公开(公告)号：WO2023057450A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：PCT/EP2022/077584

申请日：2022-10-04

Applicant: URBAN AIR PORT LIMITED

Inventor： SANDHU, Harpreet Singh ,  JONES, Alan ,  WU-SANDHU, Andrea Fang-Ning

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/36 ,  E01F3/00 ,  E04H6/44 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64U70/50 ,  B64U70/90 ,  B64U80/10 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U101/64 ,  B64F1/228 ,  B64F1/362 ,  B64U2101/64

Abstract: An aerodrome structure (10) comprising a plurality of modules including a plurality of lift structure modules (100), each lift structure module of the plurality of lift structure modules comprising an upstanding structure (130); a platform (110) located within the upstanding structure; and a lift mechanism (120) configured to raise and lower the platform between an upper level and one or more lower levels. The platform provides a take-off and landing pad for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft when the platform is at the upper level. The aerodrome structure further comprises a cargo transit apparatus (140) configured to transfer cargo within the aerodrome structure.

公开(公告)号：WO2022263512A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：PCT/EP2022/066310

申请日：2022-06-15

Applicant: URBAN AIR PORT LIMITED

Inventor： WU-SANDHU, Andrea Fang-Ning ,  JONES, Alan ,  SANDHU, Harpreet Singh

IPC: E04H6/44 ,  B64F1/22 ,  E01F3/00

Abstract: A lift structure for an aerodrome structure comprises: an upstanding tubular frame comprising an upper ring located over a base ring and supported thereon by columns; a platform located within the tubular frame; and a lift mechanism arranged to raise and lower the platform between the base ring and the upper ring. The columns are spaced apart from each other to provide a side opening for loading an aircraft onto the platform and unloading an aircraft therefrom when the platform is in a lowered position. The platform provides a take-off and landing pad for an aircraft when the platform is in a raised position. An aerodrome structure comprises the lift structure and additional elements.

公开(公告)号：WO2022058903A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：PCT/IB2021/058399

申请日：2021-09-15

Applicant: DPENDENT - DRONE INDEPENDENT SYSTEM SÀRL

Inventor： KRASNOPOLSKI, Krzysztof ,  DESFAYES, Loïc ,  MOSER, Lucien

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B60L53/00 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: La station de logistique pour drones est adaptable à des drones (12) différents et comprenant au moins une zone d'atterrissage ayant des moyens de maintien d'un drone, un robot (30) destiné à échanger les batteries du drone et/ou une charge du drone et un réservoir de batteries (20).

公开(公告)号：WO2022046765A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

申请号：PCT/US2021/047346

申请日：2021-08-24

Applicant: MOONWARE, INC. ,  VIDAL ROJAS, Javier ,  MALEKSHAHI, Saunon Rod ,  ARNOLD, Andrew ,  BAILAS, Dimitrios ,  BOHLOOLI, Atanaz ,  CARR, Camille ,  ELAM, Orhan ,  FAYYAD, Dima ,  JABBOUR, Marc ,  LIU, Lucas ,  OZDEMIR, Berke ,  SINGH, Vedant ,  HABAN, Philipp ,  DERKACH, Matthew

Inventor： VIDAL ROJAS, Javier ,  MALEKSHAHI, Saunon Rod ,  ARNOLD, Andrew ,  BAILAS, Dimitrios ,  BOHLOOLI, Atanaz ,  CARR, Camille ,  ELAM, Orhan ,  FAYYAD, Dima ,  JABBOUR, Marc ,  LIU, Lucas ,  OZDEMIR, Berke ,  SINGH, Vedant ,  HABAN, Philipp ,  DERKACH, Matthew

IPC: B60P3/11 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes a chassis for housing an aircraft ground contacting structure (GCS) and one or more GCS coupling and lifting mechanisms, GCS securing mechanisms, drivetrain, batteries and a sensor stack for performing autonomous navigation. Further, the vehicle incorporates multiple sensors, such as high-resolution machine vision cameras, GPS modules, Lidars, ultrasonic range sensors, and radars. The sensors deliver spatial perception capabilities to the vehicle and feed relevant data to onboard computing units to achieve location-based navigation, precision alignment with aircraft, obstacle detection and collision avoidance capabilities. A series of batteries deliver power to all components, including but not limited to, motors, electromechanical units, onboard computers, sensors and any other component requiring electrical input. External ports allow the vehicle to recharge batteries after each utilization cycle without replacement. The vehicle is capable of recognizing its power state and can autonomously navigate to a base station and dock itself for charging.

公开(公告)号：WO2021076776A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-22

申请号：PCT/US2020/055812

申请日：2020-10-15

Applicant: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.

