A control system for an onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS) includes a gain control communicatively coupled to an oxygen sensor configured to measure an oxygen concentration outputted from the OBOGS. The gain control selectively switches between unbalanced and balanced bed cycling modes of the OBOGS to produce a target oxygen concentration based on demand. A corresponding method includes providing a gain control communicatively coupled to an oxygen sensor configured to measure an oxygen concentration outputted from the OBOGS, controlling the OBOGS to operate in the unbalanced bed cycling mode when a low demand is placed on the OBOGS whereby the gain control provides a short bed cycle and a corresponding long cycle of a fixed cycle time, and switching the OBOGS to operate in the balanced bed cycling mode when a high demand is placed on the OBOGS. The balanced bed cycling mode operates at a decreased bed cycle time.

A control system for an onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS) includes a gain control communicatively coupled to an oxygen sensor configured to measure an oxygen concentration outputted from the OBOGS. The gain control selectively switches between unbalanced and balanced bed cycling modes of the OBOGS to produce a target oxygen concentration based on demand. A corresponding method includes providing a gain control communicatively coupled to an oxygen sensor configured to measure an oxygen concentration outputted from the OBOGS, controlling the OBOGS to operate in the unbalanced bed cycling mode when a low demand is placed on the OBOGS whereby the gain control provides a short bed cycle and a corresponding long cycle of a fixed cycle time, and switching the OBOGS to operate in the balanced bed cycling mode when a high demand is placed on the OBOGS. The balanced bed cycling mode operates at a decreased bed cycle time.

A control unit for an aircraft crew member's breathing mask, includes a support, a mode-selection knob pivotally mounted on a holder between at least a first position, a second position and a third position. A controller supplies a breathing cavity in three modes of operation depending on the position of the mode-selection knob. A locking/unlocking system includes an operating member moveable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The locking position blocks the rotation of the mode-selection knob from the second position to the third position, and the unlocking position allows rotation of the mode-selection knob from the second position to the third position.

A control unit for an aircraft crew member's breathing mask, includes a support, a mode-selection knob pivotally mounted on a holder between at least a first position, a second position and a third position. A controller supplies a breathing cavity in three modes of operation depending on the position of the mode-selection knob. A locking/unlocking system includes an operating member moveable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The locking position blocks the rotation of the mode-selection knob from the second position to the third position, and the unlocking position allows rotation of the mode-selection knob from the second position to the third position.

A regulator assembly for an aircrew breathing mask includes a support and a mode selection knob mounted with the ability to pivot on the support. The selection knob is able to pivot between at least a first position, a second position and a third position. The mask further includes regulator designed to supply a breathing cavity at least in three modes of operation according to the position of the mode selection knob. At least one locking/unlocking device locks and unlocks the rotation of the mode selection knob towards the third position. The locking/unlocking device comprising has an operating member that pivots between a position in which the rotation of the mode selection knob is locked, and a position in which the rotation of the mode selection knob is unlocked.

A regulator assembly for an aircrew breathing mask includes a support and a mode selection knob mounted with the ability to pivot on the support. The selection knob is able to pivot between at least a first position, a second position and a third position. The mask further includes regulator designed to supply a breathing cavity at least in three modes of operation according to the position of the mode selection knob. At least one locking/unlocking device locks and unlocks the rotation of the mode selection knob towards the third position. The locking/unlocking device comprising has an operating member that pivots between a position in which the rotation of the mode selection knob is locked, and a position in which the rotation of the mode selection knob is unlocked.

A system may include a manifold. The manifold may include a body and a rupture disc. The body may include first connector connected to a pressurized source, a second connector, and a third connector. The body may include hollow pathway network including a first path portion extending from the pressurized source to a pathway junction, a second path portion extending from the pathway junction to the second connector, and a third path portion extending from the pathway junction to the third connector. The first path portion may include a bend. The rupture disc may be positioned between the bend and the pathway junction. When the rupture disc is in an unruptured state, the rupture disc may seal the first path portion from the other path portions. When the rupture disc is in a ruptured state, the rupture disc may allow a flow from the pressurized source to the third connector.

A system may include a manifold. The manifold may include a body and a rupture disc. The body may include first connector connected to a pressurized source, a second connector, and a third connector. The body may include hollow pathway network including a first path portion extending from the pressurized source to a pathway junction, a second path portion extending from the pathway junction to the second connector, and a third path portion extending from the pathway junction to the third connector. The first path portion may include a bend. The rupture disc may be positioned between the bend and the pathway junction. When the rupture disc is in an unruptured state, the rupture disc may seal the first path portion from the other path portions. When the rupture disc is in a ruptured state, the rupture disc may allow a flow from the pressurized source to the third connector.

The emergency oxygen supply for passengers in an aircraft comprises an oxygen source with a number of pulse breathing masks which are conductively connected to the oxygen source, wherein an individual shut-off valve which in the non-actuated condition is switched to block is provided in each conduit to a breathing mask. The emergency oxygen supply moreover comprises an impulse breathing control for actuating each individual shut-off valve, as well as an auxiliary conduit which connects the oxygen source to the breathing masks whilst bypassing the individual shut-off valves and which in each case via a check valve is connected to the respective conduit which leads to the breathing mask, or to the breathing mask itself. The auxiliary conduit is connected to the oxygen source via a central shut-off valve which is switched to open in the non-actuated condition.

The emergency oxygen supply for passengers in an aircraft comprises an oxygen source with a number of pulse breathing masks which are conductively connected to the oxygen source, wherein an individual shut-off valve which in the non-actuated condition is switched to block is provided in each conduit to a breathing mask. The emergency oxygen supply moreover comprises an impulse breathing control for actuating each individual shut-off valve, as well as an auxiliary conduit which connects the oxygen source to the breathing masks whilst bypassing the individual shut-off valves and which in each case via a check valve is connected to the respective conduit which leads to the breathing mask, or to the breathing mask itself. The auxiliary conduit is connected to the oxygen source via a central shut-off valve which is switched to open in the non-actuated condition.