公开(公告)号：US12227306B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US17978293

申请日：2022-11-01

Applicant: Workhorse Group Inc.

Inventor： Jay Ratajczak ,  Wei Wei ,  Haonan Zhang ,  Thaddeus Bort

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B60L5/36 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U20/70 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U60/50 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U70/90 ,  B64U80/70 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U101/60 ,  B64U101/69 ,  B66D1/48 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/46 ,  G05D1/606 ,  G05D1/689 ,  G08G5/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle according to certain embodiments generally includes a chassis, a power supply mounted to the chassis, a control system operable to receive power from the power supply, at least one rotor operable to generate lift under control of the control system, and a winch mounted to the chassis. The winch includes a reel and a motor. The reel has a line wound thereon, the line having a free end. The reel includes a circumferential channel in which a wound portion of the line is wound onto the reel. The circumferential channel includes an inner portion, an outer portion, and a passage connecting the inner portion and the outer portion. The motor is operable to rotate the reel under control of the control system to thereby cause the line to wind onto and off of the reel, thereby causing the free end of the line to raise and lower.

公开(公告)号：US12214895B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US17874496

申请日：2022-07-27

Applicant: Kevin Godin

Inventor： Kevin Godin

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/16 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U50/31 ,  B64U101/60

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) system for energy transport includes a UAV having an energy tank configured to transport energy, a processor, and a memory. The memory includes instructions which, when executed by the processor, may cause the system to receive a first location for collecting or releasing the energy, determine an energy level of the energy tank, and transport the energy by the UAV to or from the first location based on the determined energy level.

公开(公告)号：US12182754B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-31

申请号：US17466957

申请日：2021-09-03

Applicant: Parachute Logistics, LLC

Inventor： Fernando Benjamin Fischmann

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65D21/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/461 ,  G05D1/689 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U101/60 ,  B64U101/64 ,  G06Q50/40

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disruptive low capital and operational cost logistics system and method that provides for fast and massive delivery of e-commerce merchandise, including same day delivery, of thousands of items and packages, reducing the need for building, operating, or using multiple fulfillment warehouses located near the consumers as in traditional e-commerce logistics. The systems and methods of the present invention facilitate the logistics for e-commerce delivery processes, and also may allow at the same time reducing the use of massive quantities of cardboard packages that are used for protection and containment for e-commerce orders, being sustainably beneficial. This is achieved by the use of multibox packages that are configured to contain a set of products including orders from different consumers and not necessarily having individual packages for individual consumers, where such multibox packages are sorted at the origin in a Central Fulfillment Center.

公开(公告)号：US20240407306A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-12

申请号：US18700343

申请日：2022-09-01

Applicant: Gary E Abeles

Inventor： Gary E Abeles

IPC: A01G9/029 ,  A01C14/00 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64U101/40

Abstract: A device and method for penetrating a hydrophobic layer caused by a fire and introducing new vegetation into a forest floor includes seeds, seedlings, and/or saplings carried within a plurality of tapered containers, possibly mixed with soil, sand, gravel, fertilizer, SAP granules, and/or water. The containers are inserted into the ground through the hydrophobic layer by dropping or propelling them from an aircraft, or manually pressing on them. One or more holes proximate the bottoms of the containers enable rain water and germinating roots to penetrate into soil beneath the hydrophobic layer. A perforated lid can prevent the seeds or seedlings from being ejected upon impact with the forest floor. A weighted tip can improve penetration of the containers into the forest floor. A plurality of tapered containers can extend downward from a tray or frame. The container and/or perforated lid can be made from biodegradable materials.

公开(公告)号：US20240367791A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18310192

申请日：2023-05-01

Applicant: Flytrex Aviation Ltd.

Inventor： Rotem Izchak LEVY ,  Nadav MEIR ,  Aviram KLAIMAN ,  Tomer GILAD

IPC: B64D1/12

Abstract: A payload release apparatus (PRA) is configured to expel payload efficiently at a delivery location. In an embodiment, the PRA includes a top portion, the top portion including a connector adapted to connect to a first end of a tether; a hook portion connected to the top portion, the hook portion including: a shank, a vertex, a high point, and a gap defined between the high point and the shank; and an elastic member, the elastic member blocking the gap defined between the high point and the shank of the hook portion, the elastic member having a relaxed position and a stretched position.

公开(公告)号：US12124275B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US18349776

申请日：2023-07-10

Applicant: AERONEXT INC.

