公开(公告)号：US20160167760A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15050291

申请日：2016-02-22

Applicant: Stephen B. Heppe

Inventor： Stephen B. Heppe

IPC: B64B1/50

CPC classification number: B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64C37/02

Abstract: In one example, a free-flying tethered airship system includes an upper airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, a lower airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, and a tether connecting the upper airship to the lower airship such that the upper airship is at least one kilometer above the lower airship. The upper airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant, while carrying the tether, in a first altitude range. The lower airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant in a second altitude range, the first altitude range being higher than the second altitude range. A method for stationkeeping of a free-flying tethered airship system is also provided.

Abstract translation: 在一个例子中，一个自由飞行的系留式飞艇系统包括适合于调整其升降机的上部飞艇，适于调整其升降机的下部飞艇，以及将上部飞艇连接到下部飞艇的系绳，使得上部飞艇 距离下游飞艇至少一公里。 上部飞艇构造成在第一高度范围内平衡地浮起，同时携带系绳。 下部飞艇被配置为在第二高度范围内平衡地浮起，第一高度范围高于第二高度范围。 还提供了一种用于维持自由飞行的系留式飞艇系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070267537A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11383996

申请日：2006-05-18

Applicant: Daniel Nachbar ,  Michael Kuehlmuss

Inventor： Daniel Nachbar ,  Michael Kuehlmuss

IPC: B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/04

Abstract: A system and method for internally supporting a flexible envelope such as an airship is described, comprising a truss structure and supporting struts attached to a central support member. The internal structure may be foldable so as to allow the envelope to be collapsed when not in use.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于内部支撑诸如飞艇的柔性封套的系统和方法，其包括桁架结构和附接到中央支撑构件的支撑支柱。 内部结构可以是可折叠的，以便在不使用时允许信封被折叠。

公开(公告)号：US20140097289A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13969998

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: Stephen B. Heppe

Inventor： Stephen B. Heppe

IPC: B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64C37/02

Abstract: In one example, a free-flying tethered airship system includes an upper airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, a lower airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, and a tether connecting the upper airship to the lower airship such that the upper airship is at least one kilometer above the lower airship. The upper airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant, while carrying the tether, in a first altitude range. The lower airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant in a second altitude range, the first altitude range being higher than the second altitude range. A method for stationkeeping of a free-flying tethered airship system is also provided.

Abstract translation: 在一个例子中，一个自由飞行的系留式飞艇系统包括适合于调整其升降机的上部飞艇，适于调整其升降机的下部飞艇，以及将上部飞艇连接到下部飞艇的系绳，使得上部飞艇 距离下游飞艇至少一公里。 上部飞艇构造成在第一高度范围内平衡地浮起，同时携带系绳。 下部飞艇被配置为在第二高度范围内平衡地浮起，第一高度范围高于第二高度范围。 还提供了一种用于维持自由飞行的系留式飞艇系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07841561B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US11383996

申请日：2006-05-18

Applicant: Daniel Nachbar

Inventor： Daniel Nachbar

IPC: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/04

Abstract: A system and method for internally supporting a flexible envelope such as an airship is described, comprising a truss structure and supporting struts attached to a central support member. The internal structure may be foldable so as to allow the envelope to be collapsed when not in use.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于内部支撑诸如飞艇的柔性封套的系统和方法，其包括桁架结构和附接到中央支撑构件的支撑支柱。 内部结构可以是可折叠的，以便在不使用时允许信封被折叠。

公开(公告)号：US07147184B1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US11264275

申请日：2005-11-01

Applicant: John Whitefield Meade Purvis, IV

Inventor： John Whitefield Meade Purvis, IV

IPC: B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/04

Abstract: An aerodynamic fairing system for an airship having a substantially spherical balloon portion includes an inflatable fairing that is attachable to the balloon portion, and a fairing actuation mechanism that selectively inflates and deploys the fairing after lift-off, and deflates and retracts the fairing before landing. The actuation mechanism includes an inflation/deflation mechanism and a deployment/retraction mechanism that cooperate to deploy and inflate the fairing, and to deflate and retract the fairing. The fairing includes a substantially conical, inflatable tail section tapering from a wide forward end to a narrow aft end, and a collapsible annular collar connecting the forward end of the tail section to the balloon portion. The inflation/deflation mechanism includes a fan system in the tail section, and the deployment/retraction mechanism includes a plurality of cables attached between the tail section and a plurality of winches mounted on the balloon portion.

