公开(公告)号：US10293922B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US14775342

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Joseph J. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Michael Spillias ,  Joseph Goldman

Inventor： Joseph J. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Michael Spillias ,  Joseph Goldman

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64F5/60

Abstract: A cockpit control system and method for efficiently controlling ground travel in an aircraft equipped with an engine-free electric taxi system are provided. The cockpit control system is configured with a display that provides a maximum amount of information during aircraft ground movement with a minimal amount of input from and distraction to pilots or cockpit crew to facilitate essentially hands free operation and control of aircraft ground travel. System test and drive procedures ensure safe aircraft ground travel with the engine-free electric taxi system. Constant pilot hand or other input is not required to achieve safe and maximally efficient aircraft ground travel powered by the aircraft's engine-free electric taxi system or, under selected defined conditions, by the aircraft's engines to achieve this maximum efficiency. The system may further be designed to be uninterruptible by unauthorized persons.

公开(公告)号：US20160140871A9

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US13736052

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Joseph Goldman ,  Isaiah W. Cox

Inventor： Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Joseph Goldman ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: G09B19/16

CPC classification number: G09B19/165

Abstract: A training system and method for operating aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means during independent ground travel is provided. The system and method of the present invention is designed specifically to train pilots, ground personnel, and air traffic control to move an aircraft safely and efficiently on the ground during taxi and pushback using the aircraft's non-engine drive means to propel the aircraft independently during ground travel. Simulations and procedures for training pilots and ramp personnel in the conduct of pushback operations and forward taxi with an aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在独立地面行驶期间运行配有非发动机驱动装置的飞机的训练系统和方法。 本发明的系统和方法专门用于训练飞行员，地面人员和空中交通管制，以便在出租车和后推期间使用飞机的非发动机驱动装置安全有效地将飞机移动到地面上以独立地推进飞机 地面旅行 还提供了对搭载非发动机驱动装置的飞机进行推进作业和前进出租车训练的飞行员和斜坡人员的模拟和程序。

公开(公告)号：US20150217873A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14341755

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: Isaiah W. Cox ,  Joseph J. Cox

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Joseph J. Cox

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/315 ,  B64F1/305

CPC classification number: B64F1/225 ,  B64F1/305 ,  B64F1/315

Abstract: An airport terminal traffic and parking management system, which can be automated, is provided wherein one or more and preferably a plurality of the aircraft at an airport are moved on the ground between landing and takeoff without operation of aircraft engines or risks from jet blast and engine ingestion. Aircraft can be moved in a forward direction by tow vehicles, aircraft-moving transfer apparatus, or the like after landing to park in an efficient orientation relative to an airport terminal. Passengers deplaning and boarding and aircraft servicing can use all accessible aircraft doors to minimize time at a gate. Aircraft cleared for departure can be turned and moved in a forward direction to a takeoff runway, where the aircraft-moving apparatus is detached. Airport terminal aircraft traffic and parking are most effectively managed when a significant number of aircraft at an airport are moved by external vehicles as described.

Abstract translation: 提供了可以自动化的机场候车交通和停车管理系统，其中机场上的一个或多个并且优选地多个飞机在着陆和起飞之间在地面上移动而没有飞机发动机的操作或喷气风险的风险， 引擎摄入 飞机可以在着陆后通过拖车，飞机移动传送装置等在向前方向移动，以相对于机场候机楼的有效方向停放。 乘客撤离和登机和飞机维修可以使用所有可到达的飞机门，以尽量减少门口的时间。 清除出发的飞机可以向前移动并移动到起飞跑道，飞机移动设备被拆卸。 机场终端飞机的交通和停车是最有效的管理，当机场的大量飞机被外部的车辆移动，如上所述。

公开(公告)号：US08820675B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13549520

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Isaiah W. Cox ,  Hans J. Walitzki ,  Jonathan Edelson

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Hans J. Walitzki ,  Jonathan Edelson

IPC: B64C25/34

CPC classification number: B64C25/001 ,  B64C25/40 ,  B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a self-propelled aircraft undercarriage for driving an aircraft on the ground, comprising: an axle; a strut supporting said axle; at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said axle; and drive means for driving said at least one wheel; characterized in that said drive means is disk shaped and is external to said wheel. In one embodiment of the invention, said drive means is mounted on said axle between said strut and said wheel. In a second embodiment, said drive means is mounted on said axle, on the side of said wheel furthest from said strut.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明是用于驾驶飞机在地面上的自行式飞机起落架，包括：一个轴; 支撑所述轴的支柱; 至少一个可旋转地安装在所述轴上的轮; 以及用于驱动所述至少一个车轮的驱动装置; 其特征在于，所述驱动装置是盘形的并且在所述轮的外部。 在本发明的一个实施例中，所述驱动装置安装在所述支柱和所述轮之间的所述轴上。 在第二实施例中，所述驱动装置安装在所述轴上，在所述轮的离所述支柱最远的一侧。

