Parachute release system and method

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2009-10-09

2011-10-11

Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Parachutes

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033507

ABSTRACT:
A parachute release system is configured to releasably couple a parachute to a payload. A parachute release mechanism is coupled to a suspension strap routed through a strap sleeve. The parachute release mechanism is configured to provide near-simultaneous separation of the suspension straps from the payload via operation of a rotatable hinge pin. The strap sleeve reduces the possibility of the suspension strap becoming entangled with the payload. With this system and method, larger payloads may be supported and/or the mass of the parachute release system may be reduced.

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