DE4132718A1 - Airship that requires no assistance from ground personnel - is shaped like stationary barrel with inserted dished dome - Google Patents

Airship that requires no assistance from ground personnel - is shaped like stationary barrel with inserted dished dome

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DE4132718A1
DE4132718A1 DE19914132718 DE4132718A DE4132718A1 DE 4132718 A1 DE4132718 A1 DE 4132718A1 DE 19914132718 DE19914132718 DE 19914132718 DE 4132718 A DE4132718 A DE 4132718A DE 4132718 A1 DE4132718 A1 DE 4132718A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64B—LIGHTER-THAN AIR AIRCRAFT
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Abstract

The airship body is circular in plan view and the top is domed. The airship may have a power plant that can turn and pitch The dynamic lift is large so that the airship may be heavier than air and may therefore take off and land without assistance from ground personnel. The ground effect makes the landing soft. The ground roll is precise and independent of wind direction. A docking connector may be operated from the cockpit. The power plant can be used to provide lift or down force, to balance crosswinds, or to ease docking or release. ADVANTAGE - Improved shape,safety and easy handling.

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Luftschiff für den Einsatz ohne Hilfspersonal bei Starts und Landungen.Airship for use without auxiliary personnel during takeoffs and landings.

Es ist bekannt, daß herkömmliche Luftschiffe bei Start und Landung sowie beim An- und Abdocken viele Hilfskräfte benötigen. Die für eine Landung maximal zulässige Windgeschwindigkeit erlaubt es jedoch nicht, daß das Luftschiff ohne weiteren Aufwand an Personal und/oder Gerät auch noch hangariert werden kann.It is known that conventional airships take off and landing as well as when docking and undocking many assistants need. The maximum permissible wind speed for a landing however, does not allow the airship without further effort in personnel and / or equipment can also be hangared.

Bei Unwetter ist das Risiko der Beschädigung oder Zerstörung des Luftschiffes am Ankermast groß. Die Kaskoversicherungsraten sind entsprechend hoch.In severe weather there is a risk of damage or destruction of the airship on the anchor mast large. The comprehensive insurance rates are correspondingly high.

Die Bodenmannschaft muß eingespielt sein und dem Luftschiff bei seinen Fahrten zu anderen Landeplätzen folgen. Dies ist ein beträchtlicher Aufwand bei der Logistik und erhöht die Einsatzkosten.The ground crew must be well rehearsed and the airship follow on his trips to other landing sites. This is a significant hassle at Logistics and increases the operating costs.

Versuche, die Anzahl des Hilfspersonals durch Verwendung von Schwenkpropellern (LS "Akron", LS "Macon") oder durch Hybrid-Luftschiffe ("HeliStat" - siehe Jane's Aircrafts 1985/86 bei Airships/USA/Piasecki, Absturz am 1. Juli 86) zu reduzieren, waren bisher nicht erfolgreich.Try to use the number of assistants of swivel propellers (LS "Akron", LS "Macon") or through Hybrid airships ("HeliStat" - see Jane's Aircrafts 1985/86 at Airships / USA / Piasecki, crash on July 1, 86) have so far been unsuccessful.

Mehrere Schwenk- bzw. Hubtriebwerke verursachen Schwingungsprobleme, die schwer in den Griff zu bekommen sind (besonders bei Ausfall von Triebwerken). Several slewing or lifting engines cause vibration problems, that are difficult to control (especially in the event of engine failure).  

Ohne Hallenschutz wird die Luftschiffhülle durch UV-Strahlung vorzeitig zerstört oder muß durch Extrabeschichtung (höheres Gewicht, höhere Kosten) zusätzlich geschützt werden.The airship hull is without UV protection destroyed prematurely or must be coated with an extra coating (higher weight, higher costs) additionally protected will.

Bei Start und Landung bildet der Ankermast durch seine Höhe und die Verspannung eine mögliche Gefahrenquelle für das Luftschiff.At take-off and landing, the anchor mast forms due to its height and tension is a possible source of danger for the Airship.

Die aufgezeigten Probleme erhöhen vor allem die Fixkosten und verursachen damit ähnlich hohe Kosten für das Luftschiff am Boden wie beim Einsatz.The problems shown increase above all the fixed costs and thus cause similarly high costs for the airship on the ground as in use.

Der im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Erfindung liegt das Problem zugrunde, die aufgezeigten Kosten wesentlich zu reduzieren bzw. zu vermeiden und den Einsatz von Luftschiffen praktikabler und wirtschaftlicher zu machen.The invention specified in claim 1 is the problem based on significantly reducing the costs shown or to avoid and the use of airships more practical and make it more economical.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß der Luftschiff-Körper in der Form eines stehenden Fasses mit aufgesetzter Kalotte ausgeführt ist. Die Grundform ist dabei:The advantages achieved with the invention are in particular in that the airship body in the form of a standing barrel with an attached cap. The basic form is:

d=D-h(Faß) und h(Kalotte)=h(Faß).d = Dh (barrel) and h (calotte) = h (barrel) .

Diese Form ist dem Nasenprofil Göttingen Gö 625 sehr ähnlich und ist im Windkanal eventuell zu optimieren. This shape is very similar to the Göttingen Gö 625 nose profile and may need to be optimized in the wind tunnel.  

