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Strut structure for suspending loads under aircraft

US4491292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1983
Grant dateJan 1, 1985
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D1/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This strut structure for suspending loads under aircraft comprises essentially a hollow beam comprising at least one element of compound material consisting mainly of mineral fibres embedded in a binder forming setting resin such as expoxide resin, this element extending throughout the length of the beam, and metal members joined to the compound material element or elements for rigidly connecting the beam to the aircraft and to the means from which the load is suspended under the aircraft.

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