Duct apparatus for use with aircraft and related methods
US9434477B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
18References
34Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Duct assembly apparatus for use with aircrafts and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a unitary ring and a duct having a longitudinal gap to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first longitudinal edge moves relative to the second longitudinal edge to enable the unitary ring to be positioned over an outer surface of the duct. A splice strap overlaps the gap of the duct such that the splice strap fixes the first longitudinal edge relative to the second longitudinal edge when the unitary ring is positioned over the outer surface of the duct.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.