Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
WINDOW FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT
A window frame assembly for an aircraft, includes a window frame of composite material, adapted for attachment in a window opening of an aircraft, having an outer flange with an exterior surface and an interior surface, a metal erosion shield attached to the exterior surface of the outer flange, and a polymer adapter ring, attached to the interior surface of the outer flange. The window frame has a substantially constant thickness, and the erosion shield has a substantially constant cross-sectional shape. The adapter ring has a sloped engagement surface configured for supporting a window pane assembly.
» Number: US2017217560A1 (A1)
» Publication Date: 03/08/2017
» Applicant: BOEING CO?[US]
» Inventor: GIDEON DAVID E?[US]; SCHROEDER IAN E?[US] (7)
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
