Amusement devices: toys – Aerodynamically supported or retarded – Parachute
Patent
1993-12-08
1995-04-18
Hafer, Robert A.
Amusement devices: toys
Aerodynamically supported or retarded
Parachute
446 49, 446486, A63H 3320, A63H 2700, A63H 3300
Patent
active
054073758
ABSTRACT:
A toy rocket with velocity dependent chute release comprises an elongated generally cylindrical fuselage formed with a cavity along one side. The cavity is sized to receive and contain a folded parachute. An elongated hatch is hingedly attached to the fuselage and is movable at its hinged attachment between a first position covering the cavity and constraining the parachute therein and a second position displaced from and opening up the cavity for deployment of the parachute. A latch mechanism releasably secures the hatch in its closed position. A trigger assembly includes a flap that is presented to the wind during flight of the rocket and that has a first position securing the latch mechanism and a second position releasing the latch mechanism to open the hatch. The flap is oriented such that the force of the impinging wind urges the flap to its first position. The latch is spring biased toward its second position with a biasing force chosen to move the flap to its second position when the force of the wind on the flap falls below a predetermined value thus releasing and deploying the parachute when the rocket slows to a selected speed.
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Carlson Jeffrey D.
Hafer Robert A.
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