相关联的致动器的运动耦合到先导控制器,以及车辆控制器,其能够被选择性地启用以操作先导控制致动器和离合器,从而提供飞行器的无人操作 或被禁用,从而提供飞机的载人操作。 第一致动器具有描述第一允许移动量的第一范围,而第二致动器具有大于第一范围的第二范围。

    Geometric morphing wing with layers
    9.
    发明授权
    Geometric morphing wing with layers 有权
    几何变形翼与层

    公开(公告)号:US06786457B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-07

    申请号:US10268558

    申请日:2002-10-10

    IPC分类号: B64C346

    摘要: An airfoil member (14) is provided including a geometric morphing device (18). The geometric morphing device (18) has an inflatable member (30). The inflatable member (30) has an exterior wall (32) and multiple inflated states. Multiple layers are coupled to at least a portion of the exterior wall (32) and control size, shape, and expansion ability of the geometric morphing device (18). The geometric morphing device (18) is adjustable in size and shape by changing inflated state of the inflatable member (30). An airfoil member altering system (12) and a method of performing the same are also provided as well as a method of forming the geometric morphing device (18).

    摘要翻译: 提供了包括几何变形装置(18)的翼型件(14)。 几何变形装置(18)具有可充气构件(30)。 可膨胀构件(30)具有外壁(32)和多个充气状态。 多层联接到外壁(32)的至少一部分并且控制几何变形装置(18)的尺寸,形状和膨胀能力。 几何变形装置(18)通过改变可膨胀构件(30)的膨胀状态来调整尺寸和形状。 还提供了翼型构件改变系统(12)及其执行方法以及形成几何变形装置(18)的方法。

    Geometric morphing wing with expandable spars
    10.
    发明授权
    Geometric morphing wing with expandable spars 失效
    几何变形翼与可扩展的spars

    公开(公告)号:US06622974B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-23

    申请号:US10218996

    申请日:2002-08-14

    IPC分类号: B64C344

    CPC分类号: B64C3/48

    摘要: A geometric morphing wing 12 is provided, including a rigid internal core 20 surrounded by an expandable spar 22 and covered by a wing surface overlay 24. The expandable spar 22 includes an elastomeric bladder 30 movable between a non-inflated state 26 and an inflated state 28 such that the airfoil shape 29 of the geometric morphing wing 12 is adjusted.

    摘要翻译: 提供几何变形翼12,其包括被可扩展翼梁22包围并被翼表面覆层24覆盖的刚性内芯20.可膨胀翼梁22包括可在非充气状态26和膨胀状态之间移动的弹性体囊30 使得几何变形翼12的翼型29被调节。