Helicopter seat safety system

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1995-10-20

1998-05-05

Grant, William

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuselage and body construction

244122AG, 244122B, 29721617, B64D 2506, B64D 25115

Patent

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057463956

ABSTRACT:
A helicopter safety system provides an increased likelihood of survivability without injury during "survivable" helicopter crashes. The system provides spinal compression for precompressing an operator's spine in response to a crash signal from a crash sensor. Also included is a strap tensioning device which tensions an inertia reel strap and thus restraining the operator's upper body more effectively in the helicopter seat. Preferably, the strap tensioning device is initiated simultaneously with the spinal compression. Also included are energy absorbers connected to the seat pan, for example, between the seat pan and the seat frame, and airbags connected to the harness. The harness also includes a cross coupling element to provide for a lateral support configuration.

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