公开(公告)号：US20160059963A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14875362

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： James Ryan Burgess ,  Joanna Cohen

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D9/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using a delivery device that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The delivery device can include a channel in which a payload mount attachment for a payload can be inserted. The payload mount attachment can include an aperture for receiving a retaining rod to secure the attachment, and thus the payload, to the delivery device. The retaining rod can assume either an engaged position, in which a portion of the retaining rod engages the payload mount attachment while the payload mount attachment is inserted in the channel, or a disengaged position, in which the retaining rod does not engage the payload mount attachment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括可伸缩有效载荷传送系统的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 有效载荷传送系统可以使用在下降期间固定有效载荷并在到达地面时释放有效载荷的传送装置将有效载荷降低到地面。 传送设备可以包括其中可以插入有效载荷的有效载荷安装附件的通道。 有效载荷安装附件可以包括用于接收固定杆的孔，以将附件固定到输送装置，并且因此将载荷固定到输送装置。 保持杆可以处于接合位置，在该位置中，一部分保持杆接合有效载荷安装附件，而有效载荷安装附件插入通道中，或者脱离位置，其中，保持杆不接合有效载荷 附件。

公开(公告)号：US09174733B1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US14584181

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： James Ryan Burgess ,  Joanna Cohen

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D9/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using a delivery device that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The delivery device can include a channel in which a payload mount attachment for a payload can be inserted. The payload mount attachment can include an aperture for receiving a retaining rod to secure the attachment, and thus the payload, to the delivery device. The retaining rod can assume either an engaged position, in which a portion of the retaining rod engages the payload mount attachment while the payload mount attachment is inserted in the channel, or a disengaged position, in which the retaining rod does not engage the payload mount attachment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括可伸缩有效载荷传送系统的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 有效载荷传送系统可以使用在下降期间固定有效载荷并在到达地面时释放有效载荷的传送装置将有效载荷降低到地面。 传送设备可以包括其中可以插入有效载荷的有效载荷安装附件的通道。 有效载荷安装附件可以包括用于接收固定杆的孔，以将附件固定到输送装置，并且因此将载荷固定到输送装置。 保持杆可以处于接合位置，在该位置中，一部分保持杆接合有效载荷安装附件，而有效载荷安装附件插入通道中，或者脱离位置，其中，保持杆不接合有效载荷 附件。

公开(公告)号：US09493238B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US15077571

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Leila Takayama ,  Matthew Ball ,  Joanna Cohen ,  Roger William Graves ,  Mathias Samuel Fleck ,  Andrew Lambert ,  James Ryan Burgess ,  Paul Richard Komarek ,  Trevor Shannon

IPC: B64D1/02 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D47/06

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using an assembly that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The assembly can also include a bystander communication module for generating cues for bystander perception. While the assembly securing the payload is being lowered from the UAV, the bystander communication module can generate an avoidance cue indicating that bystanders should avoid interference with the assembly. The assembly also includes sensors that generate data used, at least in part, to determine when the descending assembly is at or near the ground, at which point the assembly releases the payload. The bystander communication module can then cease the avoidance cue and the UAV can retract the assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括可伸缩有效载荷传送系统的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 有效载荷传送系统可以使用在下降期间固定有效载荷并在到达地面时释放有效负载的组件将有效载荷降低到地面。 组件还可以包括旁路通信模块，用于产生旁观者感知的线索。 当固定有效载荷的组件正在从UAV降低时，旁路通信模块可以产生避免提示，指示旁观者应避免干扰组件。 组件还包括生成数据的传感器，至少部分地用于确定下降组件何时位于或接近地面，在该点组装件释放有效载荷。 旁观者通信模块可以停止回避提示，并且UAV可以收回组件。

公开(公告)号：US20160236778A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15077571

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Leila Takayama ,  Matthew Ball ,  Joanna Cohen ,  Roger William Graves ,  Mathias Samuel Fleck ,  Andrew Lambert ,  James Ryan Burgess ,  Paul Richard Komarek ,  Trevor Shannon

IPC: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/06

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D47/06

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using an assembly that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The assembly can also include a bystander communication module for generating cues for bystander perception. While the assembly securing the payload is being lowered from the UAV, the bystander communication module can generate an avoidance cue indicating that bystanders should avoid interference with the assembly. The assembly also includes sensors that generate data used, at least in part, to determine when the descending assembly is at or near the ground, at which point the assembly releases the payload. The bystander communication module can then cease the avoidance cue and the UAV can retract the assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括可伸缩有效载荷传送系统的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 有效载荷传送系统可以使用在下降期间固定有效载荷并在到达地面时释放有效负载的组件将有效载荷降低到地面。 组件还可以包括旁路通信模块，用于产生旁观者感知的线索。 当固定有效载荷的组件正在从UAV降低时，旁路通信模块可以产生避免提示，指示旁观者应避免干扰组件。 组件还包括生成数据的传感器，至少部分地用于确定下降组件何时位于或接近地面，在该点组装件释放有效载荷。 旁观者通信模块可以停止回避提示，并且UAV可以收回组件。

公开(公告)号：US09580173B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14584195

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： James Ryan Burgess ,  Joanna Cohen

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02

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

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using a delivery device that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The location of the delivery device can be determined as it is lowered to the ground using image tracking. The UAV can include an imaging system that captures image data of the suspended delivery device and identifies image coordinates of the delivery device, and the image coordinates can then be mapped to a location. The UAV may also be configured to account for any deviations from a planned path of descent in real time to effect accurate delivery locations of released payloads.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括可伸缩有效载荷传送系统的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。 有效载荷传送系统可以使用在下降期间固定有效载荷并在到达地面时释放有效载荷的传送装置将有效载荷降低到地面。 输送装置的位置可以通过使用图像跟踪降低到地面来确定。 UAV可以包括成像系统，其捕获悬挂的传送设备的图像数据并且识别传送设备的图像坐标，然后可以将图像坐标映射到位置。 UAV还可以被配置为实时地考虑到计划的下降路径的任何偏差，以实现已发布的有效载荷的准确传送位置。

公开(公告)号：US09302770B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14875362

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： James Ryan Burgess ,  Joanna Cohen

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D9/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using a delivery device that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The delivery device can include a channel in which a payload mount attachment for a payload can be inserted. The payload mount attachment can include an aperture for receiving a retaining rod to secure the attachment, and thus the payload, to the delivery device. The retaining rod can assume either an engaged position, in which a portion of the retaining rod engages the payload mount attachment while the payload mount attachment is inserted in the channel, or a disengaged position, in which the retaining rod does not engage the payload mount attachment.

公开(公告)号：US09321531B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US14325994

申请日：2014-07-08

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Leila Takayama ,  Matthew Ball ,  Joanna Cohen ,  Roger William Graves ,  Mathias Samuel Fleck ,  Andrew Lambert ,  James Ryan Burgess ,  Paul Richard Komarek ,  Trevor Shannon

IPC: B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D47/06

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using an assembly that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The assembly can also include a bystander communication module for generating cues for bystander perception. While the assembly securing the payload is being lowered from the UAV, the bystander communication module can generate an avoidance cue indicating that bystanders should avoid interference with the assembly. The assembly also includes sensors that generate data used, at least in part, to determine when the descending assembly is at or near the ground, at which point the assembly releases the payload. The bystander communication module can then cease the avoidance cue and the UAV can retract the assembly.