Window frame assembly for aircraft

US10183735B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• David E. Gideon · Seattle, US
• Ian E. Schroeder · Seattle, US
• Kristin L. Hall · Sammamish, US
• Kin M. Ng · Bothell, US
• Megan C. Kinney · Seattle, US
• Greg M. Reyneke · Everett, US
• Randall D. Wilkerson · O'Fallon, US
• Richard R. Rosman · Seattle, US
• Aaron Bartel · Beaverton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 1, 2016
• Grant date: Jan 22, 2019
• Expiry date: Feb 11, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64C1/1492
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A window frame assembly for an aircraft, includes a window frame of composite material, adapted for attachment in a window opening of an aircraft, having an outer flange with an exterior surface and an interior surface, a metal erosion shield attached to the exterior surface of the outer flange, and a polymer adapter ring, attached to the interior surface of the outer flange. The window frame has a substantially constant thickness, and the erosion shield has a substantially constant cross-sectional shape. The adapter ring has a sloped engagement surface configured for supporting a window pane assembly.