公开(公告)号：US20140138478A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13680154

申请日：2012-11-19

Applicant: Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Aaron Bianco ,  Aaron Sichel ,  Joseph Goldman

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Aaron Bianco ,  Aaron Sichel ,  Joseph Goldman

IPC: B64C25/40

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for reducing airline fleet carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions and fees associated with the emission of greenhouse gases is provided. The method is implemented by equipping at least a substantial portion or all of the aircraft in an airline's fleet with onboard wheel drive means capable of translating torque through aircraft wheels and controllable to move the aircraft on the ground independently without complete reliance on the aircraft's engines or the use of external tow vehicles. One or more drive wheels, each of which may be powered by onboard electric, hydraulic, or other wheel drive means, are controllable to move each aircraft efficiently during ground travel without increasing carbon emissions.

Abstract translation: 提供了减少航空公司车队二氧化碳和温室气体排放以及与排放温室气体有关的费用的方法。 该方法通过在航空公司的船队中装备至少大部分或全部飞行器来实现，该车载轮驱动装置能够通过飞机轮转换扭矩并且可以独立地将飞机移动到地面上，而不必完全依赖飞行器的发动机或 使用外部拖车。 可以控制一个或多个驱动轮，每个驱动轮可以由车载电动，液压或其他轮驱动装置供电，以在地面行驶期间有效地移动每架飞机而不增加碳排放。

公开(公告)号：US09340303B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14329498

申请日：2014-07-11

Applicant: Joseph J. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

Inventor： Joseph J. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: E01D15/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/315 ,  B64C25/40 ,  B64F1/305 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/22 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/225 ,  B64F1/305 ,  B64F1/315

Abstract: An improved aircraft gate parking and servicing method is provided, wherein an aircraft is maneuvered into an airport terminal gate and parked in an optimum orientation at an angle that facilitates maximum access to aircraft front and rear doors. Boarding bridges are designed to facilitate connection to doors located rear of an aircraft wing without extending over the aircraft wing to maximize efficiency of passenger transfer. Passenger transfer and servicing of the aircraft may occur concurrently before the aircraft is maneuvered out of its optimum orientation in the parking space and driven to a takeoff runway for departure. Required safety margins are maintained at all times during aircraft maneuvers into and out of the optimum parking orientation. Stairs may be provided to simultaneously access aircraft doors not connected to boarding bridges. In a preferred embodiment, aircraft are moved to an optimum parking location by engines-off electric taxi systems.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的飞机门停车和维修方法，其中飞行器被操纵到机场终端门并且以有利于最大限度地进入飞机前门和后门的角度以最佳方向停放。 登机桥设计用于方便连接到位于飞机机翼后方的门，而不延伸到飞机机翼上，以最大限度地提高乘客转移效率。 飞机的乘客转机和维修可能会在飞机从停车位的最佳方向进行操纵之前同时出现，并被驱动到起飞跑道进行起飞。 在飞机机动进出最佳停车方向时，始终保持所需的安全余地。 可以提供楼梯以同时进入未连接到登机桥的飞机门。 在优选实施例中，飞机通过发动机关闭的电动出租车系统移动到最佳停车位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150266565A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14341765

申请日：2014-07-26

Applicant: Joseph J. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox

Inventor： Joseph J. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Rodney T. Cox

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  B64D31/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A system is provided for maximizing efficient ground travel in wide-body and other aircraft equipped with onboard non-engine drive means for autonomous ground travel. Selective operation of the non-engine drive means and selective operation of the aircraft's engines are integrated to power aircraft movement when different ground travel speeds are required between landing and takeoff, optimizing savings and maximizing the cost/benefit ratio for equipping the aircraft with a non-engine drive means. The non-engine drive means may be designed to move a wide-body aircraft at low speeds required for ground maneuvers in a ramp area to move the aircraft at speeds typically used for pushback, initial forward roll, all start-stop situations, and other low speed ground travel. One or more of the aircraft's engines may be operated to move the aircraft at higher taxi speeds.

