Class 244/122AE - Automatic sequence

Subclass of Class 244 - Aeronautics and astronautics
No. of patents: 30
Last issue date: 09/05/2006

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7100511	Dual redundancy system for electronic detonators A detonator assembly (10) comprising a housing (12) disclosed and claimed. The assembly comprises an main circuit (11) comprising an electrically operable fuse (16) located in the housing. The assembly further comprises at least a first r...	09/05/2006
6845947	Aircraft canopy jettison apparatus with airbag A method of removing a canopy from a cockpit of an aircraft comprising providing an airbag in the cockpit adjacent the canopy; inflating the airbag; and as the airbag inflates, applying a force to the canopy from the inflating airbag to thereby jettison the canopy.	01/25/2005
6276637	Method for rescuing persons in an air emergency by means of an ejection seat For improving a method for rescuing a person sitting in an ejection seat that has ejected from an aircraft in an emergency, wherein depending on data collected by measuring apparatus arranged on the ejection seat a control device initiates deployment of s...	08/21/2001
6208269	Automatically activated rescue radio and associated method A rescue radio system includes a radio frequency tag, which is carried by and remains with an aircraft, and a rescue radio, which is carried by and remains with an aircrew member. The rescue radio includes an accelerometer that generates an actuation sign...	03/27/2001
6042054	Emergency escape method for an aircraft crew The invention relates to means for the emergency abandonment of an aircraft and makes it possible to create a super-light and effective system for emergency abandonment which can be used in aircraft with a flight speed of 500-600 km/hour. This is achieved...	03/28/2000
5573205	Pull cord tension transmitting device using dual rack-pinion A first rack is maintained in spatial relationship from a pinion so that the rack may be moved vertically with a pilot's seat, thereby accommodating height adjustments. An actuating handle is connected, via a cable, to a linkage which displaces the rack t...	11/12/1996
5525847	Power source for an electroballistic sequencing system Start-up electrical power modules are utilized in electroballistic sequencing systems for initiating the ballistic sequence necessary for seat and canopy ejection in military aircraft. The power modules utilize aircraft power to initiate the ballistic seq...	06/11/1996
5367402	Helmet mounted night vision apparatus and method of separation A helmet mounted night vision device for a pilot that is automatically propelled away from the pilot before the pilot ejects from an aircraft, thereby preventing injury to the pilot caused by the night vision device striking the ejecting pilot. In a prefe...	11/22/1994
5362016	Parachute deployment system as a function of ejected pilot seat speed An ejected pilot's seat deploys a drogue chute shortly upon ejection so as to slow the pilot's seat. A strain gauge is connected in line with a drogue chute to sense the load thereon. The load corresponds to speeds at which the ejected seat travels. As th...	11/08/1994
5261630	Ejection seat control using aircraft radio altimeter A pilot's ejection seat is propelled in an upward direction after ejection by employing a high gain signal from a radio altimeter on board an aircraft. The vertically downward high gain vector is inverted by adding 180° to its phase component and providi...	11/16/1993
5222695	Ejection seat sequencer An electronic sequencer for an aircraft ejection seat comprising a plurality of sensors for air-speed, temperature, air pressure and acceleration. These sensors provide, via interface circuitry, signals in digital electronic form to a microprocessor which...	06/29/1993
5176342	Goggles emergency release apparatus A goggles emergency release apparatus is disclosed wherein an actuator, ptioned adjacent the goggles latching mechanism, drives a wedge into the mechanism to push a release pin into the open position and push the goggles away from the helmet. The actuato...	01/05/1993
5104066	Drogue chute speed mode selector An ejected pilot's seat is provided with a drogue chute anchored to the seat by means of a bridle. The bridle includes a strap having redundant load cells parallel connected in redundant fashion. The load cells measure tension in the strap. Data from the ...	04/14/1992
4911382	Safe electro ballistic escape sequencing system An electro ballistic escape sequencing system is actuated only by the seat initiators. Current entering the system by any other means will see only open circuits. A pressure sensitive switch is provided in each circuit subject to outside interference and ...	03/27/1990
4846421	Adaptive control system for crew escape devices An escape device such as an ejection seat system (10) has a propulsion system (42) that accelerates and changes the angular orientation of the device. The system (10) includes sensors (54) for determining certain parameters associated with device altitude...	07/11/1989
