OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001260

A swivel device for connecting human and/or non-human cargo to a rotorcraft

Published: 2026-09-15T19:04:30.882798Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001260
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Hoists and Cranes

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ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a swivel device (10) that is configured for
connecting human and/or non-human cargo to a rotorcraft, comprising: a first
mechanical coupling device (20) that is configured for being connected to the
rotorcraft; a second mechanical coupling device (40) that is configured for
being connected to the human and/or non-human cargo; and a swivel arrangement
(30) that couples the first mechanical coupling device (20) with the second
mechanical coupling device (40), wherein the swivel arrangement (30) provides
for a primary load path (58) that is configured for load transfer between the
second mechanical coupling device (40) and the first mechanical coupling
device (20) in a normal operation mode, and a secondary redundant load path
(59) that is configured for load transfer between the second mechanical
coupling device (40) and the first mechanical coupling device (20) in an
emergency operation mode.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001260
Published 2026-09-15T19:04:30.882798Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001260