Leading edge systems and methods for aerospace vehicles
US10266248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/75
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a leading edge system for an aerospace vehicle. The leading edge system has at least one structural member. The leading edge system further has a plurality of removable modules removably attached to the at least one structural member. Each removable module has a hollow box substructure and at least one flange portion disposed along a first end of the hollow box substructure. The leading edge system further has a plurality of first attachment elements configured for attaching the at least one flange portion of the removable module to a first end portion of the at least one structural member. The leading edge system further has a plurality of second attachment elements configured for attaching a second end of the hollow box substructure opposite the flange portion, to a second end portion of the at least one structural member opposite the first end portion.
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