System and method for transferring airplanes
US9403604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airplane transfer system for transferring an airplane comprising an airplane control component. The system comprises: a transfer module comprising at least one motor and adapted to transfer an airplane; and a controller coupled to the transfer module and configured to: i) receive a at least one transfer signal that is responsive to one or more commands provided via the airplane control component; and ii) control the transfer module in response to the transfer signal, wherein the commands are a priori capable of controlling the airplane or components thereof.
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