Fyling craft camera and sensor mechanism lift platform using tubular linear guides
First Claim
1. A system for extending and retracting an sensor outside and inside an outside surface of an aircraft, comprising:
- a mounting structure attached within the aircraft;
a platform to which the sensor is attached;
a linear guide comprising one or more tubes that are connected to the mounting structure, wherein the linear guide directs linear movement of the platform; and
a mechanism for extending and retracting the platform, outside and inside the aircraft, along the linear guide.
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Abstract
A system for extending and retracting an object, such as a camera or sensor, outside and inside a body, such as an aircraft, is disclosed. The system comprises a mounting structure and a linear guide connected to the mounting structure. A platform, to which the object is attached, is extended and retracted by a mechanism. The platform is extended and retracted, along the linear guide comprising one or more tubes to an outside and inside position with respect to the body. The mechanism may be electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically driven, for example. The mechanism may comprise a, linear motion screw. A clutch and brake apparatus may also be provided. Concealment doors may be opened upon extending the object, and closed upon retracting the object. The mounting structure is fitted into the shape of the body so as limit intrusion into the body.
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23 Claims
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1. A system for extending and retracting an sensor outside and inside an outside surface of an aircraft, comprising:
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a mounting structure attached within the aircraft;
a platform to which the sensor is attached;
a linear guide comprising one or more tubes that are connected to the mounting structure, wherein the linear guide directs linear movement of the platform; and
a mechanism for extending and retracting the platform, outside and inside the aircraft, along the linear guide.
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2. A system for extending and retracting an object outside and inside an outside surface of a body, comprising:
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a mounting structure attached within the body;
a platform to which the object is attached;
a linear guide comprising one or more tubes that are connected to the mounting structure, wherein the linear guide directs linear movement of the platform; and
a mechanism for extending and retracting the platform, outside and inside the body, along the linear guide. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for extending and retracting an object outside and inside an outer surface of a body, comprising:
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attaching the object to a platform; and
extending and retracting a platform outside and inside the body along a linear guide comprising one or more tubes that direct linear movement of the platform, the linear guide being connected to a mounting structure attached within the body. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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