Abstract: A system includes a first frame for mounting to the aircraft; a second frame for mounting the proprotor, the second frame being rotatably mounted to the first frame; a first gear located along the rotation axis of the second frame and fixed in position relative to the first frame; a pinion that moves with the second frame and engages the first gear such that the pinion revolves around the first gear, causing the pinion to rotate; a cam that is fixedly connected to the pinion such that the cam rotates with the pinion; and a control rod operatively coupled at a first end with the cam such that rotation of the cam can cause translation of the control rod, wherein the control rod can be coupled at a second end to the blades of the proprotor such that translation of the control rod alters the pitch of the blades.

Abstract: An electrical propulsion system includes an electrical motor configured to drive one or more propellers of the aircraft, a capacitor configured to stabilize a direct current (DC) bus voltage, a first inverter circuit coupled to the capacitor and configured to convert the DC bus voltage to alternate current (AC) voltages to drive a first set of stator windings of the electrical motor, in response to a first pulse width modulation (PWM) vector, and a second inverter circuit coupled to the capacitor and configured to convert the DC bus voltage to AC voltages to drive a second set of stator windings of the electrical motor, in response to a second PWM vector. The first PWM vector and the second PWM vector are substantially equal and opposite vectors.

Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing aircraft includes a starboard wing, a port wing, first and second tilt rotors coupled to the port and starboard wings respectively, and first and second batteries. A pair of control surfaces are arranged on a first side of the mid-sagittal plane of the aircraft, the pair comprising a first and a second control surface. A first flight actuator is electrically connected to the first battery and a second flight actuator is electrically connected to the second battery. The first and second flight actuators are mechanically connected to the first and second control surfaces respectively.

Abstract: A locking system for an aircraft nacelle is provided. The locking system includes a first portion configured to be mounted on a first part of an aircraft nacelle, and a second portion configured to be mounted on a second part of the aircraft nacelle. The locking system can be configured such that, when it is in the closed position, the first portion and the second portion are held together. The locking system further includes at least one buffer part and a load sensor joined together and configured to compress the load sensor between the buffer part and another part of the locking system when the locking system is in the closed position.

Abstract: A hybrid gas turbine engine for use on an aircraft includes a motor/generator and gas turbine engine placed in parallel power communication with a rotating bladed component, such as an aircraft propeller, through a combining gear box. Power can be modulated with the propeller using the motor/generator. An aircraft having the aircraft propeller can also include several aircraft systems such as an air data computer, automatic flight control system (AFCS), a guidance and navigation system, a full authority digital engine controller/flight control computer (FADEC/FCC), and a fault detection and mitigation controller (FDMC). Data from each of these respective systems can be communicated over an aircraft data bus. In one form data from the AFCS and guidance and navigation system can be provided over the aircraft bus to the FDMC to modulate power to the propeller and in some forms act as a backup to the FADEC/FCC.

Abstract: A thrust generator for a rotorcraft includes: a support part detachably mounted to a base provided in the rotorcraft; a rotor shaft rotatably supported by the support part; multiple rotating blades joined to the rotor shaft; and a drive unit detachably mounted to the support part or the base, wherein an output shaft of the drive unit is detachably connected to the rotor shaft.

Abstract: Systems and methods for locating UAV. The methods comprise: causing a physical joining of a payload with a fuselage of the UAV (where the payload comprises a communication relay); using a power source to supply power to the payload that is independent from a main power source of the UAV; and continuing to perform relay operations by the communication relay and location operations by a first locator, when power is no longer being supplied by the main power source.

Abstract: An assembly for an aircraft includes a pylon with a frame and two lateral walls pierced with an aperture, a reservoir, a hooking system to suspend the reservoir facing the apertures, a carriage having a cradle for the reservoir, the carriage being movable in translation between an installation position, in which the cradle is facing the apertures and is under the reservoir, and a use position, in which the cradle is not facing the apertures, fastening elements for fastening the reservoir to the cradle, and a locking system arranged to immobilize the carriage in the use position. The assembly allows quick and simple removal and installation of the reservoir from and into the pylon.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an Identification Engine. The Identification Engine identifies a portrayal in image data of at least one side stripe of an aircraft runway at a geographical location. The Identification Engine applies a three-dimensional (3D) map of the geographic location to the portrayal of the at least one side strip in the image data. Based on applying the 3D map, the Identification Engine determines a current position of an aircraft in the 3D map with respect to the aircraft runway at the geographical location.

