Patent · US Expired

High altitude platform air drop system

US4342437A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1980
Grant dateAug 3, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D1/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved device for the air dropping of platform-mounted cargo is presed wherein a multi-staged parachute system allows for a rapid descent during the initial phase of the trajectory and then reduces the rate of descent during the terminal stage to allow for a safe landing.

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