Patent ID: 6086019
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
A system for the extraction and unfolding of a reserve parachute employable both for ventral and dorsal configuration and with and without assistance of a main parachute, comprising,first extraction means for forced extraction of the reserve parachute with assistance by the main parachute upon an extraction of the main parachute due to an anomalous situation arising,maintenance means to maintain the main parachute connected to the parachutist after an anomalous situation arising in said main parachute and the extraction of the main parachute due to the anomalous situation, said maintenance means being dimensioned and arranged to avoid interference with the reserve parachute, andsecond extraction means for a forced extraction and unfolding of the reserve parachute without assistance of an extracted main parachute which arises in a case of non-opening or failed extraction of the main parachute.