COMBINATION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND THE METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ENGAGE IN MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS

• US 20160214717A1
• Filed: 11/08/2013
• Published: 07/28/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Shelton Gamini De Silva
• Original Assignee: Shelton Gamini De Silva
• Inventors: De Silva, Shelton Gamini
• Application Number:
  US15/025,245
• Publication Number:
  US 20160214717A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 39/024 of the remote controlled vehicle type, i.e. RPV
• CPC Class Codes: B64D 47/08 Arrangements of cameras
• CPC Class Codes: B64D 5/00 Aircraft transported by aircraft, e.g. for release or reberthing during flight flying units formed by separate aircraft B64C37/02
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 10/10 Rotorcrafts
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 10/13 Flying platforms
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 10/25 Fixed-wing aircraft VTOL aircraft B64U10/20
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/00 UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/20 for use as communications relays, e.g. high-altitude platforms
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2201/102 adapted for flying in formations
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2201/104 using satellite radio beacon positioning systems, e.g. GPS
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 30/40 Empennages, e.g. V-tails foldable or collapsible UAVs B64U20/50
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 50/13 using external fans or propellers
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 70/20 for releasing or capturing UAVs in flight by another aircraft
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 80/82 Airborne vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G05D 1/0011 associated with a remote control arrangement
• CPC Class Codes: G05D 1/104 involving a plurality of aircrafts, e.g. formation flying traffic control systems for aircraft G08G5/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/12 specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• CPC Class Codes: Y04S 40/18 Network protocols supporting networked applications, e.g. including control of end-device applications over a network

Abstract

This invention relates to an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle hereinafter called “Mother UAV” member (11) capable of carrying modules of Sub Unmanned Aerial Vehicle members (12) hereinafter called “Sub UAV” member. More particularly, the method and system that is capable of communicating via satellite and remote control technology wherein ejecting said Sub UAV members (12) from the Mother UAV member (11) wherein Sub UAV members (12) autonomously fly in sequence in a coordinated manner with the Mother UAV member (11), and capable of engaging in multiple missions in high, medium, low altitude, and surface, also communication with under sea submarines (27). Further, comprises of a method and system that the Sub UAV members (12) are able to return back to the Mother UAV member (11) after the mission is completed and be firmly secured to the flatbed (14) of the Mother UAV member (11). The present invention is specifically designed for multifunctional and multipurpose applications where humans and other vehicles are unable to access, for civil, commercial and military purposes.

Claims

1. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system comprising:

a combination of a mother unmanned aerial vehicle hereinafter called “

Mother UAV”

, and number of autonomous sub unmanned aerial vehicles hereinafter called “

Sub UAV”

, and

wherein said Sub UAVs are carried on the flatbed area of the Mother UAV, and

deploying mechanism wherein provides a system that the Mother UAV ejects the Sub UAV in mid air, and

recovering mechanism receives said Sub UAV back on the flatbed of the Mother UAV in mid air, and

further comprises of an interlink communication system that the Mother UAV and Sub UAVs communicate with each other via satellite, and remote control technology to send and receive at least one, or number of command signals, and

communication signals, and

communicate with moveable and un-moveable data stations

2. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 1, wherein the Mother UAV has a system that when the Sub UAVs are ejected from the Mother UAV, the Sub UAVs take control and fly autonomously.

3. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 1, wherein provides a recovery system that said Sub UAVs return back to the flatbed of the Mother UAV.

4. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 1, wherein the Sub UAV has a system to fly in a sequence and in a coordinated manner alongside the Mother UAV

5. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 1, wherein comprises an integrated communication network system that the Mother UAV and Sub UAVs communicate with each other via satellite and remote control technology.

6. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicle, and system of claim 5, wherein provides a remote and satellite communication interlink network system wherein, the Mother UAV receives and transmits command signals between Sub UAV members, and

between moveable and un-moveable data stations, and

moveable or un-moveable means airbase stations (aircrafts), water base stations (ships and boats), underwater stations (underwater vehicles and submarines).

7. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 6, whereby Mother UAV member and Sub UAV members communicates, operates and functions according to command signals received from each of Mother UAV, and Sub UAVs, and Data stations.

8. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 7, wherein said command signals are configured to function and operate all necessary equipment, electronic components so that all UAV members fly at various altitudes, collect data, store data, and transmit said data to specific data stations.

9. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 1, wherein the Mother UAV comprises of a high nose front, with a wide flatbed section in the back, and

a pair of wings on each side of the mother UAV, and

mounted with at least one set of jet engines on either side of said UAV, and a pair of horizontal stabilizers and vertical stabilizers that extends from the end of the flatbed section, and

multiple wheels at the bottom of the Mother UAV.

10. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 9, wherein the Mother UAV is equipped to carry modules of multiple payloads, various size Sub UAV on the surface of the flatbed area of the Mother UAV.

11. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 10, wherein the Sub UAV is configured to carry various payloads including liquid payload, cargo payload, mechanical equipment, cameras, sensors, including mini unmanned aerial vehicles (Mini UAVs).

12. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 11, wherein the Sub UAV, carries a number of Mini Unmanned Vehicles that has a system to deploy in close proximity so that said Mini UAVs will obtain images and necessary information from special cameras and sensors.

13. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 12. further includes a method that Sub UAVs external structure remains the same shape, and inner structure constructed with various configurations to accommodate broad range of payloads.

14. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 13, wherein the Sub UAV consists with special padded interior walls to maintain appropriate temperature to protect instruments and equipment from extreme cold or hot weather.

15. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 14, wherein the Sub UAV comprises of combinations of two operating systems,

the rotor system similar to the helicopter, and

at least one hover fan positioned on the sub unmanned aerial vehicle.

16. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 15, wherein the hover fan system is configured to operate in various directions, turns and angles, and straight up at a 90 degree upright position.

17. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 16, wherein when Sub UAV lands on a surface, the hover engines turns upright and provides power to move sub unmanned vehicle from one location to another.

18. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 17, wherein included in the system that the underside of the Sub UAV comprises of an interchangeable mechanism to modify the landing system for specific needs. Ski-equipped landing gear to land on ice, hover flotation system to land on water, and wheels to land on the ground.

19. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 1 wherein mother unmanned aerial vehicle, comprises with necessary electronic and mechanical components, software and other required components and devises that provides the function and communication with said Mother UAV and Sub UAVs.

23. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 1, the Sub UAVs are powered by solar power, battery power and fuel similar to the present techniques used in the industry.

20. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 20, wherein the Mother UAV provides a unique mechanical locking system wherein when Sub UAV is loaded or lands on the flatbed section of the Mother UAV, the Sub UAV locks in firmly with a secure mechanical system.

21. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 20, wherein the locking system includes a mechanical system that can be adjusted and fitted to carry one Sub UAV or number of Sub UAVs, and various size of Sub UAVs.

22. Flatbed unmanned aerial vehicle carrying multiple sub unmanned aerial vehicles, and system of claim 21, wherein when the Sub UAVs are ready to be ejected the mechanical locking system unlocks the Sub UAVs systematically.