Aegion has been granted a patent for a parachute design featuring a canopy with vertical slits in the skirt to prevent canopy inversion. These slits enhance airflow during deployment, reducing drag and hem migration, thereby improving performance. The design includes reinforced slits that are a specific height relative to the canopy’s gore length. GlobalData’s report on Aegion gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Parachute design with vertical slits to prevent inversion
The patent US12030649B2 describes a parachute design that incorporates a canopy with multiple gores and a circular skirt or hem, featuring a skirt band for load support. A key innovation is the inclusion of a plurality of vertical reinforced slits or elongated narrow openings, strategically placed around the canopy. These slits extend upwardly from the skirt band and are designed to facilitate airflow during deployment, thereby preventing canopy inversion. The slits have a vertical height ranging from 5% to 15% of the gore length and are positioned to allow air pressure from outside the canopy to be transferred to the lower inside, enhancing stability during descent.
Additionally, the patent outlines various configurations for the parachute, including semi-hemispherical and cruciform designs. The slits are contained within a continuous anti-inversion band that reinforces the lower portion of the gores, with specific spacing and area limitations to optimize performance. The design aims to reduce drag on the skirt or hem during deployment, which minimizes the risk of migration and enhances the parachute’s overall functionality. The method described for achieving anti-inversion capability emphasizes the importance of airflow management to ensure safe and effective parachute operation.
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