Catch and snare system for an unmanned aerial vehicle
    1.
    发明授权
    Catch and snare system for an unmanned aerial vehicle 失效
    无人机的捕捉和圈套系统

    公开(公告)号:US08375837B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US12355821

    申请日:2009-01-19

    CPC classification number: F41H13/0006 B64C2201/182

    Abstract: The present invention provides a catch and snare system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: (a) a detection system, (b) a deployment system in communication with the detection system, (c) a capture system placed at an interference position by the deployment system, wherein the capture system comprises a net, a plurality of foam deploying canisters attached to the net for deploying foam, and at least one canister for deploying a decelerating parachute attached to the net, wherein the foam prevents the release of chemical or biological agents from the captured unmanned aerial vehicle, and (d) a descent system to bring the capture system and a captured unmanned aerial vehicle back to earth.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于无人驾驶飞行器的捕获和圈套​​系统,包括:(a)检测系统,(b)与检测系统通信的部署系统,(c)通过部署放置在干扰位置处的捕获系统 系统,其中所述捕获系统包括网,附接到所述网以用于展开泡沫的多个泡沫展开罐以及用于展开附接到所述网的减速降落伞的至少一个罐,其中所述泡沫防止化学或生物制剂的释放 从被捕获的无人驾驶飞行器,和(d)一个下降系统,使捕获系统和被捕获的无人机返回地球。

    TETHER ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请
    TETHER ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    能源供应系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110180667A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-28

    申请号:US12401523

    申请日:2009-03-10

    CPC classification number: B64C39/022 B64C39/024 B64C2201/148

    Abstract: A tether continuous energy supply system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: a ground station, a ground station energy system, a spool coupled to the ground station energy system at a rotating joint, a tether that is wound about the spool, wherein a first end of the tether is coupled to the rotating joint, a tension control motor coupled to both the spool and the ground station energy system, an unmanned aerial vehicle coupled to a second end of the tether, a UAV energy system, a fluid that moves throughout the tether continuous energy supply system, a tension control system that receives and transmits signals from a plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system, and a distributed controls system that receives and transmits signals from the plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于无人驾驶飞行器的系绳连续能量供应系统,包括:地面站,地面站能量系统,在旋转接头处联接到地面站能量系统的线轴,围绕线轴缠绕的系绳,其中第一端 连接系统与旋转接头相耦合,张力控制马达耦合到线轴和地面站能量系统,联接到系绳第二端的无人驾驶飞行器,UAV能量系统, 系绳连续能量供应系统,张力控制系统,其接收并传输包含在系链连续能量供应系统内的多个传感器的信号;以及分布式控制系统,其接收并传输包含在系链连续能量内的多个传感器的信号 供应系统

    Method for vertical takeoff from and landing on inclined surfaces
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for vertical takeoff from and landing on inclined surfaces 有权
    在倾斜表面垂直起飞和着陆的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07871044B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-18

    申请号:US11752497

    申请日:2007-05-23

    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

    Abstract translation: 起飞和着陆(VTOL)无人机(UAV)的飞行控制系统增加起飞和着陆模式。 起飞和着陆模式使用可用于飞行控制系统和VTOL无人机现有控制面和节气门控制的数据。 因此,VTOL无人机可以在倾斜的表面上起飞和着陆,而不需要使用设计成在倾斜表面上对无人机进行平坦化的起落架机构。

    CATCH AND SNARE SYSTEM FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
    4.
    发明申请
    CATCH AND SNARE SYSTEM FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE 失效
    用于无人驾驶飞机的收音机和收音机

    公开(公告)号:US20100181424A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12355821

    申请日:2009-01-19

    CPC classification number: F41H13/0006 B64C2201/182

    Abstract: The present invention provides a catch and snare system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: (a) a detection system, (b) a deployment system in communication with the detection system, (c) a capture system placed at an interference position by the deployment system, wherein the capture system comprises a net, a plurality of foam deploying canisters attached to the net for deploying foam, and at least one canister for deploying a decelerating parachute attached to the net, wherein the foam prevents the release of chemical or biological agents from the captured unmanned aerial vehicle, and (d) a descent system to bring the capture system and a captured unmanned aerial vehicle back to earth.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于无人驾驶飞行器的捕获和圈套​​系统,包括:(a)检测系统,(b)与检测系统通信的部署系统,(c)通过部署放置在干扰位置处的捕获系统 系统,其中所述捕获系统包括网,附接到所述网以用于展开泡沫的多个泡沫展开罐以及用于展开附接到所述网的减速降落伞的至少一个罐,其中所述泡沫防止化学或生物制剂的释放 从被捕获的无人驾驶飞行器,和(d)一个下降系统,使捕获系统和被捕获的无人机返回地球。

    Guided delivery of small munitions from an unmanned aerial vehicle
    5.
    发明授权
    Guided delivery of small munitions from an unmanned aerial vehicle 有权
    从无人驾驶飞行器导引小型弹药

    公开(公告)号:US08178825B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-15

    申请号:US12259728

    申请日:2008-10-28

    CPC classification number: G01S3/7864 F41G7/303

    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for accurate guidance of small munitions to a target. The guidance for the small munition is mainly provided by a device external to the small munition, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may provide external guidance commands by use of a command transmitter to the small munition. The small munition is equipped to receive the guidance commands and consequently use a maneuvering mechanism to react to the guidance commands. The UAV may determine a successful release point of the small munition and track a flight path from a release point toward the target of the small munition using a passive sensor mounted in a gimbaled mount, which is controlled by use of a closed-loop control system. The UAV may be controlled by a ground control device, such as an operator control unit (OCU), to release small munitions.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于向靶标准确地引导小型弹药的装置和方法。 小型弹药的指导主要是由无人机(UAV)等小型武器以外的装置提供。 无人机可以通过使用命令发射机向小型弹药提供外部指导命令。 小型弹药装备有接收指导指令,因此使用机动机构对指导指令作出反应。 无人机可以使用安装在万向架中的无源传感器来确定小型弹药的成功释放点并跟踪从释放点朝向小型弹药目标的飞行路径,该无源传感器通过使用闭环控制系统 。 UAV可以由诸如操作员控制单元(OCU)的地面控制装置控制,以释放小型弹药。

