Composite anti-crash structure with lateral retention, for an aircraft
US8047465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structure for an aircraft comprises a first wall and a second wall. The first wall comprises two jackets of composite material disposed on either side of an intermediate arrangement and further includes at least one soleplate enabling it to be secured to the second wall. The structure further includes at least one elongate member extending facing the jacket and spaced apart therefrom, the elongate member being secured to the soleplate or to the second wall and being arranged to act as a bearing surface for a portion of the first wall that becomes separated from the soleplate after rupture.
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