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Traversing and housing system for helicopters

US4234143A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 19, 1978
Grant dateNov 18, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 19, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64F1/125
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A traversing strut and housing system for securing and housing a helicopter aboard a ship. One or more telescoping housing sections are mounted on and movable along a track extending outward from a fixed section. A traverse strut assembly which permits only lateral movement is attached to the end movable section and secures the helicopter to the housing. Once thus secured, the helicopter is rotated to a preferred orientation then moved into its stored position.

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