Reinforcement for gliding parachutes, surf kites etc. has additional reinforcement in middle region of lift surface

摘要

The reinforcement (2) across the leading edge of the ribs (1) is in the form of a sandwich (3) of cloth and foil. There are also a reinforcements of the same kind in the middle region of the lift surface. The reinforcements can be doubled or bonded to the ribs and/or to other reinforcements. The additional reinforcements may be droplet-shaped or strip-shaped.