Pneumatic parachute riser control
US6805323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/343
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic controlled parachute includes a parachute canopy, a flight controller and risers connecting the canopy to the flight controller. Pneumatic actuators are connected along the risers. The flight controller operates the pneumatic actuators to control the length of the risers. The direction of flight of the parachute is controlled by the length of the risers.
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