Abstract: An improved fluid transfer accuracy, information collection, and overall management. A system may utilize a pump to transfer fluid from a source to a target vessel, a meter for measuring an amount of fluid transferred, a density meter to detect actual fluid density, and a control unit to determine actual fluid transfer amount based on density. As an example, a fluid flow meter can be coupled with a flow conduit to determine fluid volume, along with the density meter to detect real-time density of transferred fluid. During a fluid transfer event, such as aircraft refueling, LPG fueling, or other refined fuels or valuable liquids, fluid volume can be converted to fluid weight in real-time based on actual density. The real-time fluid weight can be used to determine if a target fluid weight has been reached, and fluid flow can be shut off at the appropriate time.

Abstract: An airplane passenger transport system that includes an airplane and a first passenger module. The first passenger module is removably positionable in the airplane. The first passenger module is adapted to transport at least one person in an at least partially enclosed configuration. The first passenger module includes at least one of a seat and a bed for the at least one person can sit while being transported in the airplane.

Abstract: An aerial vehicle electrical power system for use with a tethered aerial vehicle, and related methods are provided. The aerial vehicle electric power system includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) carried by an aerial vehicle. At least one electrical circuit is carried by the aerial vehicle. The at least one electrical circuit has a DC buck converter electrically in series with at least a portion of the plurality of LEDs. A tether is connected between the aerial vehicle and a power source positioned remote from the aerial vehicle. Electrical power is transmitted to the aerial vehicle and at least a portion of the plurality of LEDs through the tether. The electrical circuit minimizes variances in power supplied to the aerial vehicle and the plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: A computing system and method for determining part utilization by machines, such as aeronautical vehicles, are disclosed. According to an example, a first data set is obtained that identifies a physical parameter defining a configuration of a first population of aeronautical vehicles and a part applicability of an identified part for the first population. A second data set is obtained that identifies a physical parameter defining a configuration of a second population of aeronautical vehicles that differs from the physical parameter of the first population. An inferred part applicability is determined for the second population that describes a probability that the identified part is utilized by the second population. A part utilization value is output that identifies a measurement of part utilization of the identified part for the second population that is based on the inferred part applicability.

Abstract: Aspects relate to method and systems for simulated intra-aircraft communication using a physical network. An exemplary method includes receiving simulator data from an aircraft simulator, disaggregating a simulated digital message from the simulator data, abstracting a simulated signal as a function of the simulated digital message, transmitting the simulated signal on a physical network, receiving, using at least an aircraft component communicative with the physical network, the simulated signal by way of the physical network, transmitting a phenomenal signal by way of the physical network, receiving the phenomenal signal by way of the physical network, converting a phenomenal digital message as a function of the phenomenal signal, and inputting the phenomenal digital message to the aircraft simulator.

Abstract: Methods for a reusable space vehicle to land at substantially the same location as its launching site. The vehicle traveling in a particular orbit, which is a repeating ground track orbit, allows for launching and landing at the same location once per day. The repeating ground track orbits that allow for launching and landing at the same location once per day overfly the launch and landing site once per day. Launching and landing at the same site provides a number of direct advantages. For example, the just-landed vehicle may be transported a relatively short distance to the launch site, reconditioned relatively quickly, and be ready for a quick turn-around launch.

Abstract: A panel array and associated deployment system may include a first cable extending along a first row of panels and coupled to each panel of the first row of panels. The array and system may further include a second cable extending along a second row of panels and coupled to each panel of the second row of panels. The array and system may also include a first column of panels comprising a panel from the first row of panels and a panel from the second row of panels. The system may further include a spool positioned adjacent the first column of panels. The spool may be coupled to at least one of the first cable and the second cable and configured to apply tension to the first cable and/or the second cable.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that has a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, including receiving a request for an observation of an overhead viewing area from an observer location; discovering an interference of a satellite with the observation of the overhead viewing area; determining possible solutions to the interference; selecting a solution of the possible solutions; receiving the observation from one or more satellites responding to the solution selected; and providing a response to the request including the observation received. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A solar sail includes a bus and a plurality of separate movable vanes coupled to the bus. Each movable vane includes a reflective surface for generating solar radiation pressure and propel the solar sail in space. Each vane may be movable relative to the bus in a fully deployed configuration such that an amount of thrust generated by solar radiation pressure on each vane is controllable.

