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In-flight refueling system, alignment system, and method for automatic alignment and engagement of an in-flight refueling boom

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국가/구분 United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판) B64C-001/00   
미국특허분류(USC) 244/135.A; 244/136
출원번호 US-0880171 (2004-06-28)
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인용정보 피인용 횟수 : 25  인용 특허 : 16
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An in-flight refueling system, alignment system, and method are provided for substantially automating the positioning and engagement of an in-flight refueling system carried by a first aircraft with respect to a refueling receptacle carried by a second aircraft so as to facilitate an in-flight refueling operation between the first and the second aircraft. More specifically, the present invention provides for the alignment of the in-flight refueling boom with the refueling receptacle such that an extendable nozzle may extend from the in-flight refueling b...

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1. An in-flight refueling system comprising:an in-flight refueling boom adapted to be carried by a first aircraft and comprising an extendable nozzle capable of extending therefrom, the extendable nozzle being adapted to engage a refueling receptacle carried by a second aircraft;an imaging device operably engaged with the in-flight refueling boom and configured to capture an image of the refueling receptacle;an alignment device operably engaged with the in-flight refueling boom and configured to determine and indicate alignment of the in-flight refueling...

이 특허에 인용된 특허 (16)

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  7. Krispin Yaacov (Rockville MD) Velger Mordekhai (Rehovot ILX). Controllable hose-and-drogue in-flight refueling system. USP1994075326052.
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  9. Thal, German von; Roberts, Gregory Allen. Distance measuring using passive visual means. USP2004066752357.
  10. Crabere Henri (L\Union FRX) Mitonneau Gilbert (Toulouse FRX) Maury Julien (Balma FRX). Flight refuelling system. USP1996035499784.
  11. Neuberger Wayne K. (Renton WA). Guidance-light display apparatus and method for in-flight link-up of two aircraft. USP1979064158885.
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이 특허를 인용한 특허 피인용횟수: 25

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