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公开(公告)号：US09346530B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-24
申请号：US14873297
申请日：2015-10-02
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner , Keegan Gartner
摘要： A lift assembly for use during inflation of a balloon envelope is provided. The lift assembly includes a plate structure that has a set of cavities. Each cavity includes one or more openings passing through the plate. One or more pistons are coupled to the plate through at least one of the openings of each cavity in the set of cavities. Each piston has a hollow tube portion projecting lengthwise from the at least one opening, a flange attached to the hollow tube portion and a grabber portion in communication with the flange. The grabber portion includes a plurality of bearings for grabbing a stud attached to an apex of the balloon envelope. A handle portion is coupled to the plate. The handle is arranged to lift the balloon envelope when the bearings have grabbed a given stud.
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公开(公告)号：US09327844B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-03
申请号：US14179710
申请日：2014-02-13
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner
摘要： A method for balloon launching may include loading a pre-packaged balloon and payload into a shell structure. The pre-packaged balloon may be pulled out of its packaging in a vertical direction, for instance using a gantry crane. The gantry crane may be configured to inflate the balloon from the top of the envelope. The balloon may be inflated while substantially within the shell structure, which may provide protection from wind gusts. A vehicle, such as a heavy forklift, may provide mobility and support for the balloon and shell. Once the balloon is inflated, the vehicle may move the balloon/shell combination at a rate and direction substantially matching the current wind direction/speed. Furthermore, after reaching a zero-velocity condition relative to the wind, the vehicle may assist and/or initiate the opening of the shell. A tether connecting the balloon to the shell structure may be disconnected, allowing the balloon to launch.
摘要翻译： 用于气球发射的方法可以包括将预先包装的气囊和有效载荷装载到壳结构中。 预包装的气囊可以在垂直方向从其包装中拉出，例如使用龙门式起重机。 龙门式起重机可以被配置成从信封的顶部使气囊膨胀。 气囊可以在基本上在壳结构内充气，这可以提供防风阵风的保护。 诸如重型叉车的车辆可以为气球和壳提供移动性和支撑。 一旦气囊膨胀，车辆可以以基本上与当前风向/速度相匹配的速率和方向移动气囊/壳组合。 此外，在相对于风达到零速度状态之后，车辆可以辅助和/或启动壳体的打开。 将气球连接到壳结构的系绳可能会断开，从而允许气球发射。
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公开(公告)号：US20150266560A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-24
申请号：US14144501
申请日：2013-12-30
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner , Kyle Brookes
IPC分类号： B64B1/46
摘要： An apparatus including a balloon envelope, a cutting blade secured to a blade block; a cutter guide rail secured above the balloon envelope, and an arm rotatable about a pivot point having an end secured to the blade block, wherein the end of the arm extends past the blade block, wherein the arm is releasably secured by a release member, and wherein release of the arm from the release member allows for a rotation of the arm, wherein the rotation of the end of the arm is guided by the cutter guide rail such that the cutting blade maintains contact with and cuts the balloon envelope during the rotation of the arm.
摘要翻译： 一种装置，包括气囊外壳，固定在叶片块上的切割刀片; 固定在所述气囊外壳上方的切割器导轨，以及能够围绕具有固定到所述叶片块的端部的枢轴点旋转的臂，其中所述臂的端部延伸穿过所述叶片块，其中所述臂可释放地由释放构件固定， 并且其中所述臂从所述释放构件的释放允许所述臂的旋转，其中所述臂的端部的旋转由所述切割器导轨引导，使得所述切割刀片在旋转期间保持与所述球囊封套的接触和切割 的手臂。
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公开(公告)号：US09090323B1
公开(公告)日：2015-07-28
申请号：US14179064
申请日：2014-02-12
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner
摘要： An apparatus is provided that includes a solenoid chamber having a plunger configured to create an opening in a first balloon envelope of a balloon system when the solenoid chamber is actuated. The opening enables gas to evacuate from the first balloon envelope. A mixer valve having a nozzle is coupled to the solenoid chamber. The mixer valve is configured to create a gas mixture formed from the gas evacuating from the opening and atmospheric gas. A heating device is attached to the nozzle. The heating device is configured to heat the gas mixture created by the mixer valve. A second balloon envelope is attached to the nozzle. The second balloon envelope is arranged to expand in proportion to a quantity of the heated gas mixture passing through the nozzle. This expansion of the second balloon envelope creates an amount of lift for controlling descent of the balloon system.
