公开(公告)号：US20250058658A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-20

申请号：US18504350

申请日：2023-11-08

Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.

Inventor： Yi-Chun HSIAO ,  Hung-Sheng HSUEH ,  Sheng-Chih LU

IPC: B60L53/12 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L53/30 ,  B64F1/36 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: A unmanned aerial vehicle charging system for charging an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided. The unmanned aerial vehicle charging system includes a platform, a wireless charging coil assembly, a first electromagnet, a second electromagnet, and a third electromagnet. The wireless charging coil assembly is disposed on the platform. A first virtual line and a second virtual line pass through the wireless charging coil assembly, wherein the first virtual line is substantially perpendicular to the second virtual line. The first, second, and third electromagnets are disposed on the platform. The first electromagnet and the second electromagnet are located on opposite sides of the first virtual line. The second electromagnet and the third electromagnet are located on opposite sides of the second virtual line.

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：US20250037043A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18910060

申请日：2024-10-09

Applicant: NEC Corportion

Inventor： Masanori KOBAYASHI ,  Akihiko ICHIKAWA

IPC: G06Q10/02 ,  B64F1/36 ,  G06Q50/40 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G08G5/00

Abstract: A status notification apparatus acquires face image data of a passenger of an aircraft, the face image data having been acquired at departure/arrival airports and of the aircraft, and acquires, from a storage device in which arrival destination information regarding the arrival destination of the aircraft, the face image data of the passenger, and identification information identifying the passenger are stored in association with each other in advance, the identification information and the arrival destination information corresponding to the acquired face image data. The status notification apparatus acquires a movement status of the passenger, and notifies a service provider at the arrival destination of the acquired movement status and the acquired identification information based on the acquired arrival destination information.

公开(公告)号：US12195214B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18335267

申请日：2023-06-15

Applicant: AUTEL ROBOTICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kang Shi ,  Biwang Lai

IPC: B64U70/90 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64F1/36

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle parking device includes a parking platform and a blocking assembly. The parking platform is configured to bear an unmanned aerial vehicle. The blocking assembly includes a driving rod and a stop bar, the stop bar is connected to a driving rod, and the driving rod is configured to move between the first position and the second position. When the driving rod moves from the first position to the second position, the driving rod drives the stop bar to rotate such that the stop bar lies flat relative to the parking platform, and the stop bar may not block the blade of the unmanned aerial vehicle from rotating. When the driving rod moves from the second position to the first position, the stop bar rotates relative to the driving rod and abuts against the parking platform.

公开(公告)号：US12191683B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US18116190

申请日：2023-03-01

Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC

Inventor： Herman Wiegman

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/35 ,  B60L53/62 ,  B60L53/68 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D27/24

Abstract: Aspects relate to a connector of a charger and methods of use terminating a charging connection between the charger and an electric aircraft. A connector includes a controller that is configured to receive a control signal from a remote device and terminate the charging connection in response to the control signal.

公开(公告)号：US12172778B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US17581222

申请日：2022-01-21

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Allen Lowe ,  Christopher Brian Grasberger ,  Kevin Patrick Smith O'leary ,  Christopher C. Berthelet ,  Yee Shan Woo ,  Brett Nicholas Randolph ,  Phoebe Josephine Altenhofen ,  Zachary Albert West

IPC: B64U80/10 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60L53/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64U70/95 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/617 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/63 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6556 ,  H01M10/6566 ,  H01M10/6572 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U80/70

Abstract: A base station is disclosed for use with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The base station includes: an enclosure; a cradle that is configured to charge a power source of the UAV during docking with the base station; and a temperature control system that is connected to the cradle and which is configured to vary temperature of the power source of the UAV. The temperature control system includes: a thermoelectric conditioner (TEC); a first air circuit that is thermally connected to the TEC and which is configured to regulate temperature of the TEC; and a second air circuit that is thermally connected to the TEC such that the TEC is located between the first air circuit and the second air circuit. The second air circuit is configured to direct air across the cradle to thereby heat or cool the power source of the UAV when docked with the base station.

公开(公告)号：US12168526B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-17

申请号：US18239790

申请日：2023-08-30

Applicant: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.

Inventor： Daniel Alecu

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B60L50/30 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: An aircraft assist system described herein includes an aircraft coupling counterpart attached to a strut of a landing gear of an aircraft, and an assist vehicle. The assist vehicle includes a frame, ground-engaging wheels mounted to the frame, a power source for driving one or more of the ground-engaging wheels, and a vehicle coupling counterpart for engagement with the aircraft coupling counterpart. The aircraft coupling counterpart and the vehicle coupling counterpart define a swivel connection for transferring a propulsive force from the takeoff assist vehicle to the aircraft. The aircraft coupling counterpart is disengageable from the vehicle coupling counterpart by upward movement of the aircraft coupling counterpart relative to the vehicle coupling counterpart.

公开(公告)号：US20240372380A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18776700

申请日：2024-07-18

Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC

Inventor： Herman Wiegman

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/62 ,  B60L53/65 ,  B60L53/68 ,  B64F1/36 ,  H02J13/00

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for mitigating charging failure for an electric aircraft. In embodiments, the disclosure provides a method for a charging system for mitigating charging failure in an electric aircraft having a charger port on the electric aircraft mated with a charging connector. The method includes detecting a charging failure based on a comparison between charging data from the charger port and a charging threshold. The method also includes recording the charging failure in a database. The recording includes an identification of the electric aircraft and a failure type.

公开(公告)号：US20240365009A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18307636

申请日：2023-04-26

Applicant: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Daniel S. JENNINGS ,  Mark BILINSKI ,  Danielle R. MATUSIAK ,  Robert C. ROCHA

IPC: H04N23/72 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U70/90 ,  H04N23/74

CPC classification number: H04N23/72 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64F1/362 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U70/90 ,  H04N23/74 ,  B64U2101/30

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system comprising at least one UAV platform and a user system. Each UAV platform can comprise a first camera system and a shading system. The user system can comprise a targeting system and a second camera system. The targeting system can select a target, the first camera system can detect the location of the target and at least one light source, and each UAV platform can move to an intermediary location between the target and one of the at least one light sources. Additional embodiments can include a lighting system on the UAV platforms to illuminate targets.

公开(公告)号：US20240308687A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18660566

申请日：2024-05-10

Applicant: Joby Aero, Inc.

Inventor： Ian Andreas Villa ,  Luke Asher Wilhelm

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B25J18/00 ,  B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/35 ,  B60L53/62 ,  B60L53/65 ,  B60L53/66 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60L58/16

CPC classification number: B64F1/364 ,  B25J18/00 ,  B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/35 ,  B60L53/62 ,  B60L53/65 ,  B60L53/66 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60L58/16 ,  B60L2200/10

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for charging an aircraft can include a robotic charging device, and a computing system configured to obtain data associated with a transportation itinerary and energy parameter(s) of the aircraft. The data associated with the transportation itinerary can be indicative of an aircraft landing facility at which the aircraft is to be located. The computing system can determine (e.g., select) a robotic charging device from among a plurality of robotic charging devices for charging the aircraft based on the transportation itinerary data and energy parameter(s) of the aircraft; determine charging parameter(s) for the robotic charging device based on the transportation itinerary data; and communicate command instruction(s) for the robotic charging device to charge the aircraft according to the charging parameter(s). The robotic charging device can be configured to automatically connect with a charging area of the aircraft for charging a battery onboard the aircraft.