Parcel retrieval system with funnel mechanism

A payload retrieval device is provided that includes a bracket or base wherein the base or bracket has an upper end and a lower end, a first sloped surface positioned above the upper end of the bracket or base, a second sloped surface positioned above the upper end of the bracket or base and adjacent the first sloped surface, and a third sloped surface positioned above the lower end of the bracket or base and adjacent the second sloped surface. A tether system includes a first sloped surface, a tether slot positioned in a channel having a first end and a second end, the channel positioned below or near the first sloped surface, and a payload retainer positioned at the second end of the channel, where the payload retainer is adapted to secure a payload. 提供了一种有效载荷取回装置，其包括支架或基座，其中基座或支架具有上端和下端，定位在支架或基座的上端上方的第一倾斜表面，定位在支架或基座的上端上方并与第一倾斜表面相邻的第二倾斜表面，定位在具有第一端和第二端的通道中的系绳槽，该通道定位在第一倾斜表面下方或附近，以及定位在通道的第二端处的有效载荷保持器，其中，所述有效载荷保持器适于固定有效载荷。