Rotorcraft tie-down detector system
    2.
    发明授权
    Rotorcraft tie-down detector system 有权
    旋翼机绑扎探测器系统

    公开(公告)号:US09422064B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-23

    申请号:US14150427

    申请日:2014-01-08

    Abstract: A system and method is provided for alerting a crew member of a rotorcraft that at least one tie-down device is still attached to the rotorcraft is provided. The system includes or cooperates with at least one source of tie-down sensor data. A processor is operationally coupled to the source of tie-down sensor data and to a source of rotorcraft data and causes a warning to be generated if at least one attached tie-down device is sensed.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法,用于提醒旋翼航空器的船员,至少一个固定装置仍连接到旋翼航空器。 该系统包括或配合至少一个固定传感器数据源。 处理器可操作地耦合到固定传感器数据的源和旋翼航空器数据的源,并且如果感测到至少一个附接的固定装置,则产生警告。

    Aerial unit and method for elevating payloads
    3.
    发明授权
    Aerial unit and method for elevating payloads 有权
    提升有效载荷的空中单元和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09260202B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US13847583

    申请日:2013-03-20

    Abstract: A system that includes a ground unit that includes: a takeoff and landing platform; a landing and takeoff assisting module; and a housing. The takeoff and landing platform is arranged to hold and support an aerial unit during a first part of a landing process of the aerial unit and a first part of takeoff process of the aerial unit. The aerial unit is coupled to the ground unit via a connecting element. The effective length of the connecting element increases during the takeoff process and decreases during the landing process. The landing and takeoff assisting module is coupled to the takeoff and landing platform and is arranged to (a) lower the takeoff and landing platform into the housing during a second part of the landing process and (b) elevate the takeoff and landing platform during a second part of the takeoff process.

    Abstract translation: 一种包括地面单元的系统,包括:起降平台; 着陆和起飞辅助模块; 和住房。 起飞和着陆平台布置成在天线单元的着陆过程的第一部分和天线单元的起飞过程的第一部分期间保持和支撑天线单元。 天线单元通过连接元件耦合到接地单元。 连接元件的有效长度在起飞过程中增加,在着陆过程中减小。 着陆和起飞辅助模块耦合到起飞和着陆平台,并且被布置成(a)在着陆过程的第二部分期间将起飞和着陆平台降低到壳体中,并且(b)在起飞和着陆平台期间提升起飞和着陆平台 起飞过程的第二部分。

    Anchoring device in a helicopter deck
    4.
    发明授权
    Anchoring device in a helicopter deck 有权
    在直升机甲板上的锚定装置

    公开(公告)号:US09242740B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-26

    申请号:US14357383

    申请日:2012-11-21

    Inventor: Karl Johan Rod

    CPC classification number: B64F1/125 B63B35/50 E01F3/00

    Abstract: An anchoring device in a helicopter deck, where a housing that is provided with an open top and lowered into the helicopter deck, contains a fastener which is vertically displaceable between a withdrawn, inactive position and an active position where an upper fastener portion extends at least partly up from the helicopter deck. The upper fastener portion is arranged to be detachably connected to an anchoring means. The housing is provided with a detachable lid arranged to be able to close tightly against the housing.

    Abstract translation: 在直升机甲板中的锚定装置,其中设置有敞开的顶部并下降到直升机甲板中的壳体包含紧固件,该紧固件可在撤回的非活动位置和活动位置之间垂直移动,其中上部紧固件部分至少延伸 部分是从直升机甲板上。 上部紧固件部分被布置成可拆卸地连接到锚固装置。 壳体设置有可拆卸盖,其布置成能够紧密地紧靠壳体。

    Autonomous resupply system and method
    5.
    发明授权
    Autonomous resupply system and method 有权
    自主补给系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09120568B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-01

    申请号:US13493551

    申请日:2012-06-11

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a system and method of automatically transporting cargo from a loading station to an unloading station using a vehicle. Loading and unloading of cargo may be accomplished automatically without the need for human operators of either the loading station, the unloading station, or the vehicle. The unloading and loading station each comprise guide rails and a plurality of directional signal sources used by the vehicle to control its current position so that it may retrieve and deliver a target load. The vehicle comprises at least one sensor for detecting modulated directional signals and a controller to control the current position of the vehicle based on the received signals.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及使用车辆将货物从装载站自动运送到卸载站的系统和方法。 货物的装载和卸载可以自动完成,而不需要装载站,卸货站或车辆的人员操作。 卸载和装载站各自包括导轨和由车辆使用以控制其当前位置的多个定向信号源,使得其可以检索和传送目标负载。 车辆包括用于检测调制方向信号的至少一个传感器和基于接收到的信号来控制车辆的当前位置的控制器。

    ANCHORING HARPOON AND ASSOCIATED ANCHORING METHOD
    6.
    发明申请
    ANCHORING HARPOON AND ASSOCIATED ANCHORING METHOD 有权
    锚固和相关锚固方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150217871A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-06

    申请号:US13824655

    申请日:2012-11-08

    Applicant: DCNS

    CPC classification number: B64F1/125

    Abstract: The harpoon comprises a bistable actuator (34) having a rod (56) for actuating the finger (32) the rod being movable between a retracted resting position and an extended position of deployment of the finger (32).The bistable actuator (34) comprises a tappet (52) that is movable during a first impulse comprising a stroke (34) in a first direction and then a stroke in a second direction opposite to the first direction in order to cause the switch of the rod (56) from its retracted position to its extended position.The tappet (52) is movable during a second impulse comprising a stroke in the first direction and then a stroke in the second direction in order to cause the switch of the rod (56) from its extended position to its retracted position.The actuator (34) is configured so as to allow the return of the rod (56) to its retracted position when the tappet (52) moves along the first stroke in the first direction during the second impulse.

