FR2312408A1 - Inflatable float for helicopter - has stabilising vane inflated simultaneously with float with taut stay for vane - Google Patents
Inflatable float for helicopter - has stabilising vane inflated simultaneously with float with taut stay for vaneInfo
- Publication number
- FR2312408A1 FR2312408A1 FR7516395A FR7516395A FR2312408A1 FR 2312408 A1 FR2312408 A1 FR 2312408A1 FR 7516395 A FR7516395 A FR 7516395A FR 7516395 A FR7516395 A FR 7516395A FR 2312408 A1 FR2312408 A1 FR 2312408A1
- Authority
- FR
- France
- Prior art keywords
- vane
- float
- helicopter
- stabilising
- inflatable
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
- B64C25/00—Alighting gear
- B64C25/32—Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface
- B64C25/54—Floats
- B64C25/56—Floats inflatable
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
- Radio Relay Systems (AREA)
Abstract
The inflatable floats are fitted to helicopters to enable them to alight on water in an emergency. The inflation of floats has a serious effect on the flight stability of the helicopter. To overcome this problem, inflatable stabilising vanes are fitted to the floats. The cylindrical foat (F) is fitted to the underside of the helicopter and is inflated by gas such as CO2, air or nitrogen from a bottle (G). The stabilising vane (1) is stitched or glued to the float (F) and is itself inflated through the orifice (13) simultaneously with the float. When inflated, the vane (1) is held rigid by the stay.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR7516395A FR2312408A1 (en) | 1975-05-27 | 1975-05-27 | Inflatable float for helicopter - has stabilising vane inflated simultaneously with float with taut stay for vane |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR7516395A FR2312408A1 (en) | 1975-05-27 | 1975-05-27 | Inflatable float for helicopter - has stabilising vane inflated simultaneously with float with taut stay for vane |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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FR2312408A1 true FR2312408A1 (en) | 1976-12-24 |
FR2312408B1 FR2312408B1 (en) | 1977-12-02 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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FR7516395A Granted FR2312408A1 (en) | 1975-05-27 | 1975-05-27 | Inflatable float for helicopter - has stabilising vane inflated simultaneously with float with taut stay for vane |
Country Status (1)
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FR (1) | FR2312408A1 (en) |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2455546A1 (en) * | 1979-05-04 | 1980-11-28 | Garrett Corp | INFLATABLE SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY FOR A HELICOPTER FLOAT |
US4676461A (en) * | 1984-09-06 | 1987-06-30 | Fpt Industries Limited | Flotation devices for aircraft undercarriages |
WO2003026959A2 (en) * | 2001-09-21 | 2003-04-03 | Apical Industries, Inc. | Emergency floatation system for helicopters |
US7878450B2 (en) | 2006-12-18 | 2011-02-01 | Apical Industries, Inc. | Float pack assembly and method of use |
CN107856846A (en) * | 2016-09-22 | 2018-03-30 | 比亚迪股份有限公司 | Unmanned plane |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB125159A (en) * | ||||
US2544794A (en) * | 1950-03-14 | 1951-03-13 | Bell Aircraft Corp | Helicopter amphibious landing gear |
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1975
- 1975-05-27 FR FR7516395A patent/FR2312408A1/en active Granted
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB125159A (en) * | ||||
US2544794A (en) * | 1950-03-14 | 1951-03-13 | Bell Aircraft Corp | Helicopter amphibious landing gear |
Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
FR2455546A1 (en) * | 1979-05-04 | 1980-11-28 | Garrett Corp | INFLATABLE SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY FOR A HELICOPTER FLOAT |
US4676461A (en) * | 1984-09-06 | 1987-06-30 | Fpt Industries Limited | Flotation devices for aircraft undercarriages |
WO2003026959A2 (en) * | 2001-09-21 | 2003-04-03 | Apical Industries, Inc. | Emergency floatation system for helicopters |
WO2003026959A3 (en) * | 2001-09-21 | 2003-08-28 | Apical Ind Inc | Emergency floatation system for helicopters |
US6644592B2 (en) * | 2001-09-21 | 2003-11-11 | Apical Industries, Inc. | Floatation system |
US7878450B2 (en) | 2006-12-18 | 2011-02-01 | Apical Industries, Inc. | Float pack assembly and method of use |
CN107856846A (en) * | 2016-09-22 | 2018-03-30 | 比亚迪股份有限公司 | Unmanned plane |
CN107856846B (en) * | 2016-09-22 | 2020-03-31 | 比亚迪股份有限公司 | Unmanned plane |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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FR2312408B1 (en) | 1977-12-02 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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ST | Notification of lapse |