公开(公告)号：US08087315B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US11868641

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Ken E. Young

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Ken E. Young

IPC: G01C19/02

CPC classification number: F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/041 ,  F16M11/123 ,  F16M2200/027 ,  Y10T74/1218 ,  Y10T74/1221

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool. The gimbal system includes a gimbal assembly that includes a payload socket arranged to attach a payload device to the gimbal assembly. The payload socket is preferably arranged to allow any of a plurality of payload devices to attach to and detach from the payload socket without requiring use of a mechanical tool.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统，用于将有效载荷装置分别附接到万向节系统并从其分离，而不需要使用机械工具。 万向节系统包括万向节组件，其包括布置成将有效载荷装置附接到万向节组件的有效载荷插座。 有效负载插座优选地布置成允许多个有效负载装置中的任何一个附接到有效载荷插座并从该有源插座上分离，而不需要使用机械工具。

公开(公告)号：US07658347B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11492490

申请日：2006-07-25

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Glen A. Mantych ,  William T. Campbell

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Glen A. Mantych ,  William T. Campbell

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A Micro Air-Vehicle (MAV) starting system that provides the combined functions of: packing protection of sensitive vehicle components, a mechanical starting assembly, and a launch pad. The preferred embodiment comprises a container and a container lid with the MAV clamped to the lid. Also disposed on the container lid is a starting assembly. The lid which doubles as a launching pad with the attached MAV is removed from the container, placed on the ground, the MAV is started with the starting mechanism and launched. The arrangement minimizes the physical risk to the operator, minimizes weight of the total MAV system, consumes minimum space in the operators transport system, and eliminates dependence on supply lines for battery replacement or charging.

Abstract translation: 微型飞行器（MAV）启动系统，提供组合功能：敏感车辆部件的包装保护，机械起动组件和发射台。 优选实施例包括容器和容器盖，其中MAV夹在盖上。 还设置在容器盖上的是起动组件。 将附加的MAV作为发射台的盖子从容器中取出，放在地面上，MAV以起动机构启动并启动。 这种布置可最大限度地减少操作人员的身体风险，最大限度地减少总体MAV系统的重量，消耗操作员运输系统的最小空间，并消除对电池更换或充电的电源线的依赖。

公开(公告)号：US20080210025A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11868641

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Ken E. Young

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Ken E. Young

IPC: G01C19/04

CPC classification number: F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/041 ,  F16M11/123 ,  F16M2200/027 ,  Y10T74/1218 ,  Y10T74/1221

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool. The gimbal system includes a gimbal assembly that includes a payload socket arranged to attach a payload device to the gimbal assembly. The payload socket is preferably arranged to allow any of a plurality of payload devices to attach to and detach from the payload socket without requiring use of a mechanical tool.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统，用于将有效载荷装置分别附接到万向节系统并从其分离，而不需要使用机械工具。 万向节系统包括万向节组件，其包括布置成将有效载荷装置附接到万向节组件的有效载荷插座。 有效负载插座优选地布置成允许多个有效负载装置中的任何一个附接到有效载荷插座并从该有源插座上分离，而不需要使用机械工具。

公开(公告)号：US20110301783A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US12260799

申请日：2008-10-29

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Systems and methods for inertially controlling a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (HUAV) are provided. One inertial controller includes a frame and a sensor for detecting a change in an orientation and/or motion of the frame with respect to a predetermined neutral position. The inertial controller also includes a processor for generating commands to the HUAV to modify its current orientation and/or motion in accordance with the change. A system includes the above inertial controller and a sensor for determining a second change for an orientation and/or motion for the HUAV based on the change, and a processor for generating a signal commanding an HUAV control system to orient and/or move the HUAV in accordance with the second change. One method includes detecting a change in an orientation and/or motion of an inertial controller frame and commanding the HUAV to modify its current orientation and/or motion in accordance with the change.

Abstract translation: 提供了惯性控制悬停无人机（HUAV）的系统和方法。 一个惯性控制器包括框架和传感器，用于检测框架相对于预定中立位置的方位和/或运动的变化。 该惯性控制器还包括一个处理器，用于根据该变化向HUAV生成命令以修改其当前方向和/或运动。 一种系统包括上述惯性控制器和用于基于该变化确定用于HUAV的取向和/或运动的第二变化的传感器，以及用于产生命令HUAV控制系统来定向和/或移动HUAV的信号的处理器 按照第二个变化。 一种方法包括检测惯性控制器框架的方向和/或运动的变化，并且根据该变化来命令HUAV来修改其当前的取向和/或运动。

公开(公告)号：US07658346B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11338558

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A dual ducted fan arrangement in which the duct components, engine, and avionics/payload pods are capable of being quickly disassembled to fit within common backpacking systems. Each duct is identical in fan, stator, and control vane design. Assembly connections between ducted fans and electronic modules are also identical. An engine or APU drives the dual ducted fans through a splined shaft to a differential or through electric motors. Energy is transferred to the ducted fans by a single gear mounted to the stator hub. Relative speeds of the individual ducted fans are controlled through separate frictional or generator load control braking mechanisms on each of the splined shafts between the differential and ducted fans. In the electric motor case relative speed is through electronic speed control. The fans are counter rotating for torque balancing. The electronic module locations are vertically variable for longitudinal center of gravity for variations in payloads.

