Abstract: A vehicle-mounted access system includes a fixed base structure including a plurality of track channels; a plurality of movable hinge carriages configured to move along the plurality of track channels; an inclinable access structure pivotably connected to the movable hinge points and connected to lifting masts by forward tension elements, lifting masts connected to the fixed base structure by rear tension elements and pivotably connected to the fixed base structure; an actuator connected between the movable hinge carriages and the fixed base structure, the actuator configured to move the movable hinge carriages to raise the distal end of the inclinable access structure via the forward tension elements, the lifting mast, and the rear tension elements.

Abstract: An in-flight charging system includes a first electric air vehicle, a second electric air vehicle, an elevated power supply system (EPSS) and a flexible tension member coupled to the first electric air vehicle and coupled to the second electric air vehicle. The flexible tension member provides power from the second electric vehicle to the first electric vehicle. The EPSS further includes one or more current carrying conductors, wherein the second electric air vehicle travels along the one or more current carrying conductors and receives power transferred from the one or more current carrying conductors.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted access system includes a fixed base structure including a plurality of track channels; a plurality of movable hinge carriages configured to move along the plurality of track channels; an inclinable access structure pivotably connected to the movable hinge points and connected to lifting masts by forward tension elements, lifting masts connected to the fixed base structure by rear tension elements and pivotably connected to the fixed base structure; an actuator connected between the movable hinge carriages and the fixed base structure, the actuator configured to move the movable hinge carriages to raise the distal end of the inclinable access structure via the forward tension elements, the lifting mast, and the rear tension elements.

Abstract: An in-flight charging system includes a first electric air vehicle, a second electric air vehicle, an elevated power supply system (EPSS) and a flexible tension member coupled to the first electric air vehicle and coupled to the second electric air vehicle. The flexible tension member provides power from the second electric vehicle to the first electric vehicle. The EPSS further includes one or more current carrying conductors, wherein the second electric air vehicle travels along the one or more current carrying conductors and receives power transferred from the one or more current carrying conductors.