Corner reflector slow descending system and corner reflector system
By designing the guide parachute and main parachute of the corner reflector descent system, and utilizing inertia and wind power for deployment, the problem of inflatable radar corner reflectors being susceptible to environmental interference has been solved. This has enabled stable deployment in the air and extended loiter time, thereby improving the performance of the radar reflector.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING STARNETO TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing inflatable radar corner reflectors are easily affected by the surrounding environment and perform poorly, especially when obstructed by waves, hills, or trees.
The system employs a corner reflector descent system, which includes a guide parachute pack, a guide parachute body, and a main parachute assembly. These components are connected to the launch system via connecting ropes and are deployed using inertia and wind power, ensuring the system fully deploys in the air and minimizing external interference.
It effectively improves the system's loiter time in the air, reduces the impact of sea waves and ground obstacles, ensures the stability and reliability of the radar reflector, and solves the problem that inflatable radar corner reflectors are susceptible to environmental interference.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of corner reflector technology, and in particular to a corner reflector slow-descent system and a corner reflector system. Background Technology
[0002] A corner reflector is an electromagnetic wave reflector made of metal sheets, manufactured in various specifications for different applications. Its core principle lies in its ability to reflect electromagnetic waves of various incident angles and frequencies in their original direction, thereby generating a very strong reflected signal. This characteristic makes corner reflectors widely used in many fields, such as creating strong targets in radar detection for warning purposes, and in safety areas such as maritime distress rescue and ship navigation, playing a particularly important role in foggy weather with poor visibility. Currently, radar corner reflectors are usually dropped into the sea or onto the land by gravity or external force to create artificial radar decoys, serving as radar jamming equipment.
[0003] However, in actual use, when an inflatable radar corner reflector falls into the sea, its radar reflection capability is affected by waves, causing it to fail to achieve the expected results. Similarly, during ground use, the radar transmission capability of an inflatable radar reflector can be blocked by hills or trees, thus affecting its performance. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a corner reflector slow-descent system to alleviate the technical problems of existing inflatable radar corner reflectors being easily affected by the surrounding environment and having poor performance.
[0005] The corner reflector descent system provided by this utility model includes: a first connecting rope, a guide parachute bag, a guide parachute body, and a main parachute assembly;
[0006] The guide parachute bag is used to house the guide parachute body;
[0007] The first connecting rope is used to connect the guide parachute pack and the launch system. The first connecting rope is configured to be taut to keep the guide parachute pack suspended in the air so as to pull the guide parachute body out of the guide parachute pack.
[0008] The main umbrella assembly is connected to the guide umbrella body, the main umbrella assembly is used to connect to the corner reflector system, and the main umbrella assembly is configured to deploy under the drive of the guide umbrella body.
[0009] In an optional implementation, the corner reflector descent system further includes a break rope;
[0010] The break cord is used to connect the guide parachute pack and the guide parachute body, and the break cord is configured to disconnect after the guide parachute body is pulled out of the guide parachute pack, so as to separate the guide parachute pack from the guide parachute body.
[0011] In an optional implementation, the main umbrella assembly includes a main umbrella bag and a main umbrella body;
[0012] The main umbrella bag is used to house the main umbrella body, and the main umbrella bag is connected to the guide umbrella body via a second connecting rope;
[0013] The main umbrella body is used to connect with the corner reflector system;
[0014] The main umbrella body is configured to be pulled out of the main umbrella pack under the resistance of the wind-blown deployment of the pilot umbrella body, so that the main umbrella body can be deployed under the wind.
[0015] In an optional implementation, the corner reflector descent system further includes a third connecting rope;
[0016] One end of the third connecting rope is connected to the main body of the guide umbrella, and the other end of the third connecting rope is connected to the main umbrella bag.
[0017] Secondly, the corner reflector system provided by this utility model is connected to the corner reflector descent system.
[0018] The corner reflector system includes a fourth connecting rope and a corner reflector assembly;
[0019] One end of the fourth connecting rope is connected to the main umbrella assembly, and the other end of the fourth connecting rope is connected to the corner reflector assembly.
[0020] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system includes a packaging bag and an inflatable corner reflector;
[0021] The packaging bag is connected to the fourth connecting rope, and the inside of the packaging bag is used to accommodate the inflatable corner reflector;
[0022] The inflatable corner reflector is configured to be inflated and deployed.
[0023] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes an encapsulation pin;
[0024] The sealing pin is used to confine the inflatable corner reflector inside the packaging bag, and the sealing pin is connected to the fourth connecting rope through a first separating rope so that the sealing pin separates from the packaging bag after the first separating rope is taut.
