公开(公告)号：US10032396B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

申请号：US14898139

申请日：2014-06-13

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： David A. Palmer ,  Joseph J. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G09F15/02 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G09F23/00

CPC classification number: G09F15/02 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G09F23/00

Abstract: A method for increasing and optimizing the value of airport terminal exterior advertising is provided that significantly increases exposure of exterior advertising displays on the airside or non-public side of an airport terminal to passengers on arriving, parked, and departing aircraft. The movement of aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means on landing gear wheels for autonomous ground movement is controlled within an airport ramp area so that the aircraft moves in only a forward direction toward and away from a terminal parking place and parks in an orientation parallel to the terminal. The direction and orientation of aircraft ground travel and parking parallel to a terminal enhances and improves the visibility of exterior advertising displays to a maximum percentage of the passengers in the aircraft as the aircraft travels within the ramp area and parks between arrival and departure.

公开(公告)号：US20150329202A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14654510

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: BOREALIS TECHNICAL LIMITED

Inventor： Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: B64C25/50

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B64C25/50 ,  B64C2025/345 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A controllable aircraft taxi system is provided that enables the simultaneous control of aircraft autonomous ground movement and direction of aircraft autonomous ground movement. Independently controlled non-engine drive means capable of driving an aircraft landing gear wheel to move an aircraft autonomously on the ground without reliance on the aircraft's main engines are mounted to provide driving torque to aircraft a selected number of main landing gear wheels. The aircraft nose landing gear steering system is provided with steering angle detection and measurement means adapted to communicate with main landing gear wheel non-engine drive means, enabling simultaneous control over both autonomous aircraft ground travel and direction of autonomous aircraft ground travel. The present invention overcomes steering challenges presented by using non-engine drive means on main landing gear wheels to drive aircraft autonomously during taxi.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种可控制的飞机出租车系统，其能够同时控制飞机自主地面运动和飞机自主地面运动的方向。 安装独立控制的非发动机驱动装置，其能够驱动飞行器起落架以在地面上自主移动飞行器而不依赖于飞机的主发动机，以向飞行器提供选定数量的主起落架的驱动扭矩。 飞机前起落架转向系统设有转向角检测和测量装置，适用于与主起落架的非发动机驱动装置相通，能够同时控制自主飞机的地面行驶和自主飞机地面行驶的方向。 本发明克服了在主起落架上使用非发动机驱动装置提出的转向挑战，以便在出租车期间自主地驱动飞行器。

公开(公告)号：US20200307777A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16775173

申请日：2020-01-28

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

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

IPC: B64C25/40

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 and 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 airport taxi speeds.

公开(公告)号：US10179645B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US13951404

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

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

IPC: B64C25/40

Abstract: A surface travel system for military aircraft is provided that enables efficient, quiet, and safe ground operations of one or more aircraft in a wide range of military missions and operations. The surface travel system includes controllable onboard drive means that effectively drives one or more of the aircraft's wheels to move the aircraft autonomously, efficiently, quietly, and safely on any travel surface required for a military mission. The present invention allows the rapid safe deployment of multiple aircraft from tight spaces and enhances the readiness and availability of aircraft for a wide range of military operations.

公开(公告)号：US20160016659A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14773860

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: Joseph Cox ,  Isaiah Cox ,  Rodney Cox ,  Borealis Technical Limited

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

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  B64F1/26 ,  B64F1/22 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  B64F1/10

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B64F1/228 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/06313 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  Y02T50/823 ,  Y02T50/826

Abstract: A method is provided for adding value to operation of long haul aircraft when aircraft designed for long haul flight are moved quietly and efficiently on the ground without operation of aircraft engines. The number of long haul aircraft at airports with slot controls, including airports that are constrained from operation at certain times by curfews that limit hours when long haul aircraft are able to operate, can be increased significantly. Long haul aircraft powered by onboard non-engine drive means or moved manually or automatically by tugs, tow vehicles, or other transfer apparatus have the capability to move quietly and efficiently to a runway to be ready for takeoff as soon as curfew is lifted and to move without engines to an airport arrival location after landing right before curfew starts, effectively expanding and increasing the number of available long haul slots and the value of operating long haul aircraft.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种为长途飞机设计的飞机在没有飞机发动机的情况下在地面上静静地高效地移动的情况下为长途飞机的运行增加价值的方法。 有时间控制的机场的长途飞机的数量，包括在某些时间限制运行的机场，限制长途飞机运行时间的宵禁，可以大大增加。 由机载非发动机驱动装置提供动力的长距离飞机或由拖轮，牵引车辆或其他转运装置手动或自动移动的长途飞机能够在宵禁被提升时立即起飞，准备起飞，并将其提升至 在宵禁开始之前，没有发动机到达机场到达位置，有效扩大和增加可用的长途插槽数量和运行长途飞机的价值。

公开(公告)号：US20150142214A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US13741362

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: BOREALIS TECHNICAL LIMITED

