Automatic ejection seat performance optimization based on detection of aircrew weight

US11518527B2 · 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: Dec 6, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 28, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01G19/07
• 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. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect weight data corresponding to a weight of a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the sensor and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the weight data.