发明名称 |
Parachute system mounted to payload |
摘要 |
A balloon system is provided including a balloon envelope, a payload secured to the balloon envelope, a first parachute positioned within a parachute container, the parachute container secured to the payload, a first bridle line having a first end secured to the balloon system and a second end secured to the parachute container, a controller positioned on the balloon system, wherein when the controller receives a signal to deploy the parachute container, the controller is operable to cause the parachute container to be released downwardly from the payload. |
申请公布号 |
US9604726(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2017.03.28 |
申请号 |
US201514665653 |
申请日期 |
2015.03.23 |
申请人 |
X Development LLC |
发明人 |
Fourie Daniel |
分类号 |
B64D17/62;B64B1/40;B64D17/80 |
主分类号 |
B64D17/62 |
代理机构 |
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. |
代理人 |
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. |
主权项 |
1. A balloon system comprising:
a balloon envelope; a payload secured to the balloon envelope; a first parachute positioned within a parachute container, the parachute container secured to the payload; a first bridle line having a first end secured to the balloon system and a second end secured to the parachute container; a controller positioned on the balloon system; wherein when the controller receives a signal to deploy the parachute container, the controller is operable to cause the parachute container to be released downwardly from the payload; and wherein the signal to deploy the parachute container is based on sensed change in pressure within the balloon envelope. |
地址 |
Mountain View CA US |