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Device and method for protection against intrusion into the landing gear housing of aircraft

US8466788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2008
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D45/0056
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosed embodiments relate to a device for protection against intrusions into the landing gear housings of an aircraft, including at least one sensor, for at least one housing, covering at least one housing entry area and connected to a calculator capable of processing the data from the sensor for detecting the intrusion of a target and generating intrusion occurrence information for triggering an alarm, wherein the calculator is connected to a device for providing aircraft flight phases and/or ground speed information, the device including a means adapted for changing the detection status from an active mode to an inactive mode based on the flight phases and/or ground speed information.

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