APPARATUS FOR EXTERNAL SUSPENSION OF HELICOPTER CARGO Russian patent published in 2022 - IPC B64D1/22 B64D9/00 

FIELD: aviation.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of aviation, in particular, to systems for cargo suspension under the helicopter fuselage. Apparatus for external suspension of helicopter cargo comprises supports (1) whereon an upper lock (2) is placed, wherein rotary hooks (13) and a microswitch (15) are located. The supports (1) are secured onto the power elements of the cargo hatch of the cargo cabin of the helicopter, a coupling lock (3) is installed in the upper part of the upper lock (2). A cardan tip (4) is set in the upper lock from below, whereto a central rope (5) or a wireline (10) with an electric lock (11) is secured thereon in connected. A hook (6) is connected to the central rope (5), wherein sling ropes (7) with cargo holders (9) secured thereon are suspended on said hook, a power hydraulic cylinder (14) is placed on the outside of the body of the upper lock (2).

EFFECT: higher security of attaching cargo on the helicopter, flight safety.

5 cl, 3 dwg