[0025] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes an inflatable component;
[0026] The inflatable component is disposed on the inflatable corner reflector, and the inflatable component is used to inflate the inflatable corner reflector to cause the inflatable corner reflector to unfold.
[0027] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes a second separation rope;
[0028] One end of the second separating rope is connected to the fourth connecting rope, and the other end of the second separating rope is connected to the control part on the inflatable component, so that the second separating rope opens the inflatable component after it is taut.
[0029] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes a fifth connecting cord;
[0030] One end of the fifth connecting rope is connected to the fourth connecting rope, and the other end of the fifth connecting rope is connected to the inflatable corner reflector;
[0031] The length of the first separating rope is less than the length of the second separating rope;
[0032] The length of the second separating rope is less than the length of the fifth connecting rope.
[0033] The corner reflector descent system provided by this utility model connects the guide parachute pack to the launch system via a first connecting rope. The launch system launches the corner reflector descent system, which flies in the air. After reaching the designated airspace, the first connecting rope tightens, and the guide parachute pack comes to a stop in the air. As the inertial main parachute assembly continues to fly forward, it pulls the guide parachute body out of the guide parachute pack, and the guide parachute body unfolds. At this point, the descent system is fully deployed and has the ability to stay airborne, effectively increasing its loiter time in the air. This ensures that it is not affected by external factors such as waves, hills, and trees during operation, alleviating the technical problems of existing inflatable radar corner reflectors being easily affected by the surrounding environment and having poor performance. Attached Figure Description
[0034] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the corner reflector descent system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the corner reflector system provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the corner reflector descent system and the corner reflector system provided in the embodiment of this utility model.
[0038] Icons: 11-First connecting rope; 12-Second connecting rope; 13-Third connecting rope; 14-Fourth connecting rope; 15-Fifth connecting rope; 20-Launch system; 100-Guide parachute pack; 200-Guide parachute body; 300-Main parachute assembly; 310-Main parachute pack; 320-Main parachute body; 400-Break rope; 500-Corner reflector assembly; 510-Packaging bag; 520-Inflatable corner reflector; 530-Sealing pin; 540-Inflatable component; 550-First separation rope; 560-Second separation rope. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0042] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the corner reflector descent system provided in this embodiment includes: a first connecting rope 11, a guide parachute pack 100, a guide parachute body 200, and a main parachute assembly 300; the guide parachute pack 100 is used to accommodate the guide parachute body 200; one end of the first connecting rope 11 is connected to the launch system 20, and the other end of the first connecting rope 11 is connected to the guide parachute pack 100. After the launch system 20 launches the descent system, when the descent system reaches the designated airspace, the first connecting rope 11 tauts, causing the guide parachute pack 100 to stop in the air. Due to inertia, the main parachute assembly 300 will still fly, pulling the guide parachute body 200 out of the guide parachute pack 100. The guide parachute body 200 unfolds, thereby enabling the main parachute assembly 300 to unfold under the drive of the guide parachute body 200, and thus causing the corner reflector system connected to the main parachute assembly 300 to slowly descend in the designated airspace.
[0044] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector descent system further includes a break cord 400; one end of the break cord 400 is connected to the guide parachute pack 100, and the other end of the break cord 400 is connected to the guide parachute body 200, and the break cord 400 is configured to disconnect after the guide parachute body 200 is pulled out of the guide parachute pack 100, thereby separating the guide parachute pack 100 from the guide parachute body 200.
[0045] In an optional embodiment, the main umbrella assembly 300 includes a main umbrella pack 310 and a main umbrella body 320; the internal space of the main umbrella pack 310 is used to accommodate the main umbrella body 320, and the main umbrella pack 310 is connected to the guide umbrella body 200 by a second connecting rope 12, so that the guide umbrella body 200 can be pulled out from the main umbrella pack 310.
[0046] The main umbrella body 320 is used to connect with the corner reflector system. Specifically, the main umbrella body 320 is connected to the corner reflector system via the fourth connecting rope 14.
[0047] The main parachute body 320 is configured to be pulled out of the main parachute pack 310 under the resistance of the pilot parachute body 200 during wind-assisted deployment, so that the main parachute body 320 can be deployed under wind-assisted conditions. Specifically, after the pilot parachute body 200 is deployed, it is subject to wind resistance. Since the pilot parachute body 200 is connected to the main parachute pack 310, the main parachute pack 310 is subject to resistance. Due to inertia, the main parachute body 320 inside the main parachute pack 310 is dislodged from the main parachute pack 310, and then the main parachute body 320 is deployed under wind-assisted conditions.
