HEICO has been granted a patent for a fitting system designed for flexible fuel cells in aircraft. The system features a fitting with a peripheral flange and slots for fabric strips, which enhance the connection between the fuel cell and the aircraft, ensuring a uniform contact surface. GlobalData’s report on HEICO gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Fitting system for flexible fuel cell in aircraft
The patent US12074346B1 describes a fitting system designed for flexible fuel cells used in various types of aircraft, including airplanes, helicopters, hovercraft, and drones. The system features a fitting with a peripheral flange that includes a series of slots arranged around the flange. These slots are designed to accommodate fabric strips that are separated by fuel cell material, which serve to enclose or hold fuel. The fitting is constructed from metal and incorporates threaded holes that allow for the attachment of fasteners, facilitating the connection of the fitting to fuel equipment such as gauges, breakaway valves, vent valves, and access plates.
Additionally, the fitting system emphasizes a design where the fabric strips extend around the periphery of the fitting, ensuring a uniform contact surface area with the fuel cell. The slots are noted to have an elliptical shape, which may contribute to the overall functionality and efficiency of the system. The claims outline the structural and functional aspects of the fitting system, highlighting its integration with flexible fuel cells and its application in various aircraft types, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for fuel management in aviation technology.
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