公开(公告)号：US20080277004A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US11564384

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Paul E Hagseth ,  Paul D. McClure

Inventor： Paul E Hagseth ,  Paul D. McClure

IPC: F15C1/00

CPC classification number: H05H1/54 ,  B64C23/005 ,  B64C2230/12 ,  B64D27/20 ,  B64D33/02 ,  B64D2033/0226 ,  F02C7/04 ,  F03H1/00 ,  F05D2270/172 ,  Y02T50/166 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y10T137/206

Abstract: A method to manipulate boundary layer conditions within a ducted fluid flow is provided. This method may be used to attach fluid flow to ducted surfaces bounding the fluid flow. This involves flowing a fluid over the surface wherein the fluid contains positively charged ions and electrons. An electric field accelerates ions and electrons in directions parallel to the electric field. The accelerated positively charged ions accelerate low energy air within lower regions of a boundary layer over the ducted surfaces bounding the ducted fluid flow. A magnetic field at the surface redirects ions and electrons based on their velocity and charge. The magnetic field imparts little force on the relatively heavy and slow moving positive ions but has a significant impact on the relatively fast moving, light weight electrons

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在管道流体流中操纵边界层条件的方法。 该方法可以用于将流体流附接到围绕流体流动的管道表面。 这涉及使流体流过表面，其中流体包含带正电荷的离子和电子。 电场在平行于电场的方向加速离子和电子。 加速的带正电荷的离子加速边界层的下部区域内的低能量空气，该边界层围绕管道流体流动的管道表面。 表面上的磁场根据其速度和电荷重新定向离子和电子。 磁场对相对沉重和缓慢移动的正离子施加很小的力，但对相对快速移动的轻质电子具有显着的影响

公开(公告)号：US07870720B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11564384

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Paul E. Hagseth ,  Paul D. McClure

Inventor： Paul E. Hagseth ,  Paul D. McClure

IPC: B63H11/00 ,  B64D33/02

CPC classification number: H05H1/54 ,  B64C23/005 ,  B64C2230/12 ,  B64D27/20 ,  B64D33/02 ,  B64D2033/0226 ,  F02C7/04 ,  F03H1/00 ,  F05D2270/172 ,  Y02T50/166 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y10T137/206

Abstract: A method to manipulate boundary layer conditions within a ducted fluid flow is provided. This method may be used to attach fluid flow to ducted surfaces bounding the fluid flow. This involves flowing a fluid over the surface wherein the fluid contains positively charged ions and electrons. An electric field accelerates ions and electrons in directions parallel to the electric field. The accelerated positively charged ions accelerate low energy air within lower regions of a boundary layer over the ducted surfaces bounding the ducted fluid flow. A magnetic field at the surface redirects ions and electrons based on their velocity and charge. The magnetic field imparts little force on the relatively heavy and slow moving positive ions but has a significant impact on the relatively fast moving, light weight electrons.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在管道流体流中操纵边界层条件的方法。 该方法可以用于将流体流附接到围绕流体流动的管道表面。 这涉及使流体流过表面，其中流体包含带正电荷的离子和电子。 电场在平行于电场的方向加速离子和电子。 加速的带正电荷的离子加速边界层的下部区域内的低能量空气，该边界层围绕管道流体流动的管道表面。 表面上的磁场根据其速度和电荷重新定向离子和电子。 磁场对相对较重和缓慢移动的正离子施加很小的力，但对相对快速移动的轻质电子具有显着的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20110089835A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12968695

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Daniel N. Miller ,  Paul D. McClure ,  Charles J. Chase ,  Robert R. Boyd

Inventor： Daniel N. Miller ,  Paul D. McClure ,  Charles J. Chase ,  Robert R. Boyd

IPC: H05H3/00

CPC classification number: B64C23/005 ,  B64C27/18 ,  B64C2230/12 ,  F03H1/0062 ,  F03H1/0087 ,  F05D2270/172 ,  F15D1/12 ,  H05H1/54 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: A plasma jet system includes a housing with a single opening. A plasma generator is coupled to ionize a fluid in the housing. An electromagnetic accelerator is coupled to generate an electric field that accelerates ionized fluid in the housing toward the opening. A controller can modulate the frequency of the electric field to cause the ionized fluid to form a plasma vortex flow through the opening. A magnetic field is applied normal to the direction of the plasma vortex flow to mitigate the momentum of the electrons. The electrons slowed by the magnetic field can be collected and conducted to a location where they are re-inserted into the plasma vortex flow to maintain charge neutrality.