摘要翻译： 提供了一种装置，其包括具有柱塞的螺线管室，所述柱塞构造成当螺线管室被致动时在球囊系统的第一球囊中产生开口。 该开口使气体从第一气囊包络中排出。 具有喷嘴的混合器阀联接到螺线管室。 混合器阀构造成产生由从开口排出的气体和大气气体形成的气体混合物。 加热装置附接到喷嘴。 加热装置构造成加热由混合阀产生的气体混合物。 第二个气球包络连接到喷嘴。 第二气囊外壳被布置成与通过喷嘴的加热气体混合物的量成比例地膨胀。 第二气囊包络的这种膨胀产生一定数量的升力以控制气球系统的下降。
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公开(公告)号：US08998128B2
公开(公告)日：2015-04-07
申请号：US13903462
申请日：2013-05-28
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner
摘要： A balloon having a bladder positioned within a balloon envelope, a plate having a port, a housing secured to the plate, an impeller positioned within the housing, the port providing a passageway from an inside of the housing to an inside of the bladder, wherein a passive valve having a periphery is positioned over the port, a control system configured, upon receiving a signal to increase the amount of air within the bladder, to cause the passive valve to move from a first, closed position where a seal is provided by the engagement of the periphery of the passive valve and a periphery of the port to a second, open position where the periphery of the passive valve is disengaged from the periphery of the port to open the passageway between the housing and the bladder and to allow air to be forced into the bladder.
摘要翻译： 一种气球，其具有定位在球囊外壳内的气囊，具有端口的板，固定到所述板的壳体，位于所述壳体内的叶轮，所述端口提供从所述壳体的内部到所述囊的内部的通道，其中 具有周边的被动阀定位在端口上方，控制系统被配置为在接收到信号以增加气囊内的空气量时被配置成使得被动阀从第一闭合位置移动，其中通过 被动阀的周边和端口的周边与第二打开位置的接合，其中被动阀的周边与端口的周边分离，以打开外壳和囊之间的通道，并允许空气 被迫进入膀胱。
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公开(公告)号：US20160244139A1
公开(公告)日：2016-08-25
申请号：US15084633
申请日：2016-03-30
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner , Keegan Gartner
摘要： A lift assembly for use during inflation of a balloon envelope is provided. The lift assembly includes a plate structure that has a set of cavities. Each cavity includes one or more openings passing through the plate. One or more pistons are coupled to the plate through at least one of the openings of each cavity in the set of cavities. Each piston has a hollow tube portion projecting lengthwise from the at least one opening, a flange attached to the hollow tube portion and a grabber portion in communication with the flange. The grabber portion includes a plurality of bearings for grabbing a stud attached to an apex of the balloon envelope. A handle portion is coupled to the plate. The handle is arranged to lift the balloon envelope when the bearings have grabbed a given stud.
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公开(公告)号：US09346532B1
公开(公告)日：2016-05-24
申请号：US14546144
申请日：2014-11-18
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner
IPC分类号： B64B1/62
摘要： A system for filling balloons with lift gas is provided. The system includes apparatus for use with a balloon envelope of a balloon. This apparatus includes a main body having first and second portions. The first portion has a fill port and a hollow tube portion in communication with the fill port. The second portion has a surface and is insertable into a predefined opening in the balloon envelope. The surface of the second portion is configured to attach to an inner portion of the balloon envelope when the second portion is inserted in the predefined opening.
