Patent ID: 9718390
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: B60P,B64C,B64D,B64F,B66D

Claim:
1. An aircraft transport trailer for loading, transporting, and unloading a helicopter, said aircraft transport trailer comprising: a trailer having a plurality of wheels; a power unit mounted on said trailer; a height adjustable roller platform having a first position for loading or unloading said helicopter and a second position for transporting said helicopter; a winch for moving said helicopter, said winch being power driven, said winch mounted upon said trailer, said winch for pulling said helicopter forward; a strap assembly, a first end of said strap assembly in cooperative engagement with said winch, a second end of said strap assembly engageable with said helicopter; and at least one switch disposed upon said trailer in cooperative engagement with said winch, said at least one switch being positioned upon said trailer proximate to a towing position for said helicopter, said at least one switch cutting said power to said winch as said helicopter skid or wheel touch said at least one switch thereby positioning said helicopter upon said platform such that when said trailer is raised to said second position the helicopter is properly located for transporting.