公开(公告)号：US20210229814A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：US16773854

申请日：2020-01-27

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： Michael Shawn Haycraft ,  Bradley Scott Walker

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

摘要： Occupant restraint systems for use in aircraft and other vehicles are described herein. In some embodiments, the occupant restraint systems include an under-seat airbag positioned below a seat cushion having a separation feature extending laterally therethrough. The separation feature enables a front cushion portion to move upwardly and away from a seat pan by a greater distance than a rear cushion portion upon inflation of the under-seat airbag, thereby favorably positioning the seat occupant's thighs relative to the seat occupant's torso.

公开(公告)号：US20170225788A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15398977

申请日：2017-01-05

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： Todd Joseph Humbert

IPC分类号： B64D11/06 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R21/237 ,  B60R21/239 ,  B60R21/18 ,  B60R21/2342

CPC分类号： B60R21/18 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R2021/0044 ,  B60R2021/0093 ,  B60R2021/23115 ,  B60R2021/23308 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  B64D11/06205 ,  B64D2201/00

摘要： Multi-chamber airbag systems for use in aircraft and other vehicles are described herein. In some embodiments, an occupant restraint system includes a multi-chamber airbag that deploys from an occupant restraint (e.g., a lap seat belt) in an aircraft. The multi-chamber airbag can include a first portion that inflates generally upward in front of the occupant's torso, and a second portion that inflates in front of the first portion. The first portion and/or the second portion can include multiple chambers (e.g., generally cylindrical-shaped chambers) that, when inflated, provide the airbag with a shape and/or contact surfaces which can help to maintain the position of the airbag between the occupant and a strike object or hazard. In other embodiments, multi-chamber airbags configured in accordance with the present disclosure can me mounted to a structure (e.g., a monument, console, seat back, etc.) positioned generally in front of the occupant. The structure-mounted airbag can deploy generally toward the occupant in the event of a vehicle impact or other potentially harmful event to protect the occupant from impact injury.

公开(公告)号：US09352839B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14505277

申请日：2014-10-02

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： William J. Gehret ,  Daniel Nick Foubert

IPC分类号： B64D11/06 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/231

CPC分类号： B64D11/06205 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R2021/0093 ,  B60R2021/2074 ,  B60R2021/23153 ,  Y02T50/46

摘要： Airbag assemblies and associated systems and methods for use in aircraft and other vehicles are described herein that can provide crash protection for occupants seated in an upright position while not injuring or striking occupants in the brace position. An airbag system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include an airbag configured to deploy through an opening of a housing during a crash event. The housing can be affixed to a seat or other interior portion (e.g., a fixed portion) of an aircraft forward of a passenger seat. The airbag can initially deploy in a direction away from an occupant in the seat and then move into position between a potential strike hazard and the occupant such that the airbag system can be used to protect occupants seated in an upright position while not injuring occupants in the brace position.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了用于飞行器和其它车辆中的安全气囊组件及相关联的系统和方法，其可以为坐在直立位置的乘客提供碰撞保护，同时不伤害或打击支架位置中的乘员。 根据本技术的实施例配置的气囊系统可以包括气囊，其构造成在碰撞事件期间通过壳体的开口部署。 外壳可以固定在乘客座椅前方的飞机的座椅或其他内部部分（例如，固定部分）上。 安全气囊最初可以远离座椅中的乘客的方向展开，然后移动到潜在的罢工危险与乘客之间的位置，使得气囊系统可用于保护坐在直立位置的乘客，而不会伤害乘客 支撑位置。

公开(公告)号：US09277788B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14183489

申请日：2014-02-18

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： Todd J. Humbert ,  David T. Merrill

