Jettisonable emergency exit for a vehicle

US10807706B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH · DE
• AIRBUS HELICOPTERS · FR

Inventors

• Fabrice Joussellin · Salon-de-Provence, FR
• Aurelien Vayssiere · Niederschönenfeld, DE
• Pierre FRUITET · Sigalas, FR
• Laure-Anne Mathieu · Larajasse, FR
• Hassene Heboub · Val-de-Reuil, FR
• Philippe BENENTENDI · Chaponost, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 1, 2016
• Grant date: Oct 20, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 24, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64C1/1492
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A jettisonable emergency exit for a vehicle, comprising an outer peripheral edge that is adapted to be accommodated in an associated frame provided in a vehicle, wherein at least one emergency exit retention means and at least one emergency exit locking device are integrated into the outer peripheral edge, the at least one emergency exit retention means comprising at least one non-retractable pivot finger around which the jettisonable emergency exit is rotatable in an emergency mode, and the at least one emergency exit locking device comprising at least one locking hook that is adapted for locking the jettisonable emergency exit in an associated locking position in normal operation mode and for releasing the jettisonable emergency exit in an associated retracted position in the emergency mode.