Device to detect deployment of a parachute
OwnerJustin Beaurivageinventor
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Abstract
A device that detects deployment of a parachute. The device is configured to be operatively connected to the parachute, such as through a container that holds the parachute. The device includes a cable with one or more connectors. The device also includes a controller that monitors a status of the cable. The cable is operatively connected to the container such as through a line. The container opens during deployment of the parachute. This opening causes one or more of the connectors to disengage thus causing an open circuit in the cable that is detected by the controller.
Claims19
A device to detect deployment of a parachute, the device comprising:
- a cable engaged by a member of or attached to the parachute;
- a break section positioned along the cable and having a lower tensile strength than the cable, the break section is movable between an engaged position that forms a closed circuit in the cable and a disengaged position that forms an open circuit in the cable;
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- a controller comprising processing circuitry configured to detect that the cable is in the open circuit caused by the parachute moving away from the cable upon deployment.
A device to detect deployment of a parachute, the device comprising:
- a cable configured to be connected to the parachute, the cable comprising a break with a first end and a second end;
- a break section positioned at the break in the cable, the break section comprising:
- a first plug mounted at the first end of the cable;
- a second plug mounted at the second end of the cable;
- the first and second plugs movable between an engaged position that forms a closed circuit in the cable and a disengaged position that forms an open circuit in the cable;
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- a controller comprising processing circuitry configured to detect the open circuit caused by the parachute moving away from the cable upon deployment.
A device to detect deployment of a parachute, the device comprising:
- an electrically conductive cable configured to be operatively connected to the parachute;
- a break section positioned along the cable and being weaker than the cable, the connector movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position;
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- a controller comprising:
- a power source to energize the cable;
- processing circuitry configured to detect an open circuit in the cable caused by the break section being in the disengaged position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.