公开(公告)号：US20160096630A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14963716

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: AAI Corporation

Inventor： Brandon R. Hall

IPC: B64D37/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D37/16

CPC classification number: B64D37/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64D37/06 ,  B64D37/16

Abstract: An aircraft hybrid fuel system includes a main tank and a set of flexible bladders, the main tank and the set of flexible bladders defining a fuel containment space. The system further includes a set of pathways coupling the set of flexible bladders to the main tank. The set of pathways is constructed and arranged to vent gas out of the set of flexible bladders into the main tank while fuel from a fuel source is provided into the fuel containment space defined by the main tank and the set of flexible bladders. Along these lines, each flexible bladder can be provisioned with a fuel port to provide fuel, and a separate vent port to vent gas to the main tank.

公开(公告)号：US20150041598A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14124993

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

Inventor： Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

IPC: B64D27/02 ,  B64D37/00 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/30 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B10/807

Abstract: An aerial platform receives power in the form of light, for example laser light, transmitted via an optical fiber from a remote optical power source. The platform comprises a receiver which converts at least a portion of the light to a different form of power, for example electric power. The platform also comprises a propulsion element which consumes the different form of power to generate propulsive thrust. Supplying power to the aerial platform from a remote source enables the platform to remain aloft longer than a battery or fuel tank carried by the platform would allow. Transmitting the power in the form of light is preferable in many cases to transmitting electric power, because electrical conductors are generally heavier than optical fibers, and are hazardous in the presence of lightning or a high-voltage power line.

Abstract translation: 空中平台通过光纤从远程光功率源接收以光的形式（例如激光）的功率。 平台包括将至少一部分光转换成不同形式的功率（例如电力）的接收器。 该平台还包括消耗不同形式的动力以产生推进推力的推进元件。 从远程电源向空中平台供电可使平台比平台承载的电池或燃料箱更长时间保持高度。 由于电导体通常比光纤重，所以在许多情况下以光的形式发射功率在传输电力方面是优选的，并且在存在雷电或高压电力线的情况下是危险的。

公开(公告)号：US20140316608A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US13866489

申请日：2013-04-19

Applicant: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Mark R. Alber ,  Timothy Fred Lauder ,  Jonathan Hartman ,  Bryan Clark Holasek

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/00

Abstract: An electrically powered of the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft configured for use with a tether station having a continuous power source is provided including at least one rotor system. The vertical takeoff and landing aircraft additionally has an autonomous flight control system coupled to the continuous power source. The autonomous flight control system is configured to operate an electrical motor coupled to the at least one rotor system such that the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft continuously hovers above the tether station in a relative position. The vertical takeoff and landing aircraft also includes a detection system for detecting objects at a distance from the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种配置成与具有连续动力源的系绳站一起使用的垂直起飞和着陆飞机的电力供应器，其包括至少一个转子系统。 垂直起飞和着陆飞机还具有耦合到连续电源的自主飞行控制系统。 自主飞行控制系统被配置为操作耦合到至少一个转子系统的电动机，使得垂直起飞和着陆飞机在相对位置连续地悬挂在系绳站上方。 垂直起降飞机还包括一个检测系统，用于检测与垂直起飞和着陆飞机相距一定距离处的物体。

公开(公告)号：US08788119B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US12964500

申请日：2010-12-09

Applicant: Brian J. Tillotson ,  Tamaira E. Ross ,  John L. Vian

Inventor： Brian J. Tillotson ,  Tamaira E. Ross ,  John L. Vian

IPC: G01C23/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle is provided. The unmanned vehicle includes a navigation system configured to navigate the unmanned vehicle relative to a beam of energy emitted from a beam source, a power receiver configured to receive energy from the beam, and an energy storage system configured to store received energy for use in selectively powering the unmanned vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供无人驾驶车辆。 该无人驾驶车辆包括导航系统，该导航系统被配置为相对于从射束源发射的能量束导航无人驾驶车辆;被配置为从该波束接收能量的功率接收器以及被配置为存储用于选择性地使用的接收能量的能量存储系统 为无人驾驶车辆供电。

公开(公告)号：US20190193847A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US16192330

申请日：2018-11-15

Applicant: Kaiser Enterprises, LLC

Inventor： James KAISER ,  William Vatis

IPC: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64C27/20

CPC classification number: B64C27/10 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C2027/8272 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: A manned or unmanned aircraft has a main body with a circular shape and a circular outer periphery. One or more rotor blades extend substantially horizontally outward from the main body at or about the circular outer periphery. In addition, one or more counter-rotation blades extend substantially horizontally outward from said main body at or about the circular outer periphery, but vertically offset from the main rotor blades.

