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Removable fastener device equipped with attachment means for attaching an external load and with fastener means for fastening said attachment means to an aircraft, an associated aircraft, and an associated method

US8888048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D1/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener device (10) provided with attachment means (20) for attaching an external load (5) and with fastener means (30) provided with a support beam (40) and with anchor means (50) for anchoring said support beam (40). A first mechanical coupling (60) connects said support beam (40) to the anchor means (50) so as to enable the support beam (40) to pivot about a first pivot axis (AX1). In addition, coupling means (70) are hinged to the support beam (40) so as to make pivoting possible about a second pivot axis (AX2), the attachment means (20) being hinged to the coupling means (70) to make pivoting possible about a third pivot axis (AX3). This fastener device (10) includes automatic folding means (100).

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