Airship with a controlled variable profile
US9108712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U10/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an airship comprising a flexible envelope having at least one adjustment region provided with two longitudinal adjustment elements mounted in opposition and mobile in relation to each other between a maximum distancing position and a minimum distancing position, the two longitudinal adjustment elements being connected to each other by a group comprising a plurality of cables crossing the inner space of the envelope, each of the cables cooperating with a plurality or tightening points provided along each longitudinal element. The cables are connected to at least one tightening module that can exert a tightening or loosening action on the cables and thereby bring the longitudinal adjustment elements closer together or move them further away.
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