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A gas-powered landing velocity attenuator for reducing the final descent velocity (and consequent ground impact load) of a parachutist or parachuted cargo. Immediately prior to impact, the gas source powers a device for drawing the load (either a parachutist or cargo) closer to the canopy of the par

A gas-powered landing velocity attenuator for reducing the final descent velocity (and consequent ground impact load) of a parachutist or parachuted cargo. Immediately prior to impact, the gas source powers a device for drawing the load (either a parachutist or cargo) closer to the canopy of the paracute. In a first preferred embodiment, the load and the canopy are brought closer together by a single action piston and cable assembly powered by the gas source. A second embodiment uses an inflator assembly connected to an air bag or a braided tube to decrease the distance between the load and the parachute canopy.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An apparatus for reducing the distance between a parachute canopy and a load suspended from the canopy prior to ground impact, comprising:an air bag;riser means connecting said air bag to the parachute canopy and to the load; and,an inflator assembly connected to said a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An apparatus for reducing the distance between a parachute canopy and a load suspended from the canopy prior to ground impact, comprising:an air bag;riser means connecting said air bag to the parachute canopy and to the load; and,an inflator assembly connected to said air bag, wherein said inflator assembly includes a means for inflating said air bag and a sensor means for automatically triggering said inflation means prior to impact,wherein the inflation of the air bag draws the canopy closer to the load.