Abstract translation: 用于具有大致球形气球部分的飞艇的空气动力整流罩系统包括可附接到球囊部分的可充气整流罩，以及整流罩致动机构，其在提升之后选择性地膨胀和展开整流罩，并且在着陆之前使整流罩放气和缩回 。 致动机构包括充气/放气机构以及配合/展开/缩回机构，以配合和充气整流罩，并使整流罩收缩和收缩。 整流罩包括从宽的前端到窄的后端渐缩的基本上圆锥形的可充气的尾部，以及将尾部的前端连接到球囊部分的可折叠的环形套环。 充气/放气机构包括尾部的风扇系统，展开/退避机构包括安装在尾部与安装在气囊部上的多个绞盘之间的多根电缆。

公开(公告)号：US20140255139A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14348941

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: VOLIRIS

Inventor： Alain Bernard

IPC: B65G63/00 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B65G63/004 ,  B64B1/005 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64F1/32

Abstract: Method for transporting containers in which a group of containers includes a subset M assigned to the transportation of goods and a subset V assigned to the transportation of a dismountable vehicle, wherein before it is shipped, the disassembled vehicle is loaded into the containers of subset V, between the originating handling facility and an intermediate handling facility, the group of containers which includes sub-groups M and V is transported by a first means of transportation, between the intermediate handling facility and the final handling facility, the container sub-group M is transported by the dismountable vehicle, and the dismountable vehicle being a modular multi-lift airship formed by modules that can be accommodated within the containers of group V.

Abstract translation: 一种用于运输容器的方法，其中一组容器包括分配给货物运输的子集M和分配给可拆卸车辆的运输的子集V，其中在运输之前，拆卸的车辆被装载到子集V的容器中 在起始处理设施和中间处理设施之间，包括子组M和V的容器组通过第一种运输方式在中间处理设施和最终处理设施之间运输，容器子组M 由可拆卸车辆运输，可拆卸车辆是由可以容纳在第五组的集装箱内的模块形成的模块化多升降飞艇。

公开(公告)号：US20070034740A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11327868

申请日：2006-01-09

Applicant: Hiu Li

Inventor： Hiu Li

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64B1/58

Abstract: The present invention provides a solar-powered transformable airship, on which solar cell panels are installed all over to maximize the amount of solar energy collected. Moreover, the airship according to the present invention has a main body of variable volume, suitable for any altitude, ranging from the ground to 30 kilometers high, providing very good economic potential.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种太阳能可转换飞艇，太阳能电池板全部安装在其上，以最大限度地收集太阳能的量。 此外，本发明的飞艇具有体积可变的主体，适用于从地面到30公里高的任何高度，提供非常好的经济潜力。

公开(公告)号：US5348251A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-20

申请号：US43158

申请日：1993-04-05

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60

CPC classification number: B64B1/04 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64B1/60

Abstract: An airship in the form of a self-powered, elongated dirigible which comprises at least three sections connected together by joints. The sections including a front section with propulsion devices and control surfaces, at least one intermediate section designed to carry a payload and a rear section with control surfaces. The joints allow limited articulation between sections under gust conditions and tend to return the sections to aligned condition in calm air. A cover may provide a streamline exterior shape for the airship; alternatively the sections may have rims which mate together when there is no articulation to provide a smooth exterior shape.

