Decompression panel and latch

US9114869B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Casey J. Barrett · Renton, US
• Khoa D. Nguyen · Renton, US
• Mark Andrew Wolf · Auburn, US
• Andrew Wu · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 5, 2013
• Grant date: Aug 25, 2015
• Expiry date: Feb 13, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

A decompression panel for use in a door of an aircraft disclosed herein includes bi-directional latching mechanisms. A differential pressure sensor disengages upon a decompression event in a compartment of an aircraft, allowing latch hooks to disengage from a panel latch of the decompression panel. Once disengaged, the decompression panel can rotate to vent air in a compartment of higher pressure to the compartment experiencing the decompression event.