An apparatus according to an embodiment includes a receptacle configured to be coupled to an aerial vehicle, a winch configured to be coupled to the receptacle and the aerial vehicle, and a grasper having a multi-bar linkage. The grasper is configured to be coupled to the winch by a tether. The multi-bar linkage of the grasper is configured to be releasably coupled to a package. The grasper is configured to be rotated to a predefined alignment as the winch raises the grasper and the grasper contacts the receptacle.


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    Title :

    AUTOMATIC GRASPER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR AN UNMANNED VEHICLE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-03-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64U



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