公开(公告)号：US20230365244A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US18307139

申请日：2023-04-26

Applicant: Herns Louis

Inventor： Herns Louis

IPC: B64B1/34 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F03D9/11 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B60L8/006 ,  B64D45/00 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F03D9/11 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H02K7/183 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  F05B2240/92 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-altitude wind farm aircraft system. The aircraft has a plurality of wind turbines for capturing wind energy and converting same into electric energy which is stored in an onboard battery system. The electric energy, before storage, is stepped down by a transformer and converted into DC by an AC-DC converter. For use of the stored energy, the aircraft is brought to the ground and the batteries are removed to connect to a microgrid or any other electric circuit. The batteries can be installed again in the aircraft system for recharging with the aircraft going to high altitude for recharging the batteries. In one embodiment, the aircraft has an altitude indicator for indicating an appropriate altitude level for maximum efficiency of the system.

公开(公告)号：US11753135B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US16763602

申请日：2017-11-13

Applicant: TOTAL SA ,  FLYING WHALES

Inventor： François Hervé Kuhlmann

IPC: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: The method for transporting a payload to a target location, comprises the following steps of providing a hybrid airship comprises a buoyancy enclosure, a gondola carried by the buoyancy enclosure and a payload carrier, and at least one propeller; flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload to a target location, flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprising generating a lift force with the at least one propeller. Flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprises tilting the longitudinal axis of the buoyancy enclosure to a positive pitch to generate an aerodynamic lift force when the hybrid airship carrying the payload moves longitudinally.

公开(公告)号：US11352134B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-07

申请号：US15863018

申请日：2018-01-05

Applicant: Raytheon Company

Inventor： Gregory W. Heinen

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H01Q1/34 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B1/34 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/08 ,  G01S7/40 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  B64B1/54

Abstract: A flight vehicle includes a drone with a pair of shaped protrusions mechanically coupled to the drone. One of the shapes is a hollow lift-producing shape, such as being a balloon filed with a lighter-than-air gas, and the other of the shapes is below the drone. The shape below the drone may be a hollow shape that does not produce lift, for example being a balloon filled with air. The shapes may be similar in size and shape, so as to provide similar drag characteristics. The shapes may be opposite ends of a support, such as a stick, rod, or other (relatively) slender structure. The vehicle includes a payload, such as radar calibration equipment or an antenna. The drone may be used to counteract wind forces on the flight vehicle, and/or to otherwise position the flight vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180319476A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15774266

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: Elio Tecnologia, Servicos E Participacoes Ltda.

Inventor： Luciano da Silveira Araujo

IPC: B64B1/34 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: Unmanned and remotely controlled airship constituted from system of multirotor combined with inflatable envelope. The airship may be lifted/powered by a power system comprising three or more rotors. In some embodiments, the airship may be constructed using rods, connectors, the main system/control box and the rotors. The airship system may have a systemic symmetry for weight distribution and flight control and may be, for example, a symmetric ellipsoid envelope/blimp.

公开(公告)号：US20180229840A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15759155

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: South China Agricultural University

Inventor： Zhiyan ZHOU ,  Chu CHENG ,  Ying ZANG ,  Xiuyan GU ,  Yubin LAN ,  Xiwen LUO ,  Shengde CHEN

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C3/18 ,  B64D1/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C3/185 ,  B64C3/187 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64D45/06

Abstract: A falling-resistant and anti-drifting unmanned aerial vehicle has a main body and at least one rotor wing thereon. Both sides of the main body have a wing with an airbag filled with gas lighter than air. Bulges protruding downwards are arranged at the bottoms of the airbag. The two airbags are at the same height symmetrically arranged based on the main body. The airbag can function as an undercarriage when the aircraft lands down, and as a buffer when crash landing and then reduce damage to the main body. If the aircraft falls in water, the aircraft can float on the water to avoid damage caused by sinking. As bulges protruding downwards are arranged at the bottoms of the airbags, in spraying operation, side wing can be relatively well baffled by the bulges in case of side wing blowing in the flying process, resulting in less droplets draft.

公开(公告)号：US20180079479A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15824748

申请日：2017-11-28

Applicant: EGAN AIRSHIPS, INC.

