Expandable aircraft cargo bay and method

Details Expandable aircraft cargo bay and method Expandable aircraft cargo bay and method

1995-12-21

2000-05-30

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

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244130, 2441371, 160114, B64C 138

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060682159

ABSTRACT:
An aircraft (50) with a variable cargo bay (52) includes a frame (60) having an inner surface and an outer skin (64) covering the frame (60). The frame (60) has a pair of faceted fairings (54, 56) coupled to the frame (60) and a door assembly (58) between the pair of faceted fairings (54, 56). The door assembly (58) has an inner surface connected to a linkage mechanism (66). The linkage mechanism (66) couples the inner surface of the frame (60) and the inner surface of the door assembly (58). A conformable surface (70) is connected between the skin (64) of the frame (60) and the door assembly (58).

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