Patents Issued in October 18, 2018
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Publication number: 20180297666Abstract: Provided is a bicycle with an automatic transmission, and more particularly, a bicycle with an automatic transmission for enabling rapid and smooth gearshifting from a low speed to a high speed or from a high speed to a low speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Min Soo HA, Jinsu HA, Tae Hong HA
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Publication number: 20180297667Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Timothy Michael Lopes, Bryan Walter Munday, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green
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Publication number: 20180297668Abstract: An inflatable boat with a motor mount for use in low water conditions. The inflatable boat with the motor mount has a U-shaped hull in plan view, which is formed by open outline of inflatable boards and nose, as well as a transom installed on the boat stern and an inflatable bottom attached to the hull from below, and which bottom has an axissymmetric groove laying longitudinally from the stern end. The groove is V-shaped in cross-section. The depth of the groove is reduced uniformly in direction to the bottom nose. The inflatable boat according to the present invention allows expansion of usage specifications of the inflatable boats with motor mount, provides an additional guard for the outboard motors installed on them against possible mechanical damages and lowers fuel consumption in comparison with the boats of similar design.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Stanislav Vladimirovich ZYKOV, Mihail Viktorovich LOSEV, Sergej Valer'evich CHESNOKOV
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Publication number: 20180297669Abstract: The present invention relates to profiler systems and methods for observing and sensing aspects of a body of water at a plurality of depths. A water profiler is disclosed comprising, generally, a vessel body connected to an external mooring cable via an attachment means, a drive means for maneuvering the vessel body longitudinally about the mooring cable; an articulating mechanism; and a sensor array capable of measuring a parameter for study wherein the vessel body is capable of articulating about the mooring cable. In alternate embodiments, the articulation allows the vessel body to be placed in relation with the three dimensional current such that at least one sensor is positioned into the current so as to sample or measure undisturbed water. In alternate embodiments, hydrofoils or wings are mounted to the vessel body that can be manipulated to harness the current force and maneuver the vessel body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: John M. Toole, Kenneth W. Doherty, Jeffrey K. O'Brien, Frederik T. Thwaites
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Publication number: 20180297670Abstract: A multiple position convertible seat assembly for a boat includes three seat frames pivotally coupled to the boat and to each other to move from a first position as a seat, a second position as a lounge seat with leg support, and a third position forming another seat. In the third position, the seat includes a foldout cushion exposing a work surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Linwood Addison Fuller, Daniel Edward Cross, Kenneth Gene Strickland
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Publication number: 20180297671Abstract: A standup forward facing rowing watercraft is disclosed. The craft includes a hull having first and second opposed ends; a deck affixed to the hull, the deck including a surface for supporting a rider who may face in the direction of the movement of the watercraft; and an outrigger attached to the deck, the outrigger including a pivot point that extends outwardly from the deck, the pivot point being capable of accepting an oar. The oar is capable of rotating in the pivot point so as to allow a rider to employ a j-stroke to provide forward course correction when powering the watercraft with one oar. The outrigger can be adapted to include a second pivot point extending outwardly from the deck, the second pivot point being capable of accepting a second oar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Robert J. Bridges
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Publication number: 20180297672Abstract: The present invention provides a kind of sports equipment, particularly sports equipment for water sport or snow sport, comprising a main body made of light rigid material and having at least one built-in framework that is harder than the main body. The sports equipment further comprises a deck fixed on the top surface of the main body and configured to be harder than the main body. Compared with prior sport equipment, the equipment of the invention has the advantages such as light weight, durability, collision resistance and easy handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Kam Tim Tang
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Publication number: 20180297673Abstract: A system and method dampen sound. In one embodiment, the system is a damping system that has a first damper. The damping system also has a second damper. In addition, the damping system has a false ceiling bracket. Moreover, the damping system has an assembly bushing. The damping system also has a positioning ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Mascorp, Ltd.Inventors: George More, Arie Dijkshoorn
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Publication number: 20180297674Abstract: A trolling device for a boat includes a trolling motor and a control mechanism. The control mechanism controls at least one of the speed and the direction of the trolling motor. The control mechanism is configured to receive control instructions from an electronic GPS mapping computer to cause the trolling motor to establish an anchor point near a dock to enable entry to the fishing boat or exit from the fishing boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Ted V. Grace, Ryan T. Grace
