Air foil having valve

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1997-10-31

1999-10-19

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Parachutes

244142, 244146, B64D 1702

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059674636

ABSTRACT:
A canopy-type parachute is provided which includes improved stability features and lends itself to relatively easy assembly. Integral valves promote stability of the airfoil by not allowing rapid deflation of the airfoil, and their location and orientation within the airfoil promote structural rigidly of the overall airfoil, even out to the front top edge of the airfoil. The valves in one configuration bias against a vertical, loaded rib which tends to provide a consistent taut and planar surface for the valves to bias and act against.

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