Aircraft fuel tank access panel assemblies

    公开(公告)号:US11447230B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US16777567

    申请日:2020-01-30

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for aircraft wings, including fuel tank access panel assemblies, are disclosed. For example, an aircraft wing comprises a skin and a load bearing fuel tank access panel assembly fastened to the skin. The skin comprises a fuel tank access panel hole and a first fastener hole. The load bearing fuel tank access panel is configured to bear at least some of a wing bending load and comprises an access panel, a fastener, and a self-locking fastener mating assembly. The access panel comprises a body portion configured to be received in the fuel tank access panel hole, and a lip portion extending over an interior surface of the skin. The lip portion comprises a second fastener hole, and the fastener extends through the first fastener hole and the second fastener hole into the self-locking fastener mating assembly.

    AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL ASSEMBLIES

    公开(公告)号:US20210237847A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-05

    申请号:US16777567

    申请日:2020-01-30

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for aircraft wings, including fuel tank access panel assemblies, are disclosed. For example, an aircraft wing comprises a skin and a load bearing fuel tank access panel assembly fastened to the skin. The skin comprises a fuel tank access panel hole and a first fastener hole. The load bearing fuel tank access panel is configured to bear at least some of a wing bending load and comprises an access panel, a fastener, and a self-locking fastener mating assembly. The access panel comprises a body portion configured to be received in the fuel tank access panel hole, and a lip portion extending over an interior surface of the skin. The lip portion comprises a second fastener hole, and the fastener extends through the first fastener hole and the second fastener hole into the self-locking fastener mating assembly.

    COMPOSITE ACCESS DOOR
    4.
    发明申请
    COMPOSITE ACCESS DOOR 审中-公开
    复合门

    公开(公告)号:US20130232883A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-12

    申请号:US13875548

    申请日:2013-05-02

    CPC classification number: B64C1/1461 B64C1/1446 E04C2/54 E05D15/00

    Abstract: A method of installing a door in an access opening in a skin of an aircraft. A composite inner door panel is positioned against an inside face of the skin. A composite outer door panel is positioned against an outside face of the skin. A plurality of fasteners is installed through fastener openings in the composite outer door panel. The plurality of fasteners is tightened to form a chamfered interface between the skin and the composite outer door panel.

    Abstract translation: 一种将门安装在飞行器皮肤的进入口中的方法。 复合内门板抵靠皮肤的内表面定位。 复合外门板抵靠皮肤的外表面定位。 多个紧固件通过复合外门板中的紧固件开口安装。 多个紧固件被紧固以在皮肤和复合外门面板之间形成倒角接口。

    Seal assembly for sealing relatively movable components

    公开(公告)号:US10215281B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-26

    申请号:US15146449

    申请日:2016-05-04

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a seal assembly for sealing a gap between a first component and a second component is disclosed. The second component is movable relative to the first component. The seal assembly includes a rub strip and a seal strip. The rub strip includes a seal strip engagement surface having a convex shape. Additionally, the rub strip includes a first component engagement surface that is opposite the seal strip engagement surface and has a concave shape. The seal strip includes a rub strip engagement surface having a convex shape. Furthermore, the seal strip includes a second component engagement surface that is opposite the rub strip engagement surface and has a concave shape. The seal strip engagement surface is harder than the rub strip engagement surface.

    Method and Apparatus for Fuel Tank Spark Containment
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Fuel Tank Spark Containment 有权
    燃油箱火花塞的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150377279A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-31

    申请号:US14317434

    申请日:2014-06-27

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a seal over a hole in a structure. The apparatus comprises a washer, a sleeve, and a fastener. The washer has a first channel. The sleeve has a second channel and an expandable section. The sleeve is positioned inside the first channel in the washer. The fastener has an elongate portion positioned inside the second channel of the sleeve to cause at least a portion of the expandable section of the sleeve to form a first interference fit with the washer.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在结构中的孔上形成密封的方法和装置。 该装置包括垫圈,套筒和紧固件。 垫圈具有第一通道。 套筒具有第二通道和可扩张部分。 套筒位于洗衣机中的第一通道内。 紧固件具有定位在套筒的第二通道内部的细长部分,以使得套筒的可扩张部分的至少一部分与垫圈形成第一过盈配合。

    SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING RELATIVELY MOVABLE COMPONENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20170321804A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-09

    申请号:US15146449

    申请日:2016-05-04

    CPC classification number: F16J15/027 B64C3/56 F16J15/061 F16J15/122

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a seal assembly for sealing a gap between a first component and a second component is disclosed. The second component is movable relative to the first component. The seal assembly includes a rub strip and a seal strip. The rub strip includes a seal strip engagement surface having a convex shape. Additionally, the rub strip includes a first component engagement surface that is opposite the seal strip engagement surface and has a concave shape. The seal strip includes a rub strip engagement surface having a convex shape. Furthermore, the seal strip includes a second component engagement surface that is opposite the rub strip engagement surface and has a concave shape. The seal strip engagement surface is harder than the rub strip engagement surface.

    Composite access door
    10.
    发明授权
    Composite access door 有权
    复合门

    公开(公告)号:US09073618B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-07

    申请号:US13875548

    申请日:2013-05-02

    CPC classification number: B64C1/1461 B64C1/1446 E04C2/54 E05D15/00

    Abstract: A method of installing a door in an access opening in a skin of an aircraft. A composite inner door panel is positioned against an inside face of the skin. A composite outer door panel is positioned against an outside face of the skin. A plurality of fasteners is installed through fastener openings in the composite outer door panel. The plurality of fasteners is tightened to form a chamfered interface between the skin and the composite outer door panel.

    Abstract translation: 一种将门安装在飞行器皮肤的进入口中的方法。 复合内门板抵靠皮肤的内表面定位。 复合外门板抵靠皮肤的外表面定位。 多个紧固件通过复合外门板中的紧固件开口安装。 多个紧固件被紧固以在皮肤和复合外门面板之间形成倒角接口。

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