GB2535189A - Illuminated quad copter landing skids - Google Patents

Illuminated quad copter landing skids Download PDF

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GB2535189A
GB2535189A GB1502295.7A GB201502295A GB2535189A GB 2535189 A GB2535189 A GB 2535189A GB 201502295 A GB201502295 A GB 201502295A GB 2535189 A GB2535189 A GB 2535189A
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Howells John
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C25/00—Alighting gear
    • B64C25/32—Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface 
    • B64C25/52—Skis or runners
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D47/00—Equipment not otherwise provided for
    • B64D47/02—Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices
    • B64D47/06—Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices for indicating aircraft presence
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
    • B64U10/00—Type of UAV
    • B64U10/10—Rotorcrafts
    • B64U10/13—Flying platforms
    • B64U10/14—Flying platforms with four distinct rotor axes, e.g. quadcopters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
    • B64U60/00—Undercarriages
    • B64U60/50—Undercarriages with landing legs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C25/00—Alighting gear
    • B64C25/32—Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface 
    • B64C2025/325—Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface  specially adapted for helicopters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D2203/00—Aircraft or airfield lights using LEDs

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  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Harvesting Machines For Root Crops (AREA)
  • Vibration Dampers (AREA)
  • Photoreceptors In Electrophotography (AREA)

Abstract

A quadcopter (not shown) is fitted with a plurality of landing legs or skids. The skids may be moulded from a resilient material such as polyurethane and may be affixed to the body of the aircraft via fixing screws. The skids or runners may have clear sections and may reflect or trap light shining from lights fitted to the body of the aircraft. Other parts of the legs may have an opaque finish and may channel light to ends of the skids. Illuminating the skids is intended to make night time landing of the quadcopter easier. The skids may be wider than the body of the aircraft in order to provide a more stable landing. The skids may flex to absorb shocks when landing.

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Illuminated Quad Copter Landing Skids A set of stabilising skids/landing gear comprising of a very durable/flexible moulded pair of polyurethane legs attachment by means of two screws. Clear polyurethane is used for the skids which gives the unit a light reflecting property. The reflection of the light from the LEDs on the quad copter illuminates the legs/skids for night flights.

Claims (2)

  1. Illuminated Quad Copier Landing Skids Claims 1. A set of stabilising skids/landing gear comprising of a very durable/flexible moulded pair of polyurethane legs attachment by means of two screws. Clear polyurethane is used for the skids which gives the unit a light reflecting property. The reflection of the light from the LEDs on the quad copter illuminates the legs/skids for night flights.
  2. 2. The design of the skids are wider than the prop motors with an improved centre of gravity assisting in controlled landings for novice and more experienced pilots. Claim 1 -the cushioning effect of any impact on landing means a damped suspension result. The polished windows on the legs directly positioned under the LEDs traps the light and channels it down the skids increasing visibility for orientation acquisition which is important for control/piloting. An opaque brushed finish over the legs and spheres (excluding the polished windows under the LEDs) traps the light and assists with illumination.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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CN107235149A (en) * 2017-05-15 2017-10-10 河南师范大学 A kind of band lands the plant protection unmanned plane of damping device
EP3718884A1 (en) 2019-04-04 2020-10-07 Airbus Helicopters Aircraft provided with a flotation system, and flotation method

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB396981A (en) * 1932-06-16 1933-08-17 Otto Reder Improvements in advertising or displaying on aeroplanes
US1982960A (en) * 1934-04-27 1934-12-04 Jr Edwin A Link Illuminated aerial display
FR1138979A (en) * 1955-12-15 1957-06-24 Briand Publicite Means of aerial advertising
US3683530A (en) * 1970-09-30 1972-08-15 James G Robinson Aerial display sign
US4236333A (en) * 1978-12-06 1980-12-02 Kohm Richard C Sign structure
US20120069589A1 (en) * 2010-09-22 2012-03-22 Willeke Benjamin Led landing light arrangement for an aircraft

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB396981A (en) * 1932-06-16 1933-08-17 Otto Reder Improvements in advertising or displaying on aeroplanes
US1982960A (en) * 1934-04-27 1934-12-04 Jr Edwin A Link Illuminated aerial display
FR1138979A (en) * 1955-12-15 1957-06-24 Briand Publicite Means of aerial advertising
US3683530A (en) * 1970-09-30 1972-08-15 James G Robinson Aerial display sign
US4236333A (en) * 1978-12-06 1980-12-02 Kohm Richard C Sign structure
US20120069589A1 (en) * 2010-09-22 2012-03-22 Willeke Benjamin Led landing light arrangement for an aircraft

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107235149A (en) * 2017-05-15 2017-10-10 河南师范大学 A kind of band lands the plant protection unmanned plane of damping device
EP3718884A1 (en) 2019-04-04 2020-10-07 Airbus Helicopters Aircraft provided with a flotation system, and flotation method
FR3094691A1 (en) * 2019-04-04 2020-10-09 Airbus Helicopters Aircraft equipped with a buoyancy system, and buoyancy method

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