Hoist system and process for sway control
US11760486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/485
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft hoist system includes hoist equipment arranged in an aircraft, the hoist equipment including a motor, a cable, and a hook portion. The aircraft hoist system also includes at least one sensor configured to obtain measurements and a processor configured to analyze the measurements from the at least one sensor. The aircraft hoist system also includes the processor configured to determine motor control signals to control the motor based on an analysis of the measurements from the at least one sensor to reduce sway and/or oscillations of the cable while lifting a load. The aircraft hoist system also includes the processor configured to control the motor to lift the load with the cable based on the determined motor control signals.
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