Parachute harness release mechanism

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1976-06-01

1977-08-16

Blix, Trygve M.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Parachutes

B64D 1732

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040421945

ABSTRACT:
A parachute harness release mechanism for use on a parachute harness such as a torso restraint garment vest carrying releasable buckles for connection with parachute riser shoulder harness straps, releasable buckles for connection with survival kit lap belts, and an oxygen mask hose terminating in a releasable coupling for connection with an oxygen supply conduit. The release mechanism includes a hand operated control with a compressed air supply connectable selectively to either the releasable parachute riser shoulder harness strap buckles or alternatively to all of the releasable buckles and the oxygen hose coupling. In the latter mode, the compressed air is further connected to a pressure reducing valve for supplying air to the oxygen pressure regulator, mask hose, and mask for a time sufficient to enable the crewman to escape from the aircraft even though it is underwater or surrounded by fire, dense fumes or smoke.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3658281 (1972-04-01), Gaylord
patent: 3744103 (1973-07-01), Gaylord
patent: 3767143 (1973-10-01), Gaylord
patent: 3785597 (1974-01-01), Gaylord

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