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SHAFT LOCKING METHOD USING A GEAR RACK AND TOOTHED LOCKING LEVER

A shaft locking mechanism includes a rack (104) disposed on a translating shaft and a toothed locking lever (106) disposed on a corresponding translation post. The toothed locking lever (106) engages …

DRIVE·May 27·1 min read

A47C1/0303 AMI IND INC [US]

PILOT SEAT ARMREST ASSEMBLY WITH SYNCHRONOUS LIFT AND TILT ADJUSTMENT

An adjustable armrest assembly (110) for a seat such as a pilot seat (100). In embodiments, the armrest assembly includes an armrest frame (120), a leadscrew (122) rotatably mounted in the armrest fra…

DRIVE·Apr 29·1 min read

B60N2/767 AMI IND INC [US]

AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH NESTED ENERGY ATTENUATION GUIDE SYSTEM

An aircraft seat assembly (100) including stanchions (112) defining elongated guide channels (120) and elongated motion sleds (116) nested in the guide channels and affixed to a seat bucket (104). An …

DRIVE·Feb 25·1 min read

B60N2/4242 AMI IND INC [US]

FLEXIBLE WALL MOUNT FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN SEAT

A mount assembly (128) for mounting a cabin attendant seat (100) to a support structure (140) may comprise a first strap (150a) configured to plastically deform in response to a deflection of the supp…

DRIVE·Feb 25·1 min read

B60N2/4242 AMI IND INC [US]

AUTOMATIC EJECTION SEAT PERFORMANCE AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIMIZATION BASED ON ACTIVE INPUT OF AIRCREW DATA

A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes an input device (306, 308,…

DRIVE·Feb 11·2 min read

B60N2/0248 AMI IND INC [US]

AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH ENERGY ATTENUATING METERING PLATE

A seat base assembly for an aircraft seat includes parallel rails (104) attached to an aircraft bulkhead, each rail including a slot extending vertically within the rail. The seat (e.g., seatback and …

DRIVE·Jan 14·2 min read

B60N2/163 AMI IND INC [US]

OFFSET HELICOPTER PILOT SEAT WITH CENTERED VERTICAL MOTION SYSTEM

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a rotorcraft pilot seat including a seat base (208) attachable to floor tracks, a seat bucket (212) positioned laterally offset relative to a centerline …

DRIVE·Dec 24·1 min read

B60N2/0735 AMI IND INC [US]

TRACKING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT SEAT

An aircraft seat (102) may include an integrated tracking system (100). The tracking system may include at least one track foot (204) and one or more roller bearings (202). The track foot may include …

DRIVE·Dec 17·1 min read

B60N2/01516 AMI IND INC [US]

METHOD FOR TRANSLATING PINS USING A ROTARY ACTUATOR

An assembly for an energy attenuation system is described. The assembly offers a lower profile configuration that fits better into tight spaces that exist in the compact seats that are required for mi…

DRIVE·Dec 3·1 min read

B60N2/4242 AMI IND INC [US]

SIDE TO SIDE TILTING AIRCRAFT SEAT MECHANISM

An aircraft seat (100) includes infinitely adjustable, lateral tilt control within a specified range. The aircraft seat includes a stationary support (102), a tilting frame (104) rotatably or translat…

DRIVE·Nov 26·1 min read

B60N2/10 AMI IND INC [US]

AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH INTERNAL SEAT PAN RETURN SPRING MECHANISM

An aircraft seat assembly including first and second stanchions (202) forming interior spaces (204) open through forward slots (208). A seat pan (206) is pivotally attached to the stanchions (202) and…

DRIVE·Nov 26·1 min read

B60N2/3065 AMI IND INC [US]

SINGLE CONTROL CONSOLE MOUNTED ARMREST

A console mounted armrest includes an adjustable post (104; 204; 304; 404; 504) to raise and lower the armrest, and a linkage (106; 206; 306; 406; 506). The linkage (106; 206; 306; 406; 506) defines t…

