Systems and methods for controlling an aerial refueling device
US7472868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for refueling aircraft in flight are disclosed herein. An aerial refueling system in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes a movable aerial refueling boom configured to be carried by an aerial refueling aircraft. The system can also include two or more actuators operably coupled to the boom to control motion of the boom relative to the refueling aircraft. In several embodiments, the boom does not include any boom aerodynamic control surfaces to control motion of the boom relative to the refueling aircraft.
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