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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 23, 1996
Terry C Ascherin, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
H Russell Anderson, Sierra Madre, CA (US);
Skyhook Rescue Systems, Inc., Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Abstract
A recovery device for use in an airborne vehicle is described. The recovery device includes a base plate, a winch coupled to the base plate, and an anchoring device coupled to the base plate to detachably couple the base plate to the airborne vehicle. A recovery system for a helicopter that has a support arm extending from its exterior fuselage is also described. The recovery system includes a recovery device that is a base plate, a mechanically-operated winch coupled to the base plate, and an anchoring device to detachably couple the base plate to the interior floor of the helicopter. The recovery system further includes a pulley detachably coupled to the support arm and a cord coupled to the winch and extending through the pulley.