    GUIDED DELIVERY OF SMALL MUNITIONS FROM AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
    6.
    发明申请
    GUIDED DELIVERY OF SMALL MUNITIONS FROM AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE 有权
    从无人驾驶的航空器导引小型飞行器

    公开(公告)号:US20110017863A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-27

    申请号:US12259728

    申请日:2008-10-28

    CPC classification number: G01S3/7864 F41G7/303

    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for accurate guidance of small munitions to a target. The guidance for the small munition is mainly provided by a device external to the small munition, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may provide external guidance commands by use of a command transmitter to the small munition. The small munition is equipped to receive the guidance commands and consequently use a maneuvering mechanism to react to the guidance commands. The UAV may determine a successful release point of the small munition and track a flight path from a release point toward the target of the small munition using a passive sensor mounted in a gimbaled mount, which is controlled by use of a closed-loop control system. The UAV may be controlled by a ground control device, such as an operator control unit (OCU), to release small munitions.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于向靶标准确地引导小型弹药的装置和方法。 小型弹药的指导主要是由无人机(UAV)等小型武器以外的装置提供。 无人机可以通过使用命令发射机向小型弹药提供外部指导命令。 小型弹药装备有接收指导指令,因此使用机动机构对指导指令作出反应。 无人机可以使用安装在万向架中的无源传感器来确定小型弹药的成功释放点并跟踪从释放点朝向小型弹药目标的飞行路径,该无源传感器通过使用闭环控制系统 。 UAV可以由诸如操作员控制单元(OCU)的地面控制装置控制,以释放小型弹药。

    Apparatus and method for providing pointing capability for a fixed camera
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for providing pointing capability for a fixed camera 失效
    为固定摄像机提供指向能力的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07597489B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-06

    申请号:US11402450

    申请日:2006-04-12

    Abstract: Reflective movable mirrors are used to reflect an image from a desired direction into the lens of a camera. This apparatus is preferably used with infrared (IR) cameras. To capture images from different directions, the orientations of the mirrors are modified. The mirrors are light, requiring only miniature motors and actuators for moving them. The mirrors are also much smaller than the focal plane electronics and the IR lens, requiring much less space for moving them than would be required for moving the camera. This provides a pointing capability for an airframe-fixed IR camera and this capability is provided with minimum additional payload, space and power requirements. The apparatus and method can be used for IR and electro-optical (EO) cameras.

    Abstract translation: 反射式可动反射镜用于将图像从期望的方向反射到相机的透镜中。 该装置优选与红外(IR)照相机一起使用。 为了从不同的方向拍摄图像,镜子的方向被修改。 镜子很轻,只需要微型电机和执行器来移动它们。 反射镜也比焦平面电子设备和红外透镜小得多,移动相机所需的空间要少得多。 这为机身固定的红外摄像机提供了指向功能,并且该功能具有最小额外的有效载荷,空间和功率要求。 该装置和方法可用于IR和电光(EO)照相机。

    Method for vertical takeoff from and landing on inclined surfaces
    8.
    发明授权
    Method for vertical takeoff from and landing on inclined surfaces 有权
    在倾斜表面垂直起飞和着陆的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08141823B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-27

    申请号:US12949410

    申请日:2010-11-18

    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

    Abstract translation: 起飞和着陆(VTOL)无人机(UAV)的飞行控制系统增加起飞和着陆模式。 起飞和着陆模式使用可用于飞行控制系统和VTOL无人机现有控制面和节气门控制的数据。 因此,VTOL无人机可以在倾斜的表面上起飞和着陆,而不需要使用设计成在倾斜表面上对无人机进行平坦化的起落架机构。

    METHOD FOR VERTICAL TAKEOFF FROM AND LANDING ON INCLINED SURFACES
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR VERTICAL TAKEOFF FROM AND LANDING ON INCLINED SURFACES 有权
    在垂直表面上垂直剥离和着陆的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110057075A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-10

    申请号:US12949410

    申请日:2010-11-18

    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

    Abstract translation: 起飞和着陆(VTOL)无人机(UAV)的飞行控制系统增加起飞和着陆模式。 起飞和着陆模式使用可用于飞行控制系统和VTOL无人机现有控制面和节气门控制的数据。 因此,VTOL无人机可以在倾斜的表面上起飞和着陆,而不需要使用设计成在倾斜表面上对无人机进行平坦化的起落架机构。

    Method for Vertical Takeoff from and Landing on Inclined Surfaces
    10.
    发明申请
    Method for Vertical Takeoff from and Landing on Inclined Surfaces 有权
    倾斜表面垂直起飞和着陆方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100012776A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-21

    申请号:US11752497

    申请日:2007-05-23

    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

    Abstract translation: 起飞和着陆(VTOL)无人机(UAV)的飞行控制系统增加起飞和着陆模式。 起飞和着陆模式使用可用于飞行控制系统和VTOL无人机现有控制面和节气门控制的数据。 因此,VTOL无人机可以在倾斜的表面上起飞和着陆,而不需要使用设计成在倾斜表面上对无人机进行平坦化的起落架机构。

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