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Launch tube restraint system for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
US9470477B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9470477-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414281680-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Publication date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
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An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus is disclosed that includes a UAV ( 400 ) having an exterior surface, an aerial vehicle (AV) tab ( 510 ) extending from the exterior surface, a tube ( 440 ) containing the UAV ( 400 ), the tube ( 440 ) including a tab stop ( 515 ) configured to controllably hinder travel of the AV tab ( 510 ) past the tab stop ( 515 ), and a pair of opposing tab guides ( 700, 705 ) configured to position the AV tab ( 510 ) for travel over the tab stop ( 515 ).
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What is claimed is: 1. An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus, comprising: a UAV having an exterior surface; an aerial vehicle (AV) tab extending from the exterior surface; and a tube containing the UAV, the tube comprising: a tab stop configured to hinder travel of the AV tab past the tab stop; and a tab guide configured to position the AV tab for travel over the tab stop. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tube comprises a…
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- What does patent US9470477B2 cover?
- An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus is disclosed that includes a UAV ( 400 ) having an exterior surface, an aerial vehicle (AV) tab ( 510 ) extending from the exterior surface, a tube ( 440 ) containing the UAV ( 400 ), the tube ( 440 ) including a tab stop ( 515 ) configured to controllably hinder travel of the AV tab ( 510 ) past the tab stop ( 515 ), and a pair of opposi…
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- Aerovironment Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F41F3/00. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Oct 18 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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