IPC分类号： A44B11/25

CPC分类号： A44B11/2569 ,  A44B11/2542 ,  Y10T24/45634

摘要： Buckle assemblies with dual release features and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly is configured to detachably engage latch plates. The buckle assembly can include a top cover and a bottom housing collectively defining an operation space; a load plate having a plurality of apertures, an actuator configured to connect with the top cover, a plurality of pawls configured to operably enter the corresponding apertures so as to secure a plurality of latch plates, a release ring positioned adjacent to the pawls and connected with a release cord. The latch plates can be released by rotating the top cover or pulling the release cord.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了具有双重释放特征和相关系统和方法的带扣组件。 在一个实施例中，带扣组件构造成可拆卸地接合闩锁板。 带扣组件可以包括总体上限定操作空间的顶盖和底壳; 具有多个孔的负载板，构造成与顶盖连接的致动器;多个棘爪，其构造成可操作地进入相应的孔，以便固定多个闩锁板;邻近棘爪定位的释放环，并连接 与释放绳。 通过旋转顶盖或拉动释放绳可以释放闩锁板。

公开(公告)号：US09153080B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14468170

申请日：2014-08-25

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： Ronald A. Shields ,  Peter Anthony Settles

IPC分类号： G05B23/02 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D25/02

CPC分类号： G07C5/0808 ,  B64D11/062 ,  B64D11/06205 ,  B64D25/02 ,  B64D2201/00 ,  G05B23/0256

摘要： A system for testing a number of electronic module assemblies (EMAs) that control one or more personal restraint systems. A programmed processor with a computer system transmits signals that instruct the EMAs to perform a diagnostic self-test. The results of the self-test are received by the computer system and stored in a computer readable memory. In one embodiment, the computer system is a cabin management computer system for use on an aircraft.

摘要翻译： 用于测试控制一个或多个个人约束系统的多个电子模块组件（EMA）的系统。 具有计算机系统的编程处理器传送指示EMA执行诊断自检的信号。 自检结果由计算机系统接收并存储在计算机可读存储器中。 在一个实施例中，计算机系统是用于飞机上的舱室管理计算机系统。

公开(公告)号：US09119445B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US14183478

申请日：2014-02-18

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： Todd J. Humbert ,  David T. Merrill

IPC分类号： B60R22/12 ,  A44B11/25

CPC分类号： A44B11/253 ,  A44B11/2526 ,  A44B11/2542 ,  Y10T24/4566 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： Buckle assemblies with lift latches and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly is configured to detachably engage at least one latch plate. The buckle assembly includes a cover, a load plate connected to the cover and formed with a plurality of openings, a shaft passing through the cover, a lift latch being operably rotated around the shaft in the operation space, and pawls selectively locking corresponding latch plates inserted in the openings in response to the rotation of the lift latch.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了具有提升闩锁和相关系统和方法的带扣组件。 在一个实施例中，带扣组件构造成可拆卸地接合至少一个闩锁板。 所述带扣组件包括盖，连接到所述盖并且形成有多个开口的负载板，穿过所述盖的轴，在所述操作空间中围绕所述轴可操作地旋转的提升闩锁，以及选择性地锁定相应的闩锁板 响应于提升闩锁的旋转而插入开口中。

公开(公告)号：US20150232184A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14705915

申请日：2015-05-06

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： William J. Gehret ,  Joshua Vyrostek ,  Kevin J. Keeslar ,  Daniel Nick Foubert

IPC分类号： B64D11/06 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/20

CPC分类号： B64D11/0621 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R2021/0093 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D11/0604 ,  B64D11/06205 ,  B64D2201/00

摘要： Structure mounted airbag assemblies and associated systems and methods are described herein. An airbag system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can include, for example, a housing having a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity, an airbag assembly within the cavity, and an inflator operably coupled to the airbag assembly. The airbag assembly can include an airbag configured to deploy through the opening of the housing during a crash event. The airbag system can further include a door removably positioned across the opening and configured to move away from the opening during airbag deployment. The housing can be affixed to an interior portion of an aircraft, forward of and offset from an aircraft seat.

