Helicopter dolly
US9555898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/224
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A helicopter dolly includes a platform defining a helicopter landing area, a plurality of rollers connected to the platform such that a vertical clearance is defined between the platform and the ground and a plurality of safety panels movably connected to edges of the platform so as to be movable relative thereto between raised and lowered positions. The safety panels cover the vertical clearance in the lowered position. A method of using a helicopter dolly includes arranging a helicopter dolly for a helicopter landing, moving a plurality of safety panels and a plurality of corner members to cover a vertical clearance defined between a platform and the ground and moving the plurality of safety panels and the plurality of corner members to uncover the vertical clearance after the helicopter landing.
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