Method and apparatus for delayed parachute deployment
US6883756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/58
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic mechanism is positioned within the drogue bridle of a parachute system. The hydraulic link is slowly moved by tension on the drogue bridle to operate a release. The release operates to release the drogue chute and to deploy the main chute. The movement of the hydraulic link provides a time delay between deployment of the drogue chute and the main chute to allow the load to stabilize before deployment of the main chute.
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