Emergency mechanical and communication systems and methods for aircraft
US9771160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for rapid separation of a flight data recorder from an aircraft comprises a flight data recorder; an emergency detection system comprising a plurality of sensors for detecting flight parameters and at least one computer processor for analyzing the flight parameters and determining, based on the analysis, that an emergency event is occurring; a rapid ejection system comprising a pneumatic system configured to eject the flight data recorder out of an opening in a housing and through the skin of the aircraft when the emergency detection system determines that the emergency event is occurring; and a soft landing system, said soft landing system being attached to the flight data recorder and configured to reduce force of impact upon landing and increase buoyancy of the flight data recorder.
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