A rope deployment mechanism for use on an aircraft is provided. The present invention includes a mounting bracket attachable to the aircraft. An arm assembly is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket about a vertical axis. A rope connector is disposed at an end of the arm assembly. The present invention further includes a dual link, compass style mechanism connecting the arm assembly to the support bracket and a locking mechanism operable to lock the rope deployment mechanism in a retracted position and a deployed position. Using the invention, the arm assembly may be pivoted to a deployed position, locked in the deployed position, and a rope may be attached to the rope connector all using one hand.
ROPE DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM FOR AN AIRCRAFT
29.12.2016
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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Europäisches Patentamt | 2015
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