Energy attenutating seat and litter support

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for an energy attenuating seat and litter support for use in a vehicle. In one exemplary embodiment the energy attenuating seat and litter support includes a seat with a folding back that is lockable in both an upright position for seating, and a folded down, horizontal position. The exemplary embodiment may further comprise a litter mounting fixture accessible when the seat back is in the folded down, horizontal position, and an energy attenuation device disposed to provide energy attenuation for a litter supported by the litter mounting fixture.

主权项

1. An energy attenuating seat and litter support for use in a vehicle, comprising:
a seat with a folding back that is lockable in both an upright position for seating, and a folded down, horizontal position; a litter support comprising a folding arm moveable between an upright, stowed position and a horizontal, litter mounting position; an energy attenuating mount supporting the folding arm; and an energy attenuating mount supporting the seat within the vehicle, wherein the energy attenuating mount supporting the folding arm, and the energy attenuating mount supporting the seat, are both supported by a common seat mounting plate.