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公开(公告)号：US20160102654A1
公开(公告)日：2016-04-14
申请号：US14513119
申请日：2014-10-13
Applicant: Google Inc.
CPC classification number: F03D13/20 , F03D1/02 , F03D9/255 , F03D80/70 , F05B2240/921 , Y02E10/728
Abstract: An Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”) may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be tethered to a ground station with a tether that terminates at a tether termination mount. In one aspect, the tether has a core and at least one electrical conductor. The tether core may be terminated at a first location in a tether termination mount along an axis of the termination mount, and the at least one electrical conductor may be terminated at a second location in the tether termination mount along the same axis that the core is terminated. This termination configuration may focus tensile stress on the tether to the tether core, and minimize such stress on the at least one electrical conductor during aerial vehicle flight.
Abstract translation: 可以使用机载风力发电机（“AWT”）来促进将动能转换为电能。 AWT可以包括在将动能风能转换成电能的路径中飞行的空中飞行器。 航空器可以用连接臂终止于系绳终端安装座的拴系到地面站。 在一个方面，系绳具有芯和至少一个电导体。 系绳芯可以沿着终端安装件的轴线终止在系绳终端安装件中的第一位置处，并且至少一个电导体可以沿着与芯部相同的轴线在系绳终端安装件中的第二位置处终止 终止了 该终端配置可以将系绳上的拉伸应力集中到系绳芯，并且在空中飞行器飞行期间使至少一个电导体上的这种应力最小化。
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公开(公告)号：US20150183615A1
公开(公告)日：2015-07-02
申请号：US14142910
申请日：2013-12-29
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Damon Vander Lind , Elias Wolfgang Patten , Brian Hachtmann
CPC classification number: B65H54/28 , B65H54/2896 , B65H55/04 , B65H75/265 , B65H2701/3914 , F03D9/007 , F03D9/25 , F03D9/30 , F05B2240/921 , H02S10/12 , Y02E10/725 , Y02P70/30
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to wrap a faired tether around a drum. The tether may be connected to an aerial vehicle. The method may involve guiding a faired tether around an exterior surface of a drum, wherein the drum comprises a helical shaped step around the exterior surface that is configured to mate with at least part of the faired tether, and to stack subsequent layers of wrapped tether in a staggered manner along the longitudinal axis of the drum. The faired tether may be guided onto the step using one or more level winds.
Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统以围绕鼓包裹一个漫长的系绳。 系绳可以连接到飞行器。 该方法可以包括引导围绕滚筒的外表面的流线型系绳，其中滚筒包括围绕外表面的螺旋形台阶，其构造成与至少部分流线型系绳配合，并且堆叠随后的包裹系绳层 沿着滚筒的纵轴以交错的方式。 可以使用一个或多个等级的风将引导的系绳引导到台阶上。
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公开(公告)号：US09372137B1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-21
申请号：US14066667
申请日：2013-10-29
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Elias Wolfgang Patten , Damon Vander Lind
CPC classification number: G01N3/02 , G01N3/04 , G01N3/08 , G01N3/10 , G01N3/32 , G01N2203/0005 , G01N2203/0016 , G01N2203/0017 , G01N2203/0254
Abstract: A system includes: a tension member having a first end and a second end, where the first end of the tension member is connected to a first loading member and the second end of the tension member is connected to a second loading member; a first actuator configured to translate the first loading member, such that a tensile load is applied to the tension member along a first direction; a second actuator configured to translate the second loading member in two or more second directions that are substantially transverse to the first direction; and a control system that is configured to control the second actuator, such that the second loading member oscillates between the two or more second directions, where the oscillation of the second loading member causes the tension member to vibrate at a frequency.
Abstract translation: 系统包括：张紧构件，其具有第一端和第二端，其中所述张紧构件的第一端连接到第一加载构件，并且所述张紧构件的第二端连接到第二加载构件; 第一致动器，其构造成平移第一加载构件，使得拉伸载荷沿着第一方向施加到张紧构件; 第二致动器，其构造成在基本上横向于所述第一方向的两个或更多个第二方向上平移所述第二加载构件; 以及控制系统，其被配置为控制所述第二致动器，使得所述第二加载构件在所述两个或更多个第二方向之间振荡，其中所述第二加载构件的振荡使所述张紧构件以频率振动。
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公开(公告)号：US20160056621A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-25
申请号：US14928850
申请日：2015-10-30
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Elias Wolfgang Patten , Damon Vander Lind , Leo Casey
CPC classification number: H01B9/006 , D07B1/147 , D07B1/148 , D07B5/006 , D07B2201/2087 , D07B2201/2088 , D07B2201/209 , D07B2201/2094 , D07B2205/2003 , D07B2205/201 , D07B2205/2046 , D07B2205/2064 , F03D1/02 , F03D5/00 , F03D9/25 , F03D9/30 , F03D13/20 , F03D80/00 , F05B2240/917 , F05B2240/921 , H01B7/043 , H02G11/00 , Y02E10/725 , D07B2801/22
Abstract: A tether may include a core, a plurality of electrical conductors wound around the core, and a jacket surrounding the plurality of electrical conductors. The plurality of electrical conductors may include at least two groups of electrical conductors. Each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors may define a respective electrical path, where the respective electrical path is different from the electrical paths defined by other groups of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of the electrical conductors. Moreover, each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors is located around a respective portion of the core, such that a cross-section of each group of electrical conductors of the at least two or more electrical conductors defines a respective arc around the respective portion of the core.
