Package delivery systems and methods may include a bistable beam coupled to an aerial vehicle, a bistable hook coupled to an end of the bistable beam, and a package carried by the bistable hook. The bistable beam may move between a reeled position and an extended position, and the bistable hook may move between a closed position and an open position. In addition, the bistable beam may include frangible connections or portions. Further, release or disconnection of frangible connections or portions of the bistable beam, as well as operations of the bistable hook, may be effected by passive or active methods.


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    Title :

    Bistable package delivery systems for aerial vehicles


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-05-16


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B66C Krane , CRANES / B66D Haspeln , CAPSTANS



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