Fuel storage device, an aircraft, and a method
US9623980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C27/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel storage device (10) having at least one tank (15), the tank (15) having a casing (20) extending upwards from a bottom (21) to a top wall (22). The storage device (10) is provided with at least one inflatable bag (25) arranged inside said casing, said device including inflation/deflation means (35) for inflating each inflatable bag (25) at least in part so as to reach an inflated volume prior to filling the tank, and for deflating said inflatable bag after filling in order to guarantee the presence of an expansion volume inside said tank.
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