Ejection seat water recovery
US11554870B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D25/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ejection seat system is described. The ejection seat system includes a seat frame for supporting an aircraft occupant. The seat frame includes one or more of a ballast material or an auto-inflating unit. By the ballast material or the auto-inflating unit, the seat frame may be positively buoyant in saltwater or freshwater for improved recovery of the seat frame. The ballast material may include one or more of a gas or foam. The auto-inflating unit may include one or more of a pump or a gas cartridge. Such flotation means may be included within an internal void of one or more of a seat bucket or a seat back of the seat frame.
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