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公开(公告)号：US11731772B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-22
申请号：US15896383
申请日：2018-02-14
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny , John Robert Wittmaak, Jr. , Mike John Ryan , Joseph Scott Drennan
CPC classification number: B64D27/24 , B64C29/0033 , F01D15/10 , B64D2027/026 , F05D2220/328 , F05D2220/76 , Y02T50/60
Abstract: The present invention includes a hybrid propulsion system for an aircraft comprising: one or more turboshaft engines that provide shaft power and are capable of providing thrust; at least one of: one or more electrical generators or one or more hydraulic pumps connected to a shaft of the one or more turboshaft engines; and at least two rotatable nacelles, each nacelle housing at least one of: one or more electric motors or one or more hydraulic motors each connected to a proprotor, wherein the electric motor is electrically connected to the electric generator, or the hydraulic motor is connected to the hydraulic pump, respectively, wherein the proprotors provide lift whenever the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight, and provide thrust whenever the aircraft is in forward flight.
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公开(公告)号：US10392109B2
公开(公告)日：2019-08-27
申请号：US15341887
申请日：2016-11-02
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Abstract: An aircraft system includes a wing member and a plurality of unmanned aircraft systems selectively connectable to the wing member. The wing member has a generally airfoil cross-section, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The unmanned aircraft systems have a connected flight mode while coupled to the wing member and an independent flight mode when detached from the wing member. In the connected flight mode, the unmanned aircraft systems are operable to provide propulsion to the wing member to enable flight. The unmanned aircraft systems are operable to be launched from the wing member to perform aerial missions in the independent flight mode and are operable to be recovered by the wing member and returned to the connected flight mode. Thereafter, in the connected flight mode, the unmanned aircraft systems are operable to be resupplied by the wing member.
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公开(公告)号：US20180351634A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-06
申请号：US15608968
申请日：2017-05-30
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Michael John Ryan , Joseph Scott Drennan
IPC: H04B7/185 , H04N21/218
CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 , G08B5/00 , H04N21/21805 , H04N2201/0087 , H04N2201/0089
Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a processing device configured to: obtain sensor data from one or more sensors associated with an aircraft, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to detect information associated with an operating environment of the aircraft; detect an object near the aircraft based on the sensor data; obtain a camera feed from a camera associated with the aircraft, wherein the camera feed comprises a camera view of at least a portion of the aircraft; generate a display output based on the camera feed and the sensor data, wherein the display output comprises a visual perspective of the object relative to the aircraft; and cause the display output to be displayed on a display device.
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公开(公告)号：US20180251226A1
公开(公告)日：2018-09-06
申请号：US15896383
申请日：2018-02-14
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Carlos Alexander Fenny , John Robert Wittmaak, JR. , Mike John Ryan , Joseph Scott Drennan
CPC classification number: B64D27/24 , B64C27/28 , B64C29/0033 , B64D29/00 , B64D2027/005 , B64D2027/026 , F01D15/10 , F05D2220/328 , F05D2220/76 , Y02T50/671
Abstract: The present invention includes a hybrid propulsion system for an aircraft comprising: one or more turboshaft engines that provide shaft power and are capable of providing thrust; at least one of: one or more electrical generators or one or more hydraulic pumps connected to a shaft of the one or more turboshaft engines; and at least two rotatable nacelles, each nacelle housing at least one of: one or more electric motors or one or more hydraulic motors each connected to a proprotor, wherein the electric motor is electrically connected to the electric generator, or the hydraulic motor is connected to the hydraulic pump, respectively, wherein the proprotors provide lift whenever the aircraft is in vertical takeoff and landing and stationary flight, and provide thrust whenever the aircraft is in forward flight.
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公开(公告)号：US11238200B2
公开(公告)日：2022-02-01
申请号：US16293425
申请日：2019-03-05
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Michael McNair , Brent Chadwick Ross , Christopher Stroncek , Kip Gregory Campbell , Joseph Scott Drennan , Brett Zimmerman , Carey Cannon
Abstract: A method of operating a targeting system simulation tool (TSST) includes providing a TSST configured to receive an obstacle/effect parameterization, a simulation parameterization, a sensor parameterization, an aircraft parameterization, and an autonomy parameterization. The method further includes receiving by the TSST, at least one of each of an obstacle/effect parameterization and a simulation parameterization. The method further includes receiving by the TSST, either (1) a sensor parameterization or (2) an aircraft parameterization. The method further includes operating the TSST to apply the provided ones of the obstacle/effect parameterization, simulation parameterization, sensor parameterization, and aircraft parameterization to generate a value, value range, or value limit for the unprovided aircraft parameterization or unprovided sensor parameterization.
