Ground Installations TRIZ Cases

A looped AC-DC/DC-AC ground power unit powers aircraft while charging airport equipment batteries without extra charging points.

Fused LiDAR and 3D depth sensing lets an airport autonomous vehicle detect obstacles in all directions and reroute reliably without road infrastructure.

A movable UAV shade and light system controls harsh sunlight and shadows, enabling accurate outdoor photography and photogrammetry at any time.

Door edge detection inside the cab helps verify large aircraft door clearance after docking and prevents cab interference before full opening.

Weighted aircraft and ground sensor data are filtered and combined to assess runway conditions with a confidence index, reducing closures.

A lower-mounted isostatic rack secures folded rotor blades without upper airframe brackets, cutting weight, damage risk, and installation effort.

Before cab undocking, a determiner checks wheel travel direction against a smooth range to prevent hindrance and unsafe bridge movement.

Polyurethane foam plugs with embedded handles block debris at aircraft inlets and exhausts while easing ground installation and removal.

Overlap sensors track neighboring tunnel movement to detect cable failures, avoid false alarms, and trigger braking before bridge damage.

Separate intake, ambient, and treated air ducts with a TEC heatsink stack condition UAV battery temperature and humidity to cut downtime.

Thermoelectric air circuits in a UAV dock pre-heat or pre-cool the power source to cut charging delays and downtime in extreme conditions.

Geo-fenced tracking tags detect ground support equipment left on aircraft and alert pilots, towers, and crews before takeoff.

A fuselage-mounted hose bracket delivers preconditioned air into the E&E bay, speeding cooling in hot weather without constant monitoring.

Automatic partition opening and closing linked to docking modes reduces manual work and helps prevent accidental entry during bridge operation.

An extendable swivel floor segment increases aircraft door alignment range while keeping the coupling module compact at rest.

A drill directly drives the towbar roller, removing chains and gears to cut weight, cost, and complexity in aircraft ground handling.

Real-time nose gear, steering, and brake status sent to the tow vehicle helps prevent aircraft towing damage and personnel injury.

Interchangeable heating and refrigerant modules let one aircraft PCA unit switch modes easily while cutting maintenance downtime and power use.

Wind-porous netting around a portable UAV housing cuts landing turbulence, enabling safer outdoor operation without building modifications.

Embedded magnets secure a one-piece F-35 air data port cover without fasteners, protecting the coating while cutting part loss and maintenance time.

Embedded magnets and a flexible one-piece cover protect F-35 air data ports without pins, reducing coating damage and maintenance effort.

Low-weight bins can catch on screening-machine curtain strips; a removable bin prowl guides them through without manual pushing.

GPS coordinates for fixed airfield lights are matched with radar aircraft positions to speed location identification and real-time ground guidance.

A skid base, guard rails, and bar brakes help move load-planning equipment on swivel-caster platforms while preserving stability.

Independent undercarriage support assemblies translate and rotate aircraft through confined spaces without disassembly.

Distributed port stations combine radar detection, locker clips, and cameras to support autonomous drone charging or fueling beyond a central station.

Electronic navigation displays calculate aircraft position and heading deviations to guide gate parking when visibility is poor.

This case combines wireless tractor control with towing-area sensors to guide aircraft around obstacles while reducing personnel needs.

This coupling module uses a hinged floor bumper to avoid pitot tubes and sensors while reducing openings and passenger hazards.

This case combines pre-conditioned air and aircraft power in one unit, using a shared input and inverter to simplify installation.

Connected ground support modules make their presence visible to pilots and can block engine start until removal.

Wind interference can destabilize UAV takeoff; a moored rotating pad aligns the nose with wind for steadier flight control.

A rendered rear-perspective view combines 3D airport structures with dynamic-object data to expose taxiing collision hazards.

This case uses inflatable framework ducts to tension fabric, separate it from aircraft surfaces, and simplify rapid protection deployment.

Mobile devices use IEEE 802 and infrared links to convert legacy airline kiosks, reducing contact, interaction time, and upgrade costs.

Pneumatic airbag columns raise disabled aircraft to stabilize flat tires, eliminating crane dependency and reducing airport delays.

Adjustable support bolts and pivotable frames resolve the contradiction between stable door positioning and full surface accessibility during repair.

Rotating the outer tunnel exposes floor members for repair, resolving maintenance access constraints while preserving optimal passenger walking distance.

Aircraft light fixtures integrate ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles and trigger warning indicators for ground handling safety.