Oxygen-rich gas breathing systems for passenger carrying aircraft
US5199423A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2013/0677
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and apparatus are disclosed for providing oxygen-rich gas for breathing by aircrew and passengers of commercial passenger aircraft. Oxygen-rich gas output by molecular sieve concentrator apparatus 11 is delivered by way of a compressor 17 and a priority valve 24 to a flight crew gas storage cylinder 22 and passenger gas storage cylinders 23. An electronic control unit (ECU) 38 controls cycling of the concentrator apparatus 11 in obtainment of gas enriched with oxygen to at least 90%. The ECU is connected for receiving signals from a monitor 35 which senses the content of oxygen in gas delivered by the concentrator apparatus. The ECU receives signals from pressure sensors 42 and 43 in the cylinders 22 and 23 to initiate start up of the system when the content of these cylinders is sensed to have fallen below a predetermined value. The ECU is connected to switch the priority valve for preferential charging of the crew cylinder when both sets of cylinders require charging. The ECU is further connected for opening a vent valve 46 whereby on start-up of the system, gas delivered by the concentrator apparatus is vented to ambient until the oxygen concentration is sensed to be 90…
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