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System and method for transferring airplanes

US9090358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2012
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/80
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An unmanned airplane transfer system, comprising: a transfer module adapted to transfer an airplane; a landing gear holder, adapted to firmly grip a landing gear of the airplane; wherein the landing gear holder is pivotally coupled to a structural element of the unmanned transfer system; and a controller, coupled to the transfer module, adapted to control the transfer module in response to a steering induced movement of the landing gear holder.

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