Post-type apparatus for containing and charging unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft and method of containing and charging unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft using the same
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Jan 9, 2018
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft includes a post, an extended member, a cover, a fastening unit, and a charging unit. The post is placed on a ground. The extended member is connected to the post. The cover is provided on the extended member, and is configured to be opened or closed in order to contain and protect the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The fastening unit is provided in the cover, and is configured to fasten the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The charging unit is provided in the fastening unit, and is configured to charge the unmanned VTOL aircraft.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 169-84 GWAHAK-RO YUSEONG-GU DAEJEON 34133 |
International Classification(s)
- F21V:FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES....
- F21W:INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21L,....
- F21Y:INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21L,....
- B64F:GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS
- B64C:AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
- B60L:ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT OR PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-P....
- F21S:NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF

- 2014 Application Filing Year
- F21V Class
- 3266 Applications Filed
- 2625 Patents Issued To-Date
- 80.38 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Choi, Gi-Hyuk | Daejeon, KR | 2 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 32 | |||
Gong, Hyeon-Cheol | Daejeon, KR | 2 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 32 | |||
Hwang, In-Hee | Daejeon, KR | 2 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 32 | |||
Kim, Hae-Dong | Daejeon, KR | 11 | 129 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 129 | |||
Lee, Sang-Cherl | Daejeon, KR | 4 | 41 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 41 | |||
Suk, Byong-Suk | Daejeon, KR | 2 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 32 |
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- 7 Citation Count
- F21V Class
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