Abstract: A device for securing at least one sling for transporting a load under a helicopter, the securing device comprising at least a first strap and at least a second strap, a connection mechanism configured, in the closed state, to connect the straps, to form a comprehensive security strap capable of supporting a sling and, in the open state, to release the straps for releasing the sling, and an actuator configured to open the connection mechanism following a mechanical effort being introduced, the connection mechanism comprising cascading reduction means configured to reduce the resistance force during the opening of the connection mechanism generated by the load connected to the sling.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2018
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2024
Assignee:
ESCAPE INTERNATIONAL SAS
Inventors:
Yves De France, Gary Bertrand, Eric Lamotte
Abstract: A device for securing at least one sling for transporting a load under a helicopter, the securing device comprising at least a first strap and at least a second strap, a connection mechanism configured, in the closed state, to connect the straps, to form a comprehensive security strap capable of supporting a sling and, in the open state, to release the straps for releasing the sling, and an actuator configured to open the connection mechanism following a mechanical effort being introduced, the connection mechanism comprising cascading reduction means configured to reduce the resistance force during the opening of the connection mechanism generated by the load connected to the sling.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 11, 2018
Publication date:
August 20, 2020
Applicant:
ESCAPE INTERNATIONAL SAS
Inventors:
Yves DE FRANCE, Gary BERTRAND, Eric LAMOTTE