Drogue chute extraction
US4004764A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/725
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drogue parachute deployment system for an ejection seat comprises a dro parachute mounted in a bag on the seat, a rocket motor, and a tow line attached between the parachute and the rocket motor. Upon firing of the rocket motor, the bag is caused to rip and the parachute is deployed.
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