公开(公告)号：US20230150668A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US17455383

申请日：2021-11-17

申请人： General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

发明人： Michael Joseph Allwein ,  Kevin David Koller ,  Ryan Bylard ,  Roy Hultenius

IPC分类号： B64D3/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC分类号： B64D3/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/206

摘要： Features for in-flight recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A towline may be deployed by a host aircraft in-flight to recover an in-flight target UAV. The towline or portion thereof may be oriented nearly vertical. The towline may have a fitting thereon. A capture mechanism on the target UAV may have one or more deployable flaps that engage with the near vertical towline and fitting. The flaps may stow to secure the target aircraft to the towline and fitting. The host aircraft may then retract the towline to pull in the target UAV to the host aircraft using a hoist system having a winch. A latching system located in a pylon of the host aircraft, which may be under a wing, may have a towline connector that engages with and secures the target UAV. The host aircraft may have multiple hoist systems for deployment and/or recovery of multiple target UAV's.

公开(公告)号：US20180273176A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15994769

申请日：2018-05-31

申请人： The Boeing Company

发明人： James Louis Paunicka ,  Jacob R. Irwin ,  Alexander David Lee ,  Ryan L. Hupp

IPC分类号： B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC分类号： B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

摘要： Presently disclosed systems and methods are configured for in-flight retrieval of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Such systems generally include a retrieval ramp, a tether system including a tether, and a capture connector. The retrieval ramp is configured to be moved between a stowed configuration and an extended configuration, in which at least a portion of the retrieval ramp is positioned outside the aircraft for retrieval of the UAV. The tether system is moveable to a capture configuration, in which a terminal tether end of the tether is positioned beyond a terminal end of the retrieval ramp, typically outside of turbulence generated by the aircraft. The system is configured to position the retrieval ramp, the tether system, and the capture connector in order to engage the UAV with the capture connector. Once captured, the system may move the UAV into the aircraft as the tether is retracted towards a retracted configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20180086452A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15279133

申请日：2016-09-28

申请人： Intel Corporation

发明人： Simon Hunt ,  Neeta Srivastava

IPC分类号： B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC分类号： B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G06Q10/0835

摘要： In an example, there is disclosed a drone operator computing apparatus having: a network interface; and one or more logic elements providing a broker agent to: communicatively couple to a drone brokerage engine via the network interface; send a carrier request comprising a request for a carrier to carry a drone through a prohibitive zone; receive a brokered carrier response comprising an engage point; and dispatch the drone to the engage point. There is also disclosed a drone having a navigation engine to proceed to the engage point and engage a carrier. There is also disclosed a brokerage engine to broker a carrier request from the drone operator, receive a carrier response from a carrier operator, and broker the carrier response.

公开(公告)号：US20170217587A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15417175

申请日：2017-01-26

申请人： JG Entrepreneurial Enterprises LLC

发明人： John Goelet

IPC分类号： B64C39/02 ,  A01G15/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D39/06

CPC分类号： B64C39/02 ,  A01G15/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64D39/06 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G05D1/0022

摘要： A weather modification system that includes both systems and vehicles capable of modifying the weather. The systems may include devices capable of utilizing compositions to create dispersants that can modify weather. The system is capable of autonomous weather modification where the vehicles may operate for long periods of time in the air and may be directed by a control station. The vehicles may include an airplane, a UAV, a balloon, a satellite, an airship, such as a lenticular airship, a helicopter or a lighter than air vehicle. The vehicles are capable of multiple functions including weather modification, weather monitoring, and coordination between different vehicles.

公开(公告)号：US09475575B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14564775

申请日：2014-12-09

申请人： The Boeing Company

发明人： Glenn T. Rossi

IPC分类号： B64C27/26 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C29/00

CPC分类号： B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/003 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D5/00

摘要： A compound rotorcraft including a rotary wing aircraft having a fuselage and at least one rotor and a fixed-wing aircraft coupled to the rotary wing aircraft, wherein the rotary wing aircraft can fly on the rotor or the fixed-wing aircraft, and wherein the fixed-wing aircraft is detachable from the rotary wing aircraft to fly independently.

公开(公告)号：US09387926B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13154796

申请日：2011-06-07

申请人： Geoffrey S. Sommer

发明人： Geoffrey S. Sommer

IPC分类号： B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C37/02

CPC分类号： B64C39/024 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/206

摘要： Systems and/or methods for forming a multiple-articulated flying system (skybase) having a high aspect ratio wing platform, operable to loiter over an area of interest at a high altitude are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, autonomous modular flyers join together in a wingtip-to-wingtip manner. Such modular flyers may derive their power from insolation. The autonomous flyers may include sensors which operate individually, or collectively after a skybase is formed. The skybase preferably may be aggregated, disaggregated, and/or re-aggregated as called for by the prevailing conditions. Thus, it may be possible to provide a “forever-on-station” aircraft.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于形成具有高纵横比翼平台的多关节飞行系统（天基）的系统和/或方法，其可操作以在高海拔地区的感兴趣区域上游荡。 在某些示例性实施例中，自主模块化飞行器以翼尖到翼尖的方式连接在一起。 这样的模块化飞行器可以从日晒中获得其功率。 自主传单可以包括单独操作的传感器，或者在形成天空基础之后集体运行。 天空基优选地可以按照主要条件的要求进行聚合，分解和/或再聚集。 因此，可能提供“永远在车”的飞机。

公开(公告)号：US20150329205A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14792165

申请日：2015-07-06

申请人： The Boeing Company

发明人： Mark Hanna ,  David R. Poling

IPC分类号： B64C39/02

CPC分类号： B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

摘要： An aircraft system incorporates a first aircraft having a grappling device including a first gripper with a first actuator and a second gripper with a second actuator. The first gripper and the second gripper are movable between an open and a closed position to engage a hooking device and pivot together to change a capture angle. A first controller receives a command and operates the actuators in response to open and close the first and second grippers of the grappling device. The controller also receives a second command and operates the first and second actuators to pivot the grippers and provide grappling at a range of capture angles. A second aircraft, which may be a UAV, incorporates the hooking device. The hooking device includes a ring rotatable from the surface and a third actuator to rotate the ring between a stowed and an extended position.

