Magnetic recovery systems and magnetic docking mechanisms for fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles
US11338911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U10/25
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example magnetic recovery systems and magnetic docking mechanisms for fixed-wing UAVs are disclosed herein. An example capture mechanism for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a first member attached to a capture vehicle, the first member having a first portion having a first shape and a magnetic portion; and a second member attached to the UAV, the second member having a second portion having a second shape, wherein the first member and the second member mutually self-align responsive to incidental contact of the first shape and the second shape, and the magnetic portion is to capture the second member.
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