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Publication number: 20180297675Abstract: A structural object includes a substrate integrally clad with a metallic glass sheet by adhering, welding or joining the metallic glass sheet on the substrate for a low-cost, flexible and convenient fabrication, assembly, processing or construction of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Kuan-Wei Chen
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Publication number: 20180297676Abstract: A respiratory face mask includes a face mask and a breathing tube. The face mask includes a transparent mask. An outer edge of the transparent mask is double-layered and forms an exhaust passage. The exhaust passage is provided with an airflow inlet. The transparent mask is provided with a soft plastic cover that seals the exhaust passage. An inner bottom side of the soft plastic cover is provided with a breathing chamber. The periphery of the breathing chamber is sealingly pressed against an inner wall of the transparent mask by a fixing frame. The fixing frame is provided with an air-guiding groove that is in sealed communication with the airflow inlet, and an air-exit aperture that is in communication with the air-guiding groove. The air-exit aperture is provided with an air-exit one-way valve plate which is mounted on the fixing frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Xueling Fang
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Publication number: 20180297677Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous underwater vehicle includes: a sea floating body; a charging station suspended in water from the body through a string-shaped body and located downstream of the sea floating body by receiving a water flow, the station including a noncontact electricity supplying portion located away from the string-shaped body; and an autonomous underwater vehicle coupled to the station that is rotatable about the string-shaped body, the vehicle including a noncontact electricity receiving portion configured to receive electricity supplied from the supplying portion, wherein: the station takes by the water flow such a posture that the noncontact electricity supplying portion is located downstream of the string-shaped body in a water flow direction; and when the vehicle is coupled to the station, the vehicle takes by the water flow such a posture that the receiving portion is located downstream of the string-shaped body in the water flow direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hiroshi SAKAUE, Minehiko MUKAIDA, Noriyuki OKAYA, Takashi OKADA, Fumitaka TACHINAMI
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Publication number: 20180297678Abstract: An underwater vehicle comprising: port and starboard thrusters spaced apart in a port-starboard direction, each thruster being oriented to generate a thrust force in a fore-aft direction perpendicular to the port-starboard direction; a vertical thruster which is oriented to generate a thrust force substantially perpendicular to the fore-aft and port-starboard directions; port, starboard and vertical ducts which contain the port, starboard and vertical thrusters respectively, each duct providing a channel for water to flow through its respective thruster; and a moving mass which can be moved relative to the thrusters in the fore-aft direction to control a pitch of the underwater vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: David Alexander William GRANT, Arran James HOLLOWAY
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Publication number: 20180297679Abstract: Retractable thruster system for moving a thruster (1) on a vessel between an extended position, in which the thruster (1) is extended below a hull's bottom, and at least one retracted position, in which the thruster is located above the hull's bottom, the system comprising a canister (2) to which a thruster is mountable, wherein the canister is configured to be movable in a trunk (3) in a vessel's hull structure between said extended position and said at least one retracted position, and in which a rack-and-pinion lifting system is arranged to move the canister (3) in said trunk (3) between said extended position and said at least one retracted position, the lifting system including at least one rack (6) being fixedly connected to the vessel, and a pinion drive (7) including at least one pinion (8) arranged to cooperate with said at least one rack (6), said pinion drive being connected to the canister (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: GustoMSC Resources B.V.Inventors: Sibren Jort BONTE, Michiel Giovanni MOL, Michiel KREKEL
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Publication number: 20180297680Abstract: There is disclosed a sail for producing propulsive power or lift in a fluid, where the sail comprises a first layer and a second layer where the first layer and the second layer are connected along at least one corresponding side, and the first layer and the second layer define a cross-sectional shape of the sail substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the sail. The shape of the first layer is adjustable and/or the shape of the second layer is adjustable such that the cross-sectional shape of the sail is adjustable. There is also disclosed a vessel or a sailboat comprising such a sail.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Vemund LAMBERG
