Aircraft restraint system with haptic signaling
US12129033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tactile signal seat belt sleeve has tactile signal producing elements arrayed along a sleeve that is adapted to fit over a seat belt for a vehicle, such as an aircraft. The elements may be arranged, for example, along the body-facing side of the belt. Each sleeve incorporates a signal-receiving element that allows for the activation of vibration-producing motors embedded in the fabric of the seat belt sleeve or belting. Vibration motors, such as piezoelectric devices, can be used to produce the tactile feedback. The haptic feedback assembly is connected to an interface unit that uses data from aircraft systems to sense, for example, the aircraft altitude and pitch, roll and yaw system. The interface unit generates signal to haptic devices to create appropriate vibrations patterns to the sleeve. The vibrations may be used to indicate directions of turn using output signals from various navigations systems.
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