Methods, devices, and systems for deploying cargo for high altitude, low opening (HALO) deployments are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of coupling a parachute deployment device to the cargo, adjusting the valve to determine rate of motion of the piston through the housing and the timing of deployment of a stored parachute, coupling the stored parachute to the parachute deployment device, coupling a drogue parachute to the parachute deployment device, and deploying the cargo from a vehicle at altitude. Upon deployment, the drogue parachute deploys and activates the parachute deployment system by pulling the piston through the housing until a release is freed from the parachute deployment system and the parachute is deployed. The parachute deployment device comprises a housing containing a fluid, a piston adapted to move within the fluid contained in the housing, and an adjustable valve coupled to the piston accessible from outside the housing.
TIME DELAY DEVICE FOR PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT
2017-09-28
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |