1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a mounting device for a line replaceable unit in an aircraft, and a method for using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mounting device that provides for easy installation and removal of a line replaceable unit from a mounting apparatus in an aircraft.
2. Description of the Related Art
Certain aircraft, such as an Airbus, have mounting rails or other apparatus for mounting line replaceable units (LRUs) in the aircraft. Certain devices for attaching an LRU to the mounting rails or mounting apparatus can bind and not allow for easy removal of the LRU from the rails or mounting apparatus.
Objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will be more readily appreciated from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
As described in detail below, the present invention relates to a mounting device that provides for easy installation and removal of a line replaceable unit from overhead mounting apparatus in an aircraft.
As shown in more detail in
The fixing block 106 further includes an opening 120 that receives a pin 122 attached to panel 102 (see
In addition, although the fixing block 106 in this example is shown as having two openings 114, the fixing block 106 can have any suitable length, size and shape, and can include any suitable number of openings 114 and corresponding components as discussed above. For example, as shown in
When the visual position elements 110 and 110-1 are oriented as shown in
Although only a few exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.
This application claims benefit from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/855,351, filed on Oct. 30, 2006, the entire content being incorporated herein by reference.
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