DE2054758

An airfoil-shaped parachute having airflow channels formed below a top flexible canopy between ribs extending from the leading edge of the canopy toward its trailing edge. Suspension lines are secured to the lower edges of the ribs for supporting a payload. The airflow through the channels and the d...

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Main Author SNYDER, STEPHEN LOUIS, CHERRY HILL, N.J. (V.ST.A.)
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.08.1979
Subjects
AIRCRAFT
ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSIONTRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
AVIATION
COSMONAUTICS
EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT
FLYING SUITS
PARACHUTES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:An airfoil-shaped parachute having airflow channels formed below a top flexible canopy between ribs extending from the leading edge of the canopy toward its trailing edge. Suspension lines are secured to the lower edges of the ribs for supporting a payload. The airflow through the channels and the distribution of stress applied from the suspension lines, maintains the airfoil shape of the inflated parachute to sustain a controlled glide path for the payload.
Bibliography:Application Number: DE19702054758