Cockpit EFB Mount With Hinge Stowage for Clear Pilot Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aircraft pilots face challenges with existing electronic flight bag mounting systems that are cumbersome and obstructive, affecting their situational awareness and comfort during flight due to the need for manual handling and limited ergonomic viewing options.
Innovation Solution
An electronic flight bag mounting system featuring a cockpit mounting member and an electronic flight bag mounting member that allows for easy viewing and secure, hands-free operation, with a hinge mechanism enabling the device to be moved between a deployed position for clear visibility and a storage position to reduce visual obstruction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the electronic flight bag is mounted in a fixed position for easy viewing, then the pilot can access flight information conveniently, but it obstructs the pilot's view when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates a movable mounting member that allows the electronic flight bag to be dynamically repositioned between a viewing position and a stowed position. This dynamic capability enables the device to adapt to different operational states - providing easy access during flight operations while eliminating visual obstruction when not in use.
2Ease of operation
If the electronic flight bag is positioned close to the pilot for ergonomic viewing, then readability is improved, but it creates distraction and reduces situational awareness
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of the electronic flight bag's position and orientation. The movable mounting member enables the pilot to position the device at optimal viewing distances and angles during operations, then move it away when not needed, thereby maintaining readability when required while preserving situational awareness during critical flight phases.
3Reliability
If the electronic flight bag is mounted securely for hands-free operation, then operational safety is improved, but the mounting structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into distinct functional components: a cockpit mounting member attached to the aircraft structure, and a separate movable mounting member that attaches to the electronic flight bag. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the cockpit mounting member provides secure attachment while the movable mounting member provides adjustment capability, achieving hands-free operation without excessive overall complexity.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, an electronic flight bag mounting system a cockpit mounting member coupled to an electronic flight bag mounting member. The cockpit mounting member is configured to mount to a cockpit of an aircraft, while the electronic flight bag mounting member is configured to be coupled to an electronic flight bag. The electronic flight bag mounting member is movable from a deployed position in which a display of the electronic flight bag faces a cockpit seat configured in the cockpit to a storage position in which the electronic flight bag faces away from the cockpit seat.