Automatic ejection seat performance and accommodation optimization based on connector

US11505325B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AMI Industries, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Ronald John McCumber · Colorado Springs, US
• Casey Andrew Stribrny · Colorado Springs, US
• Nicholas K. Bharucha · Colorado Springs, US
• John Hampton · Colorado Springs, US
• Kassidy L. Carson · Colorado Springs, US
• Bradley Mastrolia · Colorado Springs, US
• Steve Holstine · Colorado Springs, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 29, 2020
• Grant date: Nov 22, 2022
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D17/58
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings and having a plurality of components. The system further includes a connector configured to connect to a component of the plurality of components and having a connector portion that includes information corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the information corresponding to the user of the ejection system.