Systems and methods for lighter-than-air high altitude platforms

    公开(公告)号:US10279883B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-07

    申请号:US15157132

    申请日:2016-05-17

    申请人: General Atomics

    IPC分类号: B64B1/26 B64B1/08

    摘要: An energy efficient and lighter-than-air high altitude platform (HAP) is disclosed that allows for sustained station keeping at high altitudes of about 50,000-80,000 feet for prolonged periods of time. The HAP includes an aerodynamically streamlined body that may have the topology of a torus. The body may be inflated with a lighter-than-air gas in an amount sufficient to provide lift to the high altitudes. The HAP has a duct extending through the pressurized body that diverts flow through the duct and reduces aerodynamic drag. The HAP may include one or more propellers situated in the duct to provide propulsion and maintain a given location of the HAP relative to ground. There may also be a control system, a solar energy collection system, an energy storage system, and/or any of a variety of payloads to accomplish various tasks, such as communication and/or situational awareness applications.

    Airship with internal propulsion system
    3.
    发明授权
    Airship with internal propulsion system 有权
    具有内部推进系统的飞艇

    公开(公告)号:US09296460B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-29

    申请号:US13767844

    申请日:2013-02-14

    申请人: Phillip R. Barber

    发明人: Phillip R. Barber

    摘要: An airship is presented having a plurality of resilient gas bags and gas containers, a straight fuselage tubular hull, with an inner air passageway and propulsion system located therein, and, connecting air inlet, and outlet funnels fore, and aft, with air deflector cones axially positioned therein. The ship also contains propulsion, reverse, and directional rocket thrusters, in addition to typical airship components.

    摘要翻译: 具有多个弹性气体袋和气体容器的飞艇,其具有位于其中的内部空气通道和推进系统的直的机身管状船体,以及前部和后部与空气导流锥连接的空气入口和出口漏斗 轴向定位在其中。 除了典型的飞艇部件外,该船还包含推进,反向和定向火箭推进器。

    CIRCUMFERENTIAL RING PROPULSORS AND CONTROL ASSEMBLIES FOR MANNED AND UNMANNED LIGHTER THAN AIR AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20210221490A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-22

    申请号:US15929931

    申请日:2020-05-29

    申请人: Eric Bleicken

    发明人: Eric Bleicken

    IPC分类号: B64B1/26

    摘要: A propulsor and control system for a Lighter Than Air (LTA) aircraft having annular fore and aft circumferential shrouds surrounding the aircraft body. The fore and aft circumferential shrouds form respective fore and aft circumferential shroud gaps between the fore and aft circumferential shrouds and the LTA aircraft body. Fore and aft propulsor blades are situated substantially or completely within the fore and aft circumferential shroud gaps. The blades counter-rotate in one embodiment. The fore and aft circumferential ring propulsors can have front control vanes located in front of the respective propulsors blade sets, and back control vanes located behind the respective propulsors to control the direction of the flow of air in order to maneuver the LTA aircraft. Magnetic levitation may be used to actuate the propulsor blade sets.

    Flying Robot with Internal Rear Projector

    公开(公告)号:US20210147056A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-20

    申请号:US17161349

    申请日:2021-01-28

    发明人: Fan YANG

    摘要: A flying robot (10) with projector, including a movable end (100) and a fixed end (200). A distributed working mode is used on the movable end (100) and the fixed end (200). The movable end (100) includes a top (110), a main body (120) and a bottom (130). The top (110) includes a lift system (112) and one or more proximity sensors (114); the main body (120) is a sealed hollow spherical body or spheroid body made of a film material capable of being used as a rear projection screen, and is filled with a gas of which the density is less than that of the air. The bottom (130) includes one or more rear projectors (131), a wireless communication module (132), a microcontroller (133), a battery (134), a direction and steering controlling device (135), a camera device (136), a sound capturing and reproduction device (137), a height sensor (138) and other sensors, etc. The fixed end (200) includes a wireless communication module (220), a control apparatus (240), a charging port (260), and other data interfaces, etc. The flying robot (10) with projector according to the present invention facilitates human-machine interaction and is suitable for being used in both indoor and outdoor environments.

    Emergency and rescue aircraft
    7.
    发明授权
    Emergency and rescue aircraft 失效
    紧急救援飞机

    公开(公告)号:US08177159B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-15

    申请号:US12507592

    申请日:2009-07-22

    IPC分类号: B64B1/20 B64B1/26

    摘要: A rescue aircraft having a rigid body with gas-filled envelopes and propulsion devices located inside rotatable aerodynamic toroidal modules. A longitudinal through passage in the lower part of the aircraft connects a crew cabin, a cargo-and-passenger compartment, fuel tanks, and accessories. The aircraft has exit hatches, mooring devices, and a gangway with railings and a removable cart. The aircraft also has a cross passage with exits onto its wings and a vertical passage with a pulley and other devices for lowering and lifting people and cargo. The lower part of the aircraft and hollow wings are filled with a foamed plastic for buoyancy and strength.