Inventor： James C. Egan ,  Joel D. Egan

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/60

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/104

Abstract: A hybrid VTOL vehicle having an envelope configured to provide hydrostatic buoyancy, a fuselage attached to the envelope and having at least one pair of wings extending from opposing sides thereof to produce dynamic lift through movement, and a thrust generation device on each wing and configured to rotate with each wing about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the envelope to provide vertical takeoff or landing capabilities. Ideally, the envelope provides negative hydrostatic lift to enhance low-speed and on-the-ground stability. A vehicle comprising a first lift device capable of providing hydrostatic lift; a second lift device capable of providing dynamic lift through movement; and a system structured to generate thrust coupled to the second lift device, the second lift device and the thrust generation system capable of rotating together about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle at angles at least in the range of 90 degrees to and including 180 degrees.

公开(公告)号：US09856007B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14898708

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Egan Airships, Inc.

Inventor： James C. Egan ,  Joel D. Egan

IPC: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/60

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/22 ,  B64B1/28 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/104

Abstract: A hybrid VTOL vehicle having an envelope configured to provide hydrostatic buoyancy, a fuselage attached to the envelope and having at least one pair of wings extending from opposing sides thereof to produce dynamic lift through movement, and a thrust generation device on each wing and configured to rotate with each wing about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the envelope to provide vertical takeoff or landing capabilities. Ideally, the envelope provides negative hydrostatic lift to enhance low-speed and on-the-ground stability.

公开(公告)号：US20050242239A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10837736

申请日：2004-05-03

Applicant: Mark Scott

Inventor： Mark Scott

IPC: B64B1/34 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C27/006 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: A method for landing a VTOL aircraft includes winching down an external load under the force of gravity such that the external load is hung a predetermined distance below the VTOL aircraft and lands prior to the VTOL aircraft. In an autorotation situation, the VTOL aircraft is essentially performing a flair at an altitude which is equivalent to the predetermined distance such that the external load achieves a relatively soft landing suitable for a manned external load.

Abstract translation: 用于着陆VTOL飞机的方法包括在重力作用下使外部载荷下降，使得外部载荷悬挂在垂直起降飞机下方预定距离并在垂直起降飞机之前降落。 在自转情况下，垂直起降飞机基本上在相当于预定距离的高度上执行天赋，使得外部载荷达到适合于载人外部载荷的相对软着陆。

公开(公告)号：US4685640A

公开(公告)日：1987-08-11

申请号：US770490

申请日：1985-08-29

Applicant: John E. Warrington ,  Dale C. Kramer

Inventor： John E. Warrington ,  Dale C. Kramer

IPC: B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/34 ,  B64C27/04

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/34

Abstract: An air vehicle for lifting loads generates lift forces from helium gas within a torus-shaped envelope having a central passageway, and from a fan arrangement designed to direct air downwardly through the passageway. Lateral propulsion units are provided on the envelope. In one embodiment, the fan arrangement comprises two fans carried by a saddle supported on the envelope, while in another embodiment a single fan is carried by a gondola suspended from the envelope.

Abstract translation: 用于提升负载的空中车辆从具有中心通道的圆环形外壳内的氦气产生升力，并且从设计成将空气向下引导通过通道的风扇装置产生升力。 信封上设有横向推进装置。 在一个实施例中，风扇装置包括由支撑在信封上的鞍座承载的两个风扇，而在另一个实施例中，单个风扇由从信封悬挂的吊舱承载。

公开(公告)号：US4591112A

公开(公告)日：1986-05-27

申请号：US84234

申请日：1979-10-12

Applicant: Frank N. Piasecki ,  Donald N. Meyers

Inventor： Frank N. Piasecki ,  Donald N. Meyers

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/34

CPC classification number: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/24

Abstract: An airship with provisions for vectored thrust provided by a plurality of controllable pitch rotor thrust producing units attached to the elongated aerostat hull spaced from and on opposite sides of the center of overall mass of the airship. The pitch control systems for the rotors of all thrust units include collective and cyclic pitch controls of the main, horizontally rotating lifting rotors and the control systems are interconnected to be operable by a master control which establishes both similar and differential pitch settings of the rotors of selected thrust units in a manner to establish vectored thrust in directions which establish the required amounts of vertical lift, propulsion thrust, trim and control forces to control all flight aspects of the airship.

Abstract translation: 一个配备有向量推力的飞艇，由多个可调桨距的转子推力产生单元提供，该单元连接到与飞艇总质量中心的中心的间隔开的细长的空气净化器船体。 用于所有推力单元的转子的桨距控制系统包括主水平旋转的提升转子的集体和循环桨距控制，并且控制系统互连以由主控制器操作，主控制器确定转子的转子的相似和不同的桨距设置 选定的推力单元以确定所需量的垂直升力，推进推力，调整和控制力来控制飞艇的所有飞行方面的方向建立向量推力。