Airship retrieval system
US7334757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64B1/66
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airship retrieval system comprises a plurality of aerodynamic pods releasably mounted in suitable locations about the external surface of the airship. Within the pod is a handling or a tether line that is attached at one end to the airship and at the other end to the pod. When a suitable control signal is sent to the pod, the pod is released and the handling line and pod falls toward the ground to enable retrieval of the airship.
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