Folgende 5 Hauptvorteile werden dadurch erreicht:The following 5 main advantages are achieved:

  • 1.1 Bei Fahrt entsteht ein größerer dynamischer Auftrieb, so daß das Luftschiff am Boden "schwerer als Luft" sein darf. Diese Bodenhaftung ist eine Voraussetzung für ein selbständiges Rollen. Bei der Landung wird das "schwere Schiff" durch den Bodeneffekt abgebremst. Der Landestoß auf das Fahrwerk wird dadurch - auch bei Landungen ohne Antrieb - gering sein.1.1 There is greater dynamic buoyancy when driving, making the airship "heavier than air" on the ground may. This grip is a prerequisite for an independent rolling. When landing, it will "heavy ship" slowed down by the ground effect. The landing impact on the landing gear is - also for landings without propulsion - be low.
  • 1.2 Die große, plane Unterseite des Luftschiffes ermöglicht die Aufnahme eines brems- und steuerbaren Mehrrad-Fahrwerkes mit einem extrem breiten Radstand. Dadurch wird ein exaktes Rollen (wie beim Flugzeug) möglich.1.2 The large, flat underside of the airship enables the inclusion of a brake and controllable Multi-wheel chassis with an extremely wide wheelbase. This ensures an exact roll (as with the Plane) possible.
  • 1.3 Nach der Landung gegen den Wind ermöglicht die immer gleiche Luftschiff-Silhouette dann das Rollen zum "Ankerzapfen" bzw. zum Hangar, unabhängig von der Windrichtung.1.3 After landing against the wind, this always allows same airship silhouette then taxiing to "Anchor pin" or to the hangar, regardless of the Wind direction.
  • 1.4 In der Verlängerung des Kieles kann am Bug ein Andock-Adapter vorgesehen werden, der von der Pilotenkabine (ebenfalls im Bug) aus manuell bedient werden kann. Der geringe Bodenabstand des Adapters erfordert statt eines Ankermastes nur noch einen "Ankerzapfen". Die geringe Höhe dieses Ankerzapfens verringert zudem die Gefahr einer möglichen Kollision bei Start und Landung.1.4 In the extension of the keel, a docking adapter can be attached to the bow be provided by the pilot cabin (also in the bow) can be operated manually can. The small ground clearance of the adapter requires instead of an anchor mast, only an "anchor pin". The small height of this anchor pin reduced also the risk of a possible collision at takeoff and landing.
  • 1.5 Die Form des Luftschiffes erfordert beim Hangar zwar ein weites Tor. Dieser Umstand erlaubt dabei jedoch die Ausführung einer drehbaren Halle (Kuppelform) und damit das Hangarieren ohne Seitenwindeinfluß.1.5 The shape of the airship requires a hangar a wide gate. However, this fact allows the execution of a rotating hall (dome shape) and thus hangaring without the influence of cross winds.

Eine Ausführung nach Anspruch 2 unterstützt die Vorteile aus Anspruch 1, indemAn embodiment according to claim 2 supports the advantages from claim 1 by

  • 2.1 durch senkrechten Schub zusätzlich Auf- und Abtrieb erzeugt und die Bodenhaftung bei Böen verstärkt werden kann;2.1 additional lift and downforce due to vertical thrust generated and the grip on gusts strengthened can be;
  • 2.2 durch resultierenden Schub um die Hochachse der Seitenwind beim Rollen ausgeglichen werden kann;2.2 by resulting thrust around the vertical axis of the Cross winds can be compensated when rolling;
  • 2.3 das Andocken bzw. das Lösen vom Ankerzapfen erleichtert werden kann.2.3 facilitates docking or detaching from the anchor pin can be.

Die Triebwerkeinheit kann dabei ein- oder mehrmotorig ausgelegt sein (z. B. mit Schub- und Druckpropeller).The engine unit can be single or multi-engine be designed (e.g. with thrust and pressure propeller).

Claims (2)

1. Luftschiff für den Einsatz ohne Hilfspersonal bei Starts und Landungen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Luftschiff-Körper in der Form eines stehenden Fasses mit aufgesetzter Kalotte ausgebildet ist.1. Airship for use without auxiliary personnel during take-offs and landings, characterized in that the airship body is designed in the form of a standing barrel with a spherical cap attached. 2. Luftschiff nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der Hochachse eine dreh- und schwenkbare Triebwerk-Einheit benutzt wird, um Anspruch 1 zu unterstützen.2. Airship according to claim 1, characterized, that in the vertical axis a rotating and swiveling engine unit is used, to support claim 1.
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WO1998029303A3 (en) * 1997-01-04 1998-11-05 Industrieanlagen Betriebsges Aircraft with a fuselage substantially designed as an aerostatic lifting body
WO2005073081A1 (en) * 2004-01-29 2005-08-11 Jury Grigorievich Ishkov Semi-rigid controllable aerostatic aircraft provided with a changeable shape body
WO2013011241A1 (en) 2011-07-19 2013-01-24 Dirisolar Airship, anchoring device, and landing and mooring method
CN108639304A (en) * 2018-06-30 2018-10-12 达天飞艇（宁夏）有限公司 Stratospheric airship with front wing and its working method

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WO1998029303A3 (en) * 1997-01-04 1998-11-05 Industrieanlagen Betriebsges Aircraft with a fuselage substantially designed as an aerostatic lifting body
CN1085973C (en) * 1997-01-04 2002-06-05 赫尔曼·孔克勒 Aircraft with fuselage substantially designed as aerodynamic lifting body
WO2005073081A1 (en) * 2004-01-29 2005-08-11 Jury Grigorievich Ishkov Semi-rigid controllable aerostatic aircraft provided with a changeable shape body
WO2013011241A1 (en) 2011-07-19 2013-01-24 Dirisolar Airship, anchoring device, and landing and mooring method
US9415852B2 (en) 2011-07-19 2016-08-16 Dirisolar Airship, anchoring device, and landing and mooring method
CN108639304A (en) * 2018-06-30 2018-10-12 达天飞艇（宁夏）有限公司 Stratospheric airship with front wing and its working method

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