WO1999017987A1 - Pied de siege et siege d'aeronef incorporant un tel pied - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
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- B64D25/02—Supports or holding means for living bodies
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- the invention relates mainly to a seat leg, intended to connect a seat cushion to a floor, in particular on an aircraft. More specifically, the invention relates to a seat leg incorporating an energy absorption device, capable of absorbing the energy resulting from the application of a force exceeding a predetermined threshold, between the seat and the floor, for example during an accident.
- the invention also relates to an aircraft seat, the seat of which is connected to the floor by means of feet of this type.
- the seat leg according to the invention can be fitted to any seat of a passenger transport vehicle. However, it is particularly suitable for the case of an aircraft seat.
- each of the feet generally comprises an articulated metallic structure, in which an energy absorption device is integrated, according to an arrangement which allows it to absorb the energy resulting from a sudden deceleration of the aircraft, for example _ in the event of a landing accident.
- a seat leg produced according to this principle is described in document US-A-4,911,381.
- the structure of the seat leg is formed, in this case, of three metal parts hinged together.
- a first of these parts is constituted by a triangular base, the front and rear ends of which are anchored on a rail fixed to the floor of the aircraft.
- the second metal part is constituted by a small length rod, the lower end of which is articulated at the top of the triangular base and the upper end of which is mounted on a rear transverse tube of the chassis of the seat cushion.
- the third metal part is a very long rod, the lower end of which is articulated at the front of the triangular base and the upper end of which is mounted on a transverse tube before the chassis of the seat cushion.
- the energy absorption device is a metal cylinder with permanent deformation, the ends of which are articulated respectively at the top of the triangular base and at the top of the very long rod.
- Document US-A-5 344 210 describes a seat leg of simpler design, in which the energy absorption device is integrated in one of the metal parts constituting the articulated structure of the foot.
- the articulated structure also comprises three metal parts, constituted by a curved rear link, a rectilinear front link and an intermediate link.
- the lower ends of the front and rear links are articulated on anchor pieces fixed on a rail linked to the floor of the aircraft.
- the upper ends of these same rods are mounted on two transverse tubes belonging to the chassis of the seat cushion.
- the intermediate link is articulated directly on the front anchor and near the upper end of the curved rear link. It has a hollowed-out central region, which allows it to absorb the energy resulting from a sudden deceleration of the aircraft.
- the invention specifically relates to a seat leg whose original embodiment allows it to benefit from the advantages of lightness provided by the use of composite materials, while ensuring the desired energy absorption in the event of 'accident, in accordance with the standards in force, and ensuring mechanical strength at least equal to that of the legs of existing seats with metal structure.
- a seat leg in particular for an aircraft, intended to connect a seat foundation to a floor, characterized in that it comprises: - a monolithic structure comprising two zones upper anchoring, respectively front and rear, intended to be connected to the seat, two lower anchoring zones, respectively front and rear, intended to be connected to the floor, and at least one central recess, said monolithic structure being produced a composite material including fibers embedded in a matrix; and
- At least one energy absorption body inserted in the central recess, capable of undergoing permanent compression during a deformation of the monolithic structure, following the application of a force exceeding a predetermined threshold, between the upper and lower anchoring zones, so as to absorb the energy resulting from the application of said force.
- the monolithic realization of the structure of the base in composite material makes it possible to limit the metal inserts to the anchoring zones of this structure on the floor and on the seat. This limits the mass of the structure of the seat leg to a value substantially lower than that of the metal structures of the existing seat legs, without the mechanical strength being penalized.
- the mounting of an energy absorption body in the central recess of the monolithic structure, during the manufacture of this structure, makes it possible to meet the requirements in force in the event of an accident, while preserving the overall gain in mass of the seat leg, obtained thanks to the monolithic production of the structure in composite material.
- the monolithic structure comprises a central part, in which the central recess is produced, and four branches, at least three of which radiate from the central part and have the lower anchoring zones front and rear and the rear upper anchorage area at their respective ends.
- the upper front anchoring zone is formed at the top end of the fourth branch.
- the lower end of the fourth branch is advantageously connected to the lower front anchoring zone.
- other recesses are preferably formed in at least some of the branches of the monolithic structure, taking care to preserve the mechanical strength of this structure.
- the central recess can in particular form approximately a curvilinear triangle whose angles are rounded.
- this energy absorbing body can be produced in different ways, without going beyond the ambit of the invention.
- this energy absorbing body is a light alloy ring, centered on an axis passing through the central recess. The ring is then partially trapped in the monolithic structure, around the recess, to prevent it from dissociating from this structure in the event of an accident.
- the ring may in particular have a thickness less than the monolithic structure, so that the ends of the ring are in abutment against the sides of the monolithic structure, in the trapped parts of the ring.
- a first imprisoned part of the ring is advantageously placed in a rounded angle of the curvilinear triangle, turned towards the branch whose end has the lower front anchoring zone, and a second trapped part of the ring is placed in a convex side, facing said angle, of the curvilinear triangle, this convex side being located between the two other branches which radiate from the central part.