Inventor： SMITH, Patrick ,  MORITZ, Hans ,  EASTWOOD, Mark ,  FAIRBANKS, Brian ,  PATULSKI, Nathan ,  CARVER, Matthew

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/20 ,  E05F15/635

Abstract: A drone pod may receive, stow, and launch a drone. The drone pod may include a housing, a canopy movably coupled to the housing, a platform movably coupled to the housing, and a drone bay. The drone pod may be configured to move the canopy to expose the drone bay and raise the platform relative to a floor of the drone bay to receive the drone, lower the platform toward the floor of the drone bay and move the canopy to enclose the drone bay to stow the drone, move the canopy to expose the drone bay and raise the platform relative to the floor of the drone bay to launch the drone. The drone pod may be mounted on a vehicle. A system may include a drone pod and a drone, wherein the drone pod is configured to receive, stow, and launch the drone.

公开(公告)号：WO2021076477A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-22

申请号：PCT/US2020/055331

申请日：2020-10-13

Applicant: TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： ROEBUCK, Trevor Douglas ,  YODER, Brian Wallace ,  WARDEN, Patrick Dwaine ,  SCHOFIELD, Chase Cherek ,  BRADLEY, Robert Charles ,  MORRIS, Anthony Christopher ,  BARNES, Joshua David ,  KOSTER, William Cole ,  BALK, Ian Kendall ,  LIGGETT, James Chandler

IPC: B60K1/00 ,  B64F1/22

Abstract: An electric pushback vehicle includes a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion. The vehicle further includes front drive axle and a rear drive axle configured to communicate power to ground engaging members. A traction battery is housed within the electric pushback vehicle and provides electric power to an electric motor to drive an output shaft. A transmission is connected to receive mechanical power from the electric motor through a torque converter.

公开(公告)号：WO2021055402A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-25

申请号：PCT/US2020/050965

申请日：2020-09-16

Applicant: NEWCOMB, Royce

Inventor： NEWCOMB, Royce

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/20 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  H02S10/40 ,  B60L53/30

Abstract: A portable landing pad (100) for landing of a drone (200) includes a platform (105) having a flat surface for receiving the drone, and multiple global positioning system (GPS) guided lasers (125) positioned at near edges of the platform and configured for guiding the drone to land and take off from the platform.

公开(公告)号：WO2021011045A2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：PCT/US2020/029647

申请日：2020-04-23

Applicant: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

Inventor： MILLSPAUGH, Tom

IPC: B64F5/50 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B60P3/40 ,  B60P7/12 ,  B61D3/16 ,  B23Q3/06 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B23P19/10 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B23Q1/26 ,  B66F7/16 ,  B66F7/22 ,  B66F9/00 ,  B64C1/12 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B60D1/01 ,  B60D1/28 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B62B3/02 ,  B62B3/04 ,  B66F7/08 ,  B62B2203/10 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a ground support system (100) for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including: at least one handling fixture (130), where each handling fixture (103) is configured to support at least one wing panel (107) of the UAV (101); and at least one dolly (150), where each dolly is configured to receive at least one landing pod (113) of the UAV, and where each landing pod supports at least one wing panel of the UAV; where the at least one handling fixture and the at least one dolly are configured to move and rotate two or more wing panels to align the two or more wing panels with each other for assembly of the UAV; and where the at least one dolly (150) further allows for transportation of the UAV (101) over uneven terrain.

公开(公告)号：WO2020181329A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：PCT/AU2020/050228

申请日：2020-03-12

Applicant: LAMB, Ian Conway

Inventor： LAMB, Ian Conway

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  G01S17/86

Abstract: An active docking station enables improved operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The docking station comprises: a base structure which secures the station to a mounting location; a robotic motion system connected to the base structure; a capture mechanism connected to the robotic motion system, where the robotic motion system moves the capture mechanism in at least two dimensions to first capture a UAV and then reposition a captured UAV relative to the base structure; and at least one of: an electrical connection for recharging electric UAVs, a mechanism for replacing batteries of electric UAVs, or pumps and mechanisms for refuelling UAVs with consumable fuel such as liquids or pressurised gases.

公开(公告)号：WO2020117692A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-11

申请号：PCT/US2019/064037

申请日：2019-12-02

Applicant: MOMBRINIE, Bruno

Inventor： MOMBRINIE, Bruno

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/24 ,  B64F1/30 ,  B64F1/36 ,  E04H6/44

Abstract: An urban air mobility building-top skyport for landing, loading and unloading, servicing, and parking short field takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, which includes a rotatable flight deck having at least one runway on which aircraft takeoff and land; a rotatable lower deck immediately below the flight deck and including an aircraft taxiway surrounding an enclosed central terminal with an elevator bank; and first and second aircraft ramps connecting the flight deck and the lower deck on which to taxi aircraft between the flight deck and the lower deck. A battery-swap station robotically replaces depleted batteries with fully charged batteries without the need for aircraft to cease moving at slow taxi speeds at any point during the process.