Mechanical tow line regulation system for an airborne towed aero

Details Mechanical tow line regulation system for an airborne towed aero Mechanical tow line regulation system for an airborne towed aero

1995-01-11

1997-02-25

Huson, Gregory L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

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244 63, 244110A, 273360, 273361, 89 151, 89 157, 89 134, 114292, B64D 300, B64F 104, B63B 2160, F41F 500

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056053061

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical regulation system for controlling tow line payout between the aerobody and a towing vehicle. The system comprises a housing, a nonrotating spool, and a tow line wound around the spool that is coupled between the aerobody and the vehicle. The regulation portion of the present system comprises a rotatable wedge-shaped tube, having the tow line wrapped around it. A rotatable mechanical regulator is slidably coupled to the wedge-shaped tube. The regulator is adapted to rotate with the tube and move transversely along the length of the tube as the tow line is removed from the spool. A brake mechanism is provided as part of the regulator, and a brake drum is disposed adjacent the periphery of the regulator that is contacted by the brake mechanism.

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