Automatic ejection seat performance and accomodation optimization based on active input of aircrew data

US11891183B2 · 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: Feb 6, 2024
• Expiry date: Oct 4, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W4/80
• 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 an input device configured to receive user input. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the input device and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the user input.