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Lumbar support systems for ejection seat

US11613366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2021
Grant dateMar 28, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/976
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lumbar support system for use in an ejection seat of an aircraft, comprising may comprise a pump; a plurality of bladders fluidly coupled to the pump; and a controller electrically coupled to the pump, the controller operable to: select a bladder in the plurality of bladders to fluidly isolate the bladder from a remainder of bladders in the plurality of bladders; and command the pump to inflate the bladder.

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