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Seat back head restrain for parachute assemblies

US11021256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

16Claims

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Assignee

GOODRICH CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Jaro S. Volny · Scottsdale, US
Kassidy L. Carson · Colorado Springs, US
Scott R. Patterson · Manitou Springs, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 21, 2018
Grant date	Jun 1, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 2, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D25/10
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A parachute assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a canopy and a first suspension line coupled to the canopy. A first riser may be coupled to the first suspension line. A seat cushion may be coupled to the first riser. The seat cushion may be configured detach from the ejection seat and restrict rearward translation of a head of an occupant of the ejection seat upon deployment of the parachute assembly.

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