Support system having a crown integration panel (CIP)

US9758233B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Timothy Todd King · Colville, US
• Douglas R. Ackerman · Langley, US
• Gil-Antonio Lora · Seattle, US
• Kenneth G. Davis · Brier, US
• Mark J. Nadvornick · Lynnwood, US
• Brett N. Altmyer · Everett, US
• Jason W. Mullins · Edmonds, US
• Christopher J. Steele · Richmond, US
• Matthew R. Thomas · Austin, US
• Cynthia T. Parrish · Bellevue, US
• James R. McCune · Stanwood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 31, 2015
• Grant date: Sep 12, 2017
• Expiry date: Jan 19, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64F5/40
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A support system for a crown area of an aircraft and a corresponding method is disclosed. The support system includes a crown integration panel (CIP). The CIP is configured to provide a mounting surface for a plurality of aircraft equipment and to provide an electrical ground for at least one of the aircraft equipment of the plurality of aircraft equipment. The system further includes a first attachment and a second attachment attached to the CIP. The first attachment and the second attachment are configured to attach to an airframe of the aircraft. The system further includes a crown raceway support (CRS) having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to a first end of the CIP and the second end is configured to attach to an outboard rail of the aircraft.