Mobile energy attenuating seat and safety harness for aircraft
US8991760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H7/046
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy attenuating seat system for an aircraft includes energy attenuating features and is also configured to provide mobility for the occupant. The system is configured to suspend the operator, or gunner, with a support from the roof of the aircraft. The system includes an armored seat or body harness for the occupant. The system provides energy attenuation in multiple directions. The system also optionally includes a floor tether in order to control the movements of the occupant. The system may also include an impact detection system to selectively change the tension of the support and/or floor harness. The system may also include one or more airbags either within in the fuselage of the aircraft, or included in the seat system in order to provide energy attenuation.
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