Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recovery
US11518511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U10/25
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recovery is disclosed. An example apparatus to recover an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a support rail to support a cable. The apparatus also includes a pivot arm to rotate about a pivot, where the cable is suspended between the support rail and the pivot arm, and where the pivot arm is rotated to a first orientation when the UAV contacts the cable and rotated to a second orientation when the UAV is brought to a stop. The apparatus also includes at least one of a friction device or a damper operatively coupled to the cable to resist motion of the cable during rotation of the pivot arm from the first orientation to the second orientation.
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