Shock absorption device and seat including such a device
US7992934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a shock absorption device making it possible to tilt the back of a seat frontward in case of a shock greater than a predetermined value, the device including a plate and an absorbing shaft, the plate including a brake cavity and a hole through which the absorbing shaft passes, the hole and the brake cavity being separated by a bridge, and the dimensions of the bridge being such as to break when the stress exerted on the back is greater than a predetermined value. The invention also relates to a seat for a passenger vehicle and, more particularly, an aircraft, the pivotal rotation of which is provided with such a device.
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