Anti-crash seat, and aircraft

DRIVE December 17, 2014
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The present invention relates to a seat (5) comprising a bucket (10) and a frame (15) fixed to a floor (2). Said seat (5) comprising at least one energy absorption system (20) provided with a plurality of energy absorbers (21) arranged in parallel. Said seat (5) comprises a movable index (30) in translation to secure the bucket (10) to an energy absorption system (20) by engaging an end of one or more absorbers (21). Said seat (5) comprises at least one suspension system (40) having a spring member (50) suspending said bucket (10) to said frame (15) as a function of the passenger's mass, an indexing means (60) mechanical cooperating with an index (30), said seat (5) comprising a mechanical inhibition system (70) to block the suspension system (40) during a crash.

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