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

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0202 ,  B64C25/405 ,  G05D1/0083 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: An improved monitoring and control system capable of providing automatic control of ground movement in an aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means for autonomous ground movement to enhance airport ground safety and efficient ground travel is provided. The monitoring and control system is installed on aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means controllable to move the aircraft autonomously on the ground and includes monitoring means positioned in locations on the aircraft selected to obtain a maximum amount of information relating to an aircraft's ground position and operation, processor means, data transmission means, and manual or automatic control means to control and direct operation of an aircraft's non-engine drive means to move the aircraft autonomously, safely and efficiently on the ground. The improved monitoring and control system can be employed with one or a number of aircraft simultaneously to increase safety and efficiency of airport ground operations.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的监测和控制系统，其能够在配备有非自动地面运动的非发动机驱动装置的飞机中提供地面运动的自动控制，以增强机场地面安全性和有效的地面行驶。 监视和控制系统安装在具有非发动机驱动装置的飞行器上，该装置可控制地将飞机自主地移动到地面上，并且包括位于飞机上的位置上的监视装置，所述监视装置被选择以获得与飞机的地面位置有关的最大量的信息， 操作，处理器装置，数据传输装置和手动或自动控制装置，用于控制和指导飞机的非发动机驱动装置的操作，以便在地面上自主，安全和有效地移动飞行器。 改进的监控系统可以同时使用一台或多台飞机，以提高机场地面作业的安全性和效率。

公开(公告)号：US20130214089A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13769839

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

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

IPC: B64C25/40

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for improving ground movement capability and enhancing stealth in unmanned aerial vehicles is provided. The present method comprises providing, in an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with wheels, one or more onboard drive means capable of translating torque through the vehicle wheels and controllable to move the unmanned aerial vehicle on the ground without reliance on the unmanned aerial vehicle main motive power source. The onboard drive means is controllably powered by a power source with substantially no acoustic signature to move the unmanned aerial vehicle quietly on the ground with only a minimal audible or visible footprint. This method provides a significant expansion of ground movement capability and expands the potential ground uses of unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly in military applications. The present method can also be applied to move any manned aerial vehicle or aircraft on the ground with only minimal audible or visible footprints.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种提高无人机的地面运动能力和增强隐身的方法。 本方法包括在配备有车轮的无人驾驶飞行器中提供一个或多个车载驱动装置，其能够通过车轮平移扭矩并且可控制地将无人驾驶飞行器移动到地面上，而不依赖于无人驾驶飞行器主动力 资源。 车载驱动装置由具有基本上没有声学特征的电源可控地供电，以无限可听或可见的足迹静止地移动无人驾驶飞行器在地面上。 这种方法大大扩展了地面运动能力，并扩大了无人机的潜在地面用途，特别是在军事应用中。 本方法也可以应用于将任何载人飞行器或飞机移动到地面上，只有最小的可听见的或可见的脚印。

公开(公告)号：US20180201366A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15889910

申请日：2018-02-06

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  B64F1/305 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/3055 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for reducing aircraft turnaround time by improving airport ramp safety is provided. The method minimizes the time interval between an aircraft's landing and takeoff by independently moving the aircraft on the ground without the aircraft's engines by eliminating hazards from jet blast, the possibility of engine ingestion, and the time previously required to wait in the gate area upon arrival or at departure until jet blast or engine ingestion did not pose a danger. Turnaround time is further reduced by providing an onboard driver controllable to drive at least one of the aircraft's wheels between landing and takeoff, thereby eliminating the need for a tow vehicle and the time required to move the aircraft with a tow vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09650129B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14654510

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： Rodney T. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox

IPC: B64C25/50 ,  B64C25/40 ,  B64C25/34

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B64C25/50 ,  B64C2025/345 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A controllable aircraft taxi system is provided that enables the simultaneous control of aircraft autonomous ground movement and direction of aircraft autonomous ground movement. Independently controlled non-engine drive means capable of driving an aircraft landing gear wheel to move an aircraft autonomously on the ground without reliance on the aircraft's main engines are mounted to provide driving torque to aircraft a selected number of main landing gear wheels. The aircraft nose landing gear steering system is provided with steering angle detection and measurement means adapted to communicate with main landing gear wheel non-engine drive means, enabling simultaneous control over both autonomous aircraft ground travel and direction of autonomous aircraft ground travel. The present invention overcomes steering challenges presented by using non-engine drive means on main landing gear wheels to drive aircraft autonomously during taxi.

公开(公告)号：US09533756B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14531339

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Aaron Z. Sichel

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D17/02 ,  G08G5/06

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  G05D1/0083 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D17/02 ,  G08G5/065 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A system and method are provided for defining, optimizing, and controlling taxi profiles for aircraft equipped with onboard non-engine drive means controllable to drive one or more nose or main landing gear wheels to drive an aircraft autonomously during taxi. An onboard taxi profile control system may employ smart software to determine selected taxi operational data at an airport and use this data to control and maintain torque of the drive means at desired selected levels that move the aircraft during taxi in response to determined taxi data or predetermined programmed taxi parameters. The system is designed to set default taxi profiles for each taxi cycle to achieve efficient aircraft taxi and to extend operational life of drive means components. Taxi profiles are modified and updated at periodic intervals or in real time in response to actual taxi conditions to optimize aircraft taxi at a specific airport.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于定义，优化和控制配备有车载非发动机驱动装置的飞机的出租车轮廓的系统和方法，该装置可控制地驱动一个或多个鼻子或主起落架轮，以便在出租车期间自主地驾驶飞行器。 车上出租车轮廓控制系统可以使用智能软件来确定在机场处的选定的出租车操作数据，并使用该数据来控制和维持驱动装置的扭矩，以期望的选定水平，以响应于确定的出租车数据或预定的 编程出租车参数。 该系统旨在为每个出租车周期设置默认的出租车轮廓，以实现高效的飞机出租车，并延长驱动装置部件的使用寿命。 出租车配置文件将按照实际的出租车条件定期或实时地进行修改和更新，以优化特定机场的飞机出租车。