Abstract translation: 等离子体喷射系统包括具有单个开口的壳体。 等离子体发生器耦合以离子化壳体中的流体。 耦合电磁加速器以产生加速壳体中的离子化流体朝向开口的电场。 控制器可以调制电场的频率，使离子化流体形成通过开口的等离子体涡流。 垂直于等离子体涡流的方向施加磁场以减轻电子的动量。 可以收集由磁场减慢的电子并将其传导到它们被重新插入到等离子体涡流中的位置，以维持电荷中性。

公开(公告)号：US20100308177A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12477760

申请日：2009-06-03

Applicant: Paul D. McClure ,  Sergey Macheret ,  Brian R. Smith ,  Kurt M. Chankaya

Inventor： Paul D. McClure ,  Sergey Macheret ,  Brian R. Smith ,  Kurt M. Chankaya

IPC: B64C23/00 ,  H05B31/26

CPC classification number: B64C23/005 ,  B64C2230/12 ,  B64C2230/26 ,  F15D1/004 ,  F15D1/12 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: An object moving through a fluid uses plasma to keep turbulent mixing vortices associated with turbulent air away from the majority of the surface of the object. The plasma may be used to enhance physical riblets, or the plasma may create a virtual riblet.

Abstract translation: 移动通过流体的物体使用等离子体来保持与湍流空气相关的湍流混合涡流离开物体的大部分表面。 等离子体可以用于增强物理肋，或者等离子体可以产生虚拟的肋。

公开(公告)号：US20120074263A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12893618

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Craig M. Hansen ,  Paul D. McClure ,  Sergey Macheret

Inventor： Craig M. Hansen ,  Paul D. McClure ,  Sergey Macheret

IPC: B64C23/06 ,  B64C23/00

CPC classification number: B64C23/005 ,  B64C21/00 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: A cross flow instability inhibiting assembly generates periodic aerodynamic disturbances on a swept wing. The cross flow instability inhibiting assembly is dynamic in that it can be selectively turned on and off as needed. The cross flow instability inhibiting assembly is a strip of material separating a set of electrodes from a set of electrodes. When energized, the fields created between the electrodes and electrodes create plasma disturbances around the electrodes. The electric fields and plasma create heating and body force disturbances on the air or surrounding fluid. These plasma generated disturbances disrupt development of unstable voriticity due to cross flow, inhibiting transition to turbulent flow of the wing to which it is attached. The electrodes may be connected to electrical power in series or they may be connected to an alternating configuration. The system allows for various uses based on the design of the wing and the conditions in which the host aircraft is flying.

Abstract translation: 横流不稳定组件在扫掠翼上产生周期性空气动力学干扰。 交叉流动不稳定性组件是动态的，因为它可以根据需要选择性地打开和关闭。 交叉流动不稳定性组件是将一组电极与一组电极分离的材料条。 当通电时，在电极和电极之间产生的场产生电极周围的等离子体干扰。 电场和等离子体对空气或周围液体产生加热和人体力的干扰。 这些等离子体产生的干扰扰乱了由于交叉流动引起的不稳定的voriticity的发展，抑制了与其所附接的机翼的紊流的转变。 电极可以串联连接到电力，或者它们可以连接到交替配置。 该系统允许基于机翼的设计和主机飞行的条件的各种用途。

公开(公告)号：US20120248072A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13073549

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: Paul D. McClure ,  Dennis B. Finley ,  Sergey Macheret

Inventor： Paul D. McClure ,  Dennis B. Finley ,  Sergey Macheret

IPC: H05H1/26

CPC classification number: B64C23/005 ,  B64C23/06 ,  B64C2230/12 ,  B64C2230/26 ,  F02C7/04 ,  F03D1/0675 ,  F05B2240/122 ,  F05D2240/127 ,  F05D2270/172 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02T50/162 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: A plasma-actuated vortex generator arrangement includes a plurality of spaced-apart vortex generators, and a plasma actuator distributed amongst the plurality of vortex generators.

Abstract translation: 等离子体驱动的涡流发生器装置包括多个间隔开的涡流发生器和分布在多个涡流发生器之间的等离子体致动器。

公开(公告)号：US08006939B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11562777

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Paul D. McClure ,  Charles J. Chase

Inventor： Paul D. McClure ,  Charles J. Chase

IPC: B64C21/00

CPC classification number: H05H1/54 ,  B64C23/005 ,  B64C2230/12 ,  F03H1/00 ,  F05D2270/172 ,  F15D1/12 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: A method to manipulate a fluid flow over a surface is provided. This method may be used to reduce drag, improve the lift to drag (L/D) ratio, attach fluid flow, or reduce flow noise at the surface. This involves flowing a fluid over the surface wherein the fluid contains positively charged ions and electrons. An electric field accelerates ions and electrons in directions parallel to the electric field. A magnetic field at the surface redirects ions and electrons based on their velocity and charge. The magnetic field imparts little force on the relatively heavy and slow moving positive ions but has a significant impact on the relatively fast moving, light weight electrons. This results in a non-zero net change in the total momentum of the positive ions and electrons allowing thrust to be realized. This thrust may be sufficient for vehicle propulsion or manipulation of the fluid flow around the vehicle. Pulsed and traveling wave implementations of this body force enable exploitation of frequencies to which the flow is sensitive, improving effectiveness of this method.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操纵表面上的流体流动的方法。 该方法可用于减少阻力，提高牵引力（L / D）比，附着流体流动或降低表面流动噪声。 这涉及使流体流过表面，其中流体包含带正电荷的离子和电子。 电场在平行于电场的方向加速离子和电子。 表面上的磁场根据其速度和电荷重新定向离子和电子。 磁场对相对较重和缓慢移动的正离子施加很小的力，但对相对快速移动的轻质电子具有显着的影响。 这导致正离子和电子的总动量的非零净变化允许实现推力。 该推力可能足以用于车辆推进或操纵车辆周围的流体流动。 该体力的脉冲和行波实现能够利用流动敏感的频率，提高该方法的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US07143983B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10229971