摘要翻译： 飞行器系统包括具有抓斗装置的第一飞行器，该抓斗装置包括具有第一致动器的第一夹持器和具有第二致动器的第二夹持器。 第一夹持器和第二夹持器可在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动以接合钩挂装置并枢转在一起以改变捕获角度。 响应于打开和关闭抓斗装置的第一和第二夹持器，第一控制器接收命令并操作致动器。 控制器还接收第二命令并且操作第一和第二致动器以枢转夹持器并且在捕获角度范围内提供抓斗。 可能是UAV的第二架飞机结合了挂钩装置。 挂钩装置包括从表面可旋转的环和第三致动器，以在收起和伸出位置之间旋转环。

公开(公告)号：US09010678B1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13786299

申请日：2013-03-05

申请人： The Boeing Company

发明人： Nathan Hiller

IPC分类号： B60F5/02

CPC分类号： B60F5/02 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206

摘要： A vehicle which is adaptable for both flight and water travel includes: a body; a wing, a stabilizer, or a first propelling member; and at least one attachment member. The body is configured to fly through air and to move through water. The at least one attachment member attaches the wing, the stabilizer, or the first propelling member to the body while the body is in flight. The at least one attachment member detaches at least a portion of the wing, at least a portion of the stabilizer, or at least a portion of the first propelling member from the body when the body is in the water.

摘要翻译： 适用于飞行和水上旅行的车辆包括：身体; 翼，稳定器或第一推进构件; 和至少一个附接构件。 身体被配置为飞过空气并移动通过水。 当身体飞行时，至少一个附接构件将翼，稳定器或第一推进构件附接到身体。 当身体在水中时，至少一个附接构件将至少一部分翼，至少一部分稳定器，或至少一部分第一推进构件与身体分开。

公开(公告)号：US20140246538A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14146505

申请日：2014-01-02

申请人： HELIPLANE, LLC

发明人： John William MORRIS ,  Charles A. JARNOT

IPC分类号： B64C27/02 ,  B64C19/00

CPC分类号： B64C27/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D3/00

摘要： An unmanned, towable air vehicle is described and includes electronic sensors to increase the detection range relative to the horizon detection limitations of a surface craft, an autogyro assembly to provide lift, and a controller to control operation the autogyro assembly for unmanned flight. A forward motive force powers the autogyro assembly to provide lift. In an example, the autogyro assembly includes a mast extending from the container, a rotatable hub on an end of the mast, and a plurality of blades connected to the hub for rotation to provide lift to the vehicle. In an example, an electrical motor rotates the blades prior to lift off to assist in take off. The electrical motor does not have enough power to sustain flight of the vehicle in an example.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种无人驾驶的可拖动的飞行器，并且包括电子传感器，以增加相对于水面飞行器的水平面检测限制的检测范围，用于提供电梯的自动组件，以及用于控制无人驾驶自动组合的操作的控制器。 向前的动力为自动组件提供动力。 在一个示例中，自动组件组件包括从容器延伸的桅杆，在桅杆的端部上的可旋转轮毂，以及连接到轮毂以便旋转以提供车辆升力的多个叶片。 在一个示例中，电动马达在升降之前旋转叶片以帮助起飞。 在一个例子中，电动机没有足够的能力来维持车辆的飞行。

公开(公告)号：US08740134B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12935432

申请日：2009-08-13

申请人： Satoshi Suzuki

发明人： Satoshi Suzuki

IPC分类号： B64C37/02

CPC分类号： B64C39/024 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  G05D1/104

摘要： An unmanned aircraft system includes a manned aircraft and an unmanned aircraft. The manned aircraft includes a manned aircraft main wing, a manned aircraft fuselage, a manned aircraft landing system, and a manned aircraft joining mechanism provided at a bottom portion of the manned aircraft fuselage. The unmanned aircraft includes an unmanned aircraft main wing, an unmanned aircraft fuselage, an unmanned aircraft landing system, and an unmanned aircraft joining mechanism provided at a roof portion of the unmanned aircraft fuselage. The manned aircraft joining mechanism and the unmanned aircraft joining mechanism are detachably joined. The unmanned aircraft system can take off or land in a state that the unmanned aircraft and the manned aircraft are joined.

摘要翻译： 无人机系统包括载人飞机和无人飞机。 载人飞机包括载人飞机主翼，载人飞机机身，载人飞机着陆系统，以及设置在载人飞机机身底部的载人飞机连接机构。 无人机包括无人驾驶飞机主翼，无人飞机机身，无人飞机着陆系统以及设在无人驾驶飞机机身顶部的无人飞机连接机构。 载人飞机接合机构和无人飞行器接合机构可拆卸地接合。 无人驾驶飞机系统可以以无人驾驶飞机和载人飞机加入的状态起飞或着陆。