Patents Assigned to Airbus Defence and Space
  • Probabilistic defect detection in laid fiber ribbons
    Patent number: 10551369
    Abstract: A method for a probabilistic detection of defects in ribbons of material laid on a fiber composite workpiece. The method includes detecting at least one surface profile of a workpiece having laid material ribbons and locating a surface profile entry in a database. In this case, the surface profile entry provides an assignment of the surface profile to a defect type and to a hit probability that the detected surface profile is based on a defect of the defect type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventor: Franz Engel
  • Processor system and method for monitoring processors
    Patent number: 10540218
    Abstract: A processor system includes an application processor, which has a processor core and hardware performance counters, and a monitoring processor, which is coupled to the application processor by a data transmission interface. The monitoring processor has a look-up table, in which target performance profiles of the progression over time of performance events of the hardware performance counters are stored for an application which is to be executed on the application processor and monitored. The monitoring processor has an evaluating logic which is linked to the look-up table and is configured to record the progression over time of performance events of the hardware performance counters during the execution of the application to be monitored on the application processor and to compare the progression with the target performance profiles stored in the look-up table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Freitag, Dietmar Geiger, Bernd Koppenhoefer, Sascha Uhrig, Max Gapp
  • Method and system for acquiring images via a constellation of observation satellites
    Patent number: 10532831
    Abstract: A method for acquiring images using a constellation of satellites in non-geosynchronous terrestrial orbit. The satellites include respective devices for inter-satellite communication. An aggregate of work plans intended for various satellites is formed. A ground station transmits the aggregate intended for one satellite. The satellite receiving the aggregate retransmits the aggregate intended for at least one other satellite from the ground station. Each satellite receiving the aggregate from another satellite re-transmits the aggregate intended for at least one other satellite. Each satellite recovers its work plan from the aggregate received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space SAS
    Inventor: Emmanuel Giraud
  • Tensile specimen, method for producing a tensile specimen, device for carrying out a tensile test, and method for carrying out a tensile test
    Patent number: 10520406
    Abstract: A tensile specimen, in particular a fiber-composite-material tensile specimen, includes a test portion which comprises a fiber material and a tensile stress direction which is predetermined for a material test, and a force-introduction portion, wherein the fiber material in the force-introduction portion extends at least in part along a face which is oriented obliquely to the tensile stress direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Starke, Harald Kraft, Martin Holzapfel, Marcel Brodbeck
  • Network Interface, Network And Method For Data Transmission Within The Network
    Publication number: 20190386847
    Abstract: A network interface of a network user having at least one physical interface for connecting the network interface to a network interface of a different network user, at least one data selector, which is connected to the physical interface and which is suitable for receiving data from the physical interface and sending data to the physical interface, and at least one data switch, which is connected to the data selector and which is suitable for receiving data from the data selector and sending data to the data selector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Pruecklmeier, Thomas Pistner, Stefan Schneele
  • Coordinated Searching Of An Airspace
    Publication number: 20190383923
    Abstract: A method for searching a search area, with a missile and with a missile formation is described Based on the method, in each case at least one radar is arranged in at least two missiles, wherein the method includes: splitting the search area into at least two search subareas, searching the at least two search subareas by the respective radar of the at least two missiles, wherein the at least two missiles carry out the searching cooperatively, wherein the search subareas are chosen such that a total search time is minimal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Fotios Katsilieris, Bernhard Krach
  • Forward-secure crash-resilient logging device
    Patent number: 10511588
    Abstract: A logging device configured to store log messages, includes a storage device having a plurality of log entry locations which can be ordered as a sequence, an encryption device configured to generate the encrypted log messages from log messages, an authentication code generator configured to generate an authentication code from the encrypted log message, a key evolving device, a state storage device configured to store state variables for use by the encryption device, the authentication code generator and/or the key evolving device. Furthermore, a verification device configured to verify log entries stored in log entry locations of the storage device is also described. A method for storing log entries in log entry locations of a storage device of a logging device as well as to a method for verifying the integrity of log entries stored in log entry locations of a storage device is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventor: Erik-Oliver Blass
  • Electrical de-icing for aircraft
    Patent number: 10479512
    Abstract: A heating element for in-flight de-icing of aircraft is disclosed. The heating element includes a carbon fiber material that is designed to be arranged on a component of an aircraft. The carbon fiber material includes at least two electrical contacts for connecting to an electrical wiring system, and at least one insulation layer for electrical insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Steinwandel, Dietrich Jonke, Helmut Piringer
  • Active anti-ice coating, coating material and method
    Patent number: 10471466
    Abstract: The disclosure herein provides an active anti-ice coating, which is capable of releasing an anti-ice agent, which includes anti-ice agent reservoirs, which are embedded in a UV curable matrix material, for providing an effective anti-ice coating with an active anti-ice agent release over a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Strobl, Dominik Raps, Khalid Zahouily, Gerard Riess
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES VIA A CONSTELLATION OF OBSERVATION SATELLITES
    Publication number: 20190337643
    Abstract: A method for acquiring images using a constellation of satellites in non-geosynchronous terrestrial orbit. The satellites include respective devices for inter-satellite communication. An aggregate of work plans intended for various satellites is formed. A ground station transmits the aggregate intended for one satellite. The satellite receiving the aggregate retransmits the aggregate intended for at least one other satellite from the ground station. Each satellite receiving the aggregate from another satellite re-transmits the aggregate intended for at least one other satellite. Each satellite recovers its work plan from the aggregate received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Airbus Defence and Space SAS