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Publication number: 20180297681Abstract: An adaptable modular power system (AMPS) is hierarchical in a number of ways. AMPS modules connect to a backplane, and one or multiple AMPS backplanes can form an AMPS domain. At the same time, the vehicle electronics is modular, with various payload boxes needing to communicate with each other. A common power and signaling cable is provided to interconnect payload boxes. A dedicated connector system is also provided so that AMPS modules may communicate, control, receive data, and supply and receive power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John M. Brennan, Casper G. Otten, David B. Walker, Timothy James Ong, Daniel Peter Moroni
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Publication number: 20180297682Abstract: A hybrid ship which supplementally uses a wind-powered propulsive force in addition to a main engine and a propulsion device driven by the main engine, includes: a tower which includes an accommodation area provided at a stern section and a bridge served as a navigating and maneuvering workstation and provided above the accommodation area, wherein a sail, which is retractable to be stored in each side wall of the accommodation area and which is laterally deployable, is disposed in an airspace, which is located lateral to the accommodation area in the tower, below a height position of a floor surface of the bridge and above a deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Nobuyoshi Morimoto
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Publication number: 20180297683Abstract: A distributed propulsion system is described that includes at least one turbine engine including an engine shaft and at least one mechanically driven propulsor, wherein a propulsor shaft of the at least one mechanically driven propulsor is not co-axial with the engine shaft of the at least one turbine engine and is driven by the engine shaft of the at least one turbine engine. The distributed propulsion system further includes at least one generator driven by rotation of at least one of the engine shaft of the at least one turbine engine or the propulsor shaft of the at least one mechanically driven propulsor. The distributed propulsion system also includes at least one electrically driven propulsor, wherein a propulsor motor of the at least one electrically driven propulsor drives a propulsor fan of the at least one electrically driven propulsor based on electricity produced by the at least one generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Michael James Armstrong
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Publication number: 20180297684Abstract: A high altitude aerostat with external autonomous ballonets is disclosed. The invention being comprised of rigid, semi rigid and nonrigid airships of varying sizes, filled with lift gas and being able to traverse the stratosphere and the lower mesosphere. Said airship being controlled remotely or on board and having rotating thrusters powered by solar panels affixed to the envelope sides. In the stratosphere, the rigid aerostat withstands turbulence during travel. In the lower mesosphere, onboard microcontrollers and processors have the ability to deploy and charge said external ballonets with lift gas. An onboard compressor vents said ballonets and stores gas inside onboard bottles. An additional remotely-controlled satellite aerostat can link up with said airship and provide additional compressor capabilities in lower pressure elevations. The aforementioned invention can be utilized as a long-term surveillance and reconnaissance platform or provide a means for human and cargo transportation and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: dragan nikolic
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Publication number: 20180297685Abstract: An aircraft includes a composite structure, comprising an outer skin formed from a composite material and having a first thickness, an inner skin formed from a composite material and having a second thickness, the second thickness being greater than the first thickness, and a core structure positioned between the inner and outer skins to increase bending stiffness of the composite structure. During use a structural load carried by the inner skin exceeds a structural load carried by the outer skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Carl May, James D. Hethcock, JR., John R. McCullough
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Publication number: 20180297686Abstract: Stringer-less fuselage structures and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a fuselage structure includes a composite fuselage skin (24) including a plurality of tear straps (32) formed in the composite fuselage skin where each tear strap extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the composite fuselage skin. The fuselage structure also includes a plurality of frames (28) supporting an interior of the composite fuselage skin where the frames are spaced apart along the longitudinal axis of the composite fuselage skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Jean-Philippe MAROUZE
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Publication number: 20180297687Abstract: A winglet is disclosed having a tubular main spar with forward and aft main spar webs joined by upper and lower main spar caps; a front spar with a front spar web, an upper front spar cap, and a lower front spar cap; an upper skin joined to the upper main spar cap and the upper front spar cap; and a lower skin joined to the lower main spar cap and the lower front spar cap. The winglet is manufactured by co-curing the upper skin to the upper main spar cap and the upper front spar cap; and co-curing the lower skin to the lower main spar cap and the lower front spar cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Tony FONG, Timothy AXFORD, Julien CHAUSSEE
