Aeronautics and astronautics – Safety lowering devices – Parachutes
Patent
1990-10-26
1992-04-07
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Safety lowering devices
Parachutes
244902, 244142, 244153R, B64D 1714
Patent
active
051020718
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle, especially an air vehicle or water vehicle, is described which has at least one wing. This wing includes an upper and/or a lower wing covering as well as an area provided at the wing which is movable between a first position in which the air or water resistance of the wing is small and a second position in which the air or water resistance is increased. Furthermore, an actuation mechanism in engagement with the area for carrying out the movement is provided. The area is formed as deformable area and defines a portion of the upper and/or lower wing covering.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3285546 (1966-11-01), Jalbert
patent: 3428277 (1969-02-01), Everett, Jr.
patent: 4175722 (1979-11-01), Higgins
Ellis Christopher P.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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