Mounting systems including load-bearing attachment assemblies and methods for mounting structures to an aircraft
US10487864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/01
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load-bearing attachment assembly is provided for mounting a structure to an aircraft. The load-bearing attachment assembly comprises a male fastening component and a female fastening component. The male fastening component comprises a radially-extending head, a first aperture, and a cylindrical portion extending perpendicular to the radially-extending head. The cylindrical portion has a first threaded portion circumferentially disposed on an outer surface of the cylindrical portion. The radially-extending head comprises a first clamping surface. The female fastening component comprises an annulus enclosing a second aperture, a second clamping surface disposed on the annulus, and a second threaded portion circumferentially disposed on an inner surface perpendicular to the second clamping surface. The first aperture and the second aperture are configured for a fastener to extend therethrough. In response to rotation of the fastener, first clamping surface translates toward second clamping surface.
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