Anti hijacking system

Abstract

This invention relates to prevention of airplane hijacking in a non-lethal way. When more than one person trying to over power the pilots, highjack the plane this system can provide a non-lethal last line of defense.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] Hi jacking has been a problem for many years, and not all available anti hijacking methods are perfect or available. Hand carry bag checking by X ray or personal search is not fool proof, using lethal handgun on board stunt gun or mace, chemical spray may be usable, but there is a chance these devices may fall in the wrong hand and using it in a confined are is not advisable.

[0002] Reinforced cockpit doors can prevent most forced, unauthorized cockpit entry as in some prior art U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,704,845 or 5,577,358, prior art 3,680,499 uses gas, but this invention is became obsolete by invention of the mace. Using gas in a confined area is not the most desirable defense.

[0003] Terrorist keep on thinking about new ways for overtaking commercial airline with “minimal available” weapon by using more people to over power the crew.

[0004] The object of this invention is prevent the overtaking by group or individual would be hijackers.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] When more than one person trying to over power the pilots, hijack the plane this anti hijacking system can provide a non-lethal last line of defense.

[0006] Doors on the cockpit may not be penetration proof. When pilot or flight attendant is confronted with a situation where the pilot's door is about to be penetrated, a “magic” carpet will lift up all people to the ceiling, immobilizing them.

[0007] Under the carpet behind the cockpit s a concealed high strength steel cable net which connects to four concealed cables in the wall paneling under a false trimming. Cables connect to the winch system, when activated, cables are pulled on the pulley, holding all people high in the air to be subdued.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] On page 1 of the drawings FIG. 1 shows a passenger plane (1) entry exit (7) behind the cockpit (6). Behind the pilot's door(3) under the carpet wire net(2) is laid down concealed. Wire net (2) connects to four cables(5) as shown on FIGS. 1, 2, 3, which is connected to the winch (4). Winches could be located in luggage compartment (9) out of sight.

[0009] In case of in flight disturbance pilot or flight attendant can activate winches(4) and lift up all people coughed in the net, disabling the would be attacker. Cables(5) are concealed in the wall paneling behind trimming, which rolls up on the pulley(8) when activated, immobilizing anybody.

[0010] On page 3 of the drawing FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 the steel net(2) is located in the floor where the cabinets are divided by wall (10). This cross section shows the passenger seats(13) front or behind the dividing wall. Winch(4)with pulley (8) lifts the steel net(2) straight up where the curtain(12) is normally located to separate the cabinets in case of any disturbance.

Claims

1. In confined pressurized area, in case of hijacking use of handgun, stunt gun, mace spray may be dangerous and also there is a potential, that a safety device gets in the wrong hand. Air marshal is not available on all flights for safety. This anti hijacking invention consists of a “magic” carpet, which will lift up all people to the ceiling, immobilizing them. Under the carpet behind the cockpit a concealed high strength steel cable net which connects to four cables concealed in the wall paneling under a false trimming. Cables connect to the winch system, when activated, cables are pulled up on the pulley, holding all people high in the air to be subdued. Activating switch is located in the cockpit, and may also be located in some concealed area used by the flight attendants, or it may be remotely activated. Additional compartment separating net may be used in to increase security.