Patent ID: 6318433
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B29C,B30B

Abstract:
A pressure applicator device for applying pressure to a repair patch of an aircraft surface, the pressure applicator device comprising:a suction member for providing suction attachment to the aircraft surface, the suction member comprising:a generally annular outer seal disposable around the repair patch;a generally annular inner seal disposable radially interior to the outer seal and around the repair patch; andwherein the outer seal and the inner seal being configured to form a vacuum seal within the annular region therebetween;a cover member disposable above and across the suction member, sealably attached to the suction member and configured to form a pressure region interior to the suction member and the cover member, for applying pressure to the repair patch; andan inflatable pressure bladder formed of a generally fluid tight elastic material, disposed beneath the cover member and interior to the suction member, configured for applying pressure to the repair patch upon inflation of the bladder.