Edge concealment system for abating radar detectability of aircraft
US6456224B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q17/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An edge concealment system for abating electrical discontinuities between externally exposed edges of adjacent surface pieces separated by a gap. The system includes a cover component shrouding each edge and able to absorb or conduct incident radar energy. A male element and a female element extend between the cover component and the surface piece for positive engagement of the male element within the female element and retention of the cover component with the surface piece. Preferably the engagement of the male and female elements includes an audible signal such as a click sound when the engagement occurs so that operators are confirmatively advised upon positive placement.
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