公开(公告)号：US20250058872A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-20

申请号：US18939344

申请日：2024-11-06

Applicant: Hunter William Kowald

Inventor： Hunter William Kowald

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/293

Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of propellers coupled to the frame and configured to produce sufficient thrust to allow the apparatus to hover. Each propeller from the plurality of propellers having a horizontally oriented blade and a first propellor from the plurality of propellors overlapping a second propellor from the plurality of propellers in a vertical plane.

公开(公告)号：US20240336379A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18681620

申请日：2022-10-06

Applicant: ISHIKAWA ENERGY RESEARCH CO., LTD.

Inventor： Mitsuru Ishikawa

IPC: B64U50/20 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U50/11 ,  B64U50/30

CPC classification number: B64U50/20 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U50/11 ,  B64U50/30

Abstract: A flight device in which a mechanism for transmitting power is simplified is provided. The flight device 10 includes an airframe 19, main rotors 14, an engine 30, and power transmission shafts 25. The main rotors 14 are rotated to generate drive force that causes the airframe 19 to lift. The engine 30 includes crankshafts. The power transmission shafts 25 are connected to the crankshafts. Moreover, the engine 30 rotates the main rotors 14 via the power transmission shafts 25. The power transmission shafts 25 are tilted with respect to a second direction D2.

公开(公告)号：US12060174B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US17999126

申请日：2021-05-10

Applicant: Fotokite AG

Inventor： Victor Chub ,  Alex Lieber ,  Sergei Lupashin ,  Christopher McCall ,  Milan Rohrer ,  Lukas Scherrer ,  Alexander Zhitelzeyf

IPC: B64U80/70 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U70/93 ,  B64U80/86

CPC classification number: B64U80/70 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U70/93 ,  B64U80/86

Abstract: A storage case, including, at least one door which is moveable between a first position in which the door is closed and a second position in which the door is opened; a platform, which can support an aerial vehicle; and a mechanical connection means which is connected between the platform and the at least one door, wherein the mechanical connection means is configured such that as the door is moved from its first position to its second position the platform is simultaneously elevated; and as the door is moved from its second position to its first position the platform is simultaneously lowered; and a controller configured to control the mechanical connection means. There is further provided a corresponding method of deploying an aerial vehicle; a corresponding method of storing an aerial vehicle; an assembly including the storage case and an aerial vehicle; and a vehicle including the storage case.

公开(公告)号：US20240132235A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US17769599

申请日：2019-10-15

Applicant: AERONEXT INC.

Inventor： Yoichi SUZUKI

IPC: B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/293

CPC classification number: B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/293 ,  B64U30/291

Abstract: [Problem to be Solvent] To provide an aerial vehicle that can efficiently reduce the horizontal dimensions of the airframe. [Solution] The aerial vehicle according to the present invention includes two first frames arranged in a second direction intersecting a first direction, with the first direction being longitudinal, two second frames arranged in the first direction by overlapping the two first frames, with the second direction being longitudinal, first rotor blades mounted to both ends of the first frame, and second rotor blades mounted to both ends of the second frame, wherein the second frame is provided with a hinge part capable of folding the second frame at a midway thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20240025574A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18004439

申请日：2020-07-07

Applicant: AERONEXT INC.

Inventor： Yoichi SUZUKI

IPC: B64U50/19 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/299

CPC classification number: B64U50/19 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/299

Abstract: [PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED] To provide an aircraft having improved efficiency and flexibility of the airframe configuration when installing a functional part in the airframe, and a power unit having a configuration for the improved efficiency and flexibility. [Solution] To provide an aircraft, comprising: a power unit having a first space open at least one of its upper or lower surface; a propeller having a first through-space and connected to the power unit; and a functional part having a predetermined function and located at least partially in an internal space formed by the first space and the first through-space.