Abstract translation: 提供一种系统，用于最大限度地提高宽体和其他配备有用于自主地面行驶的非发动机驱动装置的飞机的有效地面行驶。 集成了非发动机驱动装置的选择性操作和飞机发动机的选择性操作，以在着陆和起飞之间需要不同的地面行驶速度时为飞机运动提供动力，优化节省并最大限度地提高飞机与非发动机装配的成本/效益比 发动机驱动装置。 非发动机驱动装置可以设计成在斜坡区域中以低速地移动宽体飞机以进行地面动作，以以通常用于推回，初始向前滚动，所有起停情况等的速度移动飞行器 低速地面行驶 飞机的一个或多个发动机可以被操作以以较高的出租车速度移动飞机。

公开(公告)号：US09120565B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13550576

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Joseph J. Cox ,  Joseph Goldman

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Joseph J. Cox ,  Joseph Goldman

IPC: B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/40

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for enhancing pilot and cockpit crew efficiency and increasing aircraft safety during aircraft ground travel between landing and takeoff is provided. The present method is most effective in enhancing pilot efficiency and aircraft safety in an aircraft equipped with at least one powered, self-propelled drive wheel that drives the aircraft on the ground independently of the aircraft main engines or external tow vehicles that is controlled by the pilot and cockpit crew to maneuver the aircraft during ground travel.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在着陆和起飞之间的飞机地面行驶中增强驾驶员和驾驶舱机组效率并提高飞机安全性的方法。 本方法在提高飞行员效率和飞机安全性方面最有效，飞机配备有至少一个动力式自推进驱动轮，其驱动飞机在地面上独立于飞机主发动机或由 驾驶员和驾驶舱人员在地面行驶期间操纵飞机。

公开(公告)号：US20150232202A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14341763

申请日：2014-07-26

Applicant: Joseph J. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

Inventor： Joseph J. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: B64F5/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/40 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06315 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64F5/40 ,  Y02T50/823 ,  Y10T29/49718

Abstract: A method for maintaining a supply of available aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means for autonomous ground movement is provided that enables an air carrier, particularly a low cost carrier, to operate reliably, efficiently, and economically to provide substantially uninterrupted air transport service. The present method is designed to enable airlines with fleets of older aircraft retrofitted with non-engine drive means for autonomous ground movement to operate economically and efficiently through a cooperative arrangement with a maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider that maintains and ensures an available supply network of spare and backup aircraft. The supply network may be global in geographic scope and may provide spare or backup aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means to one or more airlines.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于维持配备有用于自主地面运动的非发动机驱动装置的可用飞机供应的方法，其使得航空承运人，特别是低成本承运人能够可靠地，有效地和经济地运行，以提供基本上不间断的空中运输服务。 目前的方法旨在使航空公司能够搭载具有自主地面运动的非发动机驱动装置的旧飞机队伍，通过与维护，修理和大修提供商的合作安排来经济有效地运行，维护和确保可用的供应网络 的备用和备用飞机。 供应网络可以是地理范围的全球性的，并且可以向一个或多个航空公司提供配备有非发动机驱动装置的备用或备用飞机。

公开(公告)号：US20150221224A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14341768

申请日：2014-07-26

Applicant: Isaiah W. Cox ,  Joseph J. Cox ,  Joseph Goldman ,  Jan Vana

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Joseph J. Cox ,  Joseph Goldman ,  Jan Vana

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  B64C25/40

CPC classification number: G08G5/0013 ,  B64C25/405 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/065 ,  H04B7/18506

Abstract: A permanent wireless onboard to ground operations communications system is provided for an aircraft equipped with a pilot-controllable drive wheel drive system for autonomous ground movement without reliance on the aircraft's engines or external tow vehicles, including an onboard wireless communications link installed to remain permanently with the aircraft designed to interface wirelessly with ground personnel at any airport, aerodrome, or airfield where the aircraft lands immediately upon landing. The permanent wireless onboard to ground operations communications system provides a substantially instantaneous connection between a pilot and ground personnel to facilitate guidance of pilot-controlled autonomous ground movement during taxi, parking in nose-in and parallel orientations, and pushback without reliance on visual signals. The present communications system establishes and maintains cockpit to ground communications during pilot-controlled autonomous aircraft ground movement to enhance the safety of ramp operations and improve the speed at which ramp operations can be safely conducted.

Abstract translation: 为配备有用于自主地面运动的先导可控驱动轮驱动系统的飞机提供永久无线机载对地操作通信系统，而不依赖于飞机的引擎或外部拖车，包括安装成永久保持的车载无线通信链路 该飞机旨在与飞机在着陆时立即着陆的任何机场，机场或机场与地面人员进行无线通讯。 永久性的无线车载到地面操作通信系统提供了飞行员和地面人员之间的基本上瞬时的连接，以便于在出租车期间指导驾驶员控制的自主地面运动，停泊在鼻子和平行的方向，以及不依赖于视觉信号的推回。 本通信系统在飞行员控制的自主飞机地面运动期间建立并维护驾驶舱到地面通信，以增强斜坡操作的安全性并提高斜坡操作可以安全地进行的速度。