Title:
LOW PAYLOAD WEIGHT PARACHUTE RELEASE-AWAY STATIC LINE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/011708
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system and method of deploying a parachute system (10, 110), wherein the system functions with a timed delay or without a timed delay. The system can include a primary static line (12) and a release-away line (14), wherein the primary static line (12) is connected to a main chute (36) and also to a soft link (32). The soft link (32) can be cut by a cutter (16), thereby releasing the parachute system from an aircraft. Alternatively, the primary static line (12) may contain a cable (90), wherein the cable (90) features a loop assembly (94) that allows for release of the primary static line (12) from the aircraft. The system may also utilize a three ring assembly (96) or other mechanical actuation device. The system may include a drogue chute (41)as well as a main chute (36).
Inventors:
WALSH DENNIS J (US)
PRESTON DANIEL J (US)
MCMANUS PHILIP (US)
PRESTON DANIEL J (US)
MCMANUS PHILIP (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/043088
Publication Date:
March 27, 2014
Filing Date:
July 23, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WALSH DENNIS J (US)
ATAIR AEROSPACE (US)
PRESTON DANIEL J (US)
MCMANUS PHILIP (US)
ATAIR AEROSPACE (US)
PRESTON DANIEL J (US)
MCMANUS PHILIP (US)
International Classes:
B64D17/60
Foreign References:
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| US2998950A | 1961-09-05 | |||
| US3724788A | 1973-04-03 | |||
| US3779489A | 1973-12-18 | |||
| US20030164426A1 | 2003-09-04 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BOURQUE AND ASSOCIATES, PA et al. (Suite 301Manchester, New Hampshire, US)
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