Smart systems and methods for automatic deployment of an ejection system
US11993386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2045/0085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ejection system may comprise an ejection seat and a smart deployment system configured to initiate a deployment of the ejection seat. The smart deployment system may comprise a pilot health monitoring system including a plurality of sensors configured to detect a plurality of physiological conditions, and a controller configured to make ejection system decisions based on a pilot health signal received from the pilot health monitoring system and an aircraft health signal output from an aircraft health monitoring system.
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