Apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite
US11628940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite. The gliding parachute/kite has a wing with a flexible material, and a set of suspension lines adapted for coupling a load to the wing, such that the coupling is configurable in any one of a plurality of possible states based on relative lengths of the suspension lines. In some implementations, the possible states include a first state enabling gliding in a first direction, and a second state enabling gliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. Reversing direction is possible with the first and second states. Additionally, or alternatively, the possible states include a spinning state enabling spinning of the gliding parachute/kite. Adjusting a rate of decent is possible with the spinning. Reversing direction and/or spinning operations can be used to improve control of trajectory.
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