A payload retrieval system includes a support structure and a retriever guide coupled to the support structure. The retriever guide includes a group of modular components that form a channel having an inlet end and an exit end. The retriever guide is adapted to receive a payload retriever at the inlet end of the channel and direct the payload retriever to the exit end of the channel. The modular components include a funnel that forms the inlet end of the channel, a rotator downstream of the funnel that is configured to rotate the payload retriever about a direction of travel through the rotator, and an angle adjuster downstream of the rotator that reduces the angle of inclination of the channel. The system also includes a payload holder disposed at the exit end of the channel.


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    Title :

    Modular Payload Retrieval System


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    Publication date :

    2025-07-03


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64U / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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