Modular floor section for aircraft
US8550401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D17/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floor section for a vehicle cabin includes juxtaposed profiled elements of identical cross section. Each profiled element includes a mainly planar elongated cross member and a generally flat elongated panel. The cross member includes a lower stiffener, is positioned in a transverse vertical plane, and is attachable at two extremities to a vehicle frame. The elongated panel is positioned in a horizontal plane and includes an overlap region along one longitudinal edge and a bearing region along another longitudinal edge. The overlap region and the bearing region are of similar width and of total thickness less than or equal to a mean panel thickness. The panel is perpendicular to the cross member, and a bearing region underside is coplanar with a lower face of the elongated panel and is secured to the cross member at two or more points substantially in line with a middle of the bearing region.
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