Pressure dependent release device for a parachute

Details Pressure dependent release device for a parachute Pressure dependent release device for a parachute

1988-03-04

1989-08-22

Basinger, Sherman D.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Parachutes

244151B, B64D 1756

Patent

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048588563

ABSTRACT:
A releasing device for a parachute which is ready for use and folded and disposed in a receptacle and held together by securing string against the force of an unholding preloaded spring. The release device includes a breaking device for disconnecting the securing string and a control for actuating the breaking device at predetermined conditions. The control actuates the breaking device by an electric control signal derived after an initialization operation and depending on a barametric pressure which is present and further depending on the presence of a given pressure change rate. The breaking device comprises an energy storing device which is releasable by the electric control signal for disconnecting the securing string.

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