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Aircraft structural component that is adapted for absorbing and transmitting forces in an aircraft

US10399658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2016
Grant dateSep 3, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B11/006
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft structural component that is adapted for absorbing and transmitting forces in an aircraft, the aircraft structural component comprising at least one panel element and at least one reinforcing structure. The at least one reinforcing structure is rigidly attached to the at least one panel element such that at least one cavity is defined between the at least one panel element and the at least one reinforcing structure, the at least one cavity being adapted for distributing forces that are absorbed by the aircraft structural component in operation.

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