公开(公告)号：US12139261B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US17699921

申请日：2022-03-21

Applicant: SUBARU CORPORATION

Inventor： Kazuaki Kotani

IPC: B64D15/06 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U20/70 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  H02K1/32 ,  H02K9/20 ,  H02K9/22

Abstract: According to one implementation, a propulsion system includes a rotor, a motor and an anti-icing mechanism. The rotor has blades. The motor rotates the rotor. The anti-icing mechanism deices the blades using heat generated by driving of the motor. Further, according to one implementation, an aircraft includes the above-mentioned propulsion system. Further, according to one implementation, an anti-icing method of a rotor having blades includes deicing the blades using heat generated by driving of a motor for rotating the rotor.

公开(公告)号：US12129030B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US16771473

申请日：2018-12-14

Applicant: Incaendium Initiative Corporation

Inventor： Michael S. Thomas

IPC: B64D1/16 ,  A62C3/02 ,  A62C37/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/38 ,  B64C1/40 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C15/14 ,  B64C19/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U50/18 ,  B64U50/34 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64U101/47

CPC classification number: B64D1/16 ,  A62C3/0228 ,  A62C37/00 ,  B64C1/38 ,  B64C1/40 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C15/14 ,  B64C19/02 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U50/18 ,  B64U50/34 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64C2001/0072 ,  B64C2009/005 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64U2101/47 ,  G01S19/42

Abstract: A concentric, double hull, damage tolerant airframe vehicle double clad with a lightweight, impact resistant ceramic matrix composite for heat shielding and flame resistance, and fitted with insulation, to provide thermal protection from 35° C. to 1,650° C. of the internal fuselage areas for an extended period of time within an extreme heat environment, that will serve as a semi or fully autonomous vehicle, manned or unmanned, preferably an unmanned aerial vehicle designed as the delivery means to suppress or extinguish flames by repeatedly discharging pressure waves against flames without having to exit the fire environment.

公开(公告)号：US20240350212A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18630659

申请日：2024-04-09

Applicant: Moskowitz Family LLC

Inventor： Mosheh T. Moskowitz ,  Nathan C. Moskowitz

IPC: A61B34/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B90/50 ,  B64U10/70 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U30/293 ,  B64U30/295 ,  B64U50/11 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U50/16 ,  B64U70/70 ,  B64U80/20 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U80/30 ,  B64U80/40 ,  B64U101/20 ,  B64U101/30 ,  B64U101/55 ,  B64U101/61 ,  B64U101/64

CPC classification number: A61B34/32 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61B2090/376 ,  A61B2090/3762 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61B2090/506 ,  B64U10/70 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U30/12 ,  B64U30/293 ,  B64U30/295 ,  B64U50/11 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U50/16 ,  B64U70/70 ,  B64U80/20 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U80/30 ,  B64U80/40 ,  B64U2101/20 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2101/55 ,  B64U2101/61 ,  B64U2101/64 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for autonomous robotic surgery which is preferably integrated with autonomous-assisted intraoperative real-time single modality and/or multi-modality fusion imaging/electrophysiological diagnostics. The robotic surgery systems and methods can be integrated with autonomous-assisted intraoperative body/limb positioning, and integrated with autonomous-assisted land and unmanned aerial vehicular patient transportation.

公开(公告)号：US11869363B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US18083844

申请日：2022-12-19

Applicant: Travis Kunkel

Inventor： Travis Kunkel

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64U60/50 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U30/291

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U30/291 ,  B64U60/50 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A functionality utilizing a centrally controlled strategy for continuous communication to specific autonomous vehicles, or drones, that are designed for extreme conditions and assigned specific missions with the ability to be replaced during the mission. This functionality is an improvement on existing swarm and leader-follower tactics as it retains control of the drones at a central command center, allowing the drones to both receive individual commands from the hub but also operate independently of it with direct pilot control. This direct communication allows for real time process of ordered substitution to replace any drone during the mission.

公开(公告)号：US12227318B1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18477141

申请日：2023-09-28

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Assaf Bata ,  Gheorghe Panaghiu ,  Yair E. Gheva

IPC: B64U20/30 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U20/83 ,  B64U10/14

Abstract: An aerial vehicle or another system having moving components may be configured with a capacitive sensing system for detecting body parts of humans or other animals within proximity. The capacitive sensing system includes conductive components provided in association with surfaces of housings within which motors rotate propellers or other objects. The capacitors are coupled to circuits including transistors, resistors, capacitors or other features that are configured to determine levels of capacitance on the conductive components during operations of the aerial vehicle or other system. When a body part approaches a conductive component, and disrupts a level of capacitance on a capacitor coupled to the conductive component, a change in the level of capacitance on the capacitor is detected. Where the change exceeds a predetermined threshold, predetermined actions such as stopping or otherwise altering operations of the motors may be performed.

