Rescue hoist cable angle exceedance detection arrangement
US11993494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C1/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hoist system may include an airframe, a cable disposed between the hoist assembly and a hook assembly, and a cable angle exceedance detection arrangement. The cable angle exceedance detection arrangement may include a housing comprising a first end and a second end, a payout disposed within the housing and comprising an aperture within an interior surface and disposed a first end and a second end of the payout, a detection member coupled to the housing, and a wiring assembly coupled to and disposed between the detection member and a controller, wherein the controller is coupled with a display assembly via a communication assembly.
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