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公开(公告)号：US10243647B2
公开(公告)日：2019-03-26
申请号：US15608968
申请日：2017-05-30
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Michael John Ryan , Joseph Scott Drennan
IPC: H04B7/185 , H04N21/218 , G08B5/00
Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a processing device configured to: obtain sensor data from one or more sensors associated with an aircraft, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to detect information associated with an operating environment of the aircraft; detect an object near the aircraft based on the sensor data; obtain a camera feed from a camera associated with the aircraft, wherein the camera feed comprises a camera view of at least a portion of the aircraft; generate a display output based on the camera feed and the sensor data, wherein the display output comprises a visual perspective of the object relative to the aircraft; and cause the display output to be displayed on a display device.
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公开(公告)号：US20180118336A1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-03
申请号：US15341887
申请日：2016-11-02
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
CPC classification number: B64C37/02 , B64C3/32 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/066 , B64D39/00 , B64D2211/00 , Y02T50/55
Abstract: An aircraft system includes a wing member and a plurality of unmanned aircraft systems selectively connectable to the wing member. The wing member has a generally airfoil cross-section, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The unmanned aircraft systems have a connected flight mode while coupled to the wing member and an independent flight mode when detached from the wing member. In the connected flight mode, the unmanned aircraft systems are operable to provide propulsion to the wing member to enable flight. The unmanned aircraft systems are operable to be launched from the wing member to perform aerial missions in the independent flight mode and are operable to be recovered by the wing member and returned to the connected flight mode. Thereafter, in the connected flight mode, the unmanned aircraft systems are operable to be resupplied by the wing member.
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公开(公告)号：US11053008B2
公开(公告)日：2021-07-06
申请号：US16161415
申请日：2018-10-16
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Joseph Scott Drennan , Carlos Alexander Fenny , Michael John Ryan , John Richard Mccullough , Brett Rodney Zimmerman
Abstract: A parasite aircraft for airborne deployment and retrieve includes a wing; a fuselage rotatably mounted to the wing; a dock disposed on top of the fuselage and configured to receive a maneuverable capture device of a carrier aircraft; a pair of tail members extending from the fuselage; and a plurality of landing gear mounted to the wing. A method of preparing a parasite aircraft for flight includes unfolding an end portion of a wing; unfolding an end portion of a tail member of the parasite aircraft; and rotating a fuselage of the parasite aircraft so that the fuselage is perpendicular to the wing. A method of preparing a parasite aircraft for storage includes rotating a fuselage of the parasite aircraft to be parallel with a wing of the parasite aircraft; folding an end portion of the wing; and folding an end portion of a tail member of the parasite aircraft.
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公开(公告)号：US20200026811A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-23
申请号：US16293425
申请日：2019-03-05
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Michael McNair , Brent Chadwick Ross , Christopher Stroncek , Kip Gregory Campbell , Joseph Scott Drennan , Brett Zimmerman , Carey Cannon
Abstract: A method of operating a targeting system simulation tool (TSST) includes providing a TSST configured to receive an obstacle/effect parameterization, a simulation parameterization, a sensor parameterization, an aircraft parameterization, and an autonomy parameterization. The method further includes receiving by the TSST, at least one of each of an obstacle/effect parameterization and a simulation parameterization. The method further includes receiving by the TSST, either (1) a sensor parameterization or (2) an aircraft parameterization. The method further includes operating the TSST to apply the provided ones of the obstacle/effect parameterization, simulation parameterization, sensor parameterization, and aircraft parameterization to generate a value, value range, or value limit for the unprovided aircraft parameterization or unprovided sensor parameterization.
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公开(公告)号：US10683100B2
公开(公告)日：2020-06-16
申请号：US15913756
申请日：2018-03-06
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Levi Bilbrey , Jeremy Robert Chavez , Joshua Edler , James R. Williamson , Joseph Scott Drennan , Doug Fidler , Rares Halmagean
IPC: B64D43/00 , A42B3/30 , G06F3/01 , G01C23/00 , G08G5/00 , B64C13/18 , B64C13/22 , A42B3/04 , A42B3/22 , G06T19/00 , G02B27/01 , B64D11/06 , B64C13/04 , B64C1/06 , B64C1/18 , B64C1/40 , B64C13/10 , B64D11/00 , G06F3/044
Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as a pilot and passenger seating. An aircraft employs a pilot seat, comprising a contoured structure having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, with left and right arm supports that include an articulated control knob, movable in three rectangular axes and rotatable about a vertical axis to provide one or more aircraft steering functions for an aircraft, and a touch-sensitive control surface for controlling one or more power system components. A passenger seat, having a contoured structure, having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, a headrest, a seat, a left support member, and a right support member are adapted to cradle a portion of a passenger's body to support the passenger during travel.
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