Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuselage and body construction
Patent
1992-11-30
1994-06-21
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuselage and body construction
244122AG, 2 61, B64D 2502
Patent
active
053222458
ABSTRACT:
An integrated pilot protection and restraining system having a circular bearing structure configured to surround the neck of the wearer, and a non-conformal helmet which is detachably coupled to and rotatably supported by the bearing structure. An automatic helmet rotation system is provided for controlling rotation of the helmet in response to movements of the wearer's head in order to maintain the helmet in a predetermined position with respect to the wearer's head. The system further includes a restraining anchor disposed on a rear portion of the bearing structure at its non-rotating base proximate to the base of the wearer's neck. The restraining anchor is coupled to a retractable restraining device.
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Barefoot Galen L.
David Clark Company Incorporated
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