申请日：2002-08-28

Applicant: Paul D. McClure

Inventor： Paul D. McClure

IPC: B64C21/02

CPC classification number: B64C15/14

Abstract: A wing for an aircraft has a passive jet spoiler for providing yaw control by increasing drag on the wing. The spoiler comprises an inlet located near the leading edge of a lower surface of the wing and at least one outlet formed on the lower surface or on an upper surface of the wing. An internal passage connects the inlet and each outlet for allowing air to pass from the inlet to the outlet. The air exits the outlets generally normal to the respective surface of the wing, causing a laminar flow to separate from the surfaces downstream of each outlet. The separated flow increases the drag on the wing, producing a yawing moment on the aircraft. Selective placement of the outlets on the upper and lower surfaces limits undesirable roll and pitch moments. Valves are provided for selectively controlling the amount of air passing through the spoiler.

Abstract translation: 用于飞机的机翼具有被动喷气扰流板，用于通过增加机翼上的阻力来提供偏航控制。 扰流器包括位于翼的下表面的前缘附近的入口和形成在翼的下表面或上表面上的至少一个出口。 内部通道连接入口和每个出口，以允许空气从入口通向出口。 空气通常垂直于机翼的相应表面离开出口，导致层流与每个出口下游的表面分离。 分离的流量增加了机翼上的阻力，在飞机上产生了偏航力矩。 出口在上表面和下表面上的选择性放置限制了不希望的滚动和俯仰力矩。 提供阀，用于选择性地控制通过扰流器的空气量。

公开(公告)号：US08561944B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12817941

申请日：2010-06-17

Applicant: Paul D. McClure ,  Kenneth M. Dorsett

Inventor： Paul D. McClure ,  Kenneth M. Dorsett

IPC: B64C17/06

CPC classification number: B64C17/06

Abstract: A method of de-saturating a control moment gyroscope that leverages a torque on an aircraft that is generated by airflow over the aircraft. As an aircraft navigates through an airspace, the aircraft may destabilize and reorient to form a sideslip angle that forms the airflow torque on the aircraft. The control moment gyroscope may be de-saturated into a neutral position that in turn exerts a torque on the aircraft that counters the airflow torque. A scissor pair of first and second control moment gyroscopes can be used for generating a torque in a single plane.

Abstract translation: 一种控制力矩陀螺仪去饱和的方法，其利用由飞机上的气流产生的飞机上的扭矩。 当飞机通过空域进行导航时，飞机可能会不稳定和重新定向，以形成在飞机上形成气流扭矩的侧滑角。 控制力矩陀螺仪可以被去饱和到中立位置，该中立位置又在飞机上施加扭矩以对抗气流扭矩。 第一和第二控制力矩陀螺仪的剪刀对可用于在单个平面中产生扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US08242404B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12968695

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Daniel N. Miller ,  Paul D. McClure ,  Charles J. Chase ,  Robert R. Boyd

Inventor： Daniel N. Miller ,  Paul D. McClure ,  Charles J. Chase ,  Robert R. Boyd

IPC: B23K10/00

CPC classification number: B64C23/005 ,  B64C27/18 ,  B64C2230/12 ,  F03H1/0062 ,  F03H1/0087 ,  F05D2270/172 ,  F15D1/12 ,  H05H1/54 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: A plasma jet system includes a housing with a single opening. A plasma generator is coupled to ionize a fluid in the housing. An electromagnetic accelerator is coupled to generate an electric field that accelerates ionized fluid in the housing toward the opening. A controller can modulate the frequency of the electric field to cause the ionized fluid to form a plasma vortex flow through the opening. A magnetic field is applied normal to the direction of the plasma vortex flow to mitigate the momentum of the electrons. The electrons slowed by the magnetic field can be collected and conducted to a location where they are re-inserted into the plasma vortex flow to maintain charge neutrality.

Abstract translation: 等离子体喷射系统包括具有单个开口的壳体。 等离子体发生器耦合以离子化壳体中的流体。 耦合电磁加速器以产生加速壳体中的离子化流体朝向开口的电场。 控制器可以调制电场的频率，使离子化流体形成通过开口的等离子体涡流。 垂直于等离子体涡流的方向施加磁场以减轻电子的动量。 可以收集由磁场减慢的电子并将其传导到它们被重新插入到等离子体涡流中的位置，以维持电荷中性。