Connector
US12208890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector, a connector assembly, an aircraft fuel breather system and an aircraft wing are disclosed. The connector connects a breather pipe or float valve to a hat section stringer duct attached to an aircraft panel. The connecter has a bridge to bridge over the duct and to cover an aperture in a wall of the duct. The bridge has a flange on either side for attachment of the connector to the panel. The connector has a seal to seal the bridge to the duct, an aperture defined in the bridge and a flow controller connector to connect and provide fluid connection between the connector and pipe or float valve. The assembly comprises the connector, the duct and aircraft panel and the fuel breather system includes one or more fuel tanks, a breather pipe and a vent to atmosphere.
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