Stewart King

Title: Stewart King: Inventor of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Docking System

Introduction

Stewart King is an inventor associated with Somerville, Alabama. His work includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docking system designed to guide and recharge a UAV at a docking station. The supplied information lists 2 patents for King.

Latest Patents

King’s latest patent information describes an unmanned aerial vehicle docking system. The system uses a docking arm mounted on the UAV, consisting of a rod topped by an interface element with charging contacts connected to the UAV’s charging circuit.

A separate docking station uses a guidance cone to direct the docking arm into a capture mechanism. Once the interface element is secured, a charging dome lowers onto it, creating an electrical connection between the station’s power source and the UAV’s battery. After charging, the dome rises and the capture mechanism releases the interface element.

Career Highlights

The supplied career information associates King with the University of Alabama in Huntsville and The University of Alabama. His patent work focuses on a docking arrangement that combines UAV guidance, secure capture, and battery charging.

Collaborations

King’s listed coworkers include David Brian Landrum and Mark Bales. Their names are provided as professional associations, though specific roles in the docking-system work are not detailed.

Conclusion

Stewart King’s listed invention addresses the practical challenge of docking and recharging an unmanned aerial vehicle through a guided capture mechanism and a dedicated charging connection.