Pressure rate of change sensitive latching method and apparatus
US6745982B2 · kind B2 · utility
15Cited by
17References
37Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2001/009
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rate of change in pressure identifies a rapid decompression event in an aircraft, and automatically unlatches a door to allow rapid equalization of pressure throughout the aircraft, allowing for use of doors with greater structural integrity then in current use.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.