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Mast having modifiable geometry for securing an engine to an aircraft wing

US8191823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2008
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A securing mast for securing an engine to the wing of an aircraft, wherein the device includes two fasteners, a first end of each fastener being secured to the engine and the second end of each fastener being secured to the wing, wherein the fasteners include hinged junction means capable of modifying the geometry of the aforementioned fasteners in order to modify a distance between the engine and the wing.

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