Abstract: A helicopter-hoist system is described. The system may include: hoist equipment, illumination systems, range-measuring equipment, camera(s), communication systems, display devices, processing/control systems including image-processing systems, and power-management systems. The system may also include a smart-hook for measuring a load on the hook. Based on the measured load on the cable, the lighting may be illuminated in different manners. In another aspect, the system may communicate with display devices, which render images of a mission to helicopter crew members or other observers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 8, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2018
Assignee:
Breeze-Eastern LLC
Inventors:
Brad Repp, Brad Pedersen, Ezra Johnson, Chad Cariano, Chad Dize
Abstract: A helicopter-hoist system is described. The system may include: hoist equipment, illumination systems, range-measuring equipment, camera(s), communication systems, display devices, processing/control systems including image-processing systems, and power-management systems. The system may also include a smart-hook for measuring a load on the hook. Based on the measured load on the cable, the lighting may be illuminated in different manners. In another aspect, the system may communicate with display devices, which render images of a mission to helicopter crew members or other observers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 2015
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2018
Assignee:
Breeze-Eastern LLC
Inventors:
Brad Repp, Brad Pedersen, Ezra Johnson, Chad Cariano, Chad Dize
Abstract: A recovery device particularly useful in confined space and remote rescues. The recovery device includes a base plate, a winch coupled to the base plate, and an anchoring plate coupled to the base plate to detachably couple the base plate to an object that will support the recovery. A cord is attached to the winch to raise or lower the load to or from the recovery device or object. A guide roller assembly is coupled to the base plate to guide the cord and reduce the amount of friction on the cord that occurs when raising a load with the winch.