Air impermeable parachute canopy with opening assist
US5388787A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to annular canopy parachutes having a central cap canopy, in critically spaced arrangement at the central main vent, which assists in providing rapid controlled inflation and decreasing oscillation upon inflation as to allow incorporation of high drag coefficient, generally air impermeable canopy fabric.
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