Thermal protection system and method
US9643712B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for restricting thermal transfer between an ambient space and a substructure include providing an inner mold line side (IML) surface to the substructure. A plurality of clevises extends upward from the IML surface. An outer mold line side (OML) surface is interposed between the ambient space and the IML surface. The OML surface includes at least one horizontally oriented wing and a plurality of horizontally oriented shoulders. The wing selectively engages at least two of the shoulders. A plurality of lugs extends downward from the OML surface. At least one aperture extends longitudinally through the OML surface to selectively permit fluid communication between the ambient space and the IML surface. A plug selectively substantially fills the aperture and is selectively secured to the IML surface. A fastener, configured to selectively secure the OML surface to the IML surface, extends horizontally through the clevises and the lugs.
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