Sekisui House has patented a roof structure with a drone port for stable takeoff and landing on a sloping roof. The design includes a drone accommodation portion, a drone port, a cover, and a movable doorway for drone entry and exit. GlobalData’s report on Sekisui House gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Sekisui House, Structure Building Framework was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sekisui House's grant share as of May 2024 was 34%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Roof structure with drone port for takeoff and landing
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11951856B2) discloses a unique roof structure designed to accommodate drones. The roof structure includes a sloping roof covering the upper part of a building, with a specific drone accommodation portion cut out of the sloping roof to provide a substantially horizontal bottom surface for the drone. This drone accommodation portion features a drone port for take-off and landing, a cover fixed to the bottom surface, and a doorway for the drone to enter and exit. Importantly, the bottom surface of the drone accommodation portion is movable, allowing it to protrude outside the sloping roof or fit inside, with the doorway opening and closing accordingly.
Furthermore, the patent claims that a solar cell is integrated into the outer surface of the cover, with contactless charging means provided to charge the drone using power generated by the solar cell. This innovative feature not only provides a convenient charging solution for drones but also promotes sustainability by utilizing renewable energy sources. The combination of drone accommodation, solar power generation, and contactless charging in a roof structure demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to integrating drone technology into everyday infrastructure while addressing energy efficiency and environmental concerns.
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