公开(公告)号：US20230142917A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US18149550

申请日：2023-01-03

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Joshua Lemming Steele ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Daniel Kuehme ,  Jonathan Caleb Phillips

IPC: B64C3/40 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C5/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/40 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  Y02T50/10 ,  Y02T50/40 ,  B64U10/25

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having wings stowed against a fuselage of the UAV in a first arrangement is disclosed. Methods and systems for deploying the wings into a second arrangement are disclosed. For example, after a launch of the UAV, the UAV monitors for at least one pre-set condition. The at least one pre-condition being a pre-condition associated with deploying wings of the UAV into the second arrangement. Upon detecting the at least one pre-set condition, the wings of the UAV are deployed into a second arrangement. Deploying the wings comprises activating, in response to detecting the at least one pre-set condition associated with the UAV, a gearbox configured to transition the wings from the first arrangement to the second arrangement. Roll control may be maintained throughout launch and deployment.

公开(公告)号：US11541986B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-03

申请号：US16700436

申请日：2019-12-02

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Joshua Lemming Steele ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Daniel Kuehme ,  Jonathan Caleb Phillips

IPC: B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C5/02

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) is disclosed. The UAVDC may comprise a fuselage, at least one wing, and at least one control surface. In some embodiments, the UAVDC may further comprise a propulsion means and/or a modular payload. The UAVDC may be configured in a plurality of arrangements. For example, in a compact arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing stowed against the fuselage and the at least one control surface stowed against the fuselage. In a deployed arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing deployed from the fuselage and the least one control surface deployed from the fuselage. In an expanded arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing telescoped to increase a wingspan of the deployed arrangement.

公开(公告)号：US20240208637A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18426110

申请日：2024-01-29

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Joshua Lemming Steele ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Daniel Kuehme ,  Jonathan Caleb Phillips

IPC: B64C3/40 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U101/00 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64C3/40 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  Y02T50/10 ,  Y02T50/40

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having wings stowed against a fuselage of the UAV in a first arrangement is disclosed. Methods and systems for deploying the wings into a second arrangement are disclosed. For example, after a launch of the UAV, the UAV monitors for at least one precondition. The at least one pre-condition being a pre-condition associated with deploying wings of the UAV into the second arrangement. Upon detecting the at least one precondition, the wings of the UAV are deployed into a second arrangement. Deploying the wings comprises activating, in response to detecting the at least one precondition associated with the UAV, a gearbox configured to transition the wings from the first arrangement to the second arrangement. Roll control may be maintained throughout launch and deployment.

公开(公告)号：US20220348327A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17691379

申请日：2022-03-10

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Matthew Gordon Brasher

IPC: B64D1/02

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a release launching system that is operative to receive and retain a drone or other payload in a protected launcher. The launcher helps to reduce the drag of the payload and to protect the payload from environmental factors. The payload is launched when a force initially separates the payload from the launcher and exposes a force generating mechanism. The force generating mechanism may be within the body portion of the device and generate an additional force to assist in separating the payload from the launcher. The payload may be launched using a biasing and fastening mechanism, which may include detachably coupling bracket, to allow for the separation of the payload from the launcher.

公开(公告)号：US11884388B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US18149550

申请日：2023-01-03

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Joshua Lemming Steele ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Daniel Kuehme ,  Jonathan Caleb Phillips

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U101/00 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64C3/40 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  Y02T50/10 ,  Y02T50/40

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having wings stowed against a fuselage of the UAV in a first arrangement is disclosed. Methods and systems for deploying the wings into a second arrangement are disclosed. For example, after a launch of the UAV, the UAV monitors for at least one pre-set condition. The at least one pre-condition being a pre-condition associated with deploying wings of the UAV into the second arrangement. Upon detecting the at least one pre-set condition, the wings of the UAV are deployed into a second arrangement. Deploying the wings comprises activating, in response to detecting the at least one pre-set condition associated with the UAV, a gearbox configured to transition the wings from the first arrangement to the second arrangement. Roll control may be maintained throughout launch and deployment.

公开(公告)号：US20230278707A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US18316162

申请日：2023-05-11

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Matthew Gordon Brasher

IPC: B64D1/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/02

Abstract: The present disclosure provides rolling release launching system that is operative to receive and retain a drone or other payload in a protected launcher. The launcher helps to reduce the drag of the payload and to protect the payload from environmental factors. The payload is launched when a rotating door opens to expose the payload in a bay area. The rotating door may be parallel or concentric to a longitudinal axis of the body portion of the device. The payload may be launched using a biasing and fastening mechanism, which may include detachably coupling bracket, to induce an angular moment and releasing force on the payload during launch.

公开(公告)号：US11958588B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17472388

申请日：2021-09-10

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Joshua Lemming Steele ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Daniel Kuehme

IPC: B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U50/13

CPC classification number: B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U50/13

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) may comprise a foldable propeller blade with a locking mechanism. Foldable propeller blades may have a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration relative to the UAVDC, and the foldable propeller blades may pivot about a hinge to move between configurations. In the deployed configuration, the foldable propeller may experience forward folding forces acting upon it. The locking mechanism may lock the foldable propeller blade in the deployed configuration. The locking mechanism may keep the foldable propeller locked into place to prevent forward folding tendency.

公开(公告)号：US20240017815A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US18475831

申请日：2023-09-27

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Joshua Lemming Steele ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Daniel Kuehme

IPC: B64C3/40 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C5/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/40 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  Y02T50/10 ,  Y02T50/40 ,  B64U10/25

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) is disclosed. The system may include a sweeping gearbox designed to deploy at least one wing from a compact to a deployed arrangement. A controller may be configured to detect launch conditions, monitor for conditions, and trigger the gearbox upon condition fulfillment. Activation of the sweeping gearbox may result in wing deployment, adapted to the detected conditions. The method may involve deploying wings using the sweeping gearbox, launching detection, monitoring for conditions, and activating the gearbox for wing deployment upon condition detection.

公开(公告)号：US11753164B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17691379

申请日：2022-03-10

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Matthew Gordon Brasher

IPC: B64D1/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/02

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a release launching system that is operative to receive and retain a drone or other payload in a protected launcher. The launcher helps to reduce the drag of the payload and to protect the payload from environmental factors. The payload is launched when a force initially separates the payload from the launcher and exposes a force generating mechanism. The force generating mechanism may be within the body portion of the device and generate an additional force to assist in separating the payload from the launcher. The payload may be launched using a biasing and fastening mechanism, which may include detachably coupling bracket, to allow for the separation of the payload from the launcher.

公开(公告)号：US20230257117A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18307609

申请日：2023-04-26

Applicant: Anduril Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Matthew Gordon Brasher ,  Julian Hammerstein

IPC: B64D1/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/02

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a payload deployment system that is operative to receive and retain a configurable payload. The payload deployment mechanism helps to reduce the drag of the payload and to protect the payload from environmental factors. The payload may be released using a hinge mechanism to ensure the payload does not contact the payload deployment mechanism when the payload is deployed. A vent may be utilized to equalize pressure between the external environment and a body portion of the payload deployment mechanism. The vent may generate an additional force to assist in separating the payload from the launcher.