Device and method for protection against intrusion into the landing gear housing of aircraft
US8466788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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