Package delivery mechanism
US11840333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a package delivery mechanism for use by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The package delivery mechanism includes a gravity activated locking mechanism to lock and unlock a package attached to the UAV based on the weight of the package. When the package is attached to suspension means of the UAV that lowers the package to the ground from the UAV, the locking mechanism automatically engages with the package and keeps the package locked to the suspension means, due to the weight of the package. When the package is lowered and reaches on the ground, the weight of the package is offloaded from the suspension means, which enables the locking mechanism to be disengaged, thereby releasing the package. The package delivery mechanism includes a severing module to sever the suspension means from the UAV.
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