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Publication number: 20180297688Abstract: A wing member (14b) for an air vehicle (10), said wing member comprising a core section (20) defining its longitudinal axis and having upper and lower surfaces, at least one of said surfaces comprising apparatus (22) selectively configurable between at least two positions, wherein in a fully extended position, at least portions of said apparatus extend outwardly from said respective surface so as to increase the effective cross-sectional area of said wing member and define an effective aerofoil in respect thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: David Julian Wright, Nicholas Giacomo Robert Colosimo, Clyde Warsop
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Publication number: 20180297689Abstract: In one embodiment, a horizontal stabilizer spar is held on the empennage of a rotorcraft by saddle fittings clamping the stabilizer spar at positions spaced apart along a longitudinal direction of the stabilizer spar. Stabilizer mounts are connected at respective ends to the saddle fittings and to vertical spars on the empennage. At least one of the stabilizer mounts is constructed to allow movement of the saddle fittings with respect to the vertical spars with at least four directions of freedom. The movable stabilizer mount is floatingly attached to a vertical spar, while the saddle fittings are connected to the respective stabilizer mounts by way of spherical bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Guillaume Noiseux Boucher, Pascal Flynn-Robitaille, Kevin Donald Morris
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Publication number: 20180297690Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing dynamic tactile feedback. A tactile feedback generator is mounted in each vehicle in a group of vehicles and is coupled to provide a controllable tactile feedback signal to an operator of each vehicle in the group of vehicles upon receipt of an activation signal. A tactile feedback control device is mounted in each vehicle in the group of vehicles and is coupled to the tactile feedback generator for selectively providing an activation signal and a tactile feedback characteristic signal thereto. An accelerometer is positioned within each vehicle in the group of vehicles. A turbulence processing unit is coupled to receive accelerometer data from each accelerometer. The turbulence processing unit processes the accelerometer data to identify characteristics of a current level of turbulence-induced vibration, and, based thereon, selects and provides updated tactile feedback characteristics to each tactile feedback control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Katie M. Reid, Jason W. Clark, Andres Chapiro Fermon
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Publication number: 20180297691Abstract: An interconnected flight controller for an aircraft includes a mechanical linkage connecting a pilot interface with a copilot interface. When an input is provided to either of the pilot or copilot interfaces, coordinated motion is provided between them of a proportional magnitude and direction. A mechanical-disconnect element within the mechanical linkage is adapted to actuate mechanical decoupling between the pilot interface and the copilot interface. One or more sensors is coupled to the mechanical linkage to sense inputs and communicate the inputs to a fly-by-wire flight controller. An autopilot servo is coupled to the mechanical linkage for providing autopilot control or feedback and a force-feedback subsystem is connected to the mechanical linkage to simulate and apply an opposing force of aircraft control surfaces to the pilot interface and the copilot interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Stephen M. Eddy, Jeremy Phillip Taylor, Steven G. Hagerott, Philippe A. Ciholas
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Publication number: 20180297692Abstract: A blade includes an elongated body having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a root end, and a tip end, a fluid inlet arranged closer to the root end than the fluid outlet, a fluid outlet arranged near the tip end of the elongated body, and a centrifugal air flow channel defined within the body between the inlet and the outlet to direct air from the inlet to the outlet to issue the flow when the rotor blade is rotating in a rotational path. The blade also includes a valve to selectively open and close the centrifugal air flow channel to selectively issue the flow and change a blade vortex issuing from the rotor blade at discrete portions of the rotational path of the rotor blade. A controller can be operatively connected to the valve to control the valve to open and close the centrifugal air flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Daniel C. Sargent, Mark W. Scott
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Publication number: 20180297693Abstract: In one embodiment, an aircraft includes a number of propellers Nprop, wherein each propeller comprises a diameter dprop, has a propeller efficiency ?prop, and is configured to absorb power pprop to rotate at a rate RPM to generate thrust for a flight speed V of the aircraft. The aircraft may further include a total power ptotal absorbed by the propellers that is approximately pprop×Nprop, a wing having a circulation distribution, wherein the wing comprises a wingspan B, a drag D that is approximately equal to ptotal×?prop/V. For V and B, the circulation distribution, dprop, and RPM substantially minimizes D.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Zhang Liu, Amnon G. Talmor, Yusong Cao
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Publication number: 20180297694Abstract: A landing gear assembly for use with an aircraft includes a housing including a trunnion brace, a drag brace, and an aft brace that together define an opening through the housing. The landing gear assembly also includes a shrink link assembly coupled to the housing such that the shrink link assembly is accessible through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Justin Cottet, James Cusworth, George Sonnenburg
