Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft control – Drag
Patent
1986-01-17
1987-03-24
Blix, Trygve M.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft control
Drag
244152, B64B 162
Patent
active
046519564
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed herein a hot air type balloon which includes a balloon envelope having a generally circular top opening and a top cap adjacent the top opening for opening and closing the balloon. The top cap forms both a deflation panel and maneuvering port for the balloon. A closure assembly is provided for use with the envelope and top cap for closing the deflation port and for permitting controlled opening thereof. The assembly has a fixed member secured to the balloon envelope and a releasable member releasably secured to the fixed member. A securement cord is secured to the releasable member and is connected to the top cap and a release line extends from the releasable member to a gondola where the operator is riding. The operator by pulling on the release line can open the closure assembly by separating the releasable member from the fixed member and can cause the deflation panel to separate from the envelope so as to spill air from the balloon and rapidly deflate the balloon.
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Andrews Richard A.
Cannon Patrick J.
West Mark L.
Winker James A.
Blix Trygve M.
Raven Industries Inc.
Sotelo Jesus D.
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