Payload delivery and drop device for unmanned aerial vehicle for automatic release upon surface contact
US12397912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D1/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a payload delivery and drop device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and method of its use are described. An apparatus includes a moveable collar defining a lumen having a centerline, and a rigid bar that has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the rigid bar has a centerline and the second portion of the rigid bar has a centerline. The second portion of the rigid bar is disposed within the lumen of the collar when the rigid bar is in a first position. The centerline of the first portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen of the moveable collar when the rigid bar is in the first position. The centerline of the second portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen when the rigid bar is in the second position.
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