Power cell casing
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10158104B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-18

    申请号:US15657059

    申请日:2017-07-21

    Abstract: A casing for a battery assembly may include a first casing portion having a first base portion and a pair of first leg portions extending generally perpendicularly to the first base portion. At least one of the first leg portions may have a flared end. The casing may further include a second casing portion with a second base portion and a pair of second leg portions extending generally perpendicularly to the second base portion. At least one of the second leg portions may have a flat end. The casing portions are attached at a joint including the flat end attached to the flared end. In some embodiments, a battery assembly may include at least one power cell and a casing including a first casing portion and a second casing portion attached together at a joint. The joint may be under tension. The casing applies pressure to the power cell.

    Vertical take-off and landing aircraft
    3.
    发明授权
    Vertical take-off and landing aircraft 有权
    垂直起降飞机

    公开(公告)号:US09567088B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14460013

    申请日:2014-08-14

    Abstract: A VTOL aircraft includes at least one puller rotor and at least one pusher rotor. The VTOL aircraft, for example, may include three puller rotors and one pusher rotor. The combination of static puller and pusher rotors allows the rotors to remain in a fixed orientation (i.e., no moving mechanical axes are required) relative to the wings and fuselage of the VTOL aircraft, while being able to transition the aircraft from a substantially vertical flight path to a substantially horizontal flight path.

    Abstract translation: 垂直起落飞行器包括至少一个牵引转子和至少一个推动器转子。 例如,VTOL飞机可以包括三个牵引转子和一个推动器转子。 静态牵引器和推动器转子的组合允许转子相对于垂直起降飞机的机翼和机身保持固定的方向(即,不需要移动的机械轴),同时能够使飞机从基本垂直的飞行 到达基本水平的飞行路径的路径。

    Modular barbecue for vehicle tailgate

    公开(公告)号:US10022016B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US15657045

    申请日:2017-07-21

    Abstract: A tailgate for a vehicle includes a plurality of modules, which may be interchangeable. The modules may include a removable storage tray, a cutting board, a grill, a refrigeration unit, a television, or speakers. The grill may include a grill base with control elements, at least one flame element, at least one heat spreader positioned over the flame element, and a grill grate positioned over the heat spreader. The tailgate may include removable or rotatable lids to cover the modules. A layer of insulation may be positioned around the grill base. The tailgate may include a funnel and a removable tray to collect debris from the grill.

    Transportable ground station for an unmanned aerial vehicle
    5.
    发明授权
    Transportable ground station for an unmanned aerial vehicle 有权
    无人机的可运输地面站

    公开(公告)号:US09545852B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14504828

    申请日:2014-10-02

    Inventor: Andrew Streett

    Abstract: A transportable ground station for a UAV includes a container in which the UAV may be transported and housed. The container includes a wireless or contact-based recharging station that recharges the UAV's batteries or other power sources after the UAV returns from a mission. The recharging station may be directly or indirectly connected to one or more solar panels that generate energy to power the recharging station. The ground station may be deployed virtually anywhere, from any vehicle (e.g., plane, train, boat, truck, etc.), and may operate over an extended period of time without human intervention.

    Abstract translation: 无人机的可运输地面站包括可以运输和收纳无人机的容器。 该集装箱包括一个无线或接触式充电站,在无人机从任务返回后,为无人机的电池或其他电源充电。 充电站可以直接或间接地连接到一个或多个太阳能电池板,该太阳能电池板产生能量以为充电站供电。 地面站几乎可以从任何车辆(例如,飞机,火车,船,卡车等)部署到任何地方,并且可以在较长时间内进行操作而无需人为干预。

    TRANSPORTABLE GROUND STATION FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
    6.
    发明申请
    TRANSPORTABLE GROUND STATION FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE 有权
    运输车辆的无人驾驶飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20160229299A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US14504828

    申请日:2014-10-02

    Inventor: Andrew Streett

    Abstract: A transportable ground station for a UAV includes a container in which the UAV may be transported and housed. The container includes a wireless or contact-based recharging station that recharges the UAV's batteries or other power sources after the UAV returns from a mission. The recharging station may be directly or indirectly connected to one or more solar panels that generate energy to power the recharging station. The ground station may be deployed virtually anywhere, from any vehicle (e.g., plane, train, boat, truck, etc.), and may operate over an extended period of time without human intervention.

    Abstract translation: 无人机的可运输地面站包括可以运输和收纳无人机的容器。 该集装箱包括一个无线或接触式充电站,在无人机从任务返回后,为无人机的电池或其他电源充电。 充电站可以直接或间接地连接到一个或多个太阳能电池板,该太阳能电池板产生能量以为充电站供电。 地面站几乎可以从任何车辆(例如,飞机,火车,船,卡车等)部署到任何地方,并且可以在较长时间内进行操作而无需人为干预。

    VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT
    7.
    发明申请
    VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT 有权
    垂直起落架和飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20150102157A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-16

    申请号:US14460013

    申请日:2014-08-14

    Abstract: A VTOL aircraft includes at least one puller rotor and at least one pusher rotor. The VTOL aircraft, for example, may include three puller rotors and one pusher rotor. The combination of static puller and pusher rotors allows the rotors to remain in a fixed orientation (i.e., no moving mechanical axes are required) relative to the wings and fuselage of the VTOL aircraft, while being able to transition the aircraft from a substantially vertical flight path to a substantially horizontal flight path.

    Abstract translation: 垂直起落飞行器包括至少一个牵引转子和至少一个推动器转子。 例如,VTOL飞机可以包括三个牵引转子和一个推动器转子。 静态牵引器和推动器转子的组合允许转子相对于垂直起降飞机的机翼和机身保持在固定方向(即,不需要移动的机械轴),同时能够使飞机从基本垂直的飞行 到达基本水平的飞行路径的路径。

    Human sensing using electric fields, and associated systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10317448B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US15601952

    申请日:2017-05-22

    Abstract: A system for detecting a living being using electric fields may include sensors configured to generate and receive an electric field. The system may include at least one amplifier connected to at least one electrode of a sensor, a controller to operate the sensors, and a processor connected to the controller. The processor may output a signal representative of the presence or absence of a living being present in the electric fields or representative of a distance between the sensor and the living being. The sensors may be attached to a rigid or flexible substrate forming part of a skin that can be attached to a robot, a vehicle, or another moving or autonomous device to sense the presence of a living being near the device. The device may be configured to stop moving or to move to avoid the living being in the electric field.

    Spectrophotometric system for measuring water quality

    公开(公告)号:US10041923B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-07

    申请号:US15486236

    申请日:2017-04-12

    Abstract: A system for measuring water quality parameters, such as pH, CO2, alkalinity, and so forth, includes sensors or other measuring components integrated onto a circuit board. The circuit board may be contained within a submersible, watertight housing. A spectrophotometer may be located on the circuit board to measure the wavelength and intensity of light transmitted through the water being tested. Sensors for measuring salinity, pressure, temperature, or other properties may also be included on or near the circuit board. A microcontroller for processing these measurements is located on the circuit board. System components used to direct and filter the water, such as certain pumps, filters, and so forth, may be included in the housing off of the circuit board. Integrating the sensors and other measuring components onto a circuit board allows for a compact, low-cost water-quality-measuring system that is capable of making very accurate and precise measurements.

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