METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CAPTURING AND RECOVERING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING A CLEAT FOR CAPTURING AIRCRAFT ON A LINE An aircraft system comprises a cleat body (962) having a cleat slot (963) having an open end of the first width and a closed end with the second width. A retainer (964) is coupled to the cleat body (962) and is moveable between a first position with the retainer (964) at least restricting access to the cleat slot (963) and a second position with the retainer position to allow a flexible recovery line (853) to enter the cleat slot (963). The retainer (964) has first and second portions (965a, 965b) to restrict access to the cleat slot (963) when the retainer (964) is in the first position. The first and second portions (965a, 965b) are spaced apart by a distance sufficient to receive the recovery line (853). The second portion (965b) is spaced apart from the closed end of the cleat slot (963) by a distance sufficient to receive the recovery line (853).
Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft, including a cleat for capturing aircraft on a line
2018-09-20
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge |
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