Mechanical connection device
US9169892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/067
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft comprising a mechanical connection device including a body that extends along a longitudinal axis. The body comprises two opposite end portions disposed along the longitudinal axis and adapted to receive external axial loads in compression and in tension, a spring member that is adapted to be compressed axially, and a mechanism which, in the event of external axial loads in compression or in tension on the end portions, is able to transmit to the spring member compression forces oriented in opposite directions according to whether the external axial loads are in compression or in tension. This device forms a flexible connection that accommodates equally well external loads in compression and in tension.
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