Supply packs and methods and systems for manufacturing supply packs

摘要

A cost-effective pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster includes an outer package, at least one item in the outer package for aerial delivery, and at least one aerodynamic component formed on the outer package and methods and systems for making the pack.

主权项

1. A pack for aerial distribution of at least one item to persons on the ground, comprising:
an outer package comprising two superimposed sheets of material coupled together; the at least one item disposed between the superimposed sheets of material of the outer package; at least one rigid element disposed between the superimposed sheets of material of the outer package; and at least one aerodynamic component extending from the outer package, the aerodynamic component comprising a pair of wings that unfurl during an aerial delivery of the pack, wherein the aerodynamic element reduces descent rate of the pack in comparison to freefall by increasing turbulent flow during descent and each of the pair of wings is formed by folding corresponding side edges of the sheets and sealing the folded edges to form wing seals.