A vehicle (100) comprising a first device (102) and a canopy (104). The first device includes a first spool device (301), a first drive screw (305) comprising a threaded portion, wherein the first drive screw is configured to extend through an opening in the first spool device; a first drive motor (307) coupled to the first drive screw, wherein the first drive motor is configured to rotate the first drive screw; a first tension controller device (303) coupled to the first spool device; and a first stop pawl (309) coupled to the first drive screw. The canopy includes a canopy fabric (110) and a first line (310), wherein the canopy is coupled to the first spool device through the first line.
B63H 9/072 - Control arrangements, e.g. for launching or recovery
B65H 75/42 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable attached to, or forming part of, mobile tools or machines
A vehicle comprising a first device and a canopy. The first device includes a first spool device; a first drive screw comprising a threaded portion, wherein the first drive screw is configured to extend through an opening in the first spool device; a first drive motor coupled to the first drive screw, wherein the first drive motor is configured to rotate the first drive screw; a first tension controller device coupled to the first spool device; and a first stop pawl coupled to the first drive screw. The canopy includes a canopy fabric; and a first line, wherein the canopy is coupled to the first spool device through the first line.
B66D 1/50 - Control devices automatic for maintaining predetermined rope, cable, or chain tension, e.g. in ropes or cables for towing craft, in chains for anchorsWarping or mooring winch-cable tension control
B66D 1/12 - Driving gear incorporating electric motors
B66D 1/39 - Guiding, or otherwise ensuring winding in an orderly manner, of ropes, cables, or chains by means of axially-movable drums or barrels
E04H 15/06 - Tents at least partially supported by vehicles
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Apparatus, device and method for automated launch and recovery of a kite
A kite launch device that includes a kite, a mast, a guide device coupled to the mast, and a winch. The kite includes a canopy, a base structure for at least one device, a plurality of support lines coupled to the canopy and the base structure, a guide line coupled to the canopy, and a tether coupled to the base structure. The guide device is configured to grab the guide line. The winch is coupled to the tether of the kite. The winch is configured to extend and retract the tether. The kite includes a guide element coupled to the base structure and the guide line. The guide device is configured to encircle the guide element in order to grab the guide line.
Some implementations feature a mast stabilizing device that includes a mast comprising a first portion and a second portion, a sensor coupled to the first portion of the mast, and a pivot structure coupled to the mast. The pivot structure is configured to allow the mast to pivot in the mast stabilizing device. The mast is coupled to the pivot structure so as to pivot along a pivot portion of the mast. The mast stabilizing device also includes a mass coupled to the second portion of the mast. The mass is configured to counteract a force applied to the first portion of the mast. The mast stabilizing device further includes a platform coupled to the pivot structure, the platform configured to operate on a body of water. In some implementations, the pivot structure is a gimbal device.
Some implementations feature a mast stabilizing device that includes a mast comprising a first portion and a second portion, a sensor coupled to the first portion of the mast, and a pivot structure coupled to the mast. The pivot structure is configured to allow the mast to pivot in the mast stabilizing device. The mast is coupled to the pivot structure so as to pivot along a pivot portion of the mast. The mast stabilizing device also includes a mass coupled to the second portion of the mast. The mass is configured to counteract a force applied to the first portion of the mast. The mast stabilizing device further includes a platform coupled to the pivot structure, the platform configured to operate on a body of water. In some implementations, the pivot structure is a gimbal device.
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