RESTRAINT FOR SIDE FACING SEATS INSTALLED IN AN AIRCRAFT

摘要

A personal restraint system configured for use with a seat oriented perpendicular to a direction of flight of an aircraft is provided including a lap portion and a shoulder portion. The lap portion includes a first belt having a belt buckle and a second belt having a belt connector. The first belt is arranged a first side of the seat and the second belt is arranged adjacent a second side of the seat. The belt connector removably couples to the belt buckle. A shoulder portion includes a retractable third belt having a coupling configured to selectively couple to one of the belt buckle and the belt connector. A pretensioner operably coupled to either the first belt or the second belt includes at least one sensor configured to monitor one or more aircraft conditions. Upon detection of a predetermined aircraft condition, the pretensioner applies tension to the first or second belt.

主权项

1. A personal restraint system configured for use with a seat oriented perpendicular to a direction of flight of an aircraft, comprising:
a lap portion including:
a first belt having a belt buckle attached thereto, the first belt being arranged adjacent a first side of the seat; anda second belt having a belt connector attached thereto, the second belt being arranged adjacent a second side of the seat, and the belt connector being configured to removably couple to the belt buckle; a shoulder portion including a retractable third belt, the third belt including a coupling configured to selectively couple to one of the belt buckle and the belt connector; and a pretensioner operably coupled to one of the first belt and the second belt, the pretensioner including at least one sensor configured to monitor one or more aircraft conditions, wherein upon detection of a predetermined aircraft condition, the pretensioner is configured to apply tension to the first belt or second belt.