B64D25/08

Methods and systems for controlling supersonic flight entry/exit of a vehicle
11505324 · 2022-11-22 · ·

Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for supersonic flight entry/exit management. For instance, the method may include determining whether a transition between supersonic and subsonic flight is approaching; and in response to determining the transition between subsonic and supersonic flight is approaching, performing a supersonic flight entry/exit process. The supersonic flight entry/exit process may include: obtaining center of gravity (CG) information for the vehicle, drag information for the vehicle, and a planned trajectory of the vehicle (trajectory data); performing an analysis of the trajectory data to determine whether the planned trajectory is safe and consistent; based on a result of the analysis, adjusting the planned trajectory or confirming the planned trajectory of the vehicle; and based on the adjusted planned trajectory or the confirmed planned trajectory of the vehicle, generating actuator instructions to execute the adjusted planned trajectory or the confirmed planned trajectory.

Method and system for arming/disarming an aircraft door slide and implementation assembly
11498688 · 2022-11-15 · ·

An assembly for arming/disarming a slide of an airplane door according to the invention comprises a system with two releasable connection mechanisms (2) linked with the door (1) and a cabin floor of the airplane, each mechanism (2) comprising a releasable connector (21b) secured to the door (1), extending at right angles to the floor on each side of a door bottom, and an anchor fitting (22b) fixed to the cabin floor. Each connector (21b) is equipped with an elastic centering element (70) and a locking/unlocking grab (25b) on the corresponding anchor fitting (22b), the connectors (21b) being linked by a girt bar (5). Each grab (25b) being rotationally mobile, one of the grabs (25b) is driven by a single command (5; 25b) which drives the other grab in rotation via the girt bar (5).

Method and system for arming/disarming an aircraft door slide and implementation assembly
11498688 · 2022-11-15 · ·

An assembly for arming/disarming a slide of an airplane door according to the invention comprises a system with two releasable connection mechanisms (2) linked with the door (1) and a cabin floor of the airplane, each mechanism (2) comprising a releasable connector (21b) secured to the door (1), extending at right angles to the floor on each side of a door bottom, and an anchor fitting (22b) fixed to the cabin floor. Each connector (21b) is equipped with an elastic centering element (70) and a locking/unlocking grab (25b) on the corresponding anchor fitting (22b), the connectors (21b) being linked by a girt bar (5). Each grab (25b) being rotationally mobile, one of the grabs (25b) is driven by a single command (5; 25b) which drives the other grab in rotation via the girt bar (5).

Illuminated rope as an aircraft emergency egress aid

In some implementations, in an emergency in the vehicle, an emergency evacuation path is illuminated using the light emitted from the emergency evacuation rope where at least a portion of the emergency evacuation path extends to a location outside the vehicle. Egress of occupants along the emergency evacuation path is enabled using an emergency evacuation rope.

Illuminated rope as an aircraft emergency egress aid

In some implementations, in an emergency in the vehicle, an emergency evacuation path is illuminated using the light emitted from the emergency evacuation rope where at least a portion of the emergency evacuation path extends to a location outside the vehicle. Egress of occupants along the emergency evacuation path is enabled using an emergency evacuation rope.

Vehicle with at least one emergency exit system

An aircraft with a fuselage and at least one emergency exit system, the at least one emergency exit system including a jettisonable component that is accommodated and locked in an associated frame structure of the aircraft in normal operation mode to form a portion of the fuselage and that is releasable from the associated frame structure for being jettisoned from the aircraft in an emergency mode; and further including an emergency evacuation assistance device that is adapted to assist in an emergency evacuation of the aircraft via the associated frame structure in the emergency mode; wherein the emergency evacuation assistance device is attached to the jettisonable component such that the emergency evacuation assistance device is deployed by means of the jettisonable component when the jettisonable component is jettisoned from the aircraft in the emergency mode.

Vehicle with at least one emergency exit system

An aircraft with a fuselage and at least one emergency exit system, the at least one emergency exit system including a jettisonable component that is accommodated and locked in an associated frame structure of the aircraft in normal operation mode to form a portion of the fuselage and that is releasable from the associated frame structure for being jettisoned from the aircraft in an emergency mode; and further including an emergency evacuation assistance device that is adapted to assist in an emergency evacuation of the aircraft via the associated frame structure in the emergency mode; wherein the emergency evacuation assistance device is attached to the jettisonable component such that the emergency evacuation assistance device is deployed by means of the jettisonable component when the jettisonable component is jettisoned from the aircraft in the emergency mode.

AIRCRAFT DOOR PROVIDED WITH A LEVER FOR EMERGENCY OPENING FROM OUTSIDE
20220324547 · 2022-10-13 · ·

The invention concerns an aircraft door having a lever (3) for emergency opening from outside, disposed in a lever window. The lever (3) for emergency opening from outside includes: a main arm (7) having a first aerodynamic surface (9); a profiled cowling (8) with a second aerodynamic surface (10); a driving stop (18) capable of rotating the profiled cowling (8) from its concealing position to its separated position when the main arm (7) passes from its retracted position to its deployed position.

AIRCRAFT DOOR PROVIDED WITH A LEVER FOR EMERGENCY OPENING FROM OUTSIDE
20220324547 · 2022-10-13 · ·

The invention concerns an aircraft door having a lever (3) for emergency opening from outside, disposed in a lever window. The lever (3) for emergency opening from outside includes: a main arm (7) having a first aerodynamic surface (9); a profiled cowling (8) with a second aerodynamic surface (10); a driving stop (18) capable of rotating the profiled cowling (8) from its concealing position to its separated position when the main arm (7) passes from its retracted position to its deployed position.

Apogee enhancing ejection seat stabilization drogue chute
09809315 · 2017-11-07 · ·

An aircraft ejection system is provided. The aircraft ejection system may comprise a seat, a bridle coupled to the seat, suspension lines coupled to the bridle, and a drogue canopy coupled to the suspension lines. A first side of the drogue canopy may have a lower drag than a second side of the drogue canopy. The first side may comprise a mesh portion and/or an opening to reduce drag. The first side may further include a low-resistance structure with a circular or rectangular geometry. The bridle and the suspension lines may be configured to direct the first side in a predetermined direction, such as downward.