- the first and second trapped parts of the ring then extend respectively over approximately half and one sixth of its perimeter.
- the light alloy in which the ring is made can in particular be an aluminum alloy.
- the invention also relates to an aircraft seat, comprising a seat intended to be connected to a floor by the feet of seats conforming to the definition given above.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view which schematically shows an aircraft seat whose feet are made according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a seat leg, illustrating a preferred embodiment of one invention.
- FIG. 3 is a section along line III-III of Figure 2.
- the reference 10 designates the floor of an aircraft.
- Rails 12 are fixed on the floor 10, so as to allow the mounting of the passenger seats, one of which is shown at 14.
- the rails 12 extend parallel to each other, along the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.
- Each of the seats 14 comprises a seat base 16, as well as two feet 18, by which the seat 16 is mounted on two consecutive rails 12. More specifically, each of the seat legs 18 is placed in a vertical plane, oriented in the longitudinal direction of the aircraft, between one of the rails 12 and one of the lateral edges of the seat 16 of the seat.
- each seat leg 18 comprises mainly a monolithic structure 20, made of a composite material.
- composite material is meant a material comprising a fibrous reinforcement, embedded in a matrix.
- the fibrous reinforcement is formed of short fibers or long, continuous fibers, arranged so as to meet the characteristics of mechanical strength imposed.
- the fibers used can be of different natures such as glass fibers, carbon fibers, etc.
- the matrix in which the fibrous reinforcement is embedded is made of phenolic resin, polyester, epoxy, etc.
- the monolithic structure 20 has a lower front anchoring zone 22 and a rear lower anchoring zone 24, by which the structure can be fixed to one of the rails 12 mounted on the floor 10 of the aircraft.
- the fixing is ensured by two metallic intermediate pieces (not shown) of conventional design. These intermediate parts can take, for example, the form described in document US-A-4,911,381.
- the monolithic structure 20 preferably incorporates, in these zones 22 and 24, suitable metal inserts (not shown).
- suitable metal inserts not shown. The presence of these inserts, which are integrated into the structure 20 during its manufacture, makes it possible to avoid any risk of tearing of the fibers in the anchoring zones, in the case of long fibers.
- the monolithic structure 20 also includes an upper front anchoring zone 26 and a rear upper anchoring zone 28, provided for carrying the seat 16 of the seat. More specifically, each of the upper front 26 and rear 28 anchoring zones is in the form of a yoke, in which can be received a transverse tube 27, 29 respectively, belonging to the chassis (not shown) of the seat 16 from the headquarters. Tubular metal inserts (not shown) are preferably integrated into the monolithic structure 20, during its manufacture, in these upper anchoring zones 26 and 28.
- tubular metal inserts Like the inserts placed in the lower anchoring zones 22 and 24, these tubular metal inserts have the function of providing the desired mechanical characteristics, avoiding any risk of the fibers being torn from the composite material, in the case of long fibers.
- the monolithic structure 20 has a central part 30, of approximately triangular shape, from which radiate three branches 32, 34 and 36.
- the central part 30 forms approximately a curvilinear equilateral triangle, a lower side of which is substantially horizontal and situated at a level barely higher than that of the front lower anchoring zones 22 and rear 24, substantially equidistant from these two zones .
- the opposite upper vertex of the curvilinear triangle is placed below the rear upper anchor zone 28, and slightly in front of it.
- each of the branches 32, 34 and 36 extends, without discontinuity, one of the vertices of the curvilinear triangle formed by the central part 30.
- the branch 32 extends the summit of this triangle facing the lower front anchoring zone 22, so as to present this anchoring zone at its end.
- the branch 34 extends the top of the curvilinear triangle facing the rear lower anchoring zone 24 and has this anchoring zone at its end.
- the branch 36 extends the upper vertex of the curvilinear triangle and has the rear upper anchoring zone 28 at its end.
- the monolithic structure 20 further comprises a fourth branch 38, oriented vertically, and having the upper front anchoring zone 26 at its upper end. The lower end of this fourth branch 38 is connected to the lower front anchoring zone 22, so as to extend the branch 32 without discontinuity.
- a central recess 40 is formed in the monolithic structure 20, and an energy absorbing body is inserted therein. More specifically, the central recess 40 is formed in the central part 30 of the monolithic structure 20, and it has, like this central part, the shape of a curvilinear triangle with rounded angles.
- the triangles formed by the central part 30 and by the central recess 40 are homothetic, so that their sides are substantially parallel and the thickness of the structure 20 is substantially the same on each side of the curvilinear triangle formed by the recess 40.
- the rounded angle 40a turned towards the branch 32, of the curvilinear triangle formed by the central recess 40, has a relatively large radius compared to that of the other two rounded angles of this triangle. Furthermore, the side 40b of the curvilinear triangle formed by the central recess 40, facing the rounded angle 40a and located between the branches 34 and 36, is curved towards the inside of the recess, so as to present a convex shape. The other two sides of the curvilinear triangle are substantially straight.