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Publication number: 20180297695Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft having dual main rotor assemblies, wherein each main rotor is positioned laterally on linkages and are equidistant in a transverse direction from either side of the fuselage. The rotational axis of each rotor is moveable to alter an angle of the rotational axis to control both horizontal and vertical movement of the aircraft. The angle may be altered by rotating the rotational axes in a vertical plane that is parallel and spaced apart from the vertical plane of the longitudinal axis of the fuselage, or the rotational axes may be angled out of a vertical plane that is parallel and spaced apart from the vertical plane of the longitudinal axis of the fuselage. Each rotational axis may rotate independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Alejandro Ramirez-Serrano
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Publication number: 20180297696Abstract: A scissor link is provided and includes a first component defining a first bore and including first outer pads defining first and second holes and a first recession defining a first threaded hole, a second component defining a second bore and including second outer pads defining third and fourth holes and a second recession defining a second threaded hole, a shim disposable between the first and second outer pads of the first and second components, a stud to engage with each of the first and second threaded holes to tighten the first and second components about the shim and flanking bolts insertible through respective pairs of the first through fourth holes of the first and second components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Kevin Laitenberger, Stephen V. Poulin
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Publication number: 20180297697Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing aircraft includes a pair of ducted fans adapted to generate lift and thrust, a frame adapted to couple together the ducted fans, a power source adapted to supply power to the ducted fans, and legs adapted to support an airframe at the time of landing, in which one of the ducted fans is inclined tangentially to a rotational direction on the side farther from the other ducted fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: IHI CorporationInventors: Masayoshi TUNEKAWA, Masao HASEGAWA, Tetsuya TAMURA
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Publication number: 20180297698Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage and a storage bay formed in the fuselage. A wing has an outboard end, has an inboard end, is moveable relative to the fuselage in an outboard direction to an extended position, and is moveable relative to the fuselage in an inboard direction into the storage bay to a retracted position. A motor assembly is located at the outboard end of the wing and is pivotally connected to the wing. The motor assembly includes a propeller and a motor operable to rotate the propeller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Sanjay Dhall
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Publication number: 20180297699Abstract: An overhead tethered drone system can include a least one camera-bearing drone tethered by a retractable electrical power carrying tether line to a retraction assembly attached to venue infrastructure located above a live activity occurring within the venue. Controlling x-y-z orientation of the camera bearing drone can be accomplished via power to drone propellers and/or a tether line retraction motor located in the retraction assembly attached above the drone to venue infrastructure (e.g., ceiling rafters). Control over drone movement can be conducted remotely from a remote controller (e.g., control booth) while capturing high definition images of perspective within the venue by one or more drone cameras.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20180297700Abstract: A drone system has a camera mounted to a frame of a drone, the camera configured to acquire image data upon receipt of a signal from a flight controller and a precision location device configured for continuously obtaining location data. Additionally, the drone system has a computing device configured for receiving a signal indicating that an image has been acquired, the computing device configured for transmitting a signal to a precision location device indicating that an image has been acquired, and the precision location device is further configured to record event data associated with a time indicating when the image was acquired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Geocue Group, LLCInventors: Lewis Graham, Nancy Graham, Derek Morris, Carl Steven Riddell, Hai Quang Dinh
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Publication number: 20180297701Abstract: A layered architecture for customer payload systems is disclosed to provide a scalable, reconfigurable integration platform targeted at multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and remove both UAV specific and payload equipment specific characteristics that increase complexity during integration. The layered architecture is a modular design architecture that is split by function. Standard interfaces are implemented between functional layers to increase reconfiguration possibilities and to allow reuse of existing components and layers without modification to the payload or UAV. The standard interfaces also promote easy connection and disconnection from other layer components. Additionally, once the layered architecture is implemented, technological or functional requirements changes can be isolated to one specific component layer, not the entire payload stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Troy Dunkelberger, Justin Adkins
