Patent ID: 8833700
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
1. A cover plate for covering at least portions of a door gap formed between a door covering and a fuselage cell of an aircraft or spacecraft, the cover plate comprising: a fastening portion configured to mount on an outer surface of the door covering; a contact portion configured to rest in a contacting manner against an outer skin of the fuselage cell when the door covering is in a closed position; at least one corner portion associated with a corner of the door covering having a first precurvature directed towards the outer skin of the fuselage cell; a side portion mounted to a side of the door covering having a second precurvature directed towards the outer skin of the fuselage cell; wherein the second precurvature is not constant over an entirety of the side portion; and wherein the at least one corner portion and the side portion are capable to press the contact portion with a constant contact pressure against the outer skin of the fuselage cell when the door covering is in the closed position.