Jul 14, 2026

US12680799 - Payload platform for unmanned vehicles

A system that is mountable to an unmanned vehicle and a method of operation is provided. The system includes an attachment plate configured to couple to the unmanned vehicle, the attachment plate having a first feature. A control module is configured to removably couple to the attachment plate, the control module having one or more processors and a power source, the control module having a second feature arranged to move from a first position to a second position when the control module is coupled to the attachment plate, the one or more processors being energized when the second feature is moved from the first position to the second position. A payload having an energetic element is provided, the payload being coupled to the control module.

Assignee: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
Inventors: Edris Raji, Kurt Nelson, Matthew Bragoni, Andrew M. Kochanek, John R. Fiske, Craig Boucher, John A. Graham, Jarrett Jacobson, John Benner, Scott Crespi, Michael Ronzello, Glen Smith
Filing date: 2023-04-12

The patent describes a mountable system for unmanned vehicles that includes an attachment plate, a control module with processors and a power source, and a payload containing an energetic element. The control module’s feature is designed to move and activate the processors when coupled to the attachment plate.

Claim 1

1 . A system that is mountable to an unmanned vehicle, the system comprising: an attachment plate configured to couple to the unmanned vehicle; a control module configured to removably couple to the attachment plate, the control module having one or more processors and a power source, the control module having a second feature configured to move from a first position to a second position while the control module is coupled to the attachment plate, the one or more processors being energized when the second feature is moved from the first position to the second position; and a payload having an energetic element, the payload being coupled to the control module. an attachment plate configured to couple to the unmanned vehicle; a control module configured to removably couple to the attachment plate, the control module having one or more processors and a power source, the control module having a second feature configured to move from a first position to a second position while the control module is coupled to the attachment plate, the one or more processors being energized when the second feature is moved from the first position to the second position; and a payload having an energetic element, the payload being coupled to the control module.

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