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Self-aligning structural attachment for crown integration panel (CIP)

US10011343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Timothy Todd King · Colville, US
Kenneth G. Davis · Brier, US
Matthew R. Thomas · Austin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2015
Grant date	Jul 3, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 29, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64C2001/0081
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-aligning structural attachment and a corresponding method are disclosed. The self-aligning structural attachment includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the main body is attached to (i) a CIP of a support system and (ii) a clevis on an airframe of an aircraft. Further, the self-aligning structural attachment includes a first attachment fitting disposed on the proximal end, wherein the first attachment fitting is a slide-and-swivel attachment fitting. Still further, the self-aligning structural attachment includes a second attachment fitting disposed on the distal end, wherein the second attachment fitting is a slide attachment fitting. Yet still further, the self-aligning structural attachment includes a pivoting hinge disposed between the first attachment fitting and the second attachment fitting.

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