Abstract: Rocket components having internal heat fins are described herein. The disclosed components have internal heat fins that mitigate buckling and uneven force application by adding thermal capacity to the component without adding component stiffness. This reduces a thermal force fight (i.e., tension versus compression between cold and hot areas, respectively), which inhibits the buckling loads on the propellant tank. The internal heats fins also provide for a reduced mass of the propellant tank wall relative to a propellant tank wall without internal heat fins. By reducing the thermal force fight, as discussed above, less material can be used which further allows for thinner welds to be used (i.e., less welding material).

Abstract: Deployable lunar landing pads for space mining applications are disclosed. In one aspect, a landing pad for deployment on a celestial body includes a deployable surface configured to be stored in a stowed configuration on a spacecraft and be deployed into a deployed configuration on a surface of the celestial body, a landing system configured to land the landing pad on the surface of the celestial body, and a control system configured to control the landing system during landing of the landing pad on the surface of the celestial body and control the deployment of the deployable surface. The deployable surface is further configured to reduce or eliminate scattering of loose material from the surface of the celestial body in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: The present technology is directed to thrusting rails for launch vehicles, and associated systems and methods. Certain embodiments of the thrusting rails can include a first rail housing portion having a cavity and a second rail housing portion having a projection positioned at least partially within the cavity. The rails can include a bellows positioned within the cavity and an elongated tube positioned within the bellows. The elongated tube can include a vent opening in a lateral wall of the elongated tube. A shield can be positioned between the vent opening at the bellows and a sleeve can be positioned within the elongated tube. The sleeve can be constructed from a fibrous material and positioned to retain an ordnance within the elongated tube.

Abstract: A tilt rotor-based linear multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structure for crop protection and a control method thereof are provided. The tilt rotor-based linear multi-rotor UAV structure for crop protection includes main lift power structures, tilt power structures, and a main frame structure, where the main frame structure is located in a middle; the main lift power structures are distributed at left and right ends of the main frame structure; and the tilt power structures are symmetrically distributed between the main frame structure and the main lift power structures. A vector power structure is adopted to ensure flexible attitude changes and smoother and more accurate UAV operations, and improve the operation efficiency. Meanwhile, the tilt rotor-based linear multi-rotor UAV structure is adapted to the complex working environment in China's ever-changing terrains.

Abstract: An engine device for an unmanned flying apparatus that provides good weight balance for the flying apparatus; cancels the gyroscopic effect; and has auto rotating propellers. The engine device includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder arranged horizontally and opposed to each other, and pistons within the cylinders advance and retract in opposite directions to each other; a first crankshaft and a second crankshaft arranged in the vertical direction, driven by the first cylinder and the second cylinder, respectively, and rotate in opposite directions; a first centrifugal clutch and a second centrifugal clutch rotate in opposite directions to each other; a final drive shaft transmitting rotational force to a gear mechanism comprising orthogonal transform gears, to rotate a propeller shaft; a one-way clutch arranged between the first crankshaft, the second crankshaft and the final drive shaft, and driven by both the first crankshaft and the second crankshaft.

Abstract: A mobile engine-generator vehicle that uses the same motor system for mobility as it does for electrical power generation. The mobile engine-generator vehicle is configured to provide electrical power to an external load via an electrical outlet mounted to the vehicle.

