US 2023/0241520 A1 · SPHERICAL COMPARTMENT FOR ENABLING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SAFELY EXPERIENCE A FREEFALL

Abstract

A spherical compartment is designed to hold a cargo or one or more individuals and absorbing impact as the spherical compartment is dropped from a height. The spherical compartment includes a frame with vertically oriented frame elements and at least one horizontally oriented frame element. The frame elements may be air beams; thus, the frame may be an air frame. The frame may carry a suspension system that suspends the payload within an interior of the spherical compartment. An outer skin affixed to the frame may impart the spherical compartment with low wind resistance. Methods of using the spherical compartment are also disclosed.

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Dependent claims

A spherical compartment for an individual, comprising:

an airframe comprising a plurality of vertically oriented frame members with semicircular configurations, intersecting and joined to each other at a top pole and a bottom pole of the airframe, and arranged to define a frame for the spherical compartment with dimensions sufficient to accommodate the individual in a seated orientation, the airframe being rigid but compressible;
an outer skin comprising a flexible membrane around the airframe;
a plurality of suspension elements extending across an interior of the airframe, each suspension element comprising an elongated flexible member;
and
a passenger platform suspended substantially centrally within the airframe to accommodate the individual.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Spherical compartment for enabling an individual to safely experience a freefall

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Spherical compartment for enabling an individual to safely experience a freefall

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Abstract

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