Energy absorber for aircraft

Abstract

These days, typically strong holders for attachment of inboard devices to the primary structure of an aircraft are used, which often only ineffectively manage dynamic loads. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an energy absorber is provided for aircraft, which includes one or more energy absorber elements and a housing, whereby the energy absorber elements can absorb crash impulses by plastic deformation within the housing. Thus, the load on the primary structure is limited, which can lead to an increased, passive safety of the passengers and a weight reduction.

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[0001] Cited references to related applications [0002] This application claims priority to German Patent Application No. 10 2006007030.5, filed February 15, 2006, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 773,423, filed February 15, 2006, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference Incorporated into this article. technical field [0003] The present application relates to an energy absorber for an aircraft. More specifically, the invention relates to an energy absorber for an aircraft, the use of such an energy absorber in an aircraft, and a method of absorbing energy in an aircraft. Background technique [0004] On board aircraft, in-cabin equipment such as cabin liners, pylons or structures are held and attached using cages or attachment elements. In the case of rigid attachment elements, especially in the event of sharp accelerations, such as may occur in the event of severe turbulence or an emergency landing, the resulting acceleration forces can be t...

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The cage may break, for example, due to excessive acceleration forces causing the cage to rupture or fly out of the cabin equipment, which will result in damage to the cage, cabin equipment or the primary structure of the aircraft and further endanger or injure passengers or cause Possible Evacuation Fault

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