Parachute deployment system using decoupled tow and release lines
US10407175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A parachute system includes a release that detachably couples a self-propelled projectile and parachute canopy to each other. The release detaches the two from each other in response to a triggering of the release. There is also a first path between the release and a payload where the first path includes the parachute canopy and a suspension line between the parachute canopy and the payload. At least part of the suspension line is bound such that the first path is effectively shorter than a second path. In response to the first path being drawn taut, the suspension line becomes unbound so that the first path becomes effectively longer than the second path. In response to the second path being drawn taut after the suspension line becomes unbound, the release is triggered.
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