[0048] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector descent system further includes a third connecting rope 13; one end of the third connecting rope 13 is connected to the pilot parachute body 200, and the other end of the third connecting rope 13 is connected to the main parachute pack 310, thereby connecting the pilot parachute body 200 and the main parachute pack 310.
[0049] The specific working principle is as follows: The first connecting rope 11 is tightened, pulling out the guide parachute pack 100, so that the guide parachute body 200 is in an unrestrained state. At the same time, the rope 400 is pulled off, and the guide parachute pack 100 is completely separated from the guide parachute body 200 due to the deployment of the guide parachute body 200. After being resisted by the deployment of the guide parachute body 200, the third connecting rope 13 is tightened. Due to inertia, the main parachute pack 310, the main parachute body 320 and the corner reflector assembly 500 continue to move. The tightening of the third connecting rope 13 pulls out the main parachute pack 310, so that the main parachute body 320 is in an unrestrained state. The main parachute body 320 is fully deployed, and at this point, the descent system is fully deployed and has the ability to stay airborne.
[0050] The corner reflector descent system provided in this embodiment has the following advantages:
[0051] 1. Fully deployable and highly reliable: The system is accurately and fully deployed in the air through inertial separation and wind-assisted deployment of the main body of the parachute 200.
[0052] 2. Significantly increased loiter time: The guide parachute design enables the system to remain in the air for extended periods, thus extending its operational time.
[0053] 3. Reduce external environmental interference: Effectively avoid the impact of complex environmental factors such as ocean waves and ground obstacles, enhancing the system's adaptability and stability.
[0054] 4. Solve existing technical problems: It fundamentally alleviates the problem of poor performance of inflatable radar corner reflectors and provides a reliable solution for relevant application scenarios.
[0055] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the corner reflector system provided in this embodiment is connected to the corner reflector descent system provided in the above embodiment.
[0056] The corner reflector system includes a fourth connecting rope 14 and a corner reflector assembly 500; one end of the fourth connecting rope 14 is connected to the main umbrella assembly 300, and the other end of the fourth connecting rope 14 is connected to the corner reflector assembly 500, thereby connecting the main umbrella assembly 300 and the corner reflector assembly 500 through the fourth connecting rope 14.
[0057] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system includes a packaging bag 510 and an inflatable corner reflector 520; the packaging bag 510 is connected to a fourth connecting rope 14, and the interior of the packaging bag 510 is used to accommodate the inflatable corner reflector 520; the inflatable corner reflector 520 is configured to be inflated and deployed, and when the inflatable corner reflector 520 reaches a designated airspace, the inflatable corner reflector 520 is inflated and deployed.
[0058] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes a sealing pin 530 for securing the inflatable corner reflector 520 within the packaging bag 510.
[0059] In addition, the sealing pin 530 is connected to the fourth connecting rope 14 via the first separating rope 550, so that the sealing pin 530 separates from the packaging bag 510 after the first separating rope 550 is taut. Specifically, when the fourth connecting rope 14 is tightened, the first separating rope 550 is then tightened, and the sealing pin 530 separates from the packaging bag 510, thereby releasing the restriction of the sealing pin 530 on the packaging bag 510, opening the packaging bag 510, and allowing the inflatable corner reflector 520 to inflate and unfold freely.
[0060] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes an inflation component 540; the inflation component 540 is specifically configured as an inflation cylinder with a pull ring on it, and the inflation component 540 is disposed on the inflatable corner reflector 520. The inflation component 540 is used to inflate the inflatable corner reflector 520 to make the inflatable corner reflector 520 unfold.
[0061] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes a second separation rope 560; one end of the second separation rope 560 is connected to the fourth connecting rope 14, and the other end of the second separation rope 560 is connected to the control part on the inflation member 540, so that when the second separation rope 560 is taut, the second separation rope 560 opens the inflation member 540. The control part is specifically a pull ring on the inflation cylinder. When the second separation rope 560 is taut, as the inflation cylinder moves with the inflated corner reflector 520 due to inertia, the second separation rope 560 separates the pull ring from the inflation cylinder, so that the inflation cylinder inflates and deploys the inflated corner reflector 520.
[0062] In an optional embodiment, the corner reflector system further includes a fifth connecting rope 15; one end of the fifth connecting rope 15 is connected to the fourth connecting rope 14, and the other end of the fifth connecting rope 15 is connected to the inflatable corner reflector 520, thereby connecting the fourth connecting rope 14 and the inflatable corner reflector 520; in addition, in order to ensure the separation priority, the rope lengths of different functional accessories need to be set to different lengths. Specifically, the rope length of the first separation rope 550 is less than the rope length of the second separation rope 560; the rope length of the second separation rope 560 is less than the rope length of the fifth connecting rope 15.
