Aeronautics and astronautics – Landing field arrangement – Mooring devices
Patent
1997-03-13
1998-09-15
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Landing field arrangement
Mooring devices
180904, 414429, 244 50, B64F 104
Patent
active
058067957
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for gripping, raising, orienting and transporting helicopters (2) in specially prepared areas or zones in particular on decks (1a) of ships (1), comprising a cross-piece (6) movable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (X--X) of the ship in engagement with said rail (4), wherein the transverse arm (6b) of said cross-piece (6) has joined to it a substantially L-shaped frame (7; 107) and smaller arm (7a) movable relative to the cross-piece (6) in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis (X--X) itself through the action of associated actuating means (7c), the free end of said longitudinal arm (7a) of the frame (7) having rotationally attached to it a transverse member (9; 109) carrying at its opposite ends the devices (10) for gripping the main wheels of the helicopter (2).
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Barefoot Galen L.
Dubno Herbert
Riva Calzoni S.p.A.
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