公开(公告)号：US08418957B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US13110607

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: Michael R. Smith ,  Cheng-Ho Tho ,  Somen Chowdhury

Inventor： Michael R. Smith ,  Cheng-Ho Tho ,  Somen Chowdhury

IPC: B64C25/56

CPC classification number: B64D25/00 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64D2201/00

Abstract: A crash attenuation system for an aircraft, the system having an airbag carried by the aircraft and inflatable generally adjacent an exterior of the aircraft. The airbag has at least one vent for releasing gas from the interior of the airbag. A gas source is in fluid communication with the interior of the airbag for inflating the airbag with gas generated provided by the gas source. A vent valve is provided for controlling a flow of gas through each vent, each vent valve being selectively configurable between an open state, in which gas can pass through the associated vent from the interior of the airbag, and a closed state, in which gas is retained within the interior of the airbag. The gas source is provided for at least partially re-inflating the airbag after venting of gas through the at least one vent.

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞行器的碰撞衰减系统，该系统具有由飞机携带并且大体上邻近飞机外部充气的气囊。 气囊具有至少一个用于从气囊的内部释放气体的通气口。 气体源与气囊的内部流体连通，用气体源产生的气体使气囊充气。 提供排气阀以控制通过每个通气口的气体流动，每个排气阀可选择性地配置在打开状态之间，气体可以从气囊的内部通过相关联的通气口，而关闭状态，气体 保持在气囊的内部。 气源被提供用于在通过至少一个排气口排出气体之后至少部分地重新充气气囊。

公开(公告)号：US20110226898A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13110607

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: Michael R. Smith ,  Cheng-Ho Tho ,  Somen Chowdhury

Inventor： Michael R. Smith ,  Cheng-Ho Tho ,  Somen Chowdhury

IPC: B64C25/56

CPC classification number: B64D25/00 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64D2201/00

Abstract: A crash attenuation system for an aircraft, the system having an airbag carried by the aircraft and inflatable generally adjacent an exterior of the aircraft. The airbag has at least one vent for releasing gas from the interior of the airbag. A gas source is in fluid communication with the interior of the airbag for inflating the airbag with gas generated provided by the gas source. A vent valve is provided for controlling a flow of gas through each vent, each vent valve being selectively configurable between an open state, in which gas can pass through the associated vent from the interior of the airbag, and a closed state, in which gas is retained within the interior of the airbag. The gas source is provided for at least partially re-inflating the airbag after venting of gas through the at least one vent.

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞行器的碰撞衰减系统，该系统具有由飞机携带并且大体上邻近飞机外部充气的气囊。 气囊具有至少一个用于从气囊的内部释放气体的通气口。 气体源与气囊的内部流体连通，用气体源产生的气体使气囊充气。 提供排气阀以控制通过每个排气口的气体流动，每个排气阀可选择性地配置在打开状态之间，气体可以从气囊的内部通过相关联的排气口，并且气体可以在气体 保持在气囊的内部。 气源被提供用于在通过至少一个排气口排出气体之后至少部分地重新充气气囊。

公开(公告)号：US07954752B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12089884

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Michael R. Smith ,  Somen Chowdhury ,  Cheng-Ho Tho

Inventor： Michael R. Smith ,  Somen Chowdhury ,  Cheng-Ho Tho

IPC: B64C25/56 ,  B64D25/18

CPC classification number: B64D25/18 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64D2201/00

Abstract: A crash attenuation system for an aircraft, the system having an airbag carried by the aircraft and inflatable generally adjacent an exterior of the aircraft. The airbag has at least one vent for releasing gas from the interior of the airbag. A first gas source is in fluid communication with the interior of the airbag for inflating the airbag with gas generated provided by the first gas source. A vent valve is provided for controlling a flow of gas through each vent, each vent valve being selectively configurable between an open state, in which gas can pass through the associated vent from the interior of the airbag, and a closed state, in which gas is retained within the interior of the airbag. A second gas source is provided for at least partially re-inflating the airbag after venting of gas through the at least one vent.

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞行器的碰撞衰减系统，该系统具有由飞机携带并且大体上邻近飞机外部充气的气囊。 气囊具有至少一个用于从气囊的内部释放气体的通气口。 第一气体源与气囊的内部流体连通，以便由第一气体源产生的气体使气囊充气。 提供排气阀以控制通过每个排气口的气体流动，每个排气阀可选择性地配置在打开状态之间，气体可以从气囊的内部通过相关联的排气口，而关闭状态，气体 保持在气囊的内部。 第二气源被提供用于在通过至少一个通气口排出气体之后至少部分地重新充气气囊。

公开(公告)号：US20100044507A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12089884

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Michael R. Smith ,  Somen Chowdhury ,  Cheng-Ho Tho

Inventor： Michael R. Smith ,  Somen Chowdhury ,  Cheng-Ho Tho

IPC: B64C25/56 ,  B64D25/00

CPC classification number: B64D25/18 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64D2201/00

Abstract: A crash attenuation system for an aircraft, the system having an airbag carried by the aircraft and inflatable generally adjacent an exterior of the aircraft. The airbag has at least one vent for releasing gas from the interior of the airbag. A first gas source is in fluid communication with the interior of the airbag for inflating the airbag with gas generated provided by the first gas source. A vent valve is provided for controlling a flow of gas through each vent, each vent valve being selectively configurable between an open state, in which gas can pass through the associated vent from the interior of the airbag, and a closed state, in which gas is retained within the interior of the airbag. A second gas source is provided for at least partially re-inflating the airbag after venting of gas through the at least one vent.

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞行器的碰撞衰减系统，该系统具有由飞机携带并且大体上邻近飞机外部充气的气囊。 气囊具有至少一个用于从气囊的内部释放气体的通气口。 第一气体源与气囊的内部流体连通，以便由第一气体源产生的气体使气囊充气。 提供排气阀以控制通过每个排气口的气体流动，每个排气阀可选择性地配置在打开状态之间，气体可以从气囊的内部通过相关联的排气口，并且气体可以在气体 保持在气囊的内部。 第二气源被提供用于在通过至少一个通气口排出气体之后至少部分地重新充气气囊。