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Universal cabin sidewall panel for aircraft

US5044578A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 1989
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 27, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C1/066
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A single-size interior cabin sidewall panel fits aircraft of different sizes. The panel is fabricated so that in its "relaxed" state it has a curved configuration which requires the panel to be unbended to fit in the aircraft. Larger aircraft require more unbending of the panel than do smaller aircraft. This results in a uniform pressure across the panel which promotes a close fit between adjacent overlapping sidewall panels.

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