Patent classifications
B64F1/125
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR GROUND MANEUVERING OF AIRCRAFT
Exemplary disclosed embodiments include systems, methods, and devices for a ground maneuvering system for aircraft. The systems, methods, and devices may include a ground maneuvering system including at least one processor in communication with at least one sensor and at least one maneuvering vehicle. The at least one maneuvering vehicle includes one or more processors in communication with one or more sensors. The one or more processors can be configured to sense, using the one or more sensors, an area associated with a plurality of areas, to determine a location within area, or to maneuver the maneuvering vehicle to the location. The maneuvering vehicle may also include a movement system for maneuvering the maneuvering vehicle in or around the plurality of areas, and a platform configured for an aircraft.
ROTARY AIRCRAFT TIE-DOWN FIXTURE
A tie-down fixture for securing a rotary aircraft for transport. The tie-down fixture includes a central hub configured to couple with a main rotor hub of the rotary aircraft and having a keyhole formed therein, a plurality of arms extending from the central hub, and an eyelet extending from each of the plurality of arms.
Locking device for an aircraft
A locking device for an aircraft is described, comprising a body adapted to be fixed to a support surface, a first ring and a second ring rotatable the one with respect to the other with respect to a rotation axis between a first angular position and a second angular position. The first and second ring enclose an area for the landing of the aircraft and are contained within the body. The locking device also comprises a plurality of cables, which connect the first ring to the second ring. The locking device is positionable in an unlocking position, wherein the first and second ring are in the first angular position, the cables are spaced from said area; or in a locking position, wherein the first and second ring are in the second angular position and the cables occupy a region of the area, so as to cooperate in contact with the aircraft to constrain it with respect to the support surface.
Rotary aircraft tie-down fixture
A tie-down fixture for securing a rotary aircraft for transport. The tie-down fixture includes a central hub configured to couple with a main rotor hub of the rotary aircraft and having a keyhole formed therein, a plurality of arms extending from the central hub, and an eyelet extending from each of the plurality of arms.