Device mount for an inflatable structure

摘要

An inflatable structure mount is used for mounting a device to an inflatable structure. An example is mounting of radar panels to an inflatable structure within an airship. The mount includes the device, and inserts coupled to the back side of the device, which mechanically couple to flexures mounted on the inflatable structure. Some of the flexures may have slotted holes, used in positioning the inserts on the inflatable structure at positions that will allow the flexures to mate with the inserts. A jig or tool may be used as part of the installation process, to locate the flexures at points where they will properly engage the inserts. The flexures may also each face a center point that is underneath the device to be mounted. The flexures may engage the inserts in ways that allow for quick installation and de-installation of devices, and may allow for visual inspection of proper installation.

主权项

1. A mount for an inflatable structure, the mount comprising:
a device to be mounted; inserts coupled to a back side of the device; and flexures having respective blades capable of being inserted into the inserts and having respective bases with respective sets of mounting holes, the mounting holes of some of the flexures having at least one of different size or different shape than the mounting holes of other of the flexures; wherein the flexures are capable of being mechanically coupled to the inserts and the inflatable structure when the device is mounted on the inflatable structure; and wherein the flexures are capable of being mounted to mounting blocks on the inflatable structure when the device is mounted on the inflatable structure.