Tethered Aircraft TRIZ Cases
- Tethered Propulsion Unit for Buoyant Aerial Vehicle Maneuvering
Segmented airfoils with integrated solar panels reduce power requirements by leveraging atmospheric wind for buoyant aerial vehicle maneuverability.
- Hybrid Air-Ground Transport System with Linear Induction Motor
A hybrid transport system uses a linear induction motor and wing-assisted lift for high-speed travel.
- Cable-Driven Vibration Control for UAV Sensors
Actuators adjust cable tension to shift natural frequency and attenuate vibrations on unmanned aerial vehicle platforms.
- Kite-Supported Tether for UAV Recovery
A kite supports a tether line to capture an unmanned aerial vehicle, eliminating runway requirements.
- Rotorcraft Sky Mooring with Kite Balloon Lift
Integrating a rotorcraft with a kite or balloon creates a sky mooring that extends flight duration and payload capacity beyond battery limits.
- Funnel Runway for Tethered Aircraft Landing Automation
A funnel runway with lateral restriction devices guides tethered aircraft to precise ground positions using automated winch systems.
- UAV Tether Docking System for Autonomous Recharging
A UAV docking system uses a reel and tether to autonomously lower the aircraft onto a landing pad.
- Aerodynamic Towed Body with Triangular Fuselage
Curved upper fuselage and split wing segments provide stability and load capacity while maintaining maneuverability.
- Tethered Uni-Rotor Network for Aerial Lift and Stability
Centrifugal stiffening reduces bending moments on slender wings, enabling elliptical span loading and improved aerodynamic efficiency.
- Gyroscopic Camera Stabilization for Tethered Helicopter Surveillance
A gyroscopically stabilized platform isolates the camera from helicopter rotation to maintain image clarity during surveillance operations.
- Tethered Flying Module for Robot Surveillance
Segmentation and nesting principles reduce device complexity while the tethered flying module gains elevation for improved sensor-view perspective.
- UAV Spooler with Exit Geometry Sensor for Filament Tension Control
A spooling apparatus uses an exit geometry sensor to adjust filament deployment length for stable tension management.
- Kite Marking Holder for Air Traffic Collision Avoidance
A kite marking holder transitions between entrained and free-running states to display visible indicators along the hauling rope.
- Water-Propelled UAV with Remote Fluid Thrust
A water-propelled unmanned aerial vehicle uses remote pressurized fluid through adjustable nozzles for controlled flight.
- Modular UAV Tether Management System
A modular aerial vehicle system switches between battery and tether power using a motorized spooling apparatus to manage tension.
- Tethered Drone System for Continuous Aerial Surveillance
A tethered drone system uses a physical tether to provide continuous electrical power and secure data transmission.