Method and system for manufacturing an aerostat with a rigid structure, and heavy-load-carrying aerostat manufactured in this way
US11981414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for erecting the structure of an aerostat in successive horizontal sections, starting from the top horizontal section, including an iteration of the following steps, starting from a current state of completion of the aerostat structure, lifting the current state of the structure, at first lifting points, by means of lifting means arranged in a current transverse position; placing a support device in line with second lifting points for lifting the current state of the structure; transferring the current state of the structure from the lifting means to the support device; moving the lifting means to another transverse position; completely assembling the horizontal section immediately below the current state of the structure on the structure.
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