公开(公告)号：US20240217658A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18400653

申请日：2023-12-29

申请人： Wing Aviation LLC

发明人： Elizabeth Marshman ,  Jasper Lee Lewin ,  Ivan Qiu

IPC分类号： B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60

CPC分类号： B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U2101/66

摘要： A payload retrieval apparatus having a base, an autoloader assembly mounted to the base including: a payload holder configured to hold a payload for retrieval by a UAV, a channel coupled to the payload holder configured to direct a payload retriever suspended from the UAV to the payload holder, and a locking feature configured to lock access to the payload on the payload holder that includes has a movable end that extends through a wall of the channel into an interior of the channel, wherein when the payload retriever contacts the movable end of the locking member, the movable end moves outwardly thereby unlocking the payload on the payload holder, wherein the payload holder is positioned such that when the payload retriever exits the channel, the payload retriever engages a handle of the payload and removes the payload from the payload holder.

公开(公告)号：US20230406499A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18210634

申请日：2023-06-15

申请人： Wing Aviation LLC

发明人： Adam Woodworth ,  André Prager ,  Marcus Hammond ,  Kevin Jenkins ,  Ivan Qiu ,  Jasper Lewin ,  Jonathan Lesser ,  Elizabeth Marshman

IPC分类号： B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/22

CPC分类号： B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U2101/64

摘要： A delivery method using curbside payload pickup by a UAV is provided. The method includes providing instructions to cause physical loading of a payload onto an autoloader device for subsequent UAV transport of the payload. A communication signal is received indicating that the autoloader device has been physically loaded with the payload. A UAV from a group of one or more UAVs is selected to pick up the payload from the autoloader device. Instructions are provided to cause the selected UAV to navigate to the autoloader device to pick up the payload and transport the payload to a delivery location.

公开(公告)号：US20240217659A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18400718

申请日：2023-12-29

申请人： Wing Aviation LLC

发明人： Elizabeth Marshman ,  Jasper Lee Lewin ,  Ivan Qiu

IPC分类号： B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60

CPC分类号： B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U2101/66 ,  B64U2201/10

摘要： A payload retrieval apparatus having a base, an extending member secured to the base, the extending member including a lower section that is attached to the base and an upper section coupled to the lower section and movable between a first lowered position and a second raised position, an autoloader assembly mounted to the upper section of the extending member, the autoloader assembly including a payload holder configured to hold a payload for retrieval by an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), a channel coupled to the payload holder and configured to direct a payload coupling apparatus to the payload holder, and a first tether engager that extends away from the channel in a first direction, wherein the first tether engager is adapted to guide a tether having a first end attached to the UAV and a second end attached to the payload coupling apparatus towards the payload holder.

公开(公告)号：US20240217682A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18400693

申请日：2023-12-29

申请人： Wing Aviation LLC

发明人： Elizabeth Marshman ,  Mathis Lauckner ,  André Prager

IPC分类号： B64U60/00 ,  B64U10/10 ,  B64U20/87

CPC分类号： B64U60/00 ,  B64U10/10 ,  B64U20/87 ,  B64U2101/66

摘要： A combination payload retrieval and package pickup apparatus having a base, an autoloader assembly mounted to the base including a payload holder configured to hold a payload for retrieval by a UAV, a channel coupled to the payload holder and configured to direct a payload coupling apparatus to the payload holder, a package receptacle housing having package receptacles configured to house a package to be picked up, wherein each of the package receptacles includes a locking feature to secure a package to be picked up in the package receptacle, wherein the locking feature is configured to be unlocked upon receipt of a first access code to allow access to an interior of the package receptacle to allow a package to be placed into, or removed from, the package receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US20240208678A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18086259

申请日：2022-12-21

申请人： WING Aviation LLC

发明人： Ray Leung ,  Elizabeth Marshman ,  Adem Rudin

IPC分类号： B64U60/50 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/62 ,  B64U10/25

CPC分类号： B64U60/50 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/62 ,  B64U10/25

摘要： A landing gear assembly for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a shock tower, a pair of leg members, and suspension assemblies. The shock tower is adapted to mount to a frame of a fuselage of the UAV and includes upper and lower end mounts. The leg members are adapted to extend out from opposing sides of the lower end mounts. The leg members are flexible and each include an upper leg section pivotally mounted to the lower end mount and a lower leg section adapted to connect to a ground gear. The suspension assemblies are each mounted to and extend between the upper end mount and a corresponding one of the leg members. The suspension assemblies each include a damper and a spring.