| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | METHOD FOR RETRIEVING A FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT WITHOUT A RUNWAY | EP00950213.9 | 2000-06-06 | EP1185457A1 | 2002-03-13 | McGeer, Brian T.; Von Flotow, Andreas H.; Roeseler, Cory; Jackson, Clifford |
| A method and an apparatus for capturing a flying object (5) are revealed. The apparatus includes a generally linear fixture (2), such as a length of rope; a means for suspending (1) the fixture (2) across the path of the flying object (5); and one or more hooks (19) on the flying object (5). The method involves suspending the fixture (2) such that its orientation includes a component normal to the flying object's line of approach; striking the fixture (2) with the flying object (5), which causes the flying object (5) to rotate and decelerate, while the fixture (2) slides along a surface of the flying object (5) into a hook (19); capturing the fixture (2) in the hook (19); and retrieving the flying object (5) from the fixure (2). | ||||||
| 22 | EXTERNAL ANCHORING HARPOON FOR AIRCRAFT | US15714049 | 2017-09-25 | US20180086482A1 | 2018-03-29 | Olivier BISTUER; Jean Paul RENAUD; Patrice GARCIN; Pierre PRUD'HOMME LACROIX |
| An external anchoring harpoon for an aircraft in order to anchor the aircraft on an anchor grid of a platform, the external anchoring harpoon comprises a frame connected to the aircraft, a harpoon head, and a deployment device for deploying the harpoon head. The deployment device comprises a cable, a movement device for moving the cable connected to the frame, the cable being connected to the harpoon head and to the movement device. The deployment device also comprises a main telescopic strut and two secondary telescopic struts so as to enable the harpoon head to be centered under the aircraft and so as to enable the harpoon head to be anchored to the anchor grid. | ||||||
| 23 | Aerial System and Vehicle for Continuous Operation | US15291878 | 2016-10-12 | US20170021944A1 | 2017-01-26 | James Peverill; Adam Woodworth; Benjamin Freudberg; Dan Cottrell; Terrence McKenna |
| An aerial vehicle landing station comprising a first post and a second post, wherein the second post is spaced apart from the first post and a cable to capture an aerial vehicle, wherein the cable is stretched between the first post and the second post and configured to support the weight of the aerial vehicle once captured and the cable may provide a charging current to the aerial vehicle once captured. One or more markers may be further positioned on the cable to designate a landing point, wherein the one or more markers are configured to be visually tracked by the aerial vehicle. A cable management device coupled to the cable via one or more pulleys may regulate tension of the cable. A communications transceiver at the aerial vehicle landing station may wirelessly communicate data with the aerial vehicle. | ||||||
| 24 | Capturing Hook for Aerial System | US15291870 | 2016-10-12 | US20170021943A1 | 2017-01-26 | James Peverill; Adam Woodworth; Benjamin Freudberg; Dan Cottrell |
| A capturing hook for engaging a cable during capture and release of an aerial vehicle may comprise a first and second gate pivotally supported at their first ends by a base portion and each being movable between a closed position and an open position, but spring-biased to the closed position. The capturing hook may further include a latch device comprising a movable locking part biased by a return spring to a locked position to lock the second gate in the closed position. | ||||||
| 25 | Landing arresting system for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial vehicles, landing and take-off platform for VTOL aerial vehicles and VTOL locking member for aerial vehicles | US14408468 | 2012-07-05 | US09499281B2 | 2016-11-22 | Per-Erik Cardell; Kjell Stenbom |
| A landing arresting system for vertical take-off and landing aerial vehicles. A landing and take-off platform and at least one vertical take-off and landing locking member have a projecting portion arranged at a lower portion of the vehicle. The landing and take-off platform includes a plurality of individually displaceable rolls, arranged substantially in a horizontal direction, and moveable back and forth, such that the projecting portion of the locking member can be entered, retained and released between two adjacent rolls. A landing and take-off platform for vertical take-off and landing aerial vehicles and a vertical take-off and landing locking member for aerial vehicles. | ||||||
| 26 | Counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system and method | US13683033 | 2012-11-21 | US09085362B1 | 2015-07-21 | James C. Kilian; Brede J. Wegener; Eric Wharton; David R. Gavelek |
| A deployable net capture apparatus which is mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle to enable the interception and entanglement of a threat unmanned aerial vehicle. The deployable net capture apparatus includes a deployable net having a cross-sectional area sized for intercepting and entangling the threat unmanned aerial vehicle, and a deployment mechanism capable of being mounted to the unmanned aerial vehicle. The deployment mechanism includes an inflatable frame or a rod for positioning the net in a deployed position. | ||||||
| 27 | Airplane emergency supplemental braking system and method | US13736632 | 2013-01-08 | US09067675B2 | 2015-06-30 | Kelly L. Boren; Sergey D. Barmichev |
| A system, an apparatus, and a method for an aerospace vehicle braking system for decelerating an aerospace vehicle on a landing surface. An arm is provided having a first portion connected to the aerospace vehicle and a second portion generally distal to the first portion. The second portion of the arm includes an engagement portion configured to engage the landing surface. The arm is movable between a first position, wherein the engagement portion is substantially disengaged from the landing surface, and a second position, wherein the engagement portion engages the landing surface with a force sufficient to significantly decelerate the aerospace vehicle. The engagement portion is configured to pivot with respect to the arm in response to the direction of travel of the aerospace vehicle upon the landing surface. An actuator is connected to the arm to selectively move the arm between the first position and the second position. | ||||||
| 28 | Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft | US13743069 | 2013-01-16 | US08596576B1 | 2013-12-03 | Brian T. McGeer; Andreas H. Von Flotow |
| 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. | ||||||
| 29 | Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft | US12702935 | 2010-02-09 | US08453966B2 | 2013-06-04 | Brian T. McGeer; Andreas H. Von Flotow |
