Guided kite with stable yet adjustable curve profile

Details Guided kite with stable yet adjustable curve profile Guided kite with stable yet adjustable curve profile

1989-09-07

1991-07-23

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Kites

244155A, 244902, A63H 2708, B64C 3106

Patent

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050336983

ABSTRACT:
The curve profile of the front edge of an air-filled wing or sports kite of a type which is guided from the ground is maintained without the use of any bracing system. This curve profile, which is very important in determining the flight characteristic of the wing, is controlled exclusively by adjusting the various lengths of balance lines. Two symmetrical line bundles or connecting balances radiate from end points of at least two steering lines and are fastened to various points on the wing base. If so desired, central balance lines can be connected to the wing base without intermediate fastenings. The fastening points on the wing base are located chiefly at the front portion of the wing base. The lengths of the various balance lines preferably increase from the side edges to the middle. However, the rate at which the balance line length becomes greater can increase, decrease, or remain constant, at least in certain areas.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3700191 (1972-10-01), Page
patent: 3806071 (1974-04-01), Brown
patent: 4846424 (1989-07-01), Prouty
patent: 4865272 (1989-09-01), Schwarz

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