Mobile UAV nest
US11794922B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U80/86
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile nest for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes a cuboid-shaped frame, staging pads, charging electronics, and exterior siding. The cuboid-shaped frame includes vertical supports positioned at corners of the cuboid-shaped frame. The staging pads are adapted for landing, launching, and charging the UAVs. The staging pads are mounted to pivot about two or more of the vertical supports. Each of the staging pads rotates into the cuboid-shaped frame when stowed and rotates out of the cuboid-shaped frame when deployed for launching or landing the corresponding one of the UAVs. The charging electronics are disposed within the cuboid-shaped frame and coupled to the staging pads to charge the UAVs when the UAVs are positioned on the staging pads. The exterior siding is mounted to the cuboid-shaped frame to provide a weather barrier that protects the UAVs from weather when the UAVs are stowed within the mobile housing structure.
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