Abstract translation: 形式为自动供电的伸长式的飞艇，包括通过接头连接在一起的至少三个部分。 这些部分包括具有推进装置和控制表面的前部段，至少一个设计成承载有效载荷的中间部分和具有控制表面的后部部分。 关节允许在阵风条件下的断面之间进行有限的铰接，并且倾向于将冷却空气中的部分返回到对准状态。 盖子可以为飞艇提供流线型的外部形状; 或者，当没有铰接以提供平滑的外部形状时，这些部分可以具有配合在一起的轮缘。

公开(公告)号：US20140054421A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14004784

申请日：2012-03-07

Applicant: Alain Bernard

Inventor： Alain Bernard

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101

Abstract: The invention relates to an airship comprising a flexible envelope having at least one adjustment region provided with two longitudinal adjustment elements mounted in opposition and mobile in relation to each other between a maximum distancing position and a minimum distancing position, the two longitudinal adjustment elements being connected to each other by a group comprising a plurality of cables crossing the inner space of the envelope, each of the cables cooperating with a plurality or tightening points provided along each longitudinal element. The cables are connected to at least one tightening module that can exert a tightening or loosening action on the cables and thereby bring the longitudinal adjustment elements closer together or move them further away.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种飞艇，其包括具有至少一个调节区域的至少一个调节区域，该调节区域设置有两个纵向调整元件，两个纵向调节元件相对于彼此安装，并且在最大间距位置和最小间距位置之间相对移动，两个纵向调节元件连接 通过包括穿过信封的内部空间的多个电缆的组彼此相互联系，每个电缆与沿着每个纵向元件设置的多个或紧固点配合。 电缆连接到至少一个可在电缆上施加紧固或松动的紧固模块，从而使纵向调节元件更靠近在一起或将它们移开。

公开(公告)号：US20120181381A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13387685

申请日：2010-07-28

Applicant: Piercarlo Vercesi ,  Matteo Vazzola ,  Alberto Favro

Inventor： Piercarlo Vercesi ,  Matteo Vazzola ,  Alberto Favro

IPC: B64B1/70 ,  B64B1/66

CPC classification number: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/04 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64B1/70

Abstract: A self-righting aerostat (10) is described comprising at least one blimp-shaped body (12), supported by gas and in which a bow and a stern are defined, a plurality of tailplanes (13) having a stabilizing function, a self-righting system provided with a ballast, consisting of liquid, able to be moved through a pump (22) from the bow to the stern of the blimp-shaped body (12) and vice-versa, a system for controlling the trim based upon the actuation of mobile parts (27) of the tailplanes (13) and on propellers driven by motors (28; 29), and a takeoff and recovery system (34) comprising a winch device (35) on which a cable is wound (19) to anchor the aerostat to the ground (10). The self-righting aerostat (10) also comprises, inside the blimp-shaped body (12), at least one connection cable (25) between the stern and the bow of the blimp-shaped body (12) itself, in order to improve the rigidity of shape of the aerostat (10) when it is pulled about in strong winds, which tend to stretch the relative blimp-shaped body (12).

Abstract translation: 描述了一种自对准的空气净化器（10），其包括由气体支撑并且其中限定了弓和船尾的至少一个平板状体（12），具有稳定功能的多个尾板（13） 具有由液体组成的镇流器，其能够通过泵（22）从弓形件移动到飞艇身体（12）的船尾，反之亦然，用于基于 尾座（13）的移动部件（27）和由马达（28; 29）驱动的螺旋桨上的致动以及包括绞线（19）上的绞盘装置（35）的起飞和恢复系统（34） ）将浮空器锚定到地面（10）。 自调整空气净化器（10）还在飞艇身体（12）内部包括至少一个连接电缆（25），位于船尾与飞艇身体（12）本身的弓之间，以便改善 空气稳定器（10）的形状在强风中被拉扯时的刚度，其倾向于拉伸相对的微小型体（12）。