Signals and indicators – Indicators – By location
Patent
1977-09-07
1980-01-29
Yasich, Daniel M.
Signals and indicators
Indicators
By location
73514, 116DIG9, 343 18B, B64B 140, G09F 900
Patent
active
041855825
ABSTRACT:
A distress signal device comprising an inflatable balloon, a tether line with one end attached to the balloon and its other end attached to a casing and a gas cartridge or vial containing water or ammonium halide solution and metal hydride crystals located within the casing. A cartridge actuator apparatus is also provided which comprises a spring loaded pin axially aligned with the end of the glass vial, a line connected to a blunt end of the pin with the other end of the line being looped around an inclined leg of a support member connected to the inner side wall of the casing and a rod. A ball weight is connected by a universal joint to the lower end of the rod, and coil springs are located between the inner casing wall and the ball weight on all sides so that upon an impact of predetermined force the ball weight moves a sufficient distance to release the rod causing the pin to puncture the glass vial to allow mixing of the liquid and crystals to inflate the balloon. The balloon is released from the casing by a release mechanism allowing the balloon to rise into the atmosphere.
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