Aircraft pylon
US11174024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft pylon is provided, configured for mounting to the underside of an aircraft wing projecting from a fuselage and for carrying an external payload suspended therefrom. The pylon comprises an attachment mechanism configured for facilitating mounting of the pylon to the aircraft wing, and a carrying arrangement configured for carrying the payload and being pivotally articulated to the attachment mechanism. The pylon is configured to selectively pivot the carrying arrangement about a pylon axis between a vertical position in which it is suspended in a substantially vertical orientation, and a tilted position in which it is tilted toward the fuselage.
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