Cowling with structural hand holds operating also as maintenance position bumpers
US10435166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D41/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example cowling for a rotorcraft is hinged on a stationary part of an airframe of the rotorcraft and is pivotable from a closed position into a first partially open position and thereafter into a second fully open position. The example cowling includes a rod articulated on the cowling and having a free end configured to releasably engage with the airframe to hold the cowling in the first position; and at least one handhold attached to an exterior surface of the cowling, wherein the at least one handhold has a substantially straight section that in the fully open position rests on a top portion of the airframe so as to more evenly distribute the weight of the cowling on the airframe.
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