Abstract translation: 双管风扇装置，其中管道部件，发动机和航空电子设备/有效载荷容器能够快速拆卸以适合普通的背包系统。 风扇，定子和控制叶片设计中的每个风道都相同。 管道风扇和电子模块之间的组装连接也相同。 发动机或APU通过花键轴驱动双管道风扇到差速器或通过电动机驱动。 能量通过安装在定子毂上的单个齿轮传递到管道风扇。 单个管道风扇的相对速度通过在差速风扇和管道风扇之间的每个花键轴上的单独的摩擦或发电机负载控制制动机构来控制。 在电动机壳体中，相对速度是通过电子速度控制。 风扇反向旋转以进行扭矩平衡。 电子模块位置对于纵向重心是垂直可变的，用于有效载荷的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20070221790A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11685532

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Jonathan Lee Fleming

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Jonathan Lee Fleming

IPC: B64D33/02

CPC classification number: G01P5/14 ,  G01P5/16 ,  G01P13/025

Abstract: An air data system and method for a ducted fan air-vehicle is described. The air data system includes a plurality of air pressure sensors placed around a lip of an air duct of the ducted fan air-vehicle. The air data system calculates the speed and direction of airflow surrounding the ducted fan air-vehicle based on pressure data measured across the lip of the air duct. Additionally, the air data system may estimate forces generated by airflow surrounding the air-vehicle.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于风扇式风车的空气数据系统和方法。 空气数据系统包括多个气压传感器，其布置在管道式风扇空气车辆的空气管道的唇缘周围。 空气数据系统基于在风道的唇缘上测量的压力数据来计算管道风扇空气车辆周围的气流的速度和方向。 此外，空气数据系统可以估计由空气车辆周围的气流产生的力。

公开(公告)号：US08251307B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12104432

申请日：2008-04-16

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C13/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: A manipulator arm system on a ducted air-fan UAV is disclosed herein. The target site may be accurately located by the UAV, and the manipulator system may accurately locate the payload at the target site. The manipulator arm may select tools from a toolbox located on-board the UAV to assist in payload placement or the execution of remote operations. The system may handle the delivery of mission payloads, environmental sampling, and sensor placement and repair.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种管道式空气风扇UAV上的操纵臂系统。 目标站点可以由UAV精确定位，并且机械手系统可以准确地定位目标位置的有效载荷。 操纵臂可以从位于无人机上的工具箱中选择工具，以帮助有效载荷放置或执行远程操作。 该系统可以处理任务有效载荷的交付，环境取样以及传感器的放置和修理。

公开(公告)号：US08205820B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US12364762

申请日：2009-02-03

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Randall E. Horn

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Randall E. Horn

IPC: B64C37/00

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: A transforming unmanned aerial-to-ground vehicle assembly comprising: an aerodynamic flying assembly comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle integrated with an unmanned ground vehicle, a power unit shared by the unmanned aerial vehicle and the unmanned ground vehicle, vehicle controls shared by the unmanned aerial vehicle and the unmanned ground vehicle, a disengagement mechanism to separate the unmanned ground vehicle from the unmanned aerial vehicle, one or more manipulator arms located on either the unmanned aerial vehicle or the unmanned ground vehicle, and landing gear.

Abstract translation: 一种变速无人机对地车辆组件，包括：空气动力飞行组件，包括与无人地面车辆集成的无人驾驶飞行器，由无人驾驶飞行器共享的动力单元和无人地面车辆，由无人驾驶飞行器共享的车辆控制 车辆和无人地面车辆，将无人地面车辆与无人驾驶飞行器分开的分离机构，位于无人驾驶飞行器或无人地面车辆上的一个或多个操纵臂，以及起落架。

公开(公告)号：US20090050750A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US12104432

申请日：2008-04-16

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: B64C13/00 ,  B25J9/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: A manipulator arm system on a ducted air-fan UAV is disclosed herein. The target site may be accurately located by the UAV, and the manipulator system may accurately locate the payload at the target site. The manipulator arm may select tools from a toolbox located on-board the UAV to assist in payload placement or the execution of remote operations. The system may handle the delivery of mission payloads, environmental sampling, and sensor placement and repair.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种管道式空气风扇UAV上的操纵臂系统。 目标站点可以由UAV精确定位，并且机械手系统可以准确地定位目标位置的有效载荷。 操纵臂可以从位于无人机上的工具箱中选择工具，以帮助有效载荷放置或执行远程操作。 该系统可以处理任务有效载荷的交付，环境取样以及传感器的放置和修理。

公开(公告)号：US20080185526A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11402450

申请日：2006-04-12

Applicant: Dan T. Horak ,  Emray R. Goossen ,  Steven D. Martinez

Inventor： Dan T. Horak ,  Emray R. Goossen ,  Steven D. Martinez

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/101 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0809 ,  G01J5/084 ,  G01J5/0893 ,  G02B26/0816 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N7/185

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。