公开(公告)号：US5232184A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-03

申请号：US949936

申请日：1992-09-24

Applicant: James D. Reuter

Inventor： James D. Reuter

IPC: B64D17/48 ,  B64D17/64

CPC classification number: B64D17/64 ,  B64D17/48

Abstract: A self-staging parachute apparatus including a drogue parachute and a main parachute each encapsulated in a respective packing bag with the main parachute packing bag defining a side pocket through which a specialized retention bridle extends from the suspension lines of the drogue chute directly to a load line connected to the load. The load thus utilizes a single point of attachment for both the drogue parachute and the main parachute with the retention bridle of the drogue parachute in movable engagement extending through the pocket of the main parachute deployment bag. The main parachute and drogue parachute when packed are designed to form a generally cylindrical shape which is adapted to be easily placed within cylindrical payloads such as flares or the like to facilitate deployment thereof after the rocket motor has been separated.

Abstract translation: 一种自升降伞装置，包括锥形降落伞和主降落伞，每个包装都封装在相应的包装袋中，主降落伞包装袋限定侧袋，专用保持绳从其中直接从冷冻槽的悬挂线延伸到负载 线路连接到负载。 因此，负载因此利用锥形降落伞和主降落伞的单个附接点，其中锥形降落伞的保持绳索可移动地接合延伸穿过主降落伞展开袋的口袋。 包装时的主降落伞和锥形降落伞被设计成形成大致圆柱形的形状，其适于容易地放置在诸如火炬之类的圆柱形有效载荷内，以便在火箭发动机分离之后进行展开。

公开(公告)号：US5205517A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-27

申请号：US936166

申请日：1992-08-27

Applicant: James D. Reuter

Inventor： James D. Reuter

IPC: B64D17/34

CPC classification number: B64D17/343

Abstract: A large parachute having an inlet control parachute operable to positively expand the inlet area of a large parachute detachably secured thereto to facilitate deployment of the large parachute including a main canopy which is reefed to the outer portion of the inlet control parachute. The inlet control parachute includes an inlet control canopy with an upper vent and a plurality of longitudinally extending inlet control gore panels which are attached with respect to one another longitudinally therealong and define an inlet control skirt along the lowermost edge thereof. The inlet control parachute is designed to expand in a generally circular form and thereby positively expand and circularize the inlet area of the large parachute to minimize folding and uneven distribution of the canopy of the large parachute during deployment thereof. Once the main inlet area of the main parachute is expanded and circularized a gore panel release device is operative to dismember the gore panel attachment device thereby detaching the individual inlet control gore panels which form the inlet control parachute. As such, the canopy of the inlet control parachute will lose its integrity and the reefing of the skirt of the main parachute will be terminated allowing the main parachute to fully deploy in a rapid and yet controlled manner.

Abstract translation: 具有入口控制降落伞的大型降落伞可操作以可靠地扩展大的降落伞的可拆卸地固定在其上的入口区域，以便于大型降落伞的展开，该大降落伞包括被收缩的主伞盖到入口控制降落伞的外部。 入口控制降落伞包括具有上通风口的入口控制罩和多个纵向延伸的入口控制面板，其相对于彼此纵向彼此附接并且沿着其最下边缘限定入口控制裙部。 入口控制降落伞设计成以大致圆形的形式膨胀，从而使大型降落伞的入口区域积极地膨胀和环形化，以最大限度地减少大降落伞在其展开期间的冠层的折叠和不均匀分布。 一旦主降落伞的主入口区域膨胀并且环形化，则一个高度面板释放装置可操作地分解高温面板附接装置，从而分离形成入口控制降落伞的各个入口控制面板。 因此，入口控制降落伞的顶篷将失去其完整性，主降落伞的裙部的退缩将被终止，允许主降落伞以快速且可控的方式完全部署。

公开(公告)号：US4834323A

公开(公告)日：1989-05-30

申请号：US42061

申请日：1987-04-24

Applicant: James D. Reuter

Inventor： James D. Reuter

IPC: B64D17/12 ,  B64D17/26

CPC classification number: B64D17/12 ,  B64D17/26

Abstract: An improved cruciform parachute being radially constructing having a canopy which is hemispherically-shaped with an apex at the uppermost portion thereof. A plurality of panels extend vertically from adjacent the apex to a lower canopy edge. Each panel includes an upper panel section and a lower panel section with an intermediate edge therebetween. A plurality of open sections are defined by the lower panel sections of certain of the panel members in order to define a plurality of gores. These gores are diametrically opposite from other similarly shaped gores with each cruciform parachute having four such gores. Each gore is preferably defined by two adjacent panel members having lower panel sections defining open sections therein. Preferably the intermediate edge immediately above two adjacent lower panel members which are open will be inclined upwardly toward one another to form a conventional cruciform parachute gore but with a radial construction.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的十字形降落伞径向构造，其顶盖具有半球状，其顶部具有半球状。 多个面板从相邻的顶点垂直延伸到较低的冠层边缘。 每个面板包括上面板部分和下面板部分，其间具有中间边缘。 多个开口部分由某些面板部件的下部板部分限定，以便限定多个部件。 这些山脉与其他类似形状的山脉完全相反，每个十字形降落伞具有四个这样的山羊。 每个孔优选地由具有在其中限定开口部分的下部面板部分的两个相邻的面板部件限定。 优选地，两个相邻的下面板构件正上方的打开的中间边缘将朝向彼此向上倾斜以形成常规的十字形降落伞，但具有径向结构。

