US3957233A
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Fluidically controlled cargo hook controlled system
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A fluidically controlled cargo hook control system for use with aircraft including a fluidic circuit actuatable so that the cargo hook can be opened at pilot command during the pilot command mode of operation, so that the cargo hook will automatically open upon cargo touch-down during the automatic touch-down mode of operation, so that the pilot may override the automatic touch-down system to open the cargo hook at his command during the automatic touch-down mode of operation, and so that the entire fluidic system can be placed in the safe-mode condition so that neither automatic touch-down input nor pilot input can open the cargo hook.
Inventors
- 👤 David Orin Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/22; B66; B66C; B66C1/00; B66C1/10; B66C1/22; B66C1/34; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/206; Y10T137/212; Y10T137/2125; Y10T137/2147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A fluidically controlled cargo hook control system for aircraft in which the cargo is carried by a cargo hook supported from the aircraft including: A. fluidically controlled means to permit the pilot to release the cargo from the aircraft, B. fluidically controlled means to release the cargo from the aircraft automatically upon cargo touch-down, and C. fluidically controlled means to place the cargo hook control system in a safe mode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A fluidically controlled cargo hook control system for aircraft in which the cargo is carried by a cargo hook supported from the aircraft including: A. fluidically controlled means to permit the pilot to release the cargo from the aircraft, B. fluidically controlled means to release the cargo from the aircraft automatically upon cargo touch-down, and C. fluidically controlled means to place the cargo hook control system in a safe mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system according to claim 1 and including fluidically controlled means to permit the pilot to override the automatic touch-down means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 1 including fluidically controlled means to prevent the pilot control means and/or the automatic touch-down control means from overriding the control safe mode means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system according to claim 1 and including fluidically controlled means to permit the pilot to override the automatic touch-down means, and fluidically controlled means to prevent the pilot control means and/or the automatic touch-down control means to override the control safe mode means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A control system according to claim 1 wherein said control system is an integrated fluidic system.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A control system according to claim 1 wherein said control system comprises a plurality of selectively controlled and interconnected fluidic back pressure switches and fluidic or/nor switches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 1 and including hook loaded-unloaded condition sensor means operatively associated with said pilot control means, said automatic touch-down means and said system safe mode means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A system according to claim 1 and including hook release malfunction sensor means operatively associated with said pilot controlled means and said automatic touch-down means to provide a malfunction signal when the system fails to release the cargo in response to the dictates of either of these means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein each of said three means is controlled from back pressure switches located in the aircraft pilot compartment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |