Abstract

A cover that covers the opening of an aircraft housing using two sets of moveable arms to secure the shield in place. A drive mechanism containing a nut that engages with the two sets of arms differently to allow movement of the two sets of arms at different rates and to allow one set of arms to move when another set of arms is locked in place. The arms are pivotably connected to a hub assembly housing that allows one end of the arms to pivot in a direction opposite the direction of movement of the opposing side of the same arm. Embodiments meant for use with taller aircraft can include installation pole port assembly that is operably connected to a drive screw via a universal joint. An installation tool adapted to be inserted into the hub assembly can be used to extend and retract the arms.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations
• B64D 33/02 - Arrangement in aircraft of power plant parts or auxiliaries not otherwise provided for of combustion air intakes
• B64F 5/30 - Cleaning aircraft

Abstract

A cover for use with aircraft equipment that covers the opening of an aircraft housing using two sets of moveable arms to secure the shield in place. A drive mechanism containing a nut that engages with the two sets of arms differently to allow movement of the two sets of arms at different rates and to allow one set of arms to move when another set of arms is locked in place. Both sets of arms as well as the hub assembly containing the drive mechanism are covered with a weather resistant fabric that prevents material from entering the housing. The arms are pivotably connected to a hub assembly housing that allows one end of the arms to pivot in a direction opposite the direction of movement of the opposing side of the same arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations

Abstract

A system for installing a novel engine shield in the opening of an aircraft engine that is too high off the ground to be accessed by the ground support technicians while standing on the ground that includes a housing of the shield that has a front section that extends away and downward from a rear section of the housing. The front section of the housing contains an installation pole port assembly that includes an opening or port in a structure that is operably connected to a drive screw via a universal joint. In some embodiments, the installation pole port assembly is positioned to be recessed within an opening in the front section of the housing. Other versions also include a photoluminescent material applied near or around the opening in the front section of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 25/28 - Supporting or mounting arrangements, e.g. for turbine casing

Abstract

A cover for an opening on the exterior of an aircraft that contains a fire-resistant, high-temperature tolerant foam encased in a cover made of an aramid fabric. The cover is friction-fitted to the interior of the orifice. The cover can contain one or more durable rings embedded in the fire-resistant, high-temperature tolerant foam meant to protrude outward from the rest of the cover of the body to contact an interior of the orifice into which they are inserted holding the cover in place with friction instead of fasteners.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations
• C09K 21/14 - Macromolecular materials

Abstract

A method of preventing aircraft from taking off with ground support equipment installed thereon by detecting the presence of ground support equipment installed on an aircraft using geo-fencing software to define a predetermined area or virtual perimeter around in which aircraft may be operating and using an electronic tracking tag with a positioning device to transmit the location of the tracking tag to a satellite and/or land-based receiver. The satellite and land-based receiver are able to transmit location information to a computer system that then generates an alert. The alert is then transmitted to the pilot or other crew member of the aircraft, the control tower and/or ground support crew or any other entity desired. At that point the person(s) receiving the alert are in a position to take remedial action.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• B64F 1/36 - Other airport installations
• G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground

Abstract

A cover (10) for an opening on the exterior of an aircraft that contains a fire-resistant, high-temperature tolerant foam (14) encased in a cover (11) made of an aramid fabric (12). The cover is friction-fitted to the interior of the orifice. The cover can contain one or more durable rings (19) embedded in the fire-resistant, high-temperature tolerant foam meant to protrude outward from the rest of the cover of the body to contact an interior of the orifice into which they are inserted holding the cover in place with friction instead of fasteners.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 7/00 - Structures or fairings not otherwise provided for
• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations

Abstract

A cover for an opening on the exterior of an aircraft that contains a fire-resistant, high-temperature tolerant foam encased in a cover made of an aramid fabric. The cover is friction-fitted to the interior of the orifice. The cover can contain one or more durable rings embedded in the fire-resistant, high-temperature tolerant foam meant to protrude outward from the rest of the cover of the body to contact an interior of the orifice into which they are inserted holding the cover in place with friction instead of fasteners.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations
• C09K 21/14 - Macromolecular materials

Abstract

A protective cover mountable on a pitot prob disposed on the fuselage of an idle aircraft adapted to be tailored to similar covers mountable on other probes of such aircraft, including a tubular body of a braided fabric material provided with a recess therein for receiving the leading end of a pitot tube therein, a first annular member disposed in such recess adjacent an open end thereof having a portion of the tubular body projecting therethrough, including such member therein and a second annular member disposed substantially coaxially with such first annular member and secured to such tubular body of braided fabric material, having at least one tab provided on the exterior thereof provided with means to tether such cover to similar covers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations

Abstract

A protective cover for a pilot probe of an aircraft comprising a first tubular member formed of a rigid material, and a second tubular member formed of a rigid material, and a second tubular member formed of a flexible material including a first ply disposed on an inner side of the first tubular member, having an opening at a first end thereof for receiving the leading end of a pilot probe therein and a closed second end, and a second ply disposed on an outer side of the first tubular member, having a first end thereof secured about the first end of the inner ply and a second end secured to the second end of the first ply.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations

Abstract

A ground maintenance assembly for an aircraft generally including a support member provided with a longitudinal bore and a rigid post portion, a first inner member provided with a longitudinal bore disposed in and secured in such support member and a second inner member provided with a longitudinal recess adapted to receive a pitot tube of such aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A highly visible tether assembly for use on parked aircraft that interconnects the pitot tube covers with the landing gear lock pin thereby assuring removal of both the covers and the lock pin as part of the aircraft preflight check list. The assembly is made of heat and environment resistant materials that avoid instrument and air craft damage during installation and residence.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A highly visible tether assembly for use on parked aircraft that interconnects the pitot tube covers with the landing gear lock pin thereby assuring removal of both the covers and the lock pin as part of the aircraft preflight check list. The assembly is made of heat and environment resistant materials that avoid instrument and air craft damage during installation and residence.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A tool for installing a pitot tube cover on an elevated pitot tube of an aircraft includes an adjustable light weight support pole carrying a brace for carrying and guiding the cover during installation over the pitot tube, wherein the brace includes upwardly projecting pliable pins for engaging tabs on the cover and a cross shaft for guiding movement of the cover into alignment and registration with said pitot tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same