Anemobarometric Sensor Sheath With Locking Handle for Safe Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies fail to provide effective protection for protruding anemobarometric sensors during storage, fitting and maintenance operations, and the sensor is not designed for and the handling of the sensor is not designed for and the handling of the sensor is not designed for and the handling of the sensor is not designed for and the handling of the sensor is not designed for and the handling of the protruding part, which is not designed for and the handling of the sensor is not designed for and is often not the right size for this purpose.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution is a protective device for protecting a protruding aerial part of an anemobarometric sensor comprising a sheath, a gripping handle, and a locking element that allows for secure attachment to the sensor body without covering attachment holes, and includes a removable annular protection to safeguard screws and an indicator for proper orientation during aircraft operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the protruding part is used for grasping the sensor, then handling is simplified, but the protruding part becomes deformed or the sensor malfunctions
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device acts as an intermediary between the operator and the sensor. It provides a gripping handle that allows safe handling without directly contacting the protruding part, thereby preventing deformation while maintaining ease of operation during installation and maintenance
2Reliability
If a protective device is added to the sensor, then protection is improved, but the attachment holes are covered and the sensor cannot be dismantled
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is segmented into separate functional components: a protective sheath for the protruding part, a gripping handle for safe handling, and a locking mechanism. The locking element can be removed to allow dismantling, providing protection during operation while maintaining serviceability when needed
3Volume of moving object
If the protective device is designed to be compact, then transportability is improved, but protection coverage is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device components are designed to nest together when not in use. The gripping handle can be positioned within or alongside the protective sheath, creating a compact configuration for transport and storage while providing full protection coverage when deployed
4Reliability
If the locking element is permanent, then protection is improved, but the sensor cannot be maintained or repaired
Solution Approach 1:
The locking element employs a reversible locking mechanism that provides stable, permanent-like protection during normal operation but can be easily released when maintenance or repair is required. This dynamic characteristic allows the system to transition between protected and serviceable states
Data Source
AI summary
A protective device for protecting a protruding aerial part of an anemobarometric sensor includes a sheath to protect the protruding part, a gripping handle including a bar that can be grasped between the thumb and the other fingers, and at least one locking element for locking the protective device on the body of the anemobarometric sensor, the protective device not covering up attachment holes intended for attaching the body of the sensor to an aircraft.