Lining for an aircraft

US8490922B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

• Hermann Benthien · Hamburg, DE
• Radoslaw Lazar · Bremen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 18, 2008
• Grant date: Jul 23, 2013
• Expiry date: Apr 2, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64C2001/009
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A lining for an aircraft. The lining separates an intermediate space from an interior space of the aircraft in a pressuretight manner. The lining panels extend either substantially horizontally or are fastened approximately vertically on a lining framework formed by profiles for connection to the fuselage cell. At least one of the lining panels allows automatic pressure equalization between the interior space and the intermediate space in the event that the pressure in the interior space drops to something in the order of 0 hPa. This pressure corresponds to the air pressure prevailing at an altitude above 10,000 m. Mounts of the lining panels are provided with predetermined breaking points. The predetermined breaking points are formed in particular by plastic nuts, the thread of which tears away when a critical load-bearing capacity is exceeded.