公开(公告)号：US10074836B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15812805

申请日：2017-11-14

Applicant: AUTEL ROBOTICS USA LLC

Inventor： Longxue Qiu ,  Xingwen Wu

IPC: H01M2/00 ,  H01M2/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H01M2/1083 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: The present invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle and a battery thereof. The battery includes a battery body and a shell disposed on one end of the battery body. The shell has a clamp button disposed on the side opposite the unmanned aerial vehicle. One end of the clamp button is fixed on the shell and the other is used for detachably connecting with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The clamp button makes the battery detachably connect with the main body of the unmanned aerial vehicle be possible and it is very convenient for changing the battery.

公开(公告)号：US10005541B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US15052699

申请日：2016-02-24

Applicant: Karem Aircraft, Inc.

Inventor： Abe Karem ,  Benjamin Tigner

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B64C3/42 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S40/38 ,  B64F5/10

CPC classification number: B64C3/42 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  B64F5/10 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S40/38 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing and operating a solar powered aircraft having segmented wings that can be reconfigured during flight to optimize collection of solar energy are described. The aircraft have rigid construction that is resistant to inclement weather and is configured to rely on free flight control at high altitude and under conventional conditions, thereby providing flight duration in excess of 2 months. The aircraft is particularly suitable for use as part of a telecommunications network.

公开(公告)号：US20180155022A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15832209

申请日：2017-12-05

Applicant: Kevin Hess

Inventor： Kevin Hess

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: A system and method for converting onboard battery-powered, free-flight drones into ground-powered tethered drones that overcome the impediments designed into safeguarded free-flight drones. In combination with a ground-sourced power supply for the drone, power being delivered to the drone through a tether, the system comprises a battery emulating module that provides false signals to the drone's battery circuit board such that the onboard batteries may be removed and the alternative ground-based power source utilized without causing the drone's main circuit board to initiate a systems shutdown.

公开(公告)号：US09920706B1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15009080

申请日：2016-01-28

Applicant: Dmitriy Yavid ,  Stephen Jon Blank

Inventor： Dmitriy Yavid ,  Stephen Jon Blank

IPC: F02G1/02 ,  B64G1/40 ,  F01B17/02 ,  F03G7/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H05B7/18 ,  F01B29/10

CPC classification number: F02G1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/04 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64G1/40 ,  B64G1/409 ,  F01B17/02 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01B17/025 ,  F01B29/10 ,  F03G7/00 ,  H05B7/18

Abstract: Methods of laser powering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with heat engines are disclosed. The laser powered heat engines are used in conjunction with devices for absorbing laser optical radiation, turning the laser optical radiation into heat, supplying the heat to a working fluid of the heat engine and harvesting mechanical work from expanding working fluid in the heat engine.

公开(公告)号：US20170345139A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15664432

申请日：2017-07-31

Applicant: ETAK Systems, LLC

Inventor： Joseph HUMMER ,  Anthony GENTILE ,  Lee PRIEST

IPC: G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06T7/0008 ,  G06T7/337 ,  G06T7/55 ,  G06T2200/04 ,  G06T2200/08 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  G06T2207/30204

Abstract: A method of verifying battery and/or equipment connections in a telecommunications site includes performing maintenance or installation of one or more components in a shelter associated with the telecommunication site; subsequent to the maintenance or installation, adding a torque mark to each connection associated with the one or more components; verifying the torque mark for each connection as part of a close-out audit; and verifying the torque mark at a subsequent time after the close-out audit to verify each connection is properly torqued.