Supports/Holding Devices TRIZ Cases

Integrated seat and overhead bin sensors automate pre-flight safety checks, eliminating manual inspections to reduce crew workload.

Aircraft seat airbag control device uses a controllable switch to activate the control member only during detected accident conditions.

Telescoping support arms extend laterally via pressure sources to restrain pilot arms, preventing injury from high-speed windblast forces.

A guide roller mechanism with selective locking minimizes cable oscillation and prevents airframe contact damage during high-speed rescue hoist operations.

Inflatable side beams expand to capture the occupant's head, preventing injury from windblast forces and cockpit collisions.

Segmented legs with universal engaging members allow OEM seats to adapt to various track apertures without full replacement.

A ceiling-mounted energy absorption seat uses deformable pillars and elastic straps to attenuate blast shock while minimizing device weight.

A safety seat support strap with an extension piece absorbs impact forces through elastic deformation.

A motion sensing seat lock uses a ballast to actuate locking members via inertial forces.

A seatbelt inertia reel mount damper absorbs kinetic energy from sudden occupant acceleration.

Segmented airbags with internal tubes restrain head and chest, resolving incomplete restraint trade-offs.

Dual bus architecture transmits redundant control signals to achieve DAL B reliability while minimizing wiring weight through flexible printed circuits.

A modal restraint system uses a strap feeder unit to switch between unfixed and fixed modes.

A mobile energy attenuating seat uses a roof-mounted non-rigid cable to suspend the occupant and absorb impact forces.

An actuator deploys a cushioned panel to protect lower legs while retracting automatically to ensure rapid egress after the event.

Deployable seat ladder provides stable pilot access, reducing injury risks during smoke-filled evacuations.

Flyweight transitions unlock connecting rod during deceleration, reducing head impact acceleration while maintaining stability for emergency evacuation access.

A reel assembly with a rotating drum winds leg restraints, conserving rocket catapult energy by eliminating mechanical attachments to fixed aircraft structures.

Dual-button release mechanism prevents inadvertent lug detachment under high acceleration forces.

Epicyclic gear train distributes torque across multiple teeth, reducing reduction chain breakage risk during impact phases.

Dynamic adaptation of crash protection systems optimizes energy distribution based on terrain and aircraft conditions, reducing structural damage.

A mass-dependent self-adjusting mechanism sets roller deformation distance to apply compensation force for plastically deformable energy absorbers.

Inflatable airbags and leg protection mechanisms cushion occupants in center-facing seats, reducing forward sliding impact forces during takeoff.

Multi-axis energy attenuation mechanisms absorb vertical and horizontal shock loads via compliant links to protect occupants.

A canopy piercer mechanism pre-fractures the aircraft canopy to allow arm restraint pivoting without contacting unfractured material.

A seat pan with a folded portion unfolds to absorb impact forces.

Elastic straps and pull cords stabilize the pilot's head against rearward forces to prevent hyperextension injuries during parachute deployment.

A charge tank inflates a U-shaped restraint to limit neck hyperextension caused by rearward canopy forces.

A dial indicator positions a pawl relative to a ring gear cut-out, locking tether payout at a set length without adding complex electronics.

A parachute head restraint system translates along risers via control lines to adjust pilot positioning during descent.