B64D17/74

GRADUATED CHUTE DELAY SIX MODE EJECTION SYSTEM

A method is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving, by a processor, an ejection command for ejecting an ejection seat from an aircraft; determining, by the processor, an airspeed and an altitude of the ejection seat; responsive to the altitude of the ejection seat indicating a second mode of operation, determining, by the processor, whether the airspeed of the ejection seat is at or above a first threshold and below a second threshold; and responsive to the airspeed of the ejection seat being at or above the first threshold and below the second threshold: sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a drogue parachute; and, responsive to a first predetermined time period expiring, sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a main parachute and sever the drogue parachute based on a variable drogue severance delay.

GRADUATED CHUTE DELAY SIX MODE EJECTION SYSTEM

A method is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving, by a processor, an ejection command for ejecting an ejection seat from an aircraft; determining, by the processor, an airspeed and an altitude of the ejection seat; responsive to the altitude of the ejection seat indicating a second mode of operation, determining, by the processor, whether the airspeed of the ejection seat is at or above a first threshold and below a second threshold; and responsive to the airspeed of the ejection seat being at or above the first threshold and below the second threshold: sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a drogue parachute; and, responsive to a first predetermined time period expiring, sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a main parachute and sever the drogue parachute based on a variable drogue severance delay.

DANGER AVOIDANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE
20170190432 · 2017-07-06 · ·

The present disclosure provides danger avoidance apparatuses and related methods, such as for use to avoid avalanches. An apparatus may include a container configured to couple to a user, a lift providing mechanism, a descent control mechanism and at least one rip cord engaged with the container and selectively operable by the user. Both the lift providing mechanism and the descent control mechanism may be movably coupled to the container between a packed position within the container and a deployed position exterior to the container controlled via the at least one rip cord. The lift providing mechanism may include an airfoil that provides lift to the user at a first velocity of the user along a first direction. The descent control mechanism may control the descent and reduce the velocity of the user along the first direction from the first velocity in the deployed position.

DANGER AVOIDANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE
20170190432 · 2017-07-06 · ·

The present disclosure provides danger avoidance apparatuses and related methods, such as for use to avoid avalanches. An apparatus may include a container configured to couple to a user, a lift providing mechanism, a descent control mechanism and at least one rip cord engaged with the container and selectively operable by the user. Both the lift providing mechanism and the descent control mechanism may be movably coupled to the container between a packed position within the container and a deployed position exterior to the container controlled via the at least one rip cord. The lift providing mechanism may include an airfoil that provides lift to the user at a first velocity of the user along a first direction. The descent control mechanism may control the descent and reduce the velocity of the user along the first direction from the first velocity in the deployed position.

Graduated chute delay six mode ejection system

A method is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving, by a processor, an ejection command for ejecting an ejection seat from an aircraft; determining, by the processor, an airspeed and an altitude of the ejection seat; responsive to the altitude of the ejection seat indicating a second mode of operation, determining, by the processor, whether the airspeed of the ejection seat is at or above a first threshold and below a second threshold; and responsive to the airspeed of the ejection seat being at or above the first threshold and below the second threshold: sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a drogue parachute; and, responsive to a first predetermined time period expiring, sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a main parachute and sever the drogue parachute based on a variable drogue severance delay.

Graduated chute delay six mode ejection system

A method is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving, by a processor, an ejection command for ejecting an ejection seat from an aircraft; determining, by the processor, an airspeed and an altitude of the ejection seat; responsive to the altitude of the ejection seat indicating a second mode of operation, determining, by the processor, whether the airspeed of the ejection seat is at or above a first threshold and below a second threshold; and responsive to the airspeed of the ejection seat being at or above the first threshold and below the second threshold: sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a drogue parachute; and, responsive to a first predetermined time period expiring, sending, by the processor, a command to deploy a main parachute and sever the drogue parachute based on a variable drogue severance delay.