Method of attaching a soft link for connecting a group of parachute suspension lines to harness via risers
AssigneeP.D. of Miami, Inc.
InventorBill J. Coe
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Abstract
A soft connector link is disclosed for connecting a first item to a second item such as canopy suspension lines to a canopy riser. In a first embodiment, the soft link preferably includes a flexible body member having a first looped end and a second looped end. A tab member is preferably attached or secured to the second looped end. The soft link is preferably constructed from a rope-like material such as high strength fiber. In an alternative embodiment, the second end of the body member is tabbed or lumped, as opposed to being looped. Two attachment methods for using the soft link as a connector are also disclosed and illustrated.
Claims11
A method for connecting a first member to a second member by a soft link, said first member having a first aperture and said second member having a second aperture, said soft link including a body member having a first looped end and a second looped end and a tab member secured to said second looped end;
- said method for connecting comprising the following steps:
- (i) passing a first end of the link through a first aperture of said first member and passing a second end of the link through a second aperture of said second member;
- (ii) passing the first end of the link through the second aperture of said second member and then through the first aperture of said first member for a second time;
- (iii) passing the first end of the link through the loop of the second end of the link;
- (iv) feeding the tab member through the loop of the first end of the link;
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- (v) cinching tight the connection point.
A method for connecting a first member to a second member by a soft link, said first member having a first aperture and said second member having a second aperture, said soft link including a body member having a first looped end and a second tabbed or lumped end;
- said method for connecting comprising the following steps:
- (i) passing a first end of the link through a first aperture of said first member and passing a second end of the link through a second aperture of said second member;
- (ii) passing the first end of the link through the second aperture of said second member and then through the first aperture of said first member for a second time;
- (iii) inserting the second end of the link through the loop of the first end of the link to create an adjustably sized looped first end;
- (iv) inserting the second end through the adjustably sized looped first end;
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- (v) cinching tight at the connection point.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.