公开(公告)号：US11628940B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-18

申请号：US17860934

申请日：2022-07-08

Applicant: Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology Inc.

Inventor： Sean Mccann ,  Alexandre Cote ,  Eric Dainty ,  David Gransden

IPC: B64D17/34 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D17/02

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite. The gliding parachute/kite has a wing with a flexible material, and a set of suspension lines adapted for coupling a load to the wing, such that the coupling is configurable in any one of a plurality of possible states based on relative lengths of the suspension lines. In some implementations, the possible states include a first state enabling gliding in a first direction, and a second state enabling gliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. Reversing direction is possible with the first and second states. Additionally, or alternatively, the possible states include a spinning state enabling spinning of the gliding parachute/kite. Adjusting a rate of decent is possible with the spinning. Reversing direction and/or spinning operations can be used to improve control of trajectory.

公开(公告)号：US20120145833A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13320672

申请日：2010-05-17

Applicant: Sean McCann ,  Peter Baumeister

Inventor： Sean McCann ,  Peter Baumeister

IPC: B64D17/22 ,  B64D17/00

CPC classification number: B64D17/025 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/343

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a parachute flight controller from a parachute comprises a bearing member, for example a pulley, a load-bearing coupling, for example a harness, connected to the bearing member and including a connector for connecting the coupling to a parachute flight controller. The coupling includes a load-bearing connector for connecting a payload thereto, and the bearing member is adapted to enable relative movement, controlled by the flight controller, between the bearing member and a support member, for example a flexible coupling line or web for supporting the bearing member connected between first and second suspension lines of a parachute. The flight controller may include one or more control lines connected to the support member or suspension lines which can be wound in or out of the flight controller to effect relative movement between the bearing member and the support member and thereby control the direction of the parachute.

Abstract translation: 用于从降落伞支撑降落伞飞行控制器的装置包括轴承部件，例如滑轮，连接到轴承部件的承载联轴器，例如线束，并且包括用于将联轴器连接到降落伞飞行控制器的连接器 。 联接器包括用于将有效载荷连接到其上的承载连接器，并且轴承构件适于使得由飞行控制器控制的在轴承构件和支撑构件之间的相对运动，例如用于支撑的柔性联接线或腹板 所述轴承构件连接在降落伞的第一和第二悬挂线之间。 飞行控制器可以包括连接到支撑构件或悬挂线的一个或多个控制线，所述支撑构件或悬挂线可以被卷入或离开飞行控制器以实现在轴承构件和支撑构件之间的相对运动，从而控制降落伞的方向。

公开(公告)号：US11420753B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US17535299

申请日：2021-11-24

Applicant: Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology Inc.

Inventor： Sean McCann ,  Alexandre Cote ,  Eric Dainty ,  David Gransden

IPC: B64D17/34 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D17/02

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite. The gliding parachute/kite has a wing with a flexible material, and a set of suspension lines adapted for coupling a load to the wing, such that the coupling is configurable in any one of a plurality of possible states based on relative lengths of the suspension lines. In some implementations, the possible states include a first state enabling gliding in a first direction, and a second state enabling gliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. Reversing direction is possible with the first and second states. Additionally, or alternatively, the possible states include a spinning state enabling spinning of the gliding parachute/kite. Adjusting a rate of decent is possible with the spinning. Reversing direction and/or spinning operations can be used to improve control of trajectory.

公开(公告)号：US09315273B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13320672

申请日：2010-05-17

Applicant: Sean McCann ,  Peter Baumeister

Inventor： Sean McCann ,  Peter Baumeister

IPC: B64D17/00 ,  B64D17/02 ,  B64D17/34

CPC classification number: B64D17/025 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/343

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a parachute flight controller from a parachute comprises a bearing member, for example a pulley, a load-bearing coupling, for example a harness, connected to the bearing member and including a connector for connecting the coupling to a parachute flight controller. The coupling includes a load-bearing connector for connecting a payload thereto, and the bearing member is adapted to enable relative movement, controlled by the flight controller, between the bearing member and a support member, for example a flexible coupling line or web for supporting the bearing member connected between first and second suspension lines of a parachute. The flight controller may include one or more control lines connected to the support member or suspension lines which can be wound in or out of the flight controller to effect relative movement between the bearing member and the support member and thereby control the direction of the parachute.

Abstract translation: 用于从降落伞支撑降落伞飞行控制器的装置包括轴承部件，例如滑轮，连接到轴承部件的承载联轴器，例如线束，并且包括用于将联轴器连接到降落伞飞行控制器的连接器 。 联接器包括用于将有效载荷连接到其上的承载连接器，并且轴承构件适于使得由飞行控制器控制的在轴承构件和支撑构件之间的相对运动，例如用于支撑的柔性联接线或腹板 所述轴承构件连接在降落伞的第一和第二悬挂线之间。 飞行控制器可以包括连接到支撑构件或悬挂线的一个或多个控制线，所述支撑构件或悬挂线可以被卷入或离开飞行控制器以实现在轴承构件和支撑构件之间的相对运动，从而控制降落伞的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20220340288A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-27

申请号：US17860934

申请日：2022-07-08

Applicant: Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology Inc.

Inventor： Sean MCCANN ,  Alexandre COTE ,  Eric DAINTY ,  David GRANSDEN

IPC: B64D17/34 ,  G05D1/10

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite. The gliding parachute/kite has a wing with a flexible material, and a set of suspension lines adapted for coupling a load to the wing, such that the coupling is configurable in any one of a plurality of possible states based on relative lengths of the suspension lines. In some implementations, the possible states include a first state enabling gliding in a first direction, and a second state enabling gliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. Reversing direction is possible with the first and second states. Additionally, or alternatively, the possible states include a spinning state enabling spinning of the gliding parachute/kite. Adjusting a rate of decent is possible with the spinning. Reversing direction and/or spinning operations can be used to improve control of trajectory.

公开(公告)号：US20220161934A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-26

申请号：US17535299

申请日：2021-11-24

Applicant: Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology Inc.

Inventor： Sean MCCANN ,  Alexandre COTE ,  Eric DAINTY ,  David GRANSDEN

IPC: B64D17/34 ,  G05D1/10

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite. The gliding parachute/kite has a wing with a flexible material, and a set of suspension lines adapted for coupling a load to the wing, such that the coupling is configurable in any one of a plurality of possible states based on relative lengths of the suspension lines. In some implementations, the possible states include a first state enabling gliding in a first direction, and a second state enabling gliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. Reversing direction is possible with the first and second states. Additionally, or alternatively, the possible states include a spinning state enabling spinning of the gliding parachute/kite. Adjusting a rate of decent is possible with the spinning. Reversing direction and/or spinning operations can be used to improve control of trajectory.