Abstract translation: 系绳可以包括芯，围绕芯的多个电导体和围绕多个电导体的护套。 多个电导体可以包括至少两组电导体。 所述至少两组电导体的每组电导体可以限定相应的电路径，其中相应的电路径不同于由至少两组电导体的其它电导体组定义的电路径。 此外，至少两组电导体的每组电导体位于芯的相应部分周围，使得至少两个或更多个电导体的每组电导体的横截面限定相应的 围绕芯的相应部分。
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公开(公告)号：US20160005159A1
公开(公告)日：2016-01-07
申请号：US14325187
申请日：2014-07-07
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Kurt Hallamask , Brian Hachtmann , Rob Nelson , Corwin Hardham , Kenny Jensen , Elias Wolfgang Patten
Abstract: Wind energy systems, such as an Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”), may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be tethered to a ground station with a tether that terminates at a tether termination mount system. In one aspect, the tether termination mount system may include a tether termination unit configured in one or more gimbals that allow for the tether termination unit to rotate about one or more axes while tracking the aerial vehicle in flight. In a further aspect, the tether termination mount system may include an imaging device configured for imaging the aerial vehicle during flight in order to enhance tracking accuracy over that which is performed by angular motion of the tether termination unit.
Abstract translation: 诸如空降风力发电机（“AWT”）等风能系统可用于促进将动能转换为电能。 AWT可以包括在将动能风能转换成电能的路径中飞行的空中飞行器。 航空器可以连接到具有终止于系绳终端安装系统的系绳的地面站。 在一个方面，系绳终端安装系统可以包括配置在一个或多个万向节中的系绳终端单元，其允许系绳终端单元围绕一个或多个轴线旋转，同时跟踪飞行中的空中飞行器。 在另一方面，系绳终端安装系统可以包括被配置为在飞行期间对飞行器进行成像的成像装置，以便提高跟踪系统终端单元的角运动执行的追踪精度。
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公开(公告)号：US09352930B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-31
申请号：US14142910
申请日：2013-12-29
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Damon Vander Lind , Elias Wolfgang Patten , Brian Hachtmann
CPC classification number: B65H54/28 , B65H54/2896 , B65H55/04 , B65H75/265 , B65H2701/3914 , F03D9/007 , F03D9/25 , F03D9/30 , F05B2240/921 , H02S10/12 , Y02E10/725 , Y02P70/30
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to wrap a faired tether around a drum. The tether may be connected to an aerial vehicle. The method may involve guiding a faired tether around an exterior surface of a drum, wherein the drum comprises a helical shaped step around the exterior surface that is configured to mate with at least part of the faired tether, and to stack subsequent layers of wrapped tether in a staggered manner along the longitudinal axis of the drum. The faired tether may be guided onto the step using one or more level winds.
Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统以围绕鼓包裹一个漫长的系绳。 系绳可以连接到飞行器。 该方法可以包括引导围绕滚筒的外表面的流线型系绳，其中滚筒包括围绕外表面的螺旋形台阶，其构造成与至少部分流线型系绳配合，并且堆叠随后的包裹系绳层 沿着滚筒的纵向轴线交错排列。 可以使用一个或多个等级的风将引导的系绳引导到台阶上。
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公开(公告)号：US20150375874A1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-31
申请号：US14586909
申请日：2014-12-30
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Elias Wolfgang Patten , Damon Vander Lind , Bryan Christopher GilroySmith , Brian Hachtmann
CPC classification number: B64F3/02 , F03D7/02 , F05B2240/921 , Y02E10/723
Abstract: A system may include a tether, a slip ring, a tether gimbal assembly, a drive mechanism, a control system. The tether may include a distal tether end coupled to an aerial vehicle, a proximate tether end, and at least one insulated electrical conductor coupled to the aerial vehicle. The slip ring may include a fixed portion and a rotatable portion, where the rotatable portion is coupled to the tether. The tether gimbal assembly may be rotatable about at least one axis and is coupled to the fixed portion of the slip ring. The drive mechanism may be coupled to the slip ring and configured to rotate the rotatable portion of the slip ring. And the control system may be configured to operate the drive mechanism to control twist in the tether.
