Ram air parachute with tensioned top skin
US6929221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved ram air canopy is disclosed having a top skin formed of a plurality of substantially rectangular top skin pieces. Each top skin piece has areas of reduced width at predetermined locations. The areas of reduced width result in a specific tension pattern of the top skin so as to reduce distortion. The increased tension pattern of the top skin better maintains the modeled desired airfoil shape of the canopy.
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