Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a tow hook for use in launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the tow hook comprising: a first end capable of releasably engaging a wing of the UAV, a second end capable of being connected to a tow line; and a rigid member connecting the first end to the second end to extend a connection point said tow line below said wing towards a center of gravity of said UAV. Additional embodiments provide for a system and method for launching a UAV using the tow hook.
Abstract:
An apparatus for launch and recovery of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a method for launching a UAV, a method for recovering a UAV and a kit of parts for launch and recovery of a UAV are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a boom having a center member for receiving the UAV, and first and second arm members extending outwardly and upwardly from the center member, wherein the boom is configured to be lifted to a predetermined height into the air from a reference point; and wherein the boom is movable in the air to an operating position forward of the reference point.
Abstract:
A seat pan for a passenger seat and a passenger seat. The seat pan is corrugated for partially absorbing a downward loading applied to the seat pan through deformation of a corrugation pattern of the seat pan as a result of a counter force applied by a support structure of the passenger seat.
Abstract:
A seat leg assembly for a passenger seat, a frame for a passenger seat, and a passenger seat. The seat leg assembly comprising a brace member configured to extend from a front end of a base frame of the passenger seat to a rear floor fitting; a front leg configured to extend from a front floor fitting to the brace member and connected to the brace member; a rear leg portion extending from a rear end of the base frame to the brace member; and a first joint structure connecting the rear leg portion to the brace member.
Abstract:
A support structure for attachment to a tray table for a passenger seat, a tray table for a passenger seat, and a passenger seat. The support structure comprises a support arm shaped to substantially match at least a first portion of a peripheral contour of the tray table; and a connecting structure for connecting the support arm to the tray table in a manner such that the support arm is configurable into a stowed position in which the support arm extends substantially along said at least first portion of the peripheral contour of the tray table and at least one support position for supporting an item on the tray table in an angled orientation between a surface of the item and the surface of the tray table.
Abstract:
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical and horizontal flight modes, a method for assembling a UAV, and a kit of parts for assembling a UAV. The UAV comprises a wing structure comprising elongated equal first and second wings; a support structure comprising first and second sections coupled to a middle position of the wing structure and extending in opposite directions perpendicular to the wing structure; and four propellers, each mounted to a respective one of the first and second wings, and first and second sections, for powering the UAV during both vertical and horizontal flight modes.
Abstract:
A system and method for collision avoidance between an aircraft and surrounding objects on the ground is provided. The system may include a controller interface; a plurality of laser sensors mounted on the aircraft and electrically connected to the controller interface, each of the plurality of laser sensors having a detection area, such that said detection areas cumulatively cover at least a periphery of both a left and a right wing of the aircraft; audio and visual warning means located in a cockpit of the aircraft, each of the audio and visual warning means being electrically connected to the controller interface; and at least one video camera mounted on the aircraft and electrically connected to the controller interface, such that when said at least one video camera is activated, said video camera provides an image of said periphery to said visual warning means; wherein the controller interface receives a signal from at least one of the laser sensors indicating the presence of an object within the detection area and activates at least one of the audio warning means and said at least one video camera to alert an operator of the aircraft that a collision is possible.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Epoxid-Leuchtbeschichtung und ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Epoxid-Leuchtbeschichtung. Die Epoxid-Leuchtbeschichtung umfasst ein Gemisch, das beim Vermischen von bestimmten Anteilen eines klaren Epoxids und eines Leuchtpulvers erhalten wurde. Das Verfahren umfasst die folgenden Schritte: das Vermischen eines bestimmten Anteils eines klaren Epoxids mit einem Leuchtpulver, um ein viskoses Gemisch herzustellen; das Aufbringen des viskosen Gemisches auf einem bestimmten Bereich; und das Aushärten des Gemisches.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a single arm adjustment mechanism for supporting an object, thesingle arm adjustment mechanism comprising: a support arm; an upper adjustment assembly coupled to an upper end of said support arm, said upper adjustment assembly capable of being coupled to said object such that said object pivots about a first axis; and a lower adjustment assembly capable of being fixed to a supportand pivotally coupled to a lower end of said support arm such that said support arm pivots about a second axis parallel to said first axis in order to maintain said object in a desired angular orientation with respect to said support.FIG. 1
Abstract:
System and method for measuring static pressure of an aircraft are disclosed. Thesystem comprises: a plurality of static ports mounted on the fuselage of the aircraft, wherein outputs of each of the static ports are connected to a pressure stabilizer, and the pressure stabilizer is operable to provide average pressure from the plurality of the static ports to a static pressure sensor located on a flight control computer(FCC) board of the aircraft.Figure 7b