公开(公告)号：US4955564A

公开(公告)日：1990-09-11

申请号：US359599

申请日：1989-06-01

Applicant: James D. Reuter

Inventor： James D. Reuter

IPC: B64D17/34

CPC classification number: B64D17/343

Abstract: A parachute apparatus with a main canopy having conventional suspension lines and load carrying means with a plurality of main loops attached with respect to the panels of the main canopy. A secondary canopy is positioned within the main inlet opening of the first canopy and is adapted to intially retain the lower edge of the main canopy in a closed position. The outer surface of the secondary canopy and the inner surface of the main loop canopy are connected by way of the main loops and by way of secondary loops located on the external surface of the secondary canopy. A retaining cord extends through the secondary loops and the main loops to reef the main canopy to the secondary canopy during the initial stages of inflation. During this time the secondary canopy will inflate and provide a controlled flow of inflation air into the main chute. Once the main parachute has become partially inflated then the reefing cord is cut allowing full inflation of the larger main canopy.

Abstract translation: 具有主篷的降落伞装置具有常规悬挂线和承载装置，其具有相对于主盖的面板附接的多个主环。 次级冠层位于第一冠层的主入口开口内，并适于将主盖的下边缘保持在关闭位置。 二级顶盖的外表面和主回路冠层的内表面通过主回路连接，并通过位于二级罩的外表面上的次级回路连接。 在通胀的初始阶段，保持绳延伸穿过次级回路和主回路，以将主盖子折回至次级舱盖。 在这段时间内，次级罩将膨胀，并向主滑槽提供受控的充气空气流。 一旦主降落伞已经部分膨胀，那么可以切割出蜿蜒的绳索，允许更大的主伞盖充满充气。

公开(公告)号：US4846423A

公开(公告)日：1989-07-11

申请号：US123733

申请日：1987-11-23

Applicant: James D. Reuter

Inventor： James D. Reuter

IPC: B64D17/02

CPC classification number: B64D17/025

Abstract: A gliding wing parachute apparatus having a plurality of longitudinally extending ram-air inflation cells which are grouped into individual stages which are released preferably upon full inflation of the previous stage. The stages are preferably balanced with respect to the centerline of the parachute. The second and third stages are reefed by being retained by lacing or fabric flaps into closed position until full deployment of the previously deployed stage is completed. Pyrotechnic cutting devices can be responsive to full inflation to cause release of the next scheduled stage of ram-air inflation cells. Subsequent stages can be formed by inflation cells of a thinner material since the load will be less than during initial deployment. Also tensile strength of suspension lines can be decreased with subsequent stages due to lower loading characteristics.

Abstract translation: 滑翔翼降落伞装置具有多个纵向延伸的冲击空气充气单元，其被分组成单独的阶段，优选地在前一阶段的完全充气之后释放。 这些阶段优选相对于降落伞的中心线平衡。 第二和第三阶段由鞋带或织物襟翼保持在关闭位置而被恢复，直到完成部署前的部署阶段。 烟火切割装置可以响应充分的通货膨胀，以释放下一个预定阶段的冲压通气单元。 随后的阶段可以由较薄材料的膨胀电池形成，因为负载将小于初始部署期间的负载。 由于较低的载荷特性，悬挂线的拉伸强度也随后续阶段而降低。

公开(公告)号：US4753400A

公开(公告)日：1988-06-28

申请号：US14314

申请日：1987-02-13

Applicant: James D. Reuter ,  Alan H. Greenstadt

Inventor： James D. Reuter ,  Alan H. Greenstadt

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C2201/182

Abstract: A shipboard mounted apparatus for the retrieval of air vehicles, including remotely piloted, or automonous, unmanned vehicles, which includes a deployable lifting device such as a ram-air parachute which is secured through a tow line to the ship traveling upwind therebelow. A capturing device such as a ribbon parachute which may be annular is also movably secured to the tow line immediately below the ram-air parachute and may include a homing beacon therein such that capture of an air vehicle is achieved by it traveling into and collapsing this ribbon parachute. A winch is secured to the ship therebelow and is attached to the lower end of the tow line to control the inward and outward movement of the extended tow line. Once an air vehicle is captured in the ribbon parachute, the tow line is pulled in by the winch allowing the collapsed ribbon parachute and the captured air vehicle to be drawn into the ship to thereby be received by a landing net preferably of an open mesh nylon webbing. An initial launching device can be included such as an additional parachute or an explosive mortar device to provide the initial air-borne impetus to the ram-air parachute and ribbon capturing parachute.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检索包括遥控或自动无人驾驶车辆在内的机载车辆的船上安装装置，其包括可升降的升降装置，例如冲压空降落伞，该升降装置通过拖绳固定到沿着上游风向的船舶。 诸如可以是环形的带状降落伞的捕获装置也可移动地固定到冲压空气降落伞正下方的拖绳上，并且可以在其中包括归巢信标，使得通过其行进和塌缩来实现空中交通工具的捕获 丝带降落伞。 绞车被固定在其下方的船上，并连接到拖绳的下端以控制延伸的拖绳的向内和向外的运动。 一旦空中飞行器被捕获在带状降落伞中，则牵引线被绞盘牵引，允许收缩的带状降落伞和被捕获的空中车辆被吸入船中，从而被一个着陆网接收，优选地是开式网状尼龙 织带。 可以包括一个初始发射装置，例如附加的降落伞或爆炸性砂浆装置，以便为冲压空降落伞和色带捕获降落伞提供初始的空气动力。