DE4443508A1 - Pilot or sensor actuated helicopter crash cushion - Google Patents

Pilot or sensor actuated helicopter crash cushion

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DE4443508A1
DE4443508A1 DE19944443508 DE4443508A DE4443508A1 DE 4443508 A1 DE4443508 A1 DE 4443508A1 DE 19944443508 DE19944443508 DE 19944443508 DE 4443508 A DE4443508 A DE 4443508A DE 4443508 A1 DE4443508 A1 DE 4443508A1
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hapu
helicopter
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Michael Birzer
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C27/00—Rotorcraft; Rotors peculiar thereto
    • B64C27/006—Safety devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C25/00—Alighting gear
    • B64C25/32—Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface 
    • B64C25/58—Arrangements or adaptations of shock-absorbers or springs
    • B64C25/62—Spring shock-absorbers; Springs
    • 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
    • B64D25/00—Emergency apparatus or devices, not otherwise provided for
    • 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
    • B64D2201/00—Airbags mounted in aircraft for any use

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Abstract

The inflatable cushion (1) designated Hapu from the German Hubschrauber-Absturz-Puffer is attachable to the underside of the fuselage of a helicopter. The interior of the cushion is divided into a number of unfolding chambers (2).Several protective plates (4) made of aluminium or plastics are applied to the outer side of the cushion. Inflation takes place via one or more pressure medium sources (5).

Description

Hubschrauber-Absturz-Puffer (Hapu) ist eine Vorrichtung zum abpuffern des Hubschraubers beim Absturz (aufschlagen auf den Boden) mittels eines Pufferkörpers.Helicopter Crash Buffer (Hapu) is a device to buffer the helicopter in the event of a crash (open to the floor) by means of a buffer body.

Bisher zerschellte bei einem Absturz der Hubschrauber meist am Boden oder es entstand großer Schaden.So far, the helicopter mostly crashed in a crash on the ground or there was great damage.

Die Erfindung des Hapu soll das Überleben der Besatzung ermöglichen sowie Hubschrauber oder Modellhubschrauber gegen Schaden schützen.The invention of the Hapu is said to enable the crew to survive as well as helicopters or model helicopters against Protect damage.

Der Pufferkörper ist in mehrere Kammern aufgeteilt um eine größere Druckbelastung zu ermöglichen. In jeder Kammer sind Rückschlagventile angebracht, um ein zurückströmen der z. B. Gase zu verhindern und somit eine stärkere Pufferwirkung zu ermöglichen. Der Pufferkörper ist außen mit mehreren Platten versehen. Diese Platten schützen den Pufferkörper gegen Witterungseinflüsse und verhindern bei einer Notlandung ein aufschlitzen der Kammern. Der Pufferkörper wird über eine oder mehrere Druckmittelquellen (z. B. Gaspatronen) entfaltet.The buffer body is divided into several chambers by one to allow greater pressure load. In every chamber are Check valves attached to a backflow of the z. B. Prevent gases and thus a stronger buffer effect enable. The buffer body is outside with several plates Mistake. These plates protect the buffer body against the weather and prevent an emergency landing slitting the chambers. The buffer body is over a or several pressure medium sources (e.g. gas cartridges) unfolded.

Bei Gefahr betätigt der Pilot den Notknopf um entweder den Pufferkörper sofort zu entfalten oder es wird ein Sensor aktiviert (z. B. Infrarot) und der Pufferkörper wird erst ab einem bestimmten Abstand von der Erde entfaltet. Beim auftreffen des Pufferkörpers auf dem Boden wird der Hubschrauber abgefangen. Bei starkem Druck wird ein Teil der Kammern platzen wodurch die Energie abgebaut wird. Nach der Notlandung wird über die Entleerungsventile der Pufferkörper wieder entleert.In the event of danger, the pilot presses the emergency button around either the Unfold buffer body immediately or it becomes a sensor activated (e.g. infrared) and the buffer body is first unfolded from a certain distance from Earth. When the buffer body hits the floor, the Intercepted helicopter. With strong pressure, a part of the chambers burst, whereby the energy is reduced. After the emergency landing, the Buffer body emptied again.

