초록

An articulated heliport pad in which the pilot controls the rotation of a central disk for last minute changes in wind direction as well as the operation of a unique hold-down device.

대표청구항 ▼

A helicopter landing pad comprising a substantially horizontal planar surface having a generally circular aperture; a disk substantially coplanar with said planar surface and substantially filling said aperture therein; selectively operable radio controlled means disposed beneath said planar surface

A helicopter landing pad comprising a substantially horizontal planar surface having a generally circular aperture; a disk substantially coplanar with said planar surface and substantially filling said aperture therein; selectively operable radio controlled means disposed beneath said planar surface for selectively rotating said disk within said aperture about a vertical axis; and selectively operable hold-down means carried by said disks for clamping the landing gear of a helicopter, said hold-down means including radio controlled clamping means selectively positionable from a first position at or below the elevation of said disk to a second position above the elevation of said disk clamping the landing gear of a helicopter.