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Aircraft seat electrical quick disconnect

US7083437B2 · kind B2 · utility

38Cited by
5References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 2004
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mobile platform seat electrical connection system includes an electrical bus having multiple conductors. A C-shaped trough includes an insulating medium to fix the conductors in a parallel configuration. Each of the conductors has a bulbous or male shaped head and a neck connected to the head supporting the conductor within the trough. A neck width is smaller than a head width. Seats are positioned in the mobile platform, each having multiple C-shaped female contact members. The contact members are biased to releasably engage the head of the conductors and transfer electrical energy between the conductor and the seat. The seats can be positioned at any location along the bus.

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