Snap-in window assembly and method
Abstract
An aircraft window assembly (3) with a readily attachable window assembly for efficient and easy installation and maintenance of aircraft windows is provided. The aircraft has a sidewall (1) having an inner perimeter (7) that defines an opening (9). An inner window frame (11) is readily attachable to the sidewall (1) adjacent to the inner perimeter (7). The inner window frame (11) defines a first opening. An outer window frame (13) is readily attachable to the inner window frame (11) adjacent the first opening and the outer window frame (13) defines a second opening. The outer window frame (13) and the inner window frame (11) are releasably coupled within the first opening of the inner window frame (11). The snap-in window assembly (3) is readily detachable from the sidewall (1) adjacent to the inner perimeter (7).

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Numbers
- Publication
- 1306302
- Publication, DOCDB
- 1306302
- Publication, EPODOC
- EP1306302
- Application
- 2079233
- Application, DOCDB
- 02079233
- Application, EPODOC
- EP20020079233
Titles3
- German
- Fensteranordnung mit Einschnappverbinder und Verfahren
- English
- Snap-in window assembly and method
- French
- Ensemble de fenêtre à enclenchement et méhode
Classification
- CPC, 1
- B64C1/1492
- IPC, 1
- B64C1 14
Designated states2
- Contracting states, 1
- Türkiye
- Extension states, 1
- Slovenia