Method and system for providing an improved fitting for a flexible fuel cell
US12074346B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01M2250/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system provide a fitting system for a flexible fuel cell of an aircraft. The fitting system may include a flexible fuel cell and a fitting. The fitting may have a peripheral flange with a series of slots spaced about the flange. A series of fabric strips may be threaded into the slots of the fitting and one or more adhesives may couple the fabric strips to the fuel cell. The fabric strips may extend out around the periphery of the fitting to provide a uniform contact surface area with the fuel cell. The fabric strips may be separated by fuel cell material. The fabric strips may be made from one or more materials for enclosing or holding fuel. The fitting may further include threaded holes wherein the threaded holes may receive fasteners to couple the fitting to the fuel equipment of an aircraft.
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