公开(公告)号：US20150042078A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14384655

申请日：2013-01-09

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： William J. Gehret ,  Joshua Vyrostek ,  Kevin J. Keeslar ,  Daniel Nick Foubert

IPC分类号： B64D25/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/062 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D11/0604 ,  B64D11/06205 ,  B64D2201/00

摘要： Structure mounted airbag assemblies and associated systems and methods are described herein. An airbag system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can include, for example, a housing having a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity, an airbag assembly within the cavity, and an inflator operably coupled to the airbag assembly. The airbag assembly can include an airbag configured to deploy through the opening of the housing during a crash event. The airbag system can further include a door removably positioned across the opening and configured to move away from the opening during airbag deployment. The housing can be affixed to an interior portion of an aircraft, forward of and offset from an aircraft seat.

摘要翻译： 结构安装的安全气囊组件和相关联的系统和方法在本文中描述。 根据本公开的实施例配置的气囊系统可以包括例如具有空腔和与空腔连通的开口的壳体，腔内的气囊组件以及可操作地联接到气囊组件的充气器。 安全气囊组件可以包括气囊，其构造成在碰撞事件期间部署穿过壳体的开口。 安全气囊系统还可以包括可拆卸地定位成横跨开口并且构造成在气囊展开期间远离开口移动的门。 外壳可以固定在飞行器的内部，在飞机座前方并偏离飞机座。

公开(公告)号：US20130127229A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13647198

申请日：2012-10-08

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： Todd J. Humbert

IPC分类号： B60R22/40 ,  B60R22/46

CPC分类号： B60R22/40 ,  B60R22/46 ,  B60R2022/4666

摘要： Tensioning apparatuses for occupant restraint systems and associated systems and methods. In one embodiment, an occupant restraint system for a vehicle can include a flexible web configured to extend across at least a portion of an occupant seated in the vehicle and an electrically actuated web retractor operably coupled to a proximal end portion of the web. The web retractor is configured to automatically wind and unwind the web. The system also includes an acceleration sensor operably coupled to the electrically actuated web retractor. The acceleration sensor is configured to send an electrical signal to the web retractor in response to a vehicle acceleration above a preset magnitude. In response to the signal, the web retractor is configured to (a) retract the web, and/or (b) at least temporarily prevent the web from moving inwardly or outwardly.

摘要翻译： 用于乘员约束系统和相关系统和方法的张紧装置。 在一个实施例中，用于车辆的乘员约束系统可以包括被配置为延伸穿过坐在车辆中的乘员的至少一部分的柔性腹板和可操作地联接到腹板的近端部分的电动腹板牵开器。 卷筒卷收器被配置为自动卷绕和卷绕卷筒纸。 该系统还包括可操作地联接到电动腹板牵开器的加速度传感器。 加速度传感器被配置为响应于高于预设量值的车辆加速度将电信号发送到卷筒牵引器。 响应于该信号，卷筒卷收器构造成（a）缩回卷材，和/或（b）至少暂时防止卷筒纸向内或向外移动。

公开(公告)号：US10364034B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-30

申请号：US14840916

申请日：2015-08-31

申请人： AmSafe, Inc.

发明人： Ronald A. Shields ,  Peter Anthony Settles ,  Willard F. Hagan ,  Giuseppe Gullotto

IPC分类号： B64D11/06 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64D25/02

摘要： An electronic module assembly (EMA) for use in controlling one or more personal restraint systems. A programmed processor within the EMA is configured to determine when a personal restraint system associated with each seat in a vehicle should be deployed. In addition, the programmed processor is configured to perform a diagnostic self-test to determine if the EMA and the personal restraint systems are operational. In one embodiment, results of the diagnostic self-test routine are displayed on a display included on the electronic module assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the results of the diagnostic self-test routine are transmitted via a wireless transceiver to a remote device. The remote device can include a wireless interrogator or can be a remote computer system such as a cabin management computer system.