Vertically adjustable seat with energy absorbing means

Details Vertically adjustable seat with energy absorbing means Vertically adjustable seat with energy absorbing means

1975-08-11

1976-10-12

Mitchell, James C.

Chairs and seats

Crash seat

Bottom and back movable as unit in response to force

244122R, 297347, B60R 2110

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039853888

ABSTRACT:
A special form of adjustable height seat, such as would be used for a pilot or crew member in a plane or helicopter, provides a generally vertical mounting arrangement for positioning of a seat height adjuster between a fixed height seat base and a slidable unitary seating section. In addition, the height adjuster means is provided with an energy absorption connection for at least one end portion thereof by having a movable portion in alignment with and available to be forced through a restricted section in the event of a crash landing situation.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2971566 (1961-02-01), Negroni
patent: 3381926 (1968-05-01), Fritz et al.
patent: 3861637 (1975-01-01), De Longchamp

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