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Fairing edge handhold

US10882602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2018
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C1/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fairing is provided in one example embodiment and may include a first edge portion to provide a first clearance distance between the fairing and rotor flight controls of a rotorcraft; a second edge portion to provide a second clearance distance between the fairing and the rotor flight controls of the aircraft, wherein the second clearance distance is greater than the first clearance distance; and a support structure attached to the fairing below the second edge portion. A rotorcraft is provided in another example embodiment and may include a fairing in which the fairing can include a handhold portion along an edge of the fairing. The handhold portion can include a handhold clearance distance between the handhold portion and rotor flight controls of the rotorcraft; and a support structure attached to the fairing below the handhold portion.

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