公开(公告)号：US12103675B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US17956344

申请日：2022-09-29

Applicant: Youngsub Ahn

Inventor： Youngsub Ahn

IPC: B64C29/04 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64D35/08 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U20/75 ,  B64U30/294 ,  B64U50/14 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19

CPC classification number: B64C29/04 ,  B60L50/66 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64D35/08 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U20/75 ,  B64U30/294 ,  B64U50/14 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C2001/0081 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U2201/20

Abstract: A propeller-enclosed airlifting air tube apparatus contains a unique multi air-tube structure that functions as a plurality of air outtakes to produce stable lift force with one or more propellers enclosed in the apparatus. By encapsulating the propellers within the outer shells, the airlifting air tube apparatus is able to reduce potential bodily harm and property damage risks during a flight operation in a densely-populated environment or in another environment involving tight spaces. The airlifting air tube apparatus encapsulates one or more pairs of contra-rotating propellers inside a drone casing to enhance operational safety while minimizing the overall footprint of the apparatus. Furthermore, the airlifting air tube apparatus incorporates a novel airflow control dish-based flight control steering unit configured to change directions and altitudes of the apparatus by dynamically adjusting the airflow to each outtake air tube with the airflow control dish.

公开(公告)号：US12091149B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US17225352

申请日：2021-04-08

Applicant: Abbott Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Inventor： Richard Paul Abbott

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64U10/20 ,  B64U20/40 ,  B64U30/14 ,  B64U30/295 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U60/70 ,  B64D7/00 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U101/15 ,  B64U101/31 ,  F42B23/24

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64U10/20 ,  B64U20/40 ,  B64U30/14 ,  B64U30/295 ,  B64U50/13 ,  B64U60/70 ,  B64C2009/005 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D7/00 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U2101/15 ,  B64U2101/31 ,  F42B23/24

Abstract: The present specification relates generally to unmanned aerial vehicles, and specifically to a vertical take-off and lift unmanned aerial vehicle configured for high speed, long-distance flight, and vertical take-off and lift, while carrying a significant payload. The aerial vehicle includes a first propeller and a second propeller, each comprising at least two blades and each disposed on opposite lateral edges of the aerial vehicle; a tail segment forming a trailing edge of the aerial vehicle, wherein the tail segment comprises: an elevator; and a first wing and a second wing, each comprising an aileron. The aerial vehicle further includes four fins, wherein the four fins are affixed to lateral edges behind the first propeller or the second propeller and configured as endplates; a motor; and a power supply.

公开(公告)号：US12094348B1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US18407602

申请日：2024-01-09

Applicant: Travis Kunkel

Inventor： Travis Kunkel

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U30/291 ,  B64U60/50 ,  G08G5/04

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U30/291 ,  B64U60/50 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A functionality utilizing a centrally controlled strategy for continuous communication to specific autonomous vehicles, or drones, that are designed for extreme conditions and assigned specific missions with the ability to be replaced during the mission. This functionality is an improvement on existing swarm and leader-follower tactics as it retains control of the drones at a central command center, allowing the drones to both receive individual commands from the hub but also operate independently of it with direct pilot control. This direct communication allows for real time process of ordered substitution to replace any drone during the mission.

公开(公告)号：US20230356862A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-09

申请号：US18144726

申请日：2023-05-08

Applicant: Wenlong Zhang ,  Karishma Patnaik ,  Pham Nguyen ,  Shatadal Mishra ,  Panagiotis Polygerinos

Inventor： Wenlong Zhang ,  Karishma Patnaik ,  Pham Nguyen ,  Shatadal Mishra ,  Panagiotis Polygerinos

IPC: B64U20/60 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U70/87 ,  B64U50/19

CPC classification number: B64U20/60 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U70/87 ,  B64U50/19

Abstract: A fabric-based, soft-bodied aerial robot includes contact-reactive perching and embodied impact protection structures while remaining lightweight and streamlined. The aerial robot is operable to 1) pneumatically vary its body stiffness for collision resilience and 2) utilize a hybrid fabric-based, bistable (HFB) grasper to perform passive grasping. When compared to conventional rigid drone frames the soft-bodied aerial robot successfully demonstrates its ability to dissipate impact from head-on collisions and maintain flight stability without any structural damage. Furthermore, in dynamic perching scenarios the HFB grasper is capable to convert impact energy upon contact into firm grasp through rapid body shape conforming in less than 4 ms.

公开(公告)号：US20230278733A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US18118480

申请日：2023-03-07

Applicant: Incaendium Initiative Corporation

Inventor： Geoffrey Adam Bruder ,  Michael Steven Thomas

IPC: B64U50/13 ,  B64U50/18 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64U20/80 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64D45/00 ,  F03H1/00

CPC classification number: B64U50/13 ,  B64U50/18 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64U20/80 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64D45/00 ,  F03H1/0062 ,  B64D2045/009

Abstract: A propulsion system for an aerial vehicle having a wing structure operating in a wildfire environment, wherein the wing structure includes a drive extending through a top and a bottom surface of the wing structure and configured to provide a thrust through the top and bottom surface of the wing structure along a vertical axis of the aerial vehicle. The drive may be magnetohydrodynamic drive or an open Nacelle Fan assembly. The drive may be magnetohydrodynamic drive or an open Nacelle Fan assembly The Open Nacelle Propulsion Fan uses a drive mechanism with an induced magnetic field generated by an induction coil housed within the fan assembly open to the ambient environment, a counter-rotating fan assembly including a first fan rotating clockwise, and configured to adjust the pitch of the propulsion fan, thereby enabling the aerial vehicle's thrust to be vectored as determined by the command module.