公开(公告)号：US07093790B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US09959295

申请日：2000-04-11

Applicant: John Scott Davidson

Inventor： John Scott Davidson

IPC: B64B1/66

CPC classification number: B64B1/50 ,  B64F1/14

Abstract: A mooring facility for a tethered gas balloon comprises a building structure containing a hemispherical basin capable of receiving the lower portion of an inflated lighter-than-air gas balloon for mooring the balloon. The surface of the bowl structure is complementary to the surface contour of the lower portion of the balloon. A gondola is suspended beneath the balloon and occupies a central recess in the bowl structure when the balloon is moored. The balloon is tethered by a cable and can be raised and lowered between an elevated operating position and a lowered moored position. The facility avoids the need for a large space requirement and can be erected or installed in a built-up area in or adjacent to a town or city.

Abstract translation: 用于系留气囊的系泊设备包括建筑结构，其包含能够接收用于系泊气球的膨胀的轻于空气的气球的下部的半球形盆。 碗结构的表面与气囊的下部的表面轮廓互补。 当气球停泊时，吊舱悬挂在气球下面并占据碗结构中的中心凹部。 气球被电缆束缚，并且可以在提升的操作位置和降低的停泊位置之间升高和降低。 该设施避免了对空间要求较大的需求，可以在城市或城市的邻近地区建成或安装。