Inventor： Youichi Suzuki

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/10 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/21 ,  B64U50/30 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/02 ,  A47G29/122 ,  B64U101/30 ,  B64U101/64 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0835

CPC classification number: G05D1/0676 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/10 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/21 ,  B64U50/30 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/02 ,  A47G2029/1221 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2101/64 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  B64U2201/20 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/08355

Abstract: A drone loaded with a package takes off from a takeoff device and uses a GPS system to fly to a user house that is a delivery destination of the package as the destination. Further, when the drone approaches the user house that is the destination, the flight of the drones is switched from autonomous navigation using the GPS system to remote control performed by a landing device and an in-house control device installed in the user house. The drone lands on the landing device by remote control from the landing device and the in-house control device, separates the package, and then returns to the warehouse using the GPS system and lands on the takeoff device.

公开(公告)号：US12008510B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US17467015

申请日：2021-09-03

Applicant: Parachute Logistics, LLC

Inventor： Fernando Benjamin Fischmann

IPC: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U101/60 ,  B65D21/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q50/40

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/322 ,  B65D21/0213 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/105 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G06Q50/40

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disruptive low capital and operational cost logistics system and method that provides for fast and massive delivery of e-commerce merchandise, including same day delivery, of thousands of items and packages, in extensive geographical areas, such as whole states, countries and continents, reducing the need for building, operating, or using multiple fulfillment warehouses located near the consumers as in traditional e-commerce logistics, creating a revolution in the e-commerce industry worldwide.
In a disruptive manner, the systems and methods of the present invention facilitate the logistics for e-commerce delivery processes, and also may allow at the same time reducing the use of massive quantities of cardboard packages that are used for protection and containment for e-commerce orders, being sustainably beneficial for the e-commerce market, the environment, and the consumer. This is achieved by the use of multibox packages that are configured to contain a set of products including orders from different consumers and not necessarily having individual packages for individual consumers, where such multibox packages are sorted at the origin in a Central Fulfillment Center.

公开(公告)号：US20240174357A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18510538

申请日：2023-11-15

Applicant: IrvinGQ LIMITED

Inventor： Gareth COLLINS ,  Adam SAMBROOK ,  Richard Anthony LAWS ,  Stuart STRATHDEE

IPC: B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64D1/12

Abstract: An aerial delivery system carrying cargo from an aircraft to ground includes a platform for supporting the cargo; a main parachute for carrying the platform when the platform has exited the aircraft, is airborne, and the main parachute is deployed; a main parachute deployment line to deploy the main parachute, an extraction parachute coupled to the platform and arranged for generating a drag force and exerting the drag force on the platform; and a coupling arrangement switchable between an open configuration where the main parachute deployment line is uncoupled from the extraction parachute and a closed configuration where the main parachute deployment line is coupled to the extraction parachute. When the extraction parachute exerts the drag force on the platform, the coupling arrangement is initially in the open configuration until the coupling arrangement is switched to the closed configuration to couple the main parachute deployment line to the extraction parachute.

公开(公告)号：US11934989B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17466934

申请日：2021-09-03

Applicant: Parachute Logistics, LLC

Inventor： Fernando Benjamin Fischmann

IPC: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65D21/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/322 ,  B65D21/0213 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/105 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G06Q50/30

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disruptive low capital and operational cost logistics system and method that provides for fast and massive delivery of e-commerce merchandise, including same day delivery, of thousands of items and packages, in extensive geographical areas, such as whole states, countries and continents, reducing the need for building, operating, or using multiple fulfillment warehouses located near the consumers as in traditional e-commerce logistics, creating a revolution in the e-commerce industry worldwide.
In a disruptive manner, the systems and methods of the present invention facilitate the logistics for e-commerce delivery processes, and also may allow at the same time reducing the use of massive quantities of cardboard packages that are used for protection and containment for e-commerce orders, being sustainably beneficial for the e-commerce market, the environment, and the consumer. This is achieved by the use of multibox packages that are configured to contain a set of products including orders from different consumers and not necessarily having individual packages for individual consumers, where such multibox packages are sorted at the origin in a Central Fulfillment Center.

公开(公告)号：US11932393B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17419051

申请日：2019-09-03

Applicant: RAKUTEN GROUP, INC.

Inventor： Takayoshi Inuma ,  Kenichi Lee ,  Nobuyuki Miyake

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B66D1/52 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B66D1/525 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: An unmanned aerial device according to an aspect of the present invention includes an aerial device body capable of flying in an unmanned manner, and a load-lowering device mounted to the aerial device body and configured to lower a load from the aerial device body. The load-lowering device has a linear member holder for holding a linear member having one end portion connectable to the load, the linear member holder holding at least the other end portion of the linear member, and a speed limiting mechanism that limits a speed at which the linear member is pulled out of the linear member holder, under a weight of the load.