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Publication number: 20180297702Abstract: Technologies and implementations for using unmanned aerial vehicles in emergency applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Robert G. Walker, Mitchell Smith, Kristina Furlan, John Daynes, Michael Arbuck, Alex Esibov, Melissa Pochop-Miller, Dennis Skelton
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Publication number: 20180297703Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle which fetches objects automatically and a method thereof is disclosed. The unmanned aerial vehicle is adopted to fetch objects at different altitudes. The method of fetching objects by the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises the following steps: capturing position information and identity information of the objects; determining a destination and planning a flight route; flying the unmanned aerial vehicle to the destination along the flight route; identifying and collecting a pre-set identity information on surfaces of the objects at the destination; matching the pre-set identity information with a captured identity information; targeting an object the pre-set identity information of which coincides with the captured identity; and controlling a mechanical paw settled on the unmanned aerial vehicle; capturing the object; delivering the object to a pre-set position. The present invention is able to replace human and walking robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Yu Tian, Wenyan Jiang
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Publication number: 20180297704Abstract: Vehicles such as unmanned air vehicles that are capable of movement from an open, flight configuration to an enclosed configuration in which all major flight components can be protected by an outer shell are disclosed. In the enclosed configuration, the vehicles can take on standard geometric shapes such as a rectangular prism, sphere, cylinder, or another shape, so as to not be recognizable as an unmanned air vehicle. Embodiments of vehicles can also include interchangeable and/or wireless motor arms, motor arms which are electrically connected to the remainder of the vehicle only when in an open configuration, remote controllers removably attached to the remainder of the vehicle, and clip or other attachment mechanisms for attachment to objects such as backpacks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Ryan Michael Goldstein
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Publication number: 20180297705Abstract: A multi-tank system and aircraft for dispersing firefighting materials includes a fuselage, a pair of wings, a first storage tank, a second storage tank, a first opening, a second opening, a first closure, a second closure, and an actuator. The first opening is disposed forward of a center of gravity of the aircraft and the second opening is disposed rearward of the center of gravity of the aircraft to maintain stability of the aircraft. The first opening is coupled to the first storage tank and the second opening is coupled to the second storage tank. The actuator is configured to open at least one of the first closure and the second closure, in order to disperse firefighting materials such as water, fire retardant, or a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Britton COULSON, Wayne Coulson
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Publication number: 20180297706Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to trolleys designed for use onboard passenger transportation vehicles. Particular trolleys of this type find particular use onboard aircraft. The trolleys are used for meal and drink service and may be converted for use during waste collection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Peter Hendrik Beets, Allard Niels van Son, Lyla Maria Kok
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Publication number: 20180297707Abstract: Separable partition assemblies provide privacy between adjoining vehicle cabin sections, e.g., between a main passenger cabin section and a section having an emergency exit and a belted toilet seat such as may be provided in executive aircraft. According to the disclosed embodiments, the partition assembly includes a bulkhead structure defining a bulkhead passageway opening to allow passenger egress from one vehicle cabin section to an adjoining vehicle cabin section. At least one panel is provided which is sized and configured to close the bulkhead passageway opening defined in the bulkhead structure. A nonpermanent mounting system mounts the at least one panel to an inboard edge of the bulkhead structure to allow the at least one panel to be separably uncoupled from the bulkhead structure in response to exertion of a force of predetermined magnitude thereagainst, the mounting system having separable mounting elements (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Beenal GHARIA, Brian RAHN, Janyce WYNTER, Jay BEEVER, Joshua REA, Paulo Celso PIRES
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Publication number: 20180297708Abstract: The invention relates mainly to a seat module intended to be installed in an aircraft cabin comprising: a seat, a cushion positioned near the seat, and an armrest that can move between a lowered position, and a raised position, wherein the armrest comprises an upper wall and a lower wall, such that the upper wall extends in line with the cushion when the armrest is in the lowered position, and the lower wall extends in line with the cushion when the armrest is in the raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Christophe Ducreux, Charles Ehrmann, Benjamin Foucher