4792903	Microprocessor controlled post ejection sequencer A self contained, self powered microprocessor controlled aircraft ejection seat escape parachute deployment sequencer which can handle problems caused by high altitudes into the stratosphere and by high speeds above Mach 1, and which will deploy the parac...	12/20/1988
4765570	Aircraft ejected seat stabilizing and delayed parachute system A system and method for stabilizing an aircraft ejection seat and crew member after seat ejection and prior to main parachute inflation. The system also providing for delayed opening of the main chute until air speed and altitude have decreased to an acce...	08/23/1988
4721273	Life-threat assessment and control command for aircrew escape systems A crewmember (12) is positioned within an ejection seat or other escape device (10). The escape device (10) is ejected from the aircraft or other flying vehicle when it is desired to effect an escape. At the start of ejection, the altitude, sink rate and ...	01/26/1988
4706909	Controllable ejection seat catapult A catapult seat ejection system for ejecting a pilot and seat from an aircraft is disclosed in which the thrust of the catapult is controlled to prevent injury to the pilot due to acceleration forces. The catapult comprises a main catapult tube; a piston ...	11/17/1987
4673147	Programmable ejection seat system A programmable crewmember emergency ejection system is disclosed which will eject the crewmember expeditiously from a disabled aircraft, while at the same time assuring that the crewmember will not be subjected to forces that are beyond crewmember toleran...	06/16/1987
4603823	Airspeed sensing pressure valve system A dual redundant pitot-static sensing system for use in a system for deplng a parachute during ejection of an occupant from a disabled aircraft includes a pair of pressure-sensitive check valves to store peak dynamic airstream pressure for obviating diff...	08/05/1986
4580746	Capsule and rocket extraction system A capsule and rocket extraction system for providing an inflight escape system for the pilot of a damaged aircraft. The system comprises a capsule that is separable from the main fuselage of the aircraft and a rocket for extracting the pilot from the caps...	04/08/1986
4527758	Deployment sequence mode selection system for aircraft ejection seat An electronic system for selecting the proper mode sequence for deploying a ecovery parachute from an aircraft ejection seat. The system senses altitude, airspeed, and sink rate; and compares these to predetermined reference signals. The system also incorp...	07/09/1985
4505444	Aircraft ejection seat system An aircraft ejection seat system which incorporates means for permitting deployment of a main parachute at the end of a delay after ejection and a mode selector mechanism operable to permit such deployment at a shorter predetermined time after ejection if...	03/19/1985
4448374	Deployment sequencer A parachute deployment sequencer includes two sequencer systems in electromagnetic shielding housings. Each housing contains two bellows connected to pitot tubes, a third bellows for measuring ambient pressure and three switch contact sets connected in se...	05/15/1984
4437628	Position and restraint system for aircrewman An aircraft ejection seat position and restraint system for protecting an rcrewman against back injuries during emergency escape. The ejection sequence is initiated by the aircrewman pulling a lower ejection handle or a face curtain handle with both hands...	03/20/1984
4395001	Attitude selective aircrew escape control A line cutter or discharge valve responsive to aircraft attitude is posited on an aircraft ejection seat to interrupt the gas initiated sustainer rocket system. During inverted ejections, the cutter or valve will either sever or discharge pressure from a...	07/26/1983
4225101	Aircraft ejection system collision avoidance system A collision avoidance system having a seat parachute deployment system secured to the pilot's seat. The seat parachute deployment system has a flap member secured to the survival kit on the side remote from the pilot. The flap member drops down to prevent...	09/30/1980
4188001	Latch mechanism A latch for use on an aircraft ejection seat and the like to permit the optional selection, prior to ejection, as to retention of a survival kit. The latch includes a housing for receiving a bolt which is retained in position by a detent spring, and a two...	02/12/1980
4057206	Ejection sequencing system with airspeed and altitude sensing An ejection sequencing system used particularly in an ejection seat operation includes continuous sensing of both airspeed and altitude. The continuous airspeed sensing is accomplished by continuously measuring the airstream temperature and then determini...	11/08/1977

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