| An aircraft capable of thrust-borne flight can be automatically retrieved, serviced, and launched using equipment suitable for use on a small vessel, or a base with similarly limited space or irregular motion. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable, and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture of a base apparatus. Continued translation of the aircraft may pull the cable clear of the apparatus, in which case it can continue in free flight and return for another retrieval attempt. Alternatively, the cable will be dragged along guiding surfaces of the apparatus into and through a slot or similar channel, until its free end is captured. The aircraft, having thus become anchored to the base station, is then pulled down by the cable into a receptacle. Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe on the aircraft, while directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture. Once mated to the fixture, the cable can be released and stored aboard the aircraft; the aircraft can be automatically shut down; and fueling or other servicing can be completed through appropriate connectors in the docking fixture. The aircraft can remain docked as needed, and when desired, be automatically started and tested in preparation for launch. It can then be released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle can thus accomplished with simple and economical apparatus. It can be used with low risk of damage, and only moderate piloting accuracy. | ||||||
| 30 | LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES | US13020970 | 2011-02-04 | US20110127378A1 | 2011-06-02 | William R. McDonnell |
| A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2). | ||||||
| 31 | Landing assist apparatus with offset landing probe | US10860446 | 2004-06-03 | US07114681B2 | 2006-10-03 | Neal W. Muylaert; Darrin Tebon; Rolland E. Lahaie; William E. Lindsay |
| An aircraft landing assist apparatus is designed to be retrofit to existing aircraft having internal constructions that have been modified to support the apparatus. The apparatus is designed so that on rough landings of the aircraft on a ship deck, the apparatus will collapse in a controlled manner to avoid any damage to ammunition and/or fuel storage areas of the aircraft. | ||||||
| 32 | Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components | US11269395 | 2005-11-08 | US07104495B2 | 2006-09-12 | Brian T. McGeer |
| Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be assembled from a container with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft. | ||||||
| 33 | UAV arresting hook for use with UAV recovery system | US11051842 | 2005-02-04 | US20060175466A1 | 2006-08-10 | John Snediker; Michael Watts; Grant Corboy |
| A UAV arresting hook is disclosed. The arresting hook facilitates the capture of a UAV via a UAV recovery system. In the illustrative embodiment, the arresting hook has a rotation block, an arm, and a plurality of latches that are disposed on the arm. The arm is coupled to the UAV via the rotation block, which provides two rotational degrees of freedom to the arm. In a stowed position, the arm is flush against the surface of the UAV. To deploy the arm, a free end of the arm is rotated away from the surface of the UAV. The arm is additionally biased to rotate about its longitudinal axis as it rotates away from the surface of the UAV. This rotation positions the latches to capture an arresting line that is part of a UAV recovery system. | ||||||
| 34 | Landing assist apparatus with offset landing probe | US10860446 | 2004-06-03 | US20050269453A1 | 2005-12-08 | Neal Muylaert; Darrin Tebon; Rolland Lahaie; William Lindsay |
| An aircraft landing assist apparatus is designed to be retrofit to existing aircraft having internal constructions that have been modified to support the apparatus. The apparatus is designed so that on rough landings of the aircraft on a ship deck, the apparatus will collapse in a controlled manner to avoid any damage to ammunition and/or fuel storage areas of the aircraft. | ||||||
| 35 | Landing assist apparatus interface bulkhead and method of installation | US10860162 | 2004-06-03 | US20050269450A1 | 2005-12-08 | Neal Muylaert; Darrin Tebon; Rolland Lahaie |
| An aircraft landing assist apparatus is designed to be retrofit to existing aircraft having internal constructions that have been modified to support the apparatus. The apparatus is designed so that on rough landings of the aircraft on a ship deck, the apparatus will collapse in a controlled manner to avoid any damage to ammunition and/or fuel storage areas of the aircraft. | ||||||
| 36 | Methods and apparatuses for capturing unmanned aircraft and constraining motion of the captured aircraft | US10759545 | 2004-01-16 | US20050133665A1 | 2005-06-23 | Brian Dennis; Brian McGeer; Cory Roeseler |
| Methods and apparatuses for capturing and constraining motion of unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. A trigger mechanism coupled to the recovery line can actuate a hoist device to reduce slack in the recovery line. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft on the recovery line. | ||||||
| 37 | Launch and recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles | US10754251 | 2004-01-09 | US20050017129A1 | 2005-01-27 | William McDonnell |
| A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2). | ||||||
| 38 | Method and apparatus for retrieving a flying object | US10347157 | 2003-01-17 | US20030222173A1 | 2003-12-04 | Brian T. McGeer; Andreas H. von Flotow; Cory Roeseler; Clifford Jackson |
| A method and an apparatus for capturing a flying object (5) are revealed. The apparatus includes a generally linear fixture (2), such as a length of rope; a means for suspending (1) the fixture (2) across the path of the flying object (5); and one or more hooks (19) on the flying object (5). The method involves suspending the fixture (2) such that its orientation includes a component normal to the flying object's line of approach; striking the fixture (2) with the flying object (5), which causes the flying object (5) to rotate and decelerate, while the fixture (2) slides along a surface of the flying object (5) into a hook (19); capturing the fixture (2) in the hook (19); and retrieving the flying object (5) from the fixture (2). | ||||||
| 39 | Aircraft arresting device | US3531065D | 1968-11-12 | US3531065A | 1970-09-29 | BROWN REGINALD JAMES |
| 40 | Arresting gear actuator with integral cavitation prevention device | US22850662 | 1962-10-04 | US3118640A | 1964-01-21 | LAY GEORGE R; HELLING RAYMOND P |
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