公开(公告)号：US20050224545A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US11009696

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: James Boschma

Inventor： James Boschma

IPC: E04H15/20 ,  B60R9/00

CPC classification number: E04H15/20 ,  E04H12/02 ,  E04H12/20

Abstract: An inflatable tower system for establishing an elevated observation platform includes an elongated, inflatable cloth envelope having first and second ends. A blower is provided to introduce air into the cloth envelope at the first envelope end and an observation device, such as a video camera, is mounted on the envelope at the second envelope end. A tension line is attached to the envelope near the second envelope end and disposed in the inflation volume created by the envelope. The tension line exits the envelope near the envelope's first end and is attached to a tension control mechanism to allow the envelope to be inflated from a compact, spiral shape. With this compact shape, the deployment apparatus, including the deflated envelope, fits within and can be deployed from the bed of a pickup truck.

Abstract translation: 用于建立升高的观察平台的可充气塔系统包括具有第一端和第二端的细长的，可充气的布封套。 提供鼓风机以在第一信封端引入空气到布料包中，并且诸如摄像机的观察装置在第二信封端安装在信封上。 张力线连接到第二信封端附近的信封，并设置在由信封产生的充气体积中。 张力线离开信封第一端附近的信封，并附接到张力控制机构，以允许信封从紧凑的螺旋形状充气。 具有这种紧凑的形状，包括放气的信封的展开装置装配在皮卡的床内并可以从皮卡车的床部署。

公开(公告)号：US20060196992A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11072219

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: James Boschma ,  Michael McNabb

Inventor： James Boschma ,  Michael McNabb

IPC: B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B60V1/08 ,  B60V3/06 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C11/006 ,  B64C35/00 ,  B64C39/005 ,  B64C39/04

Abstract: A “wing in ground effect” aerial vehicle includes a wing mounted on a fuselage, and two cycloidal propulsion units for providing lift, thrust and longitudinal control. Additional lift is provided by a lighter-than-air gas such as helium contained in the fuselage. Operationally, the two cycloidal propulsion units and the volume of lighter-than-air gas are concertedly regulated to achieve “wing in ground effect” flight. Importantly, the two cycloidal propulsion units may operate in one of several modes, to include a curtate mode, a prolate mode, and a fixed-wing mode. Additionally, the vehicle may hover. Also, a thruster unit is mounted on the fuselage for providing forward thrust in combination with, or in lieu of, the two cycloidal propulsion units.

Abstract translation: “地面效应”飞行器包括安装在机身上的机翼，以及用于提供升力，推力和纵向控制的两个摆线推进单元。 附加升降机由比机身中所含的诸如氦气的轻质气体提供。 在行动上，两个摆线推进装置和轻型空气气体的体积协调一致，实现“地面效应”飞行。 重要的是，两个摆线推进装置可以以多种模式中的一种运行，包括弯曲模式，伸长模式和固定翼模式。 此外，车辆可能会悬停。 此外，推进器单元安装在机身上，以提供与两个摆线推进装置组合或代替两个摆线推进装置的向前推力。

公开(公告)号：US06677890B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US10161294

申请日：2002-06-03

Applicant: J. Doss Halsey ,  James Boschma

Inventor： J. Doss Halsey ,  James Boschma

IPC: G01S1305

CPC classification number: H01Q25/00 ,  G01S7/003 ,  G01S13/003 ,  H01Q1/38

Abstract: An airborne radar antenna system for detecting a target in a volume includes a tethered aerostat and an antenna that is supported above ground by the aerostat. The aerostat-based antenna is used for transmitting and receiving a radar beam into the volume to detect the target. Additionally, the system includes a ground-based transmitter that generates a beacon signal which monitors the antenna configuration at the aerostat. A computer then evaluates the beacon signal to create an error signal which is used to maintain a predetermined configuration for the antenna. The system also includes mechanisms for orienting the radar beam along preselected beam paths between the antenna and the volume.

Abstract translation: 用于检测体积中的目标的机载雷达天线系统包括系留式空气净化器和由空气稳定器支撑在地面上方的天线。 基于航空器的天线用于将雷达波束发射和接收到该体积中以检测目标。 另外，该系统还包括一个基于地面的发射机，它产生一个信标信号，该信号监测天线装置上的天线配置。 然后，计算机评估信标信号以产生用于维持天线的预定配置的误差信号。 该系统还包括用于沿着天线和体积之间的预选光束路径定向雷达光束的机构。

公开(公告)号：US20070095974A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11263774

申请日：2005-11-01

Applicant: Michael McNabb ,  Callum Sullivan ,  James Boschma ,  Glenn Tierney

Inventor： Michael McNabb ,  Callum Sullivan ,  James Boschma ,  Glenn Tierney

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64F1/14

CPC classification number: B64F1/14 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C11/006

Abstract: A system and method for docking an airship to a mooring mast includes a thruster that is mounted to the fore end of the airship. When activated, the thruster generates a thrust vector that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the airship and is selectively directional. In particular, the configuration of the thruster can be changed to vary the direction of the thrust vector around the longitudinal axis to maneuver a connector on the thruster into contact with the mooring mast. Engagement of the connector to the mooring mast then docks the airship to the mooring mast.

