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Aircraft uplock

US11492136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

Trevor Anthony Brighton · Bristol, GB
Matthew GADD · Bristol, GB
Robert R. Thompson · Bristol, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 12, 2018
Grant date	Nov 8, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 5, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/10
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An uplock is disclosed including a hook configured to engage a capture pin mounted on an aircraft component. The hook is mounted for movement between a closed position and an open position. The uplock further includes an indicator system configured to detect whether a pin is engaged with the hook when the hook is in the closed position.

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