BAE Systems PLC
SEAT RELEASE SYSTEM

Abstract:

The following invention relates to occupant recovery from an armoured land vehicle, and to a system for occupant recovery. There is provided a quick release seat system suitable for a vehicle, comprising a base element operably attached to a floor pan, said floor pan being rigidly affixed to the vehicle, a back element for supporting an occupant, wherein said base element and back element are rigidly affixed by at least one quick release mechanical clamp, such as to allow removal of said back element from the base element during an evacuation of the vehicle