    Abstract translation: 鱼叉包括双稳态致动器(34),其具有用于致动手指(32)的杆(56),所述杆能够在缩回的静止位置和伸出的手指(32)的位置之间移动。 双稳态致动器(34)包括挺杆(52),其可在第一冲程期间移动,该第一冲程包括在第一方向上的行程(34),然后在与第一方向相反的第二方向上的行程,以使 杆(56)从其缩回位置到其延伸位置。 挺杆52可以在第二冲程期间移动,该第二冲程包括在第一方向上的冲程,然后在第二方向上行程,以使杆56从其延伸位置转到其缩回位置。 致动器(34)构造成当第二冲程期间挺杆(52)沿第一行程沿第一行程移动时允许杆(56)返回其缩回位置。

    Systems and methods for controlling an aerial unit
    7.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for controlling an aerial unit 有权
    用于控制天线单元的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09056687B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-16

    申请号:US13759084

    申请日:2013-02-05

    Abstract: An aerial unit, a method and a system are provide, the system includes a ground unit; an aerial unit and a connecting element arranged to connect the ground unit to the aerial unit. The ground unit may include a connecting element manipulator, a ground unit controller for controlling the connecting element manipulator; and a ground unit location sensor arranged to generate ground unit location information indicative of a location of the ground unit. The wherein the aerial unit may include a first propeller, a frame, a first propeller motor, at least one steering element; and an aerial unit location sensor arranged to generate aerial unit location information indicative of a location of the aerial unit. At least one of the ground unit and the aerial unit includes a controller that is arranged to control, at least in response to a relationship between the aerial unit location information and the ground unit location information, at least one of the first propeller motor and the at least one steering element to affect at least one of the location of the aerial unit and an orientation of the aerial unit.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种天线单元,方法和系统,该系统包括接地单元; 天线单元和布置成将地面单元连接到天线单元的连接元件。 接地单元可以包括连接元件操纵器,用于控制连接元件操纵器的接地单元控制器; 以及地面单元位置传感器,布置成产生指示地面单元的位置的地面单元位置信息。 其中,所述天线单元可以包括第一螺旋桨,框架,第一螺旋桨电动机,至少一个操纵元件; 以及天线单元位置传感器,布置成产生指示天线单元的位置的天线单元位置信息。 地面单元和天线单元中的至少一个包括控制器,其被布置为至少响应于天线单元位置信息和地面单元位置信息之间的关系来控制第一螺旋桨电动机和 至少一个操纵元件,以影响天线单元的位置和天线单元的定向中的至少一个。

    Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft 有权
    用于自动启动,检索和维护悬停飞机的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08955801B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-17

    申请号:US14247807

    申请日:2014-04-08

    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus configured to automatically retrieve, service, and launch an aircraft. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable, and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture of the apparatus. In certain instances, the cable is dragged along guiding surfaces of the apparatus into and through a slot until its free end is captured. The aircraft becomes anchored to the apparatus, and is pulled downward by the cable into a receptacle. Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe on the aircraft, directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture of the apparatus. Once mated, the aircraft is automatically shut down and serviced. When desired, the aircraft is automatically started and tested in preparation for launch, and then released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle is thus accomplished with a simple, economical apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供了被配置为自动检索,服务和发射飞行器的装置。 为了进行检索,飞机会丢弃加权电缆,并以相对较低的速度将其拉到设备的宽孔中。 在某些情况下,电缆沿着设备的引导表面被拖入并穿过插槽直到其自由端被捕获。 飞机被锚定到设备上,并且被电缆向下拉到插座中。 接收器的导向面调节飞机上探头的位置和方位,引导探头与设备的对接固定装置配合。 一旦交配,飞机将自动关闭并维修。 当需要时,飞机自动启动并进行测试,准备发射,然后释放到自由飞行中。 因此,通过简单,经济的装置实现完整的地面处理循环。

    Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft 有权
    用于自动启动,检索和维护悬停飞机的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08714482B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US13901283

    申请日:2013-05-23

    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus configured to automatically retrieve, service, and launch an aircraft. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable, and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture of the apparatus. In certain instances, the cable is dragged along guiding surfaces of the apparatus into and through a slot until its free end is captured. The aircraft becomes anchored to the apparatus, and is pulled downward by the cable into a receptacle. Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe on the aircraft, directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture of the apparatus. Once mated, the aircraft is automatically shut down and serviced. When desired, the aircraft is automatically started and tested in preparation for launch, and then released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle is thus accomplished with a simple, economical apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供了被配置为自动检索,服务和发射飞行器的装置。 为了进行检索,飞机会丢弃加权电缆,并以相对较低的速度将其拉到设备的宽孔中。 在某些情况下,电缆沿着设备的引导表面被拖入并穿过插槽直到其自由端被捕获。 飞机被锚定到设备上,并且被电缆向下拉到插座中。 接收器的导向面调节飞机上探头的位置和方位,引导探头与设备的对接固定装置配合。 一旦交配,飞机将自动关闭并维修。 当需要时,飞机自动启动并进行测试,准备发射,然后释放到自由飞行中。 因此,通过简单,经济的装置实现完整的地面处理循环。

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