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Cargo lift system

  • US 4,379,534 A
  • Filed: 03/02/1981
  • Issued: 04/12/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a cargo lift system having a support bridle, support sling, and hook for transporting externally slung cargo by an elevated platform, an improved cargo recovery apparatus comprising, in combination:

  • a recovery bridle formed at one end to be connected to the cargo;

    a streamlined container closed at one end;

    pivot means connected between said ends of said container and formed to be secured to the platform for providing a 360°

    rotation of said container about a vetical axis therethrough to permit alignment of said other end of said container with the cargo;

    a hinged door releasably connected at said other end of said container and having a shear pin for releasably latching thereto;

    a pendant means formed at one end to be connected to said recovery bridle and at said other end having a connector through which said shear pin releasably latch said door to said container;

    uninflated parachute means deployably stowed in said container; and

    inflator means connected within said uninflated parachute means having a compressed gas reservoir for inflating said uninflated parachute means.

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