APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING EQUIPMENT AT A REMOTE LOCATION

    公开(公告)号:US20240228032A9

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US17970847

    申请日:2022-10-21

    Inventor: Carlos Leal

    Abstract: Apparatus for installing equipment at a remote location includes a gripper that is releasably coupled to a controller. The gripper includes a first grip member and a second grip member. The second grip member is pivotally joined to the first grip member and moveable between an open position and a closed position. The gripper also includes a gripper coupler secured to the first and second grip members and operable to engage a control coupler of the controller to releasably mount the gripper to the controller. The gripper also includes a transmission assembly with a toothed track mounted to the second grip member and a round gear mounted to the first grip member, the round gear meshed with the toothed track and the transmission assembly positioned to be mechanically engaged by the control coupler whereby the control coupler is operable to mechanically drive the round gear to move the second grip member between the open and closed positions.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING EQUIPMENT AT A REMOTE LOCATION

    公开(公告)号:US20240132208A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-25

    申请号:US17970847

    申请日:2022-10-20

    Inventor: Carlos Leal

    Abstract: Apparatus for installing equipment at a remote location includes a gripper that is releasably coupled to a controller. The gripper includes a first grip member and a second grip member. The second grip member is pivotally joined to the first grip member and moveable between an open position and a closed position. The gripper also includes a gripper coupler secured to the first and second grip members and operable to engage a control coupler of the controller to releasably mount the gripper to the controller. The gripper also includes a transmission assembly with a toothed track mounted to the second grip member and a round gear mounted to the first grip member, the round gear meshed with the toothed track and the transmission assembly positioned to be mechanically engaged by the control coupler whereby the control coupler is operable to mechanically drive the round gear to move the second grip member between the open and closed positions.

    AUTONOMOUS AIRBORNE CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE

    公开(公告)号:US20240109638A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-04

    申请号:US17956090

    申请日:2022-09-29

    Inventor: Robert W. Carter

    CPC classification number: B64B1/30 F25J1/0027 B64C2201/022 B64C2201/146

    Abstract: An autonomous airborne carbon dioxide capturing assembly for carbon dioxide sequestration includes a plurality of airships each including a propulsion and navigation system, a sensor, and a carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and liquefaction module. The sensor measures CO2 concentrations. A computer is operationally engaged to the propulsion and navigation system, the sensor, the CO2 capture and liquefaction module, a positioning transceiver, and a communications transceiver. The computer automates decision-making and selectively actuates the propulsion and navigation system for controlled flight to a target area, to selectively actuate the CO2 capture and liquefaction module to capture and to liquefy CO2 from air at the target area, and to selectively actuate the propulsion and navigation system for controlled flight to a CO2 storage facility for offloading of the CO2.

    Drone Dispatch System
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240038079A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US17875825

    申请日:2022-07-28

    Abstract: A drone dispatch system that provides individuals and/or organizations instant access to one or more drones at any remote location without requiring physical proximity. Some embodiments may include a computer implemented application that provides access to a drone storage and recharge location called a “Sky Hub”. In some embodiments, a network of drones may be interconnected and in communication among themselves in order to avoid in flight collisions. Some embodiments may utilize a computer implemented application that provides access to a drone storage and recharge location called a “Sky Hub”. In some embodiments, a network of drones may be interconnected and in communication among themselves in order to avoid in flight collisions.

    Payload Saddle Assemblies for Use on Aircraft

    公开(公告)号:US20230219685A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-13

    申请号:US17572529

    申请日:2022-01-10

    Abstract: A tailsitter aircraft includes an airframe having first and second wings with first and second pylons extending therebetween, a thrust array attached to the airframe, payloads and payload saddle assemblies coupled to the pylons each configured to secure a respective payload. The thrust array includes propulsion assemblies configured to transition the airframe between a forward flight orientation for wing-borne lift and a VTOL orientation for thrust-borne lift. Each payload saddle assembly includes a latch assembly and a retainer configured to secure the respective payload against a respective pylon. A latch assembly is movable between various positions including an open position and a closed position and is configured to secure the respective payload in the closed position and release the respective payload in the open position. Each latch assembly is configured to move from the closed position to the open position to release the respective payload in the VTOL orientation.

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