Fluent material handling – with receiver or receiver coacting mea – Processes – Battery grid pasting
Patent
1990-08-20
1992-07-21
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea
Processes
Battery grid pasting
141387, 141279, 244135A, B64D 3900
Patent
active
051314380
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for in-flight refueling of unmanned aircraft includes a manned tanker aircraft having a refueling probe mounted thereon. The probe is extendable for increased visual reference. A drogue mounted on the distal end of a flexible refueling hose is trailed from the unmanned aircraft. The refueling hose is stored on a reel assembly mounted on the fuel tank of unmanned aircarft. The reel assembly is remotely actuated from the manned tanker to pay out the refueling hose. A homing system transmits signals from the manned aircraft guiding the drogue to the probe. Upon insertion of the probe into the drogue, automatic coupling occurs and the unmanned aircraft is refueled.
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Bennett G. Bradley
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
E-Systems Inc.
Meier Harold E.
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