- the energy absorption body consists of a metal ring 42, partially trapped in the monolithic structure 20, around the central recess 40.
- the ring 42 is preferably made of a light alloy such as an aluminum alloy.
- the ring 42 is a cylindrical ring, centered on an axis perpendicular to the plane of the foot 18 and crossing the curvilinear triangle formed by the central recess 40 approximately at its center.
- the ring 42 has a relatively limited thickness in the radial direction, which allows it to be trapped completely in the monolithic structure 20 over two parts of its circumference.
- a first 42a of these trapped parts of the ring 42 is placed in the rounded angle 40a of relatively large diameter of the curvilinear triangle formed by the central recess 40. This first part trapped 42a of the ring. 42 extends over approximately half of its perimeter.
- the two remaining parts of the ring 42 located between the imprisoned parts 42a and 42b, pass through the central recess 40, near the rounded tops situated opposite the branches 34 and 36.
- the ring 42 has, parallel to its axis, a thickness less than that of the monolithic structure 20, so that each of the ends of the ring 42 is in abutment against a side
- the ring 42 which constitutes the energy absorbing body of the seat base 18 in the embodiment described, is integrated into the monolithic structure 20 during its manufacture, in the same way as the inserts which are placed in the anchoring zones 22, 24, 26 and 28.
- the ring 42 does not fulfill any particular function.
- the ring 42 absorbs the energy resulting from the excessive force then applied between the upper anchoring zones 26, 28 and lower 22, 24 of foot. More specifically, the force applied between these anchoring zones then exceeds a predetermined threshold, beyond which the monolithic structure 20 of composite material deforms significantly.
- the upper anchoring zones 26 and 28 then move forwards, that is to say to the right when considering FIG. 2, relative to the lower anchoring zones 22 and 24. This results in deformation. elastic of the composite structure, in particular in the branches 36 and 38 and in the central part 30.
- the ring 42 Under the effect of the deformation of the branch 36 and of the central part 30, the ring 42 is in turn deformed, such so that its initial circular shape approximates roughly the triangular shape of the central recess 40. During this deformation, the ring 42 absorbs the energy induced by the accident and avoids an oscillation movement of the seat of the seat, under the effect of the elasticity of the composite structure.
- the branch 32 In order to optimize the gain in mass, other recesses are advantageously made in some of the branches of the monolithic structure 20.
- the branch 32 in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the branch 32, of relatively large width, has two circular recesses 46, the branch 36 has an elongated recess 48 and the branch 38 has a recess 50 which extends practically over its entire length.
- the ring 42 constitutes a preferred embodiment of the energy absorbing body placed in the central recess 40
- any body capable of being permanently deformed, in order to fully absorb the force generated during an accident and to maintain the monolithic structure 20 in the final position reached after the deformation of this body can be placed in the central recess 40.
- the energy absorbing body inserted in this recess can thus comprise one or more light alloy parts of different shapes, including for example fins.
- the energy absorption body can also be made at least partially from a different material, such as a fusible foam, the compression of which causes the fusion, then the stiffening in the final state.
- One or more light alloy parts can also be used in combination with such a material.
- the monolithic structure 20 can take approximately the shape of an X joining the four anchoring points, the central recess then having approximately the shape of a curvilinear square.
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US4911381A (en) | 1987-12-28 | 1990-03-27 | Simula, Inc. | Energy-absorbing leg assembly for aircraft passenger seats |
EP0495318A1 (fr) * | 1991-01-17 | 1992-07-22 | Burns Aerospace Corporation | Siège de passager et assemblage de piètement de siège |
FR2684955A1 (fr) * | 1991-12-12 | 1993-06-18 | Mecanique Electricite Ste Indl | Structure de fixation d'un ensemble de siege sur un plancher notamment d'un aeronef et siege comportant une telle structure. |
US5344210A (en) | 1991-01-22 | 1994-09-06 | Sicma Aero Seat Societe Industrielle Et Commerciale De Materiel Aeronautique | Energy-absorbing device, structure forming a mounting for an aircraft seat having such a device, and seat having such a structure |
US5522640A (en) * | 1994-12-02 | 1996-06-04 | Weber Aircraft, Inc. | Apparatus for an energy dissipating seat leg |
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US4911381A (en) | 1987-12-28 | 1990-03-27 | Simula, Inc. | Energy-absorbing leg assembly for aircraft passenger seats |
EP0495318A1 (fr) * | 1991-01-17 | 1992-07-22 | Burns Aerospace Corporation | Siège de passager et assemblage de piètement de siège |
US5344210A (en) | 1991-01-22 | 1994-09-06 | Sicma Aero Seat Societe Industrielle Et Commerciale De Materiel Aeronautique | Energy-absorbing device, structure forming a mounting for an aircraft seat having such a device, and seat having such a structure |
FR2684955A1 (fr) * | 1991-12-12 | 1993-06-18 | Mecanique Electricite Ste Indl | Structure de fixation d'un ensemble de siege sur un plancher notamment d'un aeronef et siege comportant une telle structure. |
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