Claims
- 1. A parachute inspection and folding arch for holding a large cargo carrying parachute in the billowed open position during operations thereon, said parachute arch comprising a pair of identical opposed spaced side frame members of substantially cardioid shape, and a plurality of spaced transverse cross members fixedly positioned between said frame members for maintaining the shape and rigidity thereof, said transverse cross members holding said pair of frame members in parallel relationship one to the other thereby allowing said inspection arch to be inserted into an open parachute and turned to the side to facilitate the inspection, repair and repacking thereof.
- 2. The parachute inspection and folding arch defined in claim 1 wherein said pair of spaced side frame members are fabricated of a light tubular material to allow said frames to be formed into the substantially cardioid shape.
- 3. The parachute inspection and folding arch defined in claim 2 wherein a plastic boot is affixed to the lowermost portion of each side of each frame member to prevent possible damage to the parachute during insertion and removal of the arch.
STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST
The invention described herein may be manufactured and used by or for the Government for governmental purposes without the payment of any royalty thereon.
US Referenced Citations (5)
Foreign Referenced Citations (1)
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2308722 |
Sep 1974 |
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Non-Patent Literature Citations (1)
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Irving Air Chute Co., Canopy Test, Jan. 25, 1944, (2 photographs). |