An ejection seat system is described. The ejection seat system includes a seat frame for supporting an aircraft occupant. The seat frame includes one or more of a ballast material or an auto-inflating unit. By the ballast material or the auto-inflating unit, the seat frame may be positively buoyant in saltwater or freshwater for improved recovery of the seat frame. The ballast material may include one or more of a gas or foam. The auto-inflating unit may include one or more of a pump or a gas cartridge. Such flotation means may be included within an internal void of one or more of a seat bucket or a seat back of the seat frame.
Ejection seat water recovery
2023-01-17
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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