Systems and methods for positioning a hoist and hook
US10960979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/60
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for operating a hoist and hook assembly may determine a position of a target using a position sensor. A hook assembly may be positioned in response to the position of the target as detected by the position sensor. Positioning the hook assembly may include articulating a boom coupled to a hoist, using one or more local thrust sources on the hook assembly, and/or moving an airframe relative to the position of the target.
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