Patent ID: 8967544
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: B64D,B66C

Abstract:
1. A cargo hook release system for releasing cargo suspended from at least one cargo hook release pendant in a suspension system, comprising: a cargo hook control interface comprising a manual-normal hook release switch and a manual-emergency hook release switch; a cargo release harness assembly including a relay electrically coupled to a cargo harness interface; a flight control computer including a processor that is configured to transmit an energizing voltage signal to the cargo release harness assembly; and at least one cargo hook release pendant operably coupled to the cargo harness interface; wherein the relay is in a de-energized condition during normal operation of the cargo hook release system, and wherein the relay is energized during automatic release of the cargo; wherein each of the cargo hook control interface and cargo release harness assembly is operable to receive a voltage release signal indicative of activation of the cargo hook release system; and wherein the relay is operable to selectively transmit the energizing voltage signal from the flight control computer to the at least one cargo hook release pendant.