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Combined rescue beacon and flight recorder device for an aircraft and aircraft provided with such a device

US9187183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2012
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combined rescue beacon and flight recorder device for an airplane is ejectable, buoyant and/or provided with flotation devices. The combined rescue beacon and flight recorder device comprises a frame provided with at least one outer side surface having a solar panel. The combined rescue beacon and flight recorder device is configured to be placed in a housing created in an airfoil element of the aircraft.

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