Patent · US Expired

Vertical tail unit for aircraft and aircraft equipped with same

US7581694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 2005
Grant dateSep 1, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2033/0293
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vertical tail unit for an aircraft and an aircraft equipped with the vertical tail unit. The vertical tail unit is provided with an engine. The engine extends cantilevered beyond a fin of the vertical tail unit and is secured to the fin by a mount. The mount is at least partly attached to the fin. The mount comprises for example half-hoops arranged on either side of the fin.

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