Abstract translation: 将飞艇对接到系泊桅杆的系统和方法包括安装在飞艇前端的推进器。 当被激活时，推进器产生基本上垂直于飞艇的纵轴的推力矢量，并且是选择性的。 特别地，可以改变推进器的构造以改变围绕纵向轴线的推力矢量的方向，以操纵推进器上的连接器以与系泊桅杆接触。 连接器与系泊桅杆的接合然后使飞艇停靠在系泊桅杆上。

公开(公告)号：US20070036641A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11200223

申请日：2005-08-09

Applicant: Michael McNabb ,  James Boschma

Inventor： Michael McNabb ,  James Boschma

IPC: F03D7/06

CPC classification number: F03B17/067 ,  Y02E10/28

Abstract: A water turbine for generating mechanical energy from a flowing fluid includes a rigid base that can be secured at a fixed position relative to the fluid flow. On the base, a substantially disk-shaped hub is rotatably mounted and at least one blade is positioned on the hub for rotation with the hub around a hub axis. Also, each blade is rotatably mounted onto the hub for rotation of the blade relative to the hub. For the turbine, each blade defines a chord line, and for each blade, a pitch angle can be defined as the instantaneous angle between the blade's chord line and the direction of fluid flow. The turbine also includes a sprocket and chain assembly to rotationally interconnect the hub to each blade. This assembly allows the pitch angle for each blade to be selectively varied during hub rotation.

Abstract translation: 用于从流动流体产生机械能的水轮机包括刚性基座，其可以固定在相对于流体流动的固定位置。 在基座上，可旋转地安装基本盘形的轮毂，并且至少一个叶片定位在轮毂上，以使轮毂围绕轮毂轴线旋转。 此外，每个叶片可旋转地安装在轮毂上以相对于轮毂转动叶片。 对于涡轮机，每个叶片限定弦线，并且对于每个叶片，俯仰角可以被定义为叶片的弦线和流体流动方向之间的瞬时角度。 涡轮机还包括链轮和链条组件，以将轮毂与每个叶片旋转地互连。 该组件允许在轮毂旋转期间每个叶片的俯仰角被选择性地变化。

公开(公告)号：US20070001054A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11064313

申请日：2005-02-23

Applicant: James Boschma ,  Callum Sullivan ,  Michael McNabb

Inventor： James Boschma ,  Callum Sullivan ,  Michael McNabb

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/70

Abstract: An airship ballast system includes an engine driven propeller and a cooling tube that is positioned coplanar with the propeller and outside its tip path. One end of the cooling tube is connected to receive exhaust gases from the engine while the other end is connected to a ballast tank. In operation, exhaust gases from the engine are cooled as they transit the cooling tube, and water condensed from the cooled exhaust gases is pumped to the ballast tank to maintain a ballast for the airship.

Abstract translation: 飞艇镇流器系统包括发动机驱动的螺旋桨和冷却管，该冷却管定位成与螺旋桨共面并且在其末端路径外。 冷却管的一端被连接以接收来自发动机的废气，而另一端连接到压载舱。 在操作中，来自发动机的废气在其经过冷却管时被冷却，并且从冷却的废气冷凝的水被泵送到压载舱以维持飞艇的压载。

公开(公告)号：US20050126082A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10736453

申请日：2003-12-15

Applicant: James Boschma ,  James Garner

Inventor： James Boschma ,  James Garner

IPC: E04H15/20 ,  E04G11/04

CPC classification number: E04H15/20 ,  E04H12/02 ,  E04H12/20

Abstract: An inflatable tower system for establishing an elevated observation platform includes an elongated, inflatable cloth envelope. When inflated, the envelope extends from a first relatively large diameter end (i.e. base) to a second relatively small diameter end. A blower is provided to introduce air into the cloth envelope at the first envelope end. An observation device, such as a video camera, is mounted on the envelope at the second envelope end. A method for erecting the inflatable observation tower is also disclosed and includes folding the envelope to establish a crease between the envelope ends. The envelope portion below the crease is then inflated while restraining the second envelope end. Once the portion of the envelope between the crease and the first envelope end is substantially inflated and oriented vertically, the second envelope end is slowly released with continued inflation until the entire elongated envelope is inflated and oriented vertically.

Abstract translation: 用于建立升高的观察平台的可充气塔系统包括细长的，可充气的布包。 当膨胀时，信封从第一相对较大直径的端部（即，底部）延伸到第二相对较小直径的端部。 提供鼓风机以在第一信封端引入空气进入布包。 诸如摄像机的观察装置在第二信封端安装在信封上。 还公开了一种用于竖立充气观察塔的方法，并且包括折叠信封以在信封端之间建立折痕。 然后在折痕下面的信封部分被充气，同时限制第二信封端。 一旦折痕和第一信封端之间的信封部分基本上被充气并垂直取向，则第二信封端被持续充气缓慢地释放，直到整个细长的外壳被充气并垂直取向。