摘要翻译： 提供了一种用提升气体填充气球的系统。 该系统包括用于与气球的气球外壳一起使用的装置。 该装置包括具有第一和第二部分的主体。 第一部分具有与填充口连通的填充口和中空管部分。 第二部分具有表面并且可插入到气囊封套中的预定开口中。 当第二部分插入预定开口时，第二部分的表面构造成附接到气囊封套的内部。
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公开(公告)号：US09266599B1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-23
申请号：US14546412
申请日：2014-11-18
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner
IPC分类号： B64B1/62
CPC分类号： B64B1/62 , B64B1/40 , B64B1/58 , B64C2201/022 , B64C2201/122
摘要： Aspects of the disclosure relate to filling and lifting high altitude balloons. For instance, one example system for lifting and filling a balloon having a balloon envelope includes an apparatus for use with the balloon envelope. The apparatus includes a load line, a fill tube having a hollow portion nested within the load line and a termination member attached to the fill tube and load line. The load line is configured to lift the balloon envelope during inflation. The fill tube extends through the load line and is configured to allow lift gas to pass through the hollow portion. The termination member is configured to mate with an opening in the balloon envelope so that lift gas can pass through the hollow portion of the fill tube and into the opening in the balloon envelope.
摘要翻译： 本公开的方面涉及填充和提升高空气球。 例如，用于提升和填充具有气球外壳的球囊的一个示例性系统包括用于气球外壳的装置。 该装置包括负载线，填充管，其具有嵌套在负载线内的中空部分，以及连接到填充管和负载线的端接构件。 负载线被配置为在充气期间抬起气囊外壳。 填充管延伸穿过负载管线并且构造成允许提升气体通过中空部分。 终端构件被配置为与球囊封套中的开口配合，使得提升气体可以穿过填充管的中空部分并进入气囊封套中的开口。
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公开(公告)号：US20160031543A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-04
申请号：US14865546
申请日：2015-09-25
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner , Kyle Brookes
摘要： An apparatus including a balloon envelope, a cutting blade secured to a blade block; a cutter guide rail secured above the balloon envelope, and an arm rotatable about a pivot point having an end secured to the blade block, wherein the end of the arm extends past the blade block, wherein the arm is releasably secured by a release member, and wherein release of the arm from the release member allows for a rotation of the arm, wherein the rotation of the end of the arm is guided by the cutter guide rail such that the cutting blade maintains contact with and cuts the balloon envelope during the rotation of the arm.
摘要翻译： 一种装置，包括气囊外壳，固定在叶片块上的切割刀片; 固定在所述气囊外壳上方的切割器导轨，以及能够围绕具有固定到所述叶片块的端部的枢轴点旋转的臂，其中所述臂的端部延伸穿过所述叶片块，其中所述臂可释放地由释放构件固定， 并且其中所述臂从所述释放构件的释放允许所述臂的旋转，其中所述臂的端部的旋转由所述切割器导轨引导，使得所述切割刀片在旋转期间保持与所述球囊封套的接触和切割 的手臂。
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公开(公告)号：US20160023742A1
公开(公告)日：2016-01-28
申请号：US14873297
申请日：2015-10-02
申请人： Google Inc.
发明人： Daniel Ratner , Keegan Gartner
摘要： A lift assembly for use during inflation of a balloon envelope is provided. The lift assembly includes a plate structure that has a set of cavities. Each cavity includes one or more openings passing through the plate. One or more pistons are coupled to the plate through at least one of the openings of each cavity in the set of cavities. Each piston has a hollow tube portion projecting lengthwise from the at least one opening, a flange attached to the hollow tube portion and a grabber portion in communication with the flange. The grabber portion includes a plurality of bearings for grabbing a stud attached to an apex of the balloon envelope. A handle portion is coupled to the plate. The handle is arranged to lift the balloon envelope when the bearings have grabbed a given stud.
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