Abstract: A helicopter rapid securing and traversing system for securing a helicopter upon landing on the deck of a ship for subsequently traversing it from its landing position, the system comprising a housing reciprocal from a position remote the landing area to a position adjacent the landing area of the helicopter, the housing carrying a shock absorber and sensing structure extending across the housing for contacting a probe or other projection extending from the helicopter on the exterior of the helicopter when the helicopter has landed on the deck of the ship and the housing is brought to engage the probe or other projection, the shock absorbing bar and sensing structure for slowing and stopping the movement of the housing when the probe or projection is engaged and for cushioning the engagement and for sensing the position of the probe or projection, a carrier on the housing extending across the housing and carrying a securing structure thereon for securing the housing to the probe or projection on the helicopte

Abstract: A traverser and traversing system for traversing a helicopter having a tricycle undercarriage with a nose wheel as for example, the Sea Lynx, and a helicopter having a rear wheel, as for example, a Sea King, is provided, for traversing the helicopter from its landing on a ship's deck to the hangar for storage, or in the alternative, from the hangar to its take-off position. The traversing system comprises a traverser, a track on the deck for carrying and guiding the traverser on the deck and control system for controlling the movement of the traverser. The traverser has a low profile for utilization under the helicopter and comprises a base for securing to the track, a cross member carried by the base for mounting the carriage for movement, a control system (including brakes) for controlling the sliding of the carriage to secure the helicopter to the traverser.

Abstract: A traversing strut and housing system for securing and housing a helicopter aboard a ship. One or more telescoping housing sections are mounted on and movable along a track extending outward from a fixed section. A traverse strut assembly which permits only lateral movement is attached to the end movable section and secures the helicopter to the housing. Once thus secured, the helicopter is rotated to a preferred orientation then moved into its stored position.