REUSABLE EVACUATION SYSTEM RESTRAINT
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1. A releasable restraint for an inflatable slide, the releasable restraint comprising:
- a first mating portion having a receptacle;
a second mating portion having a protrusion, the protrusion configured to fit within the receptacle; and
an adjustment fastener coupled to the receptacle and configured to adjust a coupling strength of the releasable restraint.
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Abstract
A releasable restraint for an inflatable slide is disclosed, in accordance with various embodiments. The releasable restraint may comprise a first mating portion having a receptacle. The releasable restraint may comprise a second mating portion having a protrusion. The protrusion may be configured to fit within the receptacle. An adjustment fastener may be coupled to the receptacle and configured to adjust a coupling strength of the releasable restraint.
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20 Claims
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1. A releasable restraint for an inflatable slide, the releasable restraint comprising:
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a first mating portion having a receptacle; a second mating portion having a protrusion, the protrusion configured to fit within the receptacle; and an adjustment fastener coupled to the receptacle and configured to adjust a coupling strength of the releasable restraint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An evacuation system comprising:
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an inflatable slide; and a releasable restraint coupled to the inflatable slide, the releasable restraint comprising; a first mating portion, and a second mating portion releasably coupled to the first mating portion, wherein the first mating portion is configured to decouple and recouple with the second mating portion. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for deploying an inflatable slide, comprising:
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selecting a coupling strength of a releasable restraint; coupling the releasable restraint to the inflatable slide; increasing pressure within the inflatable slide; separating the releasable restraint in response to the increasing pressure within the inflatable slide; and inflating the inflatable slide. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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