Abrégé

In one aspect the invention provides a helicopter grapple assembly including a support frame which includes a cargo hook connector, a pair of opposed grapple jaws pivotally connected to the support frame, and a hydraulic drive ram connected at opposite ends to each of the pair of grapple jaws. A hydraulic fluid reservoir is connected to a pump configured to supply and remove hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic drive ram. Also included is at least one battery configured to supply electrical energy to the hydraulic controller and the pump, wherein the hydraulic fluid reservoir, pump, hydraulic controller and the at least one battery are mounted to and supported by the support frame.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64D 1/22 - Enlèvement d'objets à la surface du sol
• B66C 1/58 - Organes de saisie engageant uniquement les faces externes ou internes des objets et déformant les articles, p. ex. à l'aide d'organes de serrage tels que des pinces ou des grappins
• B66C 3/04 - Bennes preneuses à griffes
• B66C 3/16 - Bennes preneuses ouvertes ou fermées par des moteurs d'entraînement intégrés portés par ces bennes par moteurs hydrauliques