公开(公告)号：US12227294B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18184541

申请日：2023-03-15

Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.

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

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60R21/017 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64D25/02 ,  G01R31/54 ,  G07C5/08

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US11628937B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-18

申请号：US16453918

申请日：2019-06-26

Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.

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

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60R21/017 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64D25/02 ,  G01R31/54 ,  G07C5/08

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20210214092A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-15

申请号：US16739027

申请日：2020-01-09

Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.

Inventor： Hyunsok Pang ,  James Christopher Wilkerson

IPC: B64D25/00 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/00

Abstract: Airbags for use in aircraft and other vehicles are described herein. In some embodiments, an airbag can deploy from a structure forward of a seated occupant at a generally upward angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The distal end portion of the airbag can include a recessed impact surface portion configured to receive the head and/or neck of the seat occupant.

公开(公告)号：US10569890B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-25

申请号：US14808983

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.

Inventor： Trenton Dirk Moeller ,  Giuseppe Gullotto

IPC: B64D25/02 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B64D11/06

Abstract: An airbag assembly for leg flail protection and associated systems and methods are described herein. An airbag system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, a housing having a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity, an airbag stowed within the cavity, and an inflator operably coupled to the airbag. The airbag can be configured to deploy through the opening of the housing during a crash or other significant dynamic event. The airbag can deploy outwardly from the side-facing seat to reduce occupant leg rotation during the crash or other significant dynamic event. The airbag can be pushed out of the housing before it is fully inflated. The airbag can be stowed and include folded first and second opposing side portions such that when the airbag is deployed, the portion nearest the occupant unfurls toward the occupant prior to the other portion farthest from the occupant unfurling in a direction away from the occupant.

公开(公告)号：US10391960B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-27

申请号：US15445644

申请日：2017-02-28

Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Anthony Settles ,  Scott Fink ,  Giuseppe Gullotto

IPC: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D25/06 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/017 ,  B60R22/48

Abstract: An electronic module assembly for controlling the deployment of one or more airbags in an aircraft includes a power source, a crash sensor configured to produce a signal in response to a crash event and an accelerometer that is configured to produce a signal in response to a crash event. A processor starts a timer upon detection of the signal from the crash sensor. When the processor receives a signal from the crash sensor, the processor is configured to determine if a signal has also been received from the accelerometer and if signals from both the crash sensor and the accelerometer indicate a crash event then the processor reads a memory associated with an inflator. The processor reads a timing value selected for the inflator and fires the inflator when the timer has a value equal to the timing value selected for the inflator.

公开(公告)号：US08818759B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13228333

申请日：2011-09-08

Applicant: Ronald A. Shields ,  Peter A. Settles

Inventor： Ronald A. Shields ,  Peter A. Settles

IPC: G05B23/02 ,  B64D11/06

CPC classification number: G07C5/0808 ,  B64D11/062 ,  B64D11/06205 ,  B64D25/02 ,  B64D2201/00 ,  G05B23/0256

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US20140230201A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14183489

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.

Inventor： Todd J. Humbert ,  David T. Merrill

IPC: A44B11/25

CPC classification number: A44B11/2569 ,  A44B11/2542 ,  Y10T24/45634

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US08632131B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13647198

申请日：2012-10-08

Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.

Inventor： Todd J. Humbert

IPC: B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R22/00

CPC classification number: B60R22/40 ,  B60R22/46 ,  B60R2022/4666

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US08567022B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13492584

申请日：2012-06-08

Applicant: Allen R. Keene ,  David T. Merrill

Inventor： Allen R. Keene ,  David T. Merrill

IPC: A44B11/25

CPC classification number: A44B11/2526 ,  A44B11/2549 ,  Y10T24/4072 ,  Y10T24/45241 ,  Y10T24/45618 ,  Y10T24/45623 ,  Y10T24/45639 ,  Y10T24/45644 ,  Y10T24/45649 ,  Y10T24/45654 ,  Y10T24/4567 ,  Y10T24/4718

Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle restraint system where the buckle assembly is adapted to receive a plurality of belt connectors, with the belt connectors being simultaneously released upon moving at least one handle to a release position.

公开(公告)号：US20130026743A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13194411

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Andre Baca

Inventor： Andre Baca

IPC: B60R21/26 ,  B23P11/00 ,  F16L27/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/18 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R2021/0093 ,  B60R2021/0095 ,  B60R2021/2612 ,  F16L27/093 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: Inflator connectors for inflatable personal restraints and associated systems and methods are described herein. An inflator connector configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology, for example, can include a body having an attachment portion and a sleeve portion and a coupling rotatably received in the sleeve portion. The attachment portion of the body can include a first bore having a first engagement feature positioned toward a first opening for operably engaging at least one of an inflator and a gas tube. The sleeve portion can include a second bore in fluid communication with the first bore. The coupling can include a second engagement feature positioned toward a second opening for operably engaging the other of the inflator and the gas tube.

Abstract translation: 用于充气个人约束的充气器连接器和相关联的系统和方法在此描述。 例如，根据本技术的实施例配置的充气机连接器可以包括具有附接部分和套筒部分的主体以及可旋转地容纳在套筒部分中的联接件。 主体的附接部分可以包括第一孔，其具有朝向第一开口定位的第一接合特征，用于可操作地接合充气器和气体管中的至少一个。 套筒部分可以包括与第一孔流体连通的第二孔。 联接器可以包括朝向第二开口定位的第二接合特征，用于可操作地接合另一个充气器和气体管。