Device for accommodating and for releasing a payload on an aerial vehicle
US12110109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D7/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for accommodating and for releasing a payload on an aerial vehicle having a mounting frame for accommodating the payload, a linear mover for positioning in a cavity of the aerial vehicle, the mover having a base and at least one holding element, and a release device on the mounting frame. The mounting frame has a largely planar opening area surrounded by an opening edge, wherein the mover is coupled with the mounting frame on a side of the mounting frame facing away from the opening area by the at least one holding element. The mover can move the mounting frame linearly and vertically to the opening area at a variable distance from the base, and the release device can hold the payload in the mounting frame and release it selectively from the mounting frame, where necessary, via the opening edge and in a direction away from the base.
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