Fuel cell protection system
US11873111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D1/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments are directed to a fuel cell protection system comprising an aircraft fuselage having an inner surface and an outer surface, an attachment point mounted on the outer surface, an aircraft fuel cell spaced apart from the inner surface, and a plate positioned between the inner surface and the aircraft fuel system, the plate spaced apart from the inner surface to create a void space. The attachment point may be a cargo hook. The void space is configured to receive all or a portion of the cargo hook after a crash. The plate creating the void space may be a rigid material or may be a ballistic fabric material.
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