Robert F Christian

US Patent:

20150108274, Apr 23, 2015

Filed:

Mar 28, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/228554

Inventors:

- Seal Beach CA, US
Allan A. Loken - Kent WA, US
Robert J. Christian - Tacoma WA, US
James Pease - Kent WA, US
Sara Beth Cromyak - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

B64D 13/00

US Classification:

2441294

Abstract:

Decompression panel assemblies and methods of equalizing air pressure differential are provided. The decompression panel assembly includes a panel comprising an opening defined therein, a vent cover coupled across the opening, and a latching mechanism. The vent cover is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The latching mechanism is configured to maintain the vent cover in the first position when a pressure differential across the panel is below a predetermined value and facilitate the vent cover moving to the second position when the pressure differential across the panel exceeds the predetermined value.