Adapter mechanism for quick fold-up of hang glider frames

Details Adapter mechanism for quick fold-up of hang glider frames Adapter mechanism for quick fold-up of hang glider frames

1976-08-11

1977-05-17

Blix, Trygve M.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, heavier-than-air

Airplane sustained

244DIG1, B64C 3102

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040237508

ABSTRACT:
Frame adapter or camel for hang gliders having a fixed body portion for being secured to the hang glider frame keel and a pivotal clamping section attached to the fixed member. A connector support for the cross tubes and a support bar for the control bar are securely and detachably held between the stationary and clamping body members so that by releasing one king post cable, and the removal of one pin in the camel and one pin in the control bar, the entire hang glider can be folded up for transport or unfolded to be readied for flight. A guide cable is provided for the cross tube connector.

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patent: 3936012 (1976-02-01), Murray

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