Aerial vehicle securing system and method
US11548657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F7/0226
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerial vehicle securing system for use with a base portion of an aerial vehicle, comprising: at least one substantially flat platform for supporting said base portion upon landing of the vehicle thereon; at least one magnetizable element configured to be integrated in one of said platform or base portion; at least one electropermanent magnet configured to be integrated in another one of said platform or base portion, said electropermanent magnet configured for generating a magnetic field, so that upon a distance between said base portion and said platform reaching a pre-determined value during the landing of the vehicle on the platform, said magnetic field is configured to cause magnetizable element to be attracted to at least said one electropermanent magnet; and a power supply module configured for generating an electric current to said at least one electropermanent magnet for selectively generating and cancelling said magnetic field.
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