Electronic release systems and methods for ejection seats
US11655041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic release system for an aircraft ejection system may comprise: a controller; a plurality of release devices in operable communication with the controller; a plurality of pins, each pin in the plurality of pins operably coupled to a release device in the plurality of release devices, the controller configured to: receive an indication that an ejection event from an aircraft has been initiated, command activation of the plurality of release devices, and in response to commanding the activation, releasing the plurality of pins from an ejection seat.
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