Life raft system for an aircraft
US11591053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C2009/042
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A life raft system for an aircraft, comprising a storage container; an inflatable life raft that is stored in the storage container in normal operation mode, an inflation device for inflating the inflatable life raft in an emergency mode, and a control unit for activating the inflation device in the emergency mode; wherein the control unit comprises a floatable control buoy with an activation member that is operable for activating the inflation device, wherein the floatable control buoy is provided for operation at a predetermined distance remote from an associated aircraft in an emergency mode.
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