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Publication number: 20180297709Abstract: An aircraft is provided. The aircraft includes a pressurized volume and an air conditioning system. The air conditioning system operates in a first mode when the aircraft is performing high altitude operations and a second mode when the aircraft is performing low altitude operations. The first mode includes when a first medium, a second medium, and a third medium are mixed by the air conditioning system to produce a chamber ready medium. The second mode comprises when only the first medium and the second medium are mixed by the air conditioning system to produce the chamber ready medium. The air conditioning system provides the chamber ready medium to the pressurized volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Louis J. Bruno, Thomas M. Zywiak
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Publication number: 20180297710Abstract: An aerial vehicle includes a hybrid power generation system comprising an engine; a generator mechanically coupled to the engine; and a propulsion system comprising an electric motor electrically coupled to the generator and a rotational mechanism coupled to the electric motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Long N. Phan, Luan H. Duong, Samir Nayfeh, Matthew Sweetland
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Publication number: 20180297711Abstract: An aircraft has multiple independent yaw authority mechanisms. The aircraft includes an airframe having first and second wings with at least first and second pylons extending therebetween and with a plurality of tail members extending therefrom each having an active control surface. A two-dimensional distributed thrust array is coupled to the airframe that includes a plurality of propulsion assemblies each having a rotor assembly and each operable for thrust vectoring. A flight control system is operable to independently control each of the propulsion assemblies. A first yaw authority mechanism includes differential speed control of rotor assemblies rotating clockwise compared to rotor assemblies rotating counterclockwise. A second yaw authority mechanism includes differential longitudinal control surface maneuvers of control surfaces of two symmetrically disposed tail members. A third yaw authority mechanism includes differential thrust vectoring of propulsion assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Paul K. Oldroyd, John Richard McCullough
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Publication number: 20180297712Abstract: An aircraft has an airframe with a two-dimensional distributed thrust array attached thereto having a plurality of propulsion assemblies that are independently controlled by a flight control system. Each propulsion assembly includes a housing with a gimbal coupled thereto that is operable to tilt about first and second axes responsive to first and second actuators. A propulsion system is coupled to and operable to tilt with the gimbal. The propulsion system includes an electric motor having an output drive and a rotor assembly having a plurality of rotor blades that rotate in a rotational plane to generate thrust having a thrust vector. Responsive to a thrust vector error of a first propulsion assembly, the flight control system commands at least a second propulsion assembly, that is symmetrically disposed relative to the first propulsion assembly, to counteract the thrust vector error, thereby providing redundant directional control for the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Paul K. Oldroyd, John Richard McCullough
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Publication number: 20180297713Abstract: An energy absorbing arrangement may comprise an inner barrel comprising a centerline axis, an outer barrel, a webbing extending between the outer barrel and the inner barrel and configured to be offset from a nose lip by a distance, the webbing being folded together to form a plurality of folds, the plurality of folds being stitched together via a plurality of stitches, wherein the webbing is configured to absorb energy from an object in response to the object passing through the nose lip and applying a force to the webbing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Rohr, Inc.Inventor: Johann Steven Schrell
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Publication number: 20180297714Abstract: The use of flexible foam material to provide ignition mitigation in fuel tanks is described. In one example, a system for ignition mitigation includes a number of foam blocks, wherein each foam block is pre-cut from a flexible foam material. Each foam block can have a unique profile corresponding to inner surfaces of a fuel tank at a particular sector within a compartment of the fuel tank. In other aspects, one or more of the foam blocks can include one or more upper cutouts to provide clearance for upper stiffeners in the fuel tank, one or more lower cutouts to provide clearance for lower stiffeners in the fuel tank, and one or more arcuate cutouts to provide clearance for a tank fuel pump. The foam blocks can be arranged in a stack corresponding to a sequential installation at respective sectors within the compartment of the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Michael D. Williams
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Publication number: 20180297715Abstract: A system including a coupling (100) configured to couple a hose associated with a tanker aircraft to a nozzle associated with a receiving aircraft. The coupling may include a housing that houses a main poppet and a pilot poppet. The main poppet and the pilot poppet may control fuel flow from the tanker aircraft to the receiving aircraft. The coupling may also include an opening disposed at a first side of the housing. The opening may receive the fuel nozzle. An orifice may be disposed on a second side of the housing, the orifice may permit fuel to flow into the housing. The system may also include a low drag drogue configured to house the coupling. The system may also include a nozzle tip configured to open the pilot poppet and the main poppet, wherein fuel flows to the receiving aircraft in response to the main poppet being open.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: James W. Reinholdt