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Universal retaining device, particularly for fastening panel elements and/or accessory parts in aircraft

US8348209B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by

8References

12Claims

0Family size

Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

Markus Horst · Bad Oldesloe, DE
Stephan Röpke · Buxtehude, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 3, 2006
Grant date	Jan 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 12, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T403/606
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A universal bracket for fastening different panel elements and/or additional devices in aircraft, comprises a base plate for fastening to a substructure, a support plate connected to the base plate and a plurality of spring clips received in the support plate to provide a releasable and vibration-damping connection to the panel elements. The base plate has at least one bore screen for fastening at least one device carrier for fastening at least one additional device, in particular emergency lighting, an emergency exit sign or the like, in different positions, wherein the fastening of the device carriers is provided with a fastening device such as fastening rivets, screws or the like.

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