Aircraft emergency parachute deployment system
US11807370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/725
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft emergency parachute deployment system (AEPDS) is disclosed. The AEPDS includes a parachute assembly coupled with an aircraft, a ballistic rocket assembly coupled to a top portion of the parachute assembly by a lanyard, an actuator for initiating launch of the ballistic rocket; and a control module configured to receive aircraft orientation measurements and controlling launch of the rocket when the spatial orientation the aircraft is within a pre-selected range of values.
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