公开(公告)号：US20230406550A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18335900

申请日：2023-06-15

Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University

Inventor： Shi Lu ,  Yan Chen ,  Konstantinos Tsakalis ,  Armando Rodriguez

IPC: B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/29

CPC classification number: B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/29

Abstract: A transformable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), can operate as a coplanar hexacopter or as an omnidirectional multirotor based on different operation modes. The UAV has 100% force efficiency for launching or landing tasks in the coplanar mode. In the omnidirectional mode, the UAV is fully actuated in the air for agile mobility in six degrees of freedom (DOFs). Models and control design are developed to characterize the motion of the transformable UAV. Simulation results are presented to validate the transformable UAV design and the enhanced UAV performance, compared with a fixed structure.

公开(公告)号：US20230200312A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US17921529

申请日：2021-05-27

Applicant: AIRFORESTRY AB

Inventor： Markus ROMAR ,  Olle GELIN ,  Mauritz ANDERSSON

IPC: A01G23/083 ,  A01G23/00 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: A01G23/083 ,  A01G23/003 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U2101/40

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (10) for remote and/or autonomous harvesting at least a portion of a tree, said system (10) comprising: a remotely and/or autonomously controlled means (110) configured for harvesting said at least a portion of a tree, a remotely and/ or autonomously controlled Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (100), UAV, comprising, at least one means for holding (105) said harvested portion of said tree and being configured for transporting said harvested portion of said tree away from the original location of the tree, wherein said system comprising at least one means for detecting said tree to be harvested, and a base station (120) for communication with said means configured for harvesting at least a portion of a tree and/or said UAV. The invention also relates to a method for remotely and/or autonomously harvesting a tree.

公开(公告)号：US12195166B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18076344

申请日：2022-12-06

Applicant: METROAIR INC.

Inventor： Hak Yoon Kim ,  Seung Won Lee

IPC: B64C11/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U10/20 ,  B64U30/10 ,  B64U30/26 ,  B64U30/297 ,  B64U101/61

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a propulsion unit having a rim foil, which significantly reduces drag during forward flight while protecting a rotor blade from surrounding obstacles, the method including a plate member formation step in which an airfoil-type plate member is formed to have an outline forming an airfoil shape in side view, a rim foil formation step in which a through-hole is formed in the airfoil type plate member to form a rim foil member having an outline forming at least a portion of an airfoil shape in side view, and a rotor blade installation step in which a rotor blade is installed in the through-hole.

公开(公告)号：US20240424972A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18821676

申请日：2024-08-30

Applicant: MLY TECHNIX CORP

Inventor： George G. Moser ,  Carol Moser ,  Joseph BINOY

IPC: B60P3/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U70/93 ,  B64U101/64

Abstract: A hybrid integrated package delivery system is disclosed. A delivery vehicle has an open cargo area into which one or more cribs can be removably installed. The cribs are pre-loaded with packages. A package handling robot is installed within the vehicle, or within each crib, and can operate to transport packages from a crib to a delivery drone during transit of the vehicle to a delivery location. A delivery drone can be piloted by a delivery vehicle driver for last yard package delivery.

公开(公告)号：US12162632B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US17928677

申请日：2021-05-17

Applicant: XMOBOTS AEROESPACIAL E DEFESA LTDA

Inventor： Giovani Amianti

IPC: B64U10/20 ,  A01M7/00 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U60/50 ,  B64U101/32 ,  B64U101/45

Abstract: A system that combines aerial surveying and spraying services in a single remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) popularly known as Drone, in a multirotor configuration, with electric propulsion and power system with hybrid power supply (battery and motor-generator) and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) system, wherein, the equipment allows, from the coupling of a set comprising aerial survey sensors such as a high definition camera and equipment aimed at spraying activities such as pumps and nozzles, aerial surveying practices, geoprocessing and spraying of chemical substances such as pesticide, herbicide, larvicide, fungicide and fertilizer, or other liquid agricultural products using a single vehicle; a vehicle is also provided that is prepared to carry out the described system, being a remotely piloted aircraft intended for aerial surveying and spraying activities.