A lift structure 14 for an aerodrome structure comprises an upstanding tubular frame comprising an upper ring 16 located over a base ring 18 and supported thereon by columns 20, a platform 12 located within the tubular frame, and a lift mechanism raising and lowering the platform between the rings. The columns are spaced apart providing a side opening 30 for loading and unloading an aircraft onto and from the platform when the platform is in a lowered position. The platform provides a take-off and landing pad for an aircraft when the platform is in a raised position. Optionally, the platform comprises discrete first and second platform parts raisable and lowerable together or independently. The airdrome structure may accommodate aircraft storage, maintenance, refuelling or recharging facilities. Preferably the lift structure is rapidly deployable, self-erecting, enabling erection of other aerodrome structure parts without the need for cranes or other lifting equipment.


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    Title :

    Aerodrome structure and construction thereof


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    Publication date :

    2025-03-26


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    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 / E04H Gebäude oder ähnliche Bauwerke für besondere Zwecke , BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES



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