DRIVE·Sep 24·1 min read

A47C7/541 AMI IND INC [US]

CABIN ATTENDANT AIRCRAFT TRAY TABLE

A cabin attendant aircraft tray table includes a body, a front section (106) of said body, a rear section (104) of the body, and at least one hinge (108) coupling the front section and the rear sectio…

DRIVE·Sep 3·2 min read

B60N3/002 AMI IND INC [US]

STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER A CABIN ATENDANT SEAT

A cabin attendant seat is disclosed. The seat may include a seat pan (602) and a seatback (604). The seat may include a device holder (100) coupled to the seat pan. The device holder may include a mai…

DRIVE·Jul 30·2 min read

B64D11/0627 AMI IND INC [US]

COMPACT ROTORCRAFT SEATING ASSEMBLY WITH NON-LINEAR BUCKET GUIDE CHANNELS

A rotorcraft seating assembly includes a seat base supporting a seat bucket (102), the seat base having left- and right- side panel portions. Each side panel portion has a linear bucket guide channel …

DRIVE·Jul 23·2 min read

B60N2/4242 AMI IND INC [US]

AIRCRAFT BULKHEAD-MOUNTED PILOT SEAT WITH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT

A bulkhead-mounted aircraft seat assembly (100) configured for independent vertical and horizontal adjustment includes an aircraft seat (102) (seatback and seat frame/cushion) for supporting a pilot, …

DRIVE·Jun 18·2 min read

B60N2/0284 AMI IND INC [US]

AUTOMATIC EJECTION SEAT PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION BASED ON DETECTION OF AIRCREW WEIGHT

A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes a sensor configured to det…

DRIVE·Feb 12·1 min read

B60N2/75 AMI IND INC [US]

VEHICULAR SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING EXPANDABLE SEAT BACK SECTION

A system may include a vehicular seat assembly including first and second seat support beams (106), a seat pan (108), a bar (110), a fabric seat back (112), and at least one detachable attachment mean…

DRIVE·Dec 25·2 min read

B60N2/3047 AMI IND INC [US]

VEHICLE SEAT ARMREST ASSEMBLY WITH REPOSITIONABLE ARM PAD

Disclosed is an armrest assembly for a vehicle seat such as a pilot seat positioned in an aircraft cockpit. The armrest assembly generally includes a pivoting armrest (102) and an arm pad (104) reposi…

DRIVE·Aug 7·2 min read

B60N2/763 AMI IND INC [US]

DUAL FUNCTION ARM SWITCH AND MODE SELECT SYSTEM FOR EJECTION SYSTEMS

A dual switch arm and mode select system (120) for monitoring an ejection mode selection of an ejection system may include a controller (122). An ejection mode selector (126), a first arm switch assem…

DRIVE·Aug 7·2 min read

B60N2/42781 AMI IND INC [US]

AUTOMATIC EJECTION SEAT PERFORMANCE AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIMIZATION BASED ON ACTIVE INPUT OF AIRCREW DATA

DRIVE·Jul 24·1 min read

B60N2/0248 AMI IND INC [US]

EXTENDABLE ARMREST WITH AUTOMATIC RETRACTION FEATURES

An aircraft seat system is disclosed, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the aircraft seat system includes a seat casement (102); a headrest porti…

DRIVE·Jun 26·1 min read

B60N2/77 AMI IND INC [US]

SEAT ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM

A system may include a seat assembly (112). The seat assembly may include a seat base (106), a seat portion (104) mounted to the seat base, and an armrest assembly configured to be in an up position o…

DRIVE·Mar 27·1 min read

A47C1/0248 AMI IND INC [US]

AUTOMATIC EJECTION SEAT PERFORMANCE AND ACCOMODATION OPTIMIZATION BASED ON CONNECTOR

A system (300) for automatic optimization of an ejection system (200) for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings and having a plurality of components (204,2…

DRIVE·Feb 21·1 min read

B60N2/42736 AMI IND INC [US]