Abstract: A storage device (10) that stores an unmanned aerial vehicle (30) includes a main body portion (20) having a magnet or a magnetic body (111, 112) for applying a magnetic force to the unmanned aerial vehicle (30) provided with a magnet (121, 122) on an upper surface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reclaiming oil from vaporizer cartridges and filling vaporizer cartridges are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a plate having a top side, a bottom side opposite the top side, and a threaded opening extending into the top side of the plate. The threaded opening is sized to receive a threaded extension on a vaporizer cartridge such that the vaporizer cartridge can be screwed into the threaded opening and held on the plate while a mouthpiece of the vaporizer cartridge is removed. The plate also has a drain opening extending through the plate between the top side and the bottom side. At least a portion of the drain opening is sized to receive a reservoir casing of the vaporizer cartridge such that the reservoir casing can be inserted into the drain opening in an upside-down orientation.

Abstract: In order to be able to achieve a control target (Z) selected by a user in the simplest possible way during operation of a production line (500), performance indicators (LKs) are calculated from performance parameters (LP) which are measurable or discernible or can be specified and can originate from several different machines (100, 200, 300) of the production line (500). By achieving or even optimizing these one or more performance indicators (LKs) stored in a control with control target (Z) within their target range, it is ensured that the overall regulation target (Z), i.e. for the entire production line (500), is also achieved.

Abstract: A loader system (20) lifts/removes articles 22 from a supply conveyor (24) for placement into containers (26) disposed on a takeaway conveyor (28). The containers (26) may have a flap (30) that extends across the open top of the containers. The loader system (20) includes a 2D actuator (32) for loading the articles (22) received on the supply conveyor (24) into to containers (26). When the actuator (32) approaches the containers (26), the auxiliary linkage arrangement 100, operating independently of the actuator, tilts the articles (22) downwardly so as to pass beneath the flap (30), and then rotates the articles into horizontal orientation to set within the containers. A control system (40) controls the operation of the conveyors (24) and (28), as well as the loader system (20), to transfer the articles (22) from the conveyor (24) and into the containers (26).

Abstract: A metal container end (102) for a metal container (100) includes a center section (116) and a periphery section (118) extending along a periphery of the center section. The periphery section includes an edge (122) of the periphery section, and the edge (122) includes a contacting portion (126) and a non-contacting portion (130). The contacting portion (126) of the edge (122) extends at a non-zero angle (132) relative to the non-contacting portion (130) of the edge (122).

Abstract: There is provided a can body made of aluminum alloy and having a bottomed cylindrical shape including a can bottom 11 and a can barrel 12. The can bottom includes a dome part 111 provided in a center of the can bottom, and an annular convex part 112 provided on an outer circumferential edge of the dome part. The annular convex part includes a recess 112A provided to continue to the dome part, a ground part 112B, and an inner circumferential wall 112C extending from the ground part to the recess. An outer diameter of the can barrel is 50 mm to 59 mm, the height from the ground part to an upper end of the can body is 120 mm to 190 mm. A recess depth is 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm, and a ground diameter is ?44.0 mm to 47.0 mm.

Abstract: A blow-molded bottle including a top portion, a bottom portion and a collapsible portion. The collapsible portion further includes opposing panels and opposing sidewalls, the opposing panels having a contoured shape defined by a compound curvature. The compound curvature is defined by a convex longitudinally extending curvature and a concave laterally extending curvature extending between the opposing sidewalls. Application of a force to the opposing panels causes the opposing panels to collapse from an uncollapsed state to a collapsed state, and non-application of the force to the opposing panels returns the opposing panels to the uncollapsed state.

Abstract: STACKABLE BASKET AND ASSEMBLY OF BASKET AND SUPPORT The invention relates to a basket (B) provided with two handles (A), in which a mouth (1), a bottom (2) of the basket having a smaller section than the mouth (1) are defined, wherein the dimension of the mouth (1) according to the longitudinal direction (X) is comprised in the range of [36 cm; 38 cm] and the dimension of the bottom (2) is comprised in the range of [33 cm; 35 cm] and the dimension of the mouth (1) according to the transverse direction (Y) is comprised in the range of [18 cm; 20 cm] and the dimension of the bottom (2) is comprised in the range of [15 cm; 17 cm], or the dimension of the mouth (1) according to the transverse direction (Y) is comprised in the range or in the range of [27 cm; 30 cm] and the dimension of the bottom (2) is comprised in the range of [22.5 cm; 25.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a blank (1) configured to form a package (100), the blank (1) comprising a bottom panel (10), a rear wall panel (21), a front wall panel (22), two opposing end wall panels (31, 32), two opposing sets of top wall panels (40), two rear sets of corner panels (50) and two rear locking flaps (55). Each set of top wall panels (40) is configured to form a double-walled top wall (140) when the blank (1) is erected to form the package (100).