Claims (9)

1. Hapu (Hubschrauber-Absturz-Puffer) ist eine Vorrichtung zum abpuffern des Hubschraubers beim Absturz (aufschlagen auf den Boden) mittels eines Pufferkörpers, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf der Unterseite des Hubschrauberrumpfes ein entfaltbarer Pufferkörper (1) angebracht ist.1. Hapu (helicopter crash buffer) is a device for buffering the helicopter in the event of a crash (hitting the ground) by means of a buffer body, characterized in that a deployable buffer body ( 1 ) is attached to the underside of the helicopter fuselage. 2. Hapu nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Pufferkörper - im Inneren - in mehrere Kammern (2) - (entfaltbare Kammern) aufgeteilt ist.2. Hapu according to claim 1, characterized in that the buffer body - inside - is divided into several chambers ( 2 ) - (unfoldable chambers). 3. Hapu nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an den Seiten des Hubschrauberrumpfes jeweils ein entfaltbarer Pufferkörper (3) angebracht ist.3. Hapu according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a deployable buffer body ( 3 ) is attached to the sides of the helicopter fuselage. 4. Hapu nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zum Schutz der Pufferkörper (1 und 3) auf der Außenseite des Pufferkörpers mehrere Platten (4) z. B. aus Aluminium oder Kunststoff angebracht sind.4. Hapu according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that to protect the buffer body ( 1 and 3 ) on the outside of the buffer body, a plurality of plates ( 4 ) z. B. made of aluminum or plastic. 5. Hapu nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine und/oder mehrere Druckmittelquellen (5) zur Entfaltung des Pufferkörpers an der am Hubschrauber angebrachten Fläche des Pufferkörpers (1 und 3) angebracht sind.5. Hapu according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that one and / or more pressure medium sources ( 5 ) for deploying the buffer body on the attached to the helicopter surface of the buffer body ( 1 and 3 ) are attached. 6. Hapu nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an einer beliebigen Stelle des Hubschraubers ein Sensor (6) zur Entfernungsmessung und zum Auslösen des Pufferkörpers (Auslösung in einer bestimmten Höhe vom Landeplatz) angebracht ist.6. Hapu according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a sensor ( 6 ) for distance measurement and for triggering the buffer body (triggering at a certain height from the landing site) is attached at any point on the helicopter. 7. Hapu nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der Kabine bzw. bei Modellhubschraubern an der Fernbedienung ein Notknopf zum Auslösen des Pufferkörpers oder des Sensors (6) angebracht ist.7. Hapu according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that an emergency button for triggering the buffer body or the sensor ( 6 ) is attached to the remote control in the cabin or in model helicopters. 8. Hapu nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß je Kammer (2) ein Rückschlagventil (7) zugeordnet ist.8. Hapu according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a check valve ( 7 ) is assigned to each chamber ( 2 ). 9. Hapu nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Entleerungsventil (8) jeder Kammer (2) zugeordnet ist.9. Hapu according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a drain valve ( 8 ) is assigned to each chamber ( 2 ).
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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19507069A1 (en) * 1995-03-01 1996-09-05 Schubert Werner Protection equipment against aircraft crash
EP1403180A2 (en) * 1997-03-20 2004-03-31 Rafael - Armament Development Authority Ltd. External airbag protection system for helicopters
WO2009046556A1 (en) * 2007-10-10 2009-04-16 Iii-Solutions Gmbh Landing frame for a helicopter
CN110606216A (en) * 2019-09-16 2019-12-24 安徽天德无人机科技有限公司 Intelligent sensing anti-collision device and plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle with same

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19507069A1 (en) * 1995-03-01 1996-09-05 Schubert Werner Protection equipment against aircraft crash
DE19507069C2 (en) * 1995-03-01 1999-07-01 Schubert Werner Anti-aircraft crash devices
EP1403180A2 (en) * 1997-03-20 2004-03-31 Rafael - Armament Development Authority Ltd. External airbag protection system for helicopters
WO2009046556A1 (en) * 2007-10-10 2009-04-16 Iii-Solutions Gmbh Landing frame for a helicopter
CN110606216A (en) * 2019-09-16 2019-12-24 安徽天德无人机科技有限公司 Intelligent sensing anti-collision device and plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle with same

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