Thermal protection systems for air and space vehicles having hidden fastener attachments
US8056862B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/38
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal protection system for use upon an air or space vehicle includes a plurality of thermal protection panels formed of a suitable ceramic matrix composition or other thermally protective material each panel having a continuous outer surface free of penetrations or apertures. A plurality of cooperating fasteners are secured between the outer surface of a host vehicle and the undersurface of the thermal protection panels. The fasteners utilize a latching mechanism to secure the panels to the surface of the host air or space vehicle without requiring penetrations or irregularities in the panel surfaces.
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