CHARLES VERNON WARREN
Pilots at Abernathy Dr, Fayetteville, NC
License number
North Carolina A2002816
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
3600 Abernathy Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311
Professional information
Aerial Cargo Container With Deceleration And Orientation Assembly
US Patent:
6712317, Mar 30, 2004
Filed:
Sep 18, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/252064
Inventors:
Charles V. Warren - Fayetteville NC 28311
Charles G. Fitzgerald - Cameron NC 28326
Charles G. Fitzgerald - Cameron NC 28326
International Classification:
B64D 108
US Classification:
244138R, 244142, 244147
Abstract:
An aerial cargo container is described that includes a cargo box with a plurality of hinged rotor blades having a stowed position against the sides of the box and a deployed position extending outwardly from the box, and a deceleration and orientation assembly to slow the descent of the container and align the longitudinal axis of the container with the relative wind direction, thereby minimizing damage to the blades upon opening. The assembly includes a drogue chute, a blade retainer to secure the blades in the stowed position, and a folded metering cord attached between the drogue chute and the box, and a segment securing the blade retainer, whereby the cord segments unfold sequentially upon exertion of a force to slow and orient the container, prior to release of the blade retainer to permit movement of the blades to their deployed positions.
Aerial Cargo Container
US Patent:
5947419, Sep 7, 1999
Filed:
Jan 21, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/009955
Inventors:
Charles M. Warren - Perry GA
Charles V. Warren - Fayetteville NC
Charles V. Warren - Fayetteville NC
International Classification:
B69D 108, F42B 1060
US Classification:
244138A
Abstract:
An aerial cargo container system for transporting cargo from an aircraft to the ground having a cargo box with a continuous side wall with six rectangular side panels, and rotor blades having stowed positions against alternating box side panels and deployed positions extending outwardly from the box in a generally horizontal plane. Each blade may include a lower panel and an upper panel that has two triangular sections behind the leading edge that forms an aerodynamic camber. The blades are hinged to a rotor hub secured across the top of the box. The upward deployment of the blades is limited by tethers extending from the blades down to a tether attach frame secured across the bottom of the box. The box and blades are preferably formed of corrugated paper or plastic material. The entire unit rotates with the load to create aerodynamic braking and lower cargo to the ground with a minimum of energy being translated to the cargo on impact.