Aeronautics and astronautics – Safety lowering devices – Parachutes
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Safety lowering devices
Parachutes
Reexamination Certificate
active
06953173
ABSTRACT:
A device for the automatic opening of a parachute, comprising a casing (1) closed with a lid (2), in which are located the means (3, 14) for electronically sensing the altitude of the parachute during the jump and the time and falling speed, and their controlling elements with a display unit and joint power supply, further comprising an activating unit consisting of an electrically controlled cutting explosive cartridge (12) with a through opening through which a ripcord (3) passes to release the securing string of the parachute, this explosive cartridge (12) being joined to said means by a connecting cable. The cutting explosive cartridge (12) is positioned in the interior space of the casing (1) formed by its partitions (4) and its connecting cable is led through the partition, while the casing (1), which together with the lid (2) consists of a body made of shock resistant material, is arranged for securing in the back part of the parachute harness.
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Burns Doane Swecker & Mathis
Carone Michael J.
Holzen Stephen A
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