[0063] The specific working principle is as follows: When the main umbrella body 320 is fully deployed, the corner reflector assembly 500 continues to move forward due to inertia, at which point the fourth connecting rope 14 is fully taut. Depending on the length of the ropes, the sealing pin 530 fixed to the packaging bag 510 is first removed, leaving the inflatable corner reflector 520 in a free state. Simultaneously, the second separating rope 560 pulls the pull ring from the gas cylinder, causing the gas cylinder to inflate the corner reflector 520. Since these two steps occur instantaneously, when the fourth connecting rope 14 is fully taut, the connecting rope between the packaging bag 510 and the fourth connecting rope 14 is also taut, which can offset some of the overload and prevent damage to the inflatable corner reflector 520. Finally, the fifth connecting rope 15 is fully taut, causing the corner reflector system to fully deploy.
[0064] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A corner reflector descent system, characterized in that, include: The first connecting rope (11), the guide parachute pack (100), the guide parachute body (200), and the main parachute assembly (300); The guide parachute pack (100) is used to house the guide parachute body (200); The first connecting rope (11) is used to connect the guide parachute pack (100) and the launch system (20). The first connecting rope (11) is configured to be taut so that the guide parachute pack (100) stops in the air to pull the guide parachute body (200) out of the guide parachute pack (100). The main umbrella assembly (300) is connected to the guide umbrella body (200), the main umbrella assembly (300) is used to connect to the corner reflector system, and the main umbrella assembly (300) is configured to deploy under the drive of the guide umbrella body (200).
2. The corner reflector descent system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The corner reflector descent system also includes a breakable rope (400); The break cord (400) is used to connect the guide parachute pack (100) and the guide parachute body (200), and the break cord (400) is configured to disconnect after the guide parachute body (200) is pulled out from the guide parachute pack (100) so that the guide parachute pack (100) is separated from the guide parachute body (200).
3. The corner reflector descent system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main umbrella assembly (300) includes a main umbrella bag (310) and a main umbrella body (320); The main umbrella bag (310) is used to house the main umbrella body (320), and the main umbrella bag (310) is connected to the guide umbrella body (200) by a second connecting rope (12); The main umbrella body (320) is used to connect with the corner reflector system; The main umbrella body (320) is configured to be pulled out from the main umbrella pack (310) under the resistance of the wind-blown deployment of the guide umbrella body (200) so that the main umbrella body (320) can be deployed by the wind.
4. The corner reflector descent system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The corner reflector descent system also includes a third connecting rope (13); One end of the third connecting rope (13) is connected to the main body of the guide umbrella (200), and the other end of the third connecting rope (13) is connected to the main umbrella bag (310).
5. A corner reflector system, characterized in that, The corner reflector system is connected to the corner reflector descent system as described in any one of claims 1-4; The corner reflector system includes a fourth connecting cord (14) and a corner reflector assembly (500); One end of the fourth connecting rope (14) is connected to the main umbrella assembly (300), and the other end of the fourth connecting rope (14) is connected to the corner reflector assembly (500).
6. The corner reflector system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The corner reflector system includes a packaging bag (510) and an inflatable corner reflector (520); The packaging bag (510) is connected to the fourth connecting rope (14), and the inside of the packaging bag (510) is used to accommodate the inflatable corner reflector (520); The inflatable corner reflector (520) is configured to be inflated and deployed.
7. The corner reflector system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The corner reflector system also includes a sealing pin (530); The sealing pin (530) is used to confine the inflatable corner reflector (520) inside the packaging bag (510), and the sealing pin (530) is connected to the fourth connecting rope (14) through the first separating rope (550) so that the sealing pin (530) separates from the packaging bag (510) after the first separating rope (550) is taut.
8. The corner reflector system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The corner reflector system also includes an inflatable component (540); The inflatable component (540) is disposed on the inflatable corner reflector (520), and the inflatable component (540) is used to inflate the inflatable corner reflector (520) so that the inflatable corner reflector (520) unfolds.
9. The corner reflector system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The corner reflector system also includes a second separation rope (560); One end of the second separating rope (560) is connected to the fourth connecting rope (14), and the other end of the second separating rope (560) is connected to the control part on the inflatable member (540) so that the second separating rope (560) opens the inflatable member (540) after the second separating rope (560) is taut.
10. The corner reflector system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The corner reflector system also includes a fifth connecting rope (15); One end of the fifth connecting rope (15) is connected to the fourth connecting rope (14), and the other end of the fifth connecting rope (15) is connected to the inflatable corner reflector (520); The length of the first separating rope (550) is less than the length of the second separating rope (560); The length of the second separating rope (560) is less than the length of the fifth connecting rope (15).