SUSPENSION RECLINE SYSTEM

A suspension recline system (400) for a stowable seat (100) may comprise a suspension member (410) comprising a first end (412) configured to be coupled to a seat back (110) of the stowable seat, and …

DRIVE·Nov 22·1 min read

B60N2/504 AMI IND INC [US]

SEAT PAN ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR EJECTION SEATS

A seat pan adjustment system (120) for an ejection seat may comprise a guide bracket (124a, 124b) defining a channel (134) and a seat pan mount (122) configured to translate relative to the guide brac…

DRIVE·Apr 12·1 min read

B60N2/1835 AMI IND INC [US]

FLEXIBLE LUMBAR SUPPORT OF AIRCRAFT SEAT

A flexible lumbar support (10) for an aircraft seat (12) includes a frame (14) and flexible seat pad (24) connected thereto for supporting a seat user. At least first and second rods (36,38) are space…

DRIVE·Nov 23·2 min read

B60N2/66 AMI IND INC [US]

VARYING TUBE SIZE OF SEAT TO PROLONG COMFORT IN AEROSPACE VEHICLE

A system (100) and method that comprises a plurality of inflatable tubes (105A, 105B; 405A, 405B) is provided. The plurality of inflatable tubes (105A, 105B; 405A, 405B) comprises a first tube set (10…

DRIVE·Nov 16·1 min read

A47C27/082 AMI IND INC [US]

STOWABLE RECLINING SEAT WITH LATERAL TRANSLATION LINKAGE

A stowable seat is provided. The stowable seat may comprise a housing 102, a back rest 110 coupled to the housing at a top of the back rest, and a seat bottom 112 coupled to a bottom of the back rest.…

DRIVE·Sep 28·1 min read

B60N2/3015 AMI IND INC [US]

DUAL-FUNCTION SEAT ACTUATOR

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a dual-function linear actuator (110;410). The linear actuator (110;410) may activate a first adjustable feature by moving in a first…

DRIVE·Aug 17·1 min read

A47C1/02 AMI IND INC [US]

DECOUPLED AIRCRAFT SEAT ACTUATOR

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a decoupled linear actuator (110;410). The linear actuator (110;410) may activate a first adjustable feature by moving in a first dir…

DRIVE·Aug 17·1 min read

A47C1/02 AMI IND INC [US]

MULTI-FUNCTION SEAT ACTUATOR

A seat actuation control system is disclosed. The seat actuation control system may permit multiple functions to be controlled by a single actuator. For example, a seat floor tracking function, and a …

DRIVE·Jul 13·1 min read

B60N2/02246 AMI IND INC [US]

REMOVABLE AIRCRAFT HEADREST

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a removable headrest. The headrest may automatically lock in place in response to being inserted within the seat frame. The headrest …

DRIVE·Jul 6·1 min read

B60N2/882 AMI IND INC [US]

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DECOUPLING AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ACTUATOR FROM A PORTION OF A LINKAGE

In various embodiments, a drive system with a motor rotary actuator driven linkage and an override system is provided. The override system may be a manually actuated override system that, in response …

DRIVE·Mar 9·1 min read

B60N2/02246 AMI IND INC [US]

RECLINING SEAT

Reclining seat having a seat back (110), a seat bottom (120), and a spine (140) within the seat back and seat bottom. The seat bottom is coupled to a base (130) and translates relative to the base. Th…

DRIVE·Nov 11·1 min read

A47C1/032 AMI IND INC [US]

Vertical seat motion lock

A vertical seat motion lock apparatus (10) is provided and includes a seat base (20), a locking system (30) coupled to the seat base (20) and disposable in a locking position, at which the locking sys…

DRIVE·Nov 5·1 min read

A47C3/20 AMI IND INC [US]

Warped-floor tolerant aircraft seat

A track-mounted aircraft seat (10) has seat track locking pins (44,46) that are capable of moving independently to remain engaged with a seat track assembly (32) in a warped-floor condition. The seat …

DRIVE·Feb 12·2 min read

B60N2/427 AMI IND INC [US]