    摘要翻译: 一架救援飞机具有刚性体,气体充满的信封和推进装置位于可旋转的空气动力学环形模块内。 飞机下部的纵向通道连接船员舱,货舱和货舱,燃油箱和附件。 这架飞机有出口舱口,系泊装置和一个带栏杆和可移动推车的通道。 飞机还有一个十字通道,出口到其翼上,一个垂直通道,带有滑轮和其他用于降低和提升人员和货物的装置。 飞机的下部和空心翼充满泡沫塑料,用于浮力和强度。

    Lighter than air sphere or spheroid having an aperture and pathway
    8.
    发明授权
    Lighter than air sphere or spheroid having an aperture and pathway 失效
    比具有孔径和路径的气球或球体更轻

    公开(公告)号:US5645248A

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-08

    申请号:US288715

    申请日:1994-08-15

    申请人: J. Scott Campbell

    发明人: J. Scott Campbell

    IPC分类号: B64B1/00 B64B1/26 B64B1/06

    CPC分类号: B64B1/26 B64B1/00 B64B1/08

    摘要: A lighter than air apparatus is provided with a gas impermeable sheeting material having a pathway either extending through the apparatus itself or adjacent to the apparatus. One or more control surfaces are provided proximately to an aperture in the pathway for deflecting air passing through the pathway. A propulsion unit with the pathway propels air through pathway. The pathway, the control surfaces, and the control unit allow the lighter than air apparatus to control its bearing and efficiently maintain its position over the Earth.

    摘要翻译: 比空气装置轻的设置有不透气的片材材料,其具有延伸通过装置本身或邻近装置的路径。 一个或多个控制表面靠近路径中的孔设置,用于偏转通过该路径的空气。 具有通道的推进单元通过通道推进空气。 通道,控制表面和控制单元允许轻于空气装置控制其轴承并有效地保持其在地球上的位置。

    Propulsion system for a lighter-than-air vehicle
    9.
    发明授权
    Propulsion system for a lighter-than-air vehicle 失效
    用于轻型车辆的推进系统

    公开(公告)号:US5368256A

    公开(公告)日:1994-11-29

    申请号:US108280

    申请日:1993-08-19

    CPC分类号: B64B1/30

    摘要: The invention is a propulsion system for a lighter-than-air vehicle. In detail the propulsion system includes a pylon having a longitudinal axis and first and second ends, the first end of the pylon rotatably mounted to the vehicle and the second end extending outward from the vehicle. The pylon is rotatable about the first end in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A thrust producing assembly is mounted on the second end of the pylon and is rotatable about an axis of rotation in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pylon. A powerplant assembly is coupled to the thrust producing assemblies to provide power thereto. An actuation system is provided for rotating the assembly about the axis of rotation. A second actuation system is provided for rotating the pylon about the first end.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是用于轻型轻型车辆的推进系统。 详细地,推进系统包括具有纵向轴线和第一和第二端部的塔架,该塔架的第一端可旋转地安装在车辆上,而第二端部从车辆向外延伸。 托架可以在垂直于车辆的纵向轴线的平面中围绕第一端旋转。 推力产生组件安装在塔架的第二端上并且可以在垂直于塔架的纵向轴线的平面中围绕旋转轴线旋转。 动力装置组件联接到推力产生组件以向其提供动力。 提供了用于围绕旋转轴线旋转组件的致动系统。 提供第二致动系统用于围绕第一端旋转吊架。

    Hybrid annular airship
    10.
    发明授权
    Hybrid annular airship 失效
    混合环形飞艇

    公开(公告)号:US4606515A

    公开(公告)日:1986-08-19

    申请号:US614819

    申请日:1984-05-29

    申请人: John J. Hickey

    发明人: John J. Hickey

    IPC分类号: B64B1/26 B64B1/36

    CPC分类号: B64B1/26 B64B1/36 B64B2201/00

    摘要: A hybrid annular airship of the kind including an annulus containing at least one gas containing portion is disclosed which is characterized by improved maneuverability, stability and speed. This improvement is effected by combined means comprising a pair of tubes mounted diametrically within the annulus and normal one to the other. A plurality of doors are provided for selectively closing off one or the other of the pair of tubes. Each tube is provided with a propulsion unit, having an access port, and preferably reversibly mounted therein. The tubes either are mounted on the same level or at different levels. Preferably, the propulsion units are jet engines which are individually operable. An elevator and a walkway preferably are provided communicating with each of the access ports leading to the propulsion units. Preferably, each access port has its own opening and closing mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种包括包含至少一个气体容纳部分的环空的混合环形飞艇,其特征在于改进的机动性,稳定性和速度。 这种改进通过组合装置来实现,所述组合装置包括一对直径安装在环形空间内并且彼此正常安装的管。 提供多个门以选择性地关闭该对管中的一个或另一个。 每个管设置有具有进入端口的推进单元,并且优选地可逆地安装在其中。 管或者安装在相同的水平或不同的水平上。 优选地,推进单元是单独可操作的喷气发动机。 优选地提供与通向推进单元的每个进入端口通信的电梯和走道。 优选地,每个进入端口具有其自己的打开和关闭机构。