Abstract translation: 系统可以包括系绳，滑环，系绳万向节组件，驱动机构，控制系统。 系绳可以包括联接到空中飞行器的远端系绳端，近端系绳端以及耦合到空中飞行器的至少一个绝缘电导体。 滑环可以包括固定部分和可旋转部分，其中可旋转部分联接到系绳。 系绳万向节组件可以围绕至少一个轴线旋转并且联接到滑环的固定部分。 驱动机构可以联接到滑环并且被配置为旋转滑环的可旋转部分。 并且控制系统可以被配置为操作驱动机构以控制系绳中的扭转。
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公开(公告)号：US20150375873A1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-31
申请号：US14586947
申请日：2014-12-30
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Bryan Christopher GilroySmith , Brian Hachtmann , Elias Wolfgang Patten , Damon Vander Lind
CPC classification number: B64F3/02 , F03D7/02 , F05B2240/921 , Y02E10/723
Abstract: A system may include a tether, a tether gimbal assembly, a drive mechanism, and a control system. The tether may include a distal end, a proximate end, and at least one conductor. The tether gimbal assembly may be connected to the tether. The drive mechanism may be coupled to the tether gimbal assembly and may include a housing, a spindle, and a motor. The housing may be fixed to the tether gimbal assembly. The spindle may be rotatably coupled to the housing, and the tether may be coupled to the spindle and rotate in conjunction with the spindle. The motor may be coupled to the spindle and configured to rotate the spindle and the tether. And the control system may be configured to operate the drive mechanism to control twist in the tether.
Abstract translation: 系统可以包括系绳，系绳万向节组件，驱动机构和控制系统。 系绳可以包括远端，近端和至少一个导体。 系绳万向节组件可以连接到系绳上。 驱动机构可以联接到系绳万向节组件，并且可以包括壳体，主轴和马达。 外壳可以固定在系绳万向节组件上。 主轴可以可旋转地联接到壳体，并且系绳可以联接到主轴并与主轴一起旋转。 马达可以联接到主轴并且构造成使主轴和系绳旋转。 并且控制系统可以被配置为操作驱动机构以控制系绳中的扭转。
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公开(公告)号：US09214022B1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-15
申请号：US14325187
申请日：2014-07-07
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Kurt Hallamask , Brian Hachtmann , Rob Nelson , Corwin Hardham , Kenny Jensen , Elias Wolfgang Patten
Abstract: Wind energy systems, such as an Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”), may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be tethered to a ground station with a tether that terminates at a tether termination mount system. In one aspect, the tether termination mount system may include a tether termination unit configured in one or more gimbals that allow for the tether termination unit to rotate about one or more axes while tracking the aerial vehicle in flight. In a further aspect, the tether termination mount system may include an imaging device configured for imaging the aerial vehicle during flight in order to enhance tracking accuracy over that which is performed by angular motion of the tether termination unit.
Abstract translation: 诸如空降风力发电机（“AWT”）等风能系统可用于促进将动能转换为电能。 AWT可以包括在将动能风能转换成电能的路径中飞行的空中飞行器。 航空器可以连接到具有终止于系绳终端安装系统的系绳的地面站。 在一个方面，系绳终端安装系统可以包括配置在一个或多个万向节中的系绳终端单元，其允许系绳终端单元围绕一个或多个轴线旋转，同时跟踪飞行中的空中飞行器。 在另一方面，系绳终端安装系统可以包括被配置为在飞行期间对飞行器进行成像的成像装置，以便提高跟踪系统终端单元的角运动执行的追踪精度。
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公开(公告)号：US20160258851A1
公开(公告)日：2016-09-08
申请号：US15159111
申请日：2016-05-19
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Elias Wolfgang Patten , Damon Vander Lind
IPC: G01N3/02
CPC classification number: G01N3/02 , G01N3/04 , G01N3/08 , G01N3/10 , G01N3/32 , G01N2203/0005 , G01N2203/0016 , G01N2203/0017 , G01N2203/0254
Abstract: A system includes: a tension member having a first end and a second end, where the first end of the tension member is connected to a first loading member and the second end of the tension member is connected to a second loading member; a first actuator configured to translate the first loading member, such that a tensile load is applied to the tension member along a first direction; a second actuator configured to translate the second loading member in two or more second directions that are substantially transverse to the first direction; and a control system that is configured to control the second actuator, such that the second loading member oscillates between the two or more second directions, where the oscillation of the second loading member causes the tension member to vibrate at a frequency.
Abstract translation: 系统包括：张紧构件，其具有第一端和第二端，其中所述张紧构件的第一端连接到第一加载构件，并且所述张紧构件的第二端连接到第二加载构件; 第一致动器，其构造成平移第一加载构件，使得拉伸载荷沿着第一方向施加到张紧构件; 第二致动器，其构造成在基本上横向于所述第一方向的两个或更多个第二方向上平移所述第二加载构件; 以及控制系统，其被配置为控制所述第二致动器，使得所述第二加载构件在所述两个或更多个第二方向之间振荡，其中所述第二加载构件的振荡使所述张紧构件以频率振动。
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