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US 11,447,257 B2Granted
Systems and methods for soft cover attachment
AssigneeGoodrich Corporation
InventorsTimothy C. Haynes, Drew Hartman
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Abstract
A softcover for an evacuation system may comprise a fabric panel. The fabric panel may define a plurality of apertures located proximate a first end of the first fabric panel. A plurality of straps may extend from a second end of the fabric panel. The straps may be configured to secure the fabric panel to a housing configured to receive an inflatable slide.
Claims9
An evacuation system, comprising:
- a housing configured to receive an inflatable slide, the housing defining a first aperture, formed proximate a first end of the housing and a second aperture formed proximate a second end of the housing, the first end disposed opposite the second end;
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- a softcover coupled to the housing, the softcover comprising a first fabric panel and a second fabric panel,
- wherein the first fabric panel comprises a first strap extending from a first end of the first fabric panel, and wherein the first strap is located through the first aperture of the housing such that at least a portion of the first strap extends beyond an external surface of the housing whereby the first fabric panel is secured to the housing;
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- the second fabric panel comprises a second strap extending from a first end of the second fabric panel, and wherein the second strap is located through the second aperture of the housing such that at least a portion of the second strap extends beyond the external surface of the housing whereby the second fabric panel is secured to the housing.
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