公开(公告)号：US20170283030A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15468650

申请日：2017-03-24

Applicant: Textron Aviation Inc.

Inventor： James D. TERRY ,  Rodd William FULLER

IPC: B64C1/14 ,  B64C1/24 ,  E05B1/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/1461 ,  B64C1/1423 ,  B64C1/24 ,  B64F1/30 ,  E05B1/0015 ,  E05B1/0053

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an entry assist system for an aircraft doorway. The system includes a securement member configured to be secured into at least one aperture of the doorway, a handle portion pivotally attached to the securement member, and a releasable locking feature for locking the handle portion. A mounting device is used for securing the stationary member to an existing aperture in the doorway and for removing the entry assist system when no longer needed. The securement member forms a stationary portion along an inner edge of the doorway. The handle portion includes a hub configured for rotating about an axle that is coupled to an interface of the securement member. The hub and interface interconnect to form the releasable locking feature for locking the handle in a collapsed position adjacent the securement member or in an extended position protruding outside the doorway.