    Inventor: Emmanuel GIRAUD
  • Method for generating a digital key for secure wireless communication
    Patent number: 10462655
    Abstract: In a method for generating a digital key in a first communication device and in a second communication device, the first communication device transmits a first electromagnetic signal to the second communication device, which extracts the digital key from the received first electromagnetic signal. The second communication device transmits a second electromagnetic signal to the first communication device, which likewise extracts the digital key from the received second electromagnetic signal. A direct signal component, transmitted on a direct signal path between the first communication device and the second communication device, of the first electromagnetic signal and of the second electromagnetic signal is attenuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Jirka Klaue, Christoph Heller, Martin Kubisch, Sebastian Stemmer
  • Flow aid for infusion structure, infusion structure comprising a flow aid and method for infiltrating fibre material with resin
    Patent number: 10457000
    Abstract: A flow aid for an infusion structure for infiltrating fiber material with resin to produce a fiber composite component includes a resin-impermeable upper layer and a lower layer which are joined together in a peripheral region of the flow aid and provide a flow space between the two layers. The lower layer provides an outlet for discharging resin out of the flow aid into an interior of the infusion structure. The flow aid includes an inlet for feeding the resin into the flow space, thereby facilitating uniform distribution of the resin over all of the fiber material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Filsinger, Michael Steinhilber
  • Friction stir welding of thermoplastics
    Patent number: 10456985
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing components includes joining a first edge of a thermoplastic-containing first component part and a second edge of a thermoplastic-containing second component part to one another without any overlap. The first and the second edge are interconnected by friction stir welding. Friction stir welding involves rubbing a rotating friction stir welding pin against at least one metal object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Silvanus, Heiko Fietzek
  • Laying unit, device and method for producing a fiber composite component
    Patent number: 10456995
    Abstract: A laying unit for producing a fiber composite component includes a drive device which is formed for magnetic cooperation with a running face, which provides a magnetic field and/or is ferromagnetic, to advance the laying unit on the running face. A device for producing a fiber composite component comprising a laying unit of this type and a method for producing a fiber composite component comprising a device of this type are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Engel, Christian Weimer, Tilman Orth
  • Device and method for deicing and/or preventing ice formation and profile element and aircraft having such a device
    Patent number: 10442540
    Abstract: In order to maintain a surface region of an aircraft free of ice in a particularly energy-efficient manner, a device for deicing and/or for preventing ice formation is provided on an aircraft. The device includes a heat emitting device for emitting heat at a surface region of the aircraft, the heat emitting device is designed to dissipate heat along a line in order to produce a predetermined breaking point or a predetermined breaking line or parting line in ice accumulating on the surface region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Strobl, Stefan Storm, Dominik Raps, Tobias Hauk
  • Hybrid electric drive train for VTOL drones
    Patent number: 10435169
    Abstract: A vertical take-off aircraft with a propulsion drive for generating a driving force being effective in a horizontal direction and with a lift drive for generating a lifting force being effective in a vertical direction includes a motor for providing mechanical energy for the propulsion drive and a first generator for providing electrical energy for the lift drive. Moreover, the aircraft includes an exhaust gas turbocharger for the motor with a first turbine being driven by an exhaust gas flow of the motor, wherein the first turbine is configured to provide mechanical energy for the propulsion drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Steinwandel, Ning Wang, Michael Judas, Jan Van Toor
  • Devices and methods for depositing reinforcing fiber tapes and detecting laying errors
    Patent number: 10434729
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for depositing reinforcing fiber tapes and detecting laying errors. Automatic depositing of reinforcing fiber tapes on a support can occur by a laying head and at least one roller assigned to the laying head. At least one radiation source and/or at least one sensor is integrated into the at least one roller for the detection of laying errors, and this roller is transmissive at least by region for a radiation emitted by the radiation source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Eitzinger, Franz Engel, Tilman Orth, Christian Weimer
  • Apparatus and method for producing a fiber composite component
    Patent number: 10434727
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a fiber composite component. The apparatus includes a shaping tool and a plurality of laying units which are mechanically independent of one another and are each configured to lay a fiber material on the shaping tool, wherein the laying units each include a control device which is configured to actuate each laying unit to automatically interact with at least one other laying unit to lay a predetermined fiber arrangement together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Engel, Christian Weimer, Tilman Orth
  • Network interface, network and method for data transmission within the network
    Patent number: 10439841
    Abstract: A network interface of a network user having at least one physical interface for connecting the network interface to a network interface of a different network user, at least one data selector, which is connected to the physical interface and which is suitable for receiving data from the physical interface and sending data to the physical interface, and at least one data switch, which is connected to the data selector and which is suitable for receiving data from the data selector and sending data to the data selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Pruecklmeier, Thomas Pistner, Stefan Schneele
  • AL- & MG-COMPATIBLE BLASTING MATERIAL FOR BLAST CLEANING THEREOF BASED ON ALSC POWDER
    Publication number: 20190299362
    Abstract: A blasting medium for blasting a component, wherein the component comprises Al and/or Mg, especially an Al and/or Mg alloy, to a method of blasting a component, wherein the component comprises Al and/or Mg, especially an Al and/or Mg alloy, and a method of producing a blasting medium are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Palm