Abstract: A packaging system for a hot water heater includes an outer box, a top insert, an offset filler, a base insert, and one or more side panels. The top insert contacts a top surface of the hot water heater and a top inside surface of outer box. The offset filler is coupled to the top insert and is sandwiched between the hot water heater and the outer box. The base insert contacts the bottom surface of the hot water heater and a bottom inside surface of the outer box. The base insert includes raised perimeter structures that form a shape that matches a shape of the bottom surface of the hot water heater. Each side panel includes a raised pattern.

Abstract: A zipper carton includes a first panel having an elongated slot extending therethrough, the slot having a length extending between opposing ends. A locking panel assembly includes a removable zipper tear strip and a locking tab having a linear length that is greater than the length of the slot. The locking tab includes a base projecting from the removable zipper tear strip and a first retention flap projecting from the base and being foldable relative to the base. The locking tab is configured so that when the first retention flap is folded from a relaxed position to a folded position, at least a portion of the locking tab including the first retention flap can be slid through the slot and after the first retention flap passes through the slot, the retention flap automatically resiliently rebounds at least partially toward the relaxed position so as to block retraction of the locking tab from the slot.

Abstract: A gas cylinder lifting extension for industrial gas cylinder transportation. The gas cylinder lifting extension containing a first end with a cylindrical cavity and a second flat end with two perpendicular, rectangular channels through it to allow for secured lifting with a forklift.

Abstract: An assemblable pallet is provided. The assemblable pallet mainly includes a plurality of top plates, a plurality of bottom plates, a plurality of upper support plates, a plurality of lower support plates, and a plurality of feet stacked correspondingly. The above plates are all sheets. Then a plurality of fasteners is inserted through corresponding fastening holes of the above plates and bent to be locked at the fastening holes. Thus the plurality of plates is combined to form a pallet which can be assembled and disassembled more easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A modular stack includes a plurality of baskets including at least a first basket and a second basket. The second basket is configured to be stacked on the first basket such that the first and second baskets occupy a same footprint. The first and second baskets each include a base frame that is substantially rectangular. The first and second baskets also each include a bottom extending across a lower portion of the base frame. The first and second baskets also each include one or more cross-members extending over the bottom from a first side of the base frame to a second side of the base frame. The first and second baskets also each include a side plate extending upward from the first side. The side plate is connected to the base frame and the one or more cross-members.

Abstract: A transport assembly has a stack of storage containers and a stack of lids sandwiched between upper and lower protective trays that are secured by straps that encircle the upper and lower trays and the lids and containers stacked therebetween. The containers are exposed between the upper and lower trays for ease of inspection by potential buyers and handling by a upper edge by which the containers can be lifted and carried. The top and bottom members are each advantageously constructed from a sheet of materials, e.g., corrugated cardboard, to minimize manufacturing costs, reduce weight for shipping and save resources. The straps are strategically wrapped around extrusions form in the containers that increase structure integrity.

Abstract: A shipping packaging including a front wall and a rear wall, assembled to define at least one inner compartment, and including an opening connecting with the at least one inner compartment for the introduction of at least one object, a flap featuring an open position wherein the inner compartment is accessible through its opening, and a closed position wherein the flap covers at least partially this opening. At least one of the front and rear walls includes at least two sheets, a first of the sheets being embossed forming a cushioning element and including ridges the at least a second of the sheets being substantially smooth, at least the portions of these two sheets being placed facing the at least one compartment, being assembled together only by at least some of the tops of the ridges of one side of the first sheet bonded to the second substantially smooth sheet.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cushion sheet production module configured to synchronously and continuously feed first and second surfaces, roll to apply a plurality of first horizontal glues on the first and second surfaces along a direction perpendicular to a feeding direction, the plurality of first horizontal glues arranged at intervals between each other, and continuously apply first longitudinal glues on both sides of the first surface or the second surface facing each other; and then, the first and second surfaces are pressed together to fix with each other at positions of the first horizontal and longitudinal glues, to form a cushion sheet, wherein gas is sealed between the first and second surfaces; or, a buffer layer added between the first and second surfaces to fix the first and second surfaces and the buffer layer together at the first horizontal and longitudinal glues, to form the cushion sheet.

