Aviation ground power unit connection system and method...

Details Aviation ground power unit connection system and method... Aviation ground power unit connection system and method...

2002-07-19

2009-02-03

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Landing field arrangement

C244S00100R, C439S034000

Reexamination Certificate

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07484689

ABSTRACT:
The present technique provides a system and method for automatically releasing a power connection between an aircraft and a ground power unit. The power connection may have a release mechanism, such as a straight-pull coupling, which disconnects in response to movement of the aircraft or the ground power unit. The release mechanism also may disconnect in response to a critical tension within a power cable of the power connection. The power connection also may have a rotatable mount for the release mechanism, such that the power cable is alignable with tension in the power cable. The present technique also may have a variety of sensors to trigger a power shutdown and automatic release of the power connection.

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