Methods and apparatus to recover rotorcraft
US11718389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U70/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to recover rotorcraft are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a rotor of a vehicle, a rotatable hub to support the rotor, and a rotor hook disposed on the rotor. The rotor hook has a groove to receive a recovery line. The rotor is to contact the recovery line when the vehicle is flown toward the recovery line.
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