Abstract: An open container carrier handle system and method for facilitating carrying a plurality of open containers includes a plurality of bags and each bag includes at least one handle. A grip comprises a tube enclosing a channel and having a curvature shape to contour at least one handle. An elongated slot is positioned on an exterior of the tube and extends therethrough. The elongated slot extends through each end of the pair of ends of the tube.

Abstract: A reusable mailer bag includes front, rear, first side, second side, and bottom panels which include interior surfaces that define a carrying volume that has an opening which is opposite the bottom panel. The mailer bag also includes a flap and a first side extension. The flap is configured to extend across the opening to close the carrying volume during shipping. The flap includes a first end portion that is attached to the rear panel and a second end portion that is configured to secure to the front panel. The first side extension extends from a first edge of the second end portion of the flap that is adjacent the first side panel. The first side extension is configured to extend around the first side panel and to secure to the rear panel when the second end portion is secured to the front panel.

Abstract: An open container closure assembly and method for attaching to an upper end of an open bag style container includes a sleeve including a front wall, a back wall, and a pair of lateral edges joining the front and back walls. The front and back walls abut each other. The sleeve has a top edge and a bottom edge, and each are open. A fastener is mounted on the sleeve adjacent to the bottom edge and engages an exterior surface of a bag style container such that an open upper end of the bag style container is positioned within the sleeve. A seal is attached to the sleeve adjacent to the top edge and closes the top edge in an air-tight condition.

Abstract: A flexible tube container comprising tube head and a skirt formed from a multi-layer polymeric material produced as a blown film, the skirt comprising a longitudinal weld or join, the multi-layer polymeric material comprising a thickness of between 200 and 400 micrometers, said multi-layer polymeric material comprising two polyethylene (PE) based surface layers, at least two non-metallic barrier layers, and a plurality of PE based inner layers between said surface layers, wherein the multi-layer polymeric material comprises pigments in several inner layers.

Abstract: To provide a rubber stopper capable of suppressing occurrence of coring. Provided is a rubber stopper including a canopy portion having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a leg portion provided on the lower surface of the canopy portion, in which the leg portion has a tapered base portion at the center on a lower surface side of the canopy portion, and a curvature radius R1 of the tapered base portion is 2 mm or more and 4 mm or less.

Abstract: The container includes a flexible container body that has a closed bottom end and a top end with a lip that protrudes radially outward. The container has a cap that has first threads. The container also has a hollow bottom ring that has second threads that threadingly engage the first threads. The bottom ring has an open top defined by a top edge and an open bottom. The container body passes through the hollow bottom ring with the lip seating against the top edge of the bottom ring and in a sealed closed position, the cap is attached to the bottom ring to close off and seal the flexible container body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a container comprising fibers, comprising a container body comprising fibers and a hinged closure comprising fibers arranged on the container body. The container body comprises a neck region and a mouth opening. The hinged closure comprises a ring circumferentially surrounding the neck region and a closure body that, in a closed position of the hinged closure, closes the mouth opening. The ring and closure body are connected by two brackets. The disclosure further relates to the hinged closure comprising fibers.

Abstract: A closure includes a body and a cap flexible coupled to the body via a hinge. The cap actuates between an open position and a closed position with respect to the body via deflecting at the hinge, which includes more than one location that deflects as the cap is being opened and closed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a cover and a water or liquid container using the cover. An example cover includes a base; an opening in the base; a lid hinged to the base, the lid including a retention feature; a pressing ring hinged to the base, the pressing ring releasably couplable with the retention feature and a button pivotally coupled to the base, the button releasably couplable with the retention feature, wherein rotation of the pressing ring releases the pressing ring from the retention feature, causes rotation of the button, and releases the button from the retention feature, wherein release of the pressing ring and the button from the retention feature enables the lid to move from a first position in which the lid covers the opening to a second position in which the opening is exposed.