IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO BLAST ATTENUATING CONTAINERS

摘要

An aircraft cargo container adapted to provide blast attenuation in the event of an explosion within the container comprises panels (2, 3) of blast resistant material joined together by joint means (4, 5) which are adapted to provide a relatively rigid joint under normal handling conditions, but which provide a relatively flexible hinged joint capable of transmitting tensile loads between the panels under blast conditions. Additional reinforcement may be provided by a lattice of high tensile strength straps (6) substantially surrounding the container.