Aircraft handling systems
US4488693A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft handling system, particularly applicable to helicopters on board ship, said system incorporating a plurality of hydraulic winches for effecting movement of an aircraft from a first position to a second position; and secondary restraining mechanism preferably including hydraulically-actuated constant tension reels for controlling